Germany
German is the official language in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Luxembourg. One quarter of Europeans speak German and if you want to be a real player in the 21st Century learning German will give you the edge, improve your employment opportunities and allow you to really get to know one of the great world cultures.
EIL Study Abroad, together with a number of carefully chosen partners in Germany, have put together a range of programmes which are specifically suited for Irish teenagers interested in the German language. Suitable for complete beginners to advanced students preparing for their Leaving Certificate exam each programme uses the latest education techniques in a safe and supported environment to ensure the best results.
Language Courses
Lindenberg
- Suitable for ages: 14 - 17
- Accommodation: Residential Center
- Sharing: Yes - dormitory rooms
- Supervision: Yes 24/7
- Course: Language lessons in the morning, fun/sporting/cultural activities in the afternoon & evening
- Class size: 12
- Start dates: Every Monday all year round
- Programme length: Flexible
Lindau
- Suitable for ages: Mature 17+
- Accommodation: With a host family
- Sharing: Only with a non English speaking student
- Supervision: Limited
- Course: Choose from a range standard or intensive courses
- Excursions: Available as an optional extra
- Start dates: All year round
- Programme length: Flexible
- Class size: Max 10 students
- Youth Course: Yes (June & July)
Tübingen
- Suitable for ages: Mature 16+
- Accommodation: Host family / Residential
- Supervision: Limited
- Course: Choose from a range standard or intensive courses
- Leaving Cert Preparation Course : Yes (Easter & Summer)
- Excursions: Available as an optional extra
- Start dates: All year round
- Programme length: Flexible
- Class size: Max 10 students
Secondary School Abroad
SECONDARY SCHOOL IN GERMANY
EIL Study Abroad offers students between 15 and 18 years of age the opportunity to attend a German Secondary school while living as a member of a carefully selected host family. While in Germany you will be supported by an EIL trained local coordinator who will help you adjust. By completely immersing yourself in all aspects of German life you will learn so much more than just a language. This programme is available for two or three month periods, as well as full semester and year programmes. The dates of the shorter programmes are flexible and we will work to find a start and end date that suit your time constraints when possible. We emphasise gaining maturity, independence and open-mindedness during this exchange-type programme. To ensure full immersion and the quality of the programme, friends will not be placed in the same host community together. If you want to experience first-hand what it is like to live life as a German teenager, this is the programme for you.

