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| Humboldt Institut | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Youth courses (ages 14 to 16)
The Humboldt-Institut, a non-profit organization first established in 1977, is one of Germany's finest language institutes. It was built on the philosophy that the quickest way to learn a foreign language is to spend time in the country where that language is spoken. There is no better way to really master the German language than to be immersed in German culture and to communicate freely in German with Germans. This is the focus of the Humboldt Intitut. Lindenburg - Residential programmeThe Place Lindenberg is a health resort town (800 m above sea level) tucked away in the idyllic Westallgäu in the foothills of the Alps. The beautiful surroundings and nearby Lake Constance offers students a number of attractive destinations for excursions. Lindenberg is a popular vacation spot with a variety of sports and recreational facilities. Due to Lindenberg's flexible course system, its intensive courses meet a wide range of requirements. For example, if students want to attend a German high school or if they would like to study at a German university, we offer long-term courses (up to one year) that enable students to prepare thoroughly for their time in Germany.If students would like to brush up their German during their vacations (winter, Easter break, summer, fall break,...), they can do so in a course lasting a couple of weeks. The fact that the center in Lindenberg is open all-year round enables students to find an appropriate course regardless of their specific goals, time frames etc. Absolute beginners of German as well as advanced students will find a course in Lindenberg that meets their individual requirements. On the first day of class, a detailed placement test is held which allows the centre to assign students their corresponding course levels. Thus it is ensured that courses consist of students with similar language skills, which in turn enables optimization of the learning progress of all participants. The small size of classes with not more than 10 participants also contributes considerably to the fact that students notice a clear improvement of their language skills at the end of their course. The intensive courses, also emphasize the fact that students need to handle all key aspects of a foreign language (speaking, writing, reading, listening, and grammar) to a similar degree. Experience shows us that only the students who master all of these areas really feel at ease in German, which in turn is the basis for a successful and lasting learning experience. Accommodation The center is located off of bustling streets on a park-like campus, just a 10-minute walk from the city center. Student housing consists almost exclusively of rooms with one or two beds, many of which have a fantastic view of the Alps. A large number of rooms have their own shower and bathroom. For meals, which include three main meals and two snacks a day, care is taken to provide a well-balanced variety of food. Free Time Activities The center impresses students with its many recreational opportunities. Budding artists and craftsman alike will find all they need here to really relax after a day of intensive coursework. Facilities include an auditorium with its own stage, a party room, an Internet room, arts and crafts rooms, a workshop, pool table, darts, foosball, a large grill, a huge playing field and sunbathing area, several balconies (some of which are covered), and even a sauna and solarium. Regardless of the weather, students can always have fun after class. Lindenberg provides a number of sports and recreational opportunities, such as movies, dancing, an outdoor swimming pool near the Waldsee, an ice rink, summer curling sheets, etc. Students participate in organized excursions to such places as, for example, Lindau, Meersburg, Constance, Munich and Bregenz (Austria), to the famous Neuschwanstein and Linderhof castles, to nearby mountain peaks and to many local towns of cultural or scenic interest. Student athletes will find nearly everything here that their heart desire: Volleyball, basketball, handball, badminton and ping-pong can be played indoors and outdoors; soccer can be played on a large natural playing field or an artificially surfaced field. The center includes its own indoor swimming pool with a view of the Alps, a miniature golf course, and mountain bikes for long bike rides throughout the magnificient surroundings. An extensive network of trails is available in the winter for cross-country skiing, and, of course, trips to the mountains for downhill skiing are organised. Students interested in skiing lessons should contact us for more information. Students may also take riding lessons or play tennis in town; these activities are not, however, included in the course fees. Reliable supervision is guaranteed 24 hours per day.
Prices for 2007 / 2008Prices below include 30hrs of lessons per week, books, full board residential accommodation, 24-hour supervision, excursions and insurance.
Airport TransferOne-way transfer from Friedrichshafen
per person: €35. Dates:Courses commence every Monday all year round for non beginners. Complete beginners please contact us for suitable start dates. Lindenberg is close to maximum capacity in July. Therefore courses touching the weeks July 6 - 12 and 13 - 19, 2008 are being restricted. In order to accept students during these dates, courses with accomodation in the institute have to last at least 4 weeks or longer. Meersburg - Host familyAll fees include tuition, books, accommodation in families, full board, 24-hour supervision, excursions, insurance and return transfer from Zurich airport. Prices for 2007 / 2008
DatesJune 25th to August 19th InsuranceFor more information please click on the CareMed image |
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| Dialoge - Lindau | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adult (17+) and Youth (14-17) courses
Dialoge is situated in the vibrant historical town Of Lindau in Southern Germany close to the Alps. Lindau is a busy town in Bavaria, with a population of 25,000. Situated on a beautiful island in Lake Constance it is only 8kmfrom Austria and 25km from Switzerland. Lake Constance also borders Austria and its surrounding area provides the best possible location in which to continue your studies. The SchoolThe school itself is well established, having more than 20 years experience providing German courses. It is situated in the old town center and is equipped with modern classrooms, a media library, Internet and email access. It is a member of IQ Deutsch, the association for schools teaching German. Special emphasis is placed on consolidating the fluency of each student. Adult Courses (Age 17+)On arrival all students take a placement test to determine language ability. Students are then placed in a multinational class appropriate to their language level. Participants can choose between different course types: General course (20 hours*)This standard course covers all the basic requirements for learning German, with particular emphasis on spoken German. This course serves to refresh, intensify and expand the student’s knowledge. Semi intensive course (25 Hours*)This course adds five further hours* to the main course in two afternoons. These extra classes focus on specific projects and also cover topics for exams, which the student might be preparing for. Individual/special courseIn addition to the group courses, the school offers the possibility of taking individual lessons. These can be taken in addition to the standard or semi intensive courses. These one to one classes are particularly useful for those who require specialist knowledge for their job or education. 2008 Prices - Homestay Half Board
* Please note, 1 teaching hour or lesson = 45 minutes. Youth Courses 14-17 yrsAfter taking an initial assessment test, teenage students are divided into levels of ability. In these small classes only German is spoken from the first day of the course. Teaching topics are up-to-date and above all selected and compiled for youthful tastes. Lessons4 hours* daily from 9:00 to 12:30. * Please note, 1 teaching hour or lesson = 45 minutes. Course Material:All teaching materials are included in the price of the course. LeisureThe school organizes a varied programme which is put together and supervised by the staff. Included in the price is a two day trip to Munich (not included as part of the Adult Programme) and a halfday and full day excursion every week. 2008 Prices
Arrival and Departure Participants should arrange their arrival on the Sunday
before the course starts and their departure the Saturday after the
course
finishes. AccommodationStudents can choose to stay either with a host family arranged by the local school, or in the school apartments. For students under 17 we recommend staying with host families. The host families live no more than 20 minutes from the school by bus or bike and are all known personally by the staff in the school. Accommodation for the adult course is on a single room half board basis. For the Junior Programme it is full board double room where the student is accommodated together with a student of a different native language. NB, No special requests for siblings/friends to be placed together will be considered. Additional InformationThere is lots to do in Lindau and the town has much to offer. It is a very good place for all type of sports. In the summer, water sports are particularly popular with sailing, rowing or windsurfing (the school has its own surfboards). Free activities include school cinema, visiting exhibitions, barbecues at the lake, mini-golf, bowling, bicycle tours amongst others. Other activities and excursions are organized at cost or reduced cost prices. These include 2 day visits to Munich, Basel and/or Zurich, visiting vineyards, sailing, horse riding, tennis, mountain tours. Insurance - For more information please click on CareMed image
TransfersTransfers can be arranged on arrival and departure. They are included in the price for the youth course but charged as an extra for other courses
PLEASE NOTE: PARTICIPANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ORGANISING THEIR OWN FLIGHTS How to ApplyApplications must include the following (click to download the forms in PDF format):
Applications must be received 6 weeks before intended start date and should be sent to:
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| Sprachinstitut (SIT) - Tubingen | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The TownTubingen is a very lively town about 1 hour drive from Stuttgart. It is a vibrant University town. Tubingen has 80,000 inhabitants, of which 25,000 are students at one of the most important and oldest universities of Germany. Tubingen, a 900 year old city, has a lovely historical section. The SchoolThe Sprachinstitut Tubingen (SIT) is a long established German language school with more than 30 years experience in both language and intercultural training. The language training is oriented to developing oral communication skills of the students and all four skills (speaking, writing, listening and reading) are taught. In the afternoons and evenings leisure activities and workshops are organised: conversation, newspaper, reading, theatre, music, phonetics, literature, German politics etc. Course Types
Participant can choose between three different types of intensive courses: 1) Intensive (26 hours*) This standard course forms the basis of the courses system. It is the proven standard course, ideal for anyone wanting to attain a good knowledge of German within a short time. In addition to the twenty morning teaching hours*, there are also a further six teaching hours* spread over three afternoons. For advanced participants, the afternoon classes focus on specific theme projects or fluency activities, for example creative writing discussion and conversation techniques and reading practice with topical texts. 2) Super Intensive (34 hours*) This course reinforces the intensive course and includes eight additional hours* in the afternoon in small groups of three to six participants. 3) Language and Culture (20 hours*) This course combines twenty hours* of general language teaching in the mornings with a theme project in the afternoon: this gives the students the opportunity to get to know German culture and everyday life. This course includes a weekly excursion dealing with a cultural / political topic. Each course level lasts for eight weeks. At the beginning of every course students are given a written and oral placement test. Students wishing to attain a language certificate must be enrolled for at least four weeks in a course and must pass a final examination. For enrolments of less than four weeks, students receive a participant certificate. * Please note, 1 teaching hour or lesson = 45 minutes. Arrival / DepartureParticipants should arrange their arrival on the Sunday before the course starts and departure the Saturday after the course. AccommodationEither in the language school in double or single rooms or with host families arranged by the language school. CostStandard Language Courses for participants from 18 years up Half board accommodation Monday – Friday & full board Saturday & Sunday with host families.
* Please note, 1 teaching hour or lesson = 45 minutes. Return transfer from Stuttgart airport are included in the programme price. The course fee includes:Tuition, insurance, individual consultation regarding both language learning and all aspects of daily life, accommodation. Travel is not includedThe following can be looked additionally in Tubingen:
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