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2016COURSES FOR TEENSAND CHILDRENLEARNING GERMAN IN GERMANY AND AUSTRIA

Sprache. Kultur. Deutschland.

GOETHE.DE/YOUTH GOETHE.DE/YOUTH

THE GOETHE-INSTITUT 4

OUR YOUNG LEARNERS PROGRAM

What is included? 6

Age groups 7

Language instruction 8

Examinations 9

Sports, culture and leisure-time program 10

Accommodation and meals 11

THE YOUNG LEARNERS COURSE TEAM

Course leader, teachers, counselors 12

A DAY ON A YOUNG LEARNERS COURSE 14

DATES AND PRICES 16

LOCATIONS OF YOUNG LEARNERS COURSES 18

OUR YOUNG LEARNERS COURSES: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

Important information 54

Terms and conditions 56

Registration form Appendix

GERMAN FOR SCHOOL CLASSES 60

CONTENT

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The Goethe-Institut is the official cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany and also conducts German language courses around the world. It operates 153 institutes in 96 countries as well as the 12 institutes in Germany.

Every year more than 45,000 learners enjoy the personal service, the international atmosphere and the high quality of our language courses in Germany.

It is one of our top priorities to provide optimal support to children and teens in their growth and development. By getting to know the world at an early age and learning to communicate

with people from other cultures, they will be better prepared to face the challenges of the future.

In our courses for children and teens your chil-dren will benefit from the unique experience of learning German in a fun and pleasant setting while getting to know Germany.

THE GOETHE-INSTITUTYOUR EXPERT FOR GERMAN

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OUR YOUNG LEARNERS COURSESEXPERIENCE GERMANY

COURSESOVERVIEW

OUR YOUNG LEARNERS PROGRAM

Learn German while meeting children and teens from all over the world. Have an en-joyable stay while experiencing the culture in the most scenic regions of Germany, with an extracurricular program packed with sports, music, the arts and plenty of fun activities: the Goethe-Institut offers all of this in courses at every level.

INTERNET AND BLOGS

�� Internet access is available at all course locations.

�� Every course in the young learners program has its own blog while the course is taking place: blog.goethe.de/jugendkurse

NOTES / COURSE FEE INCLUDES

�� German instruction including teaching materials

�� sports, culture and leisure-time program

�� accommodation in boarding schools (or hotels for the Young Adults program)

�� full board

�� staff available at all times

�� participation certificate

�� exam opportunities

�� day excursions

�� health/accident insurance

AIRPORT TRANSFER

The transfer to and from the indicated airports on the arrival and departure dates between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm is included.

German for children, 9 – 12 years of ageTwo weeks, 40 UI, 20 UI per week

German for children, 9 – 12 years of ageThree weeks, 60 UI, 20 UI per week

German for teens, 12 – 15 years of ageTwo weeks, 48 UI, 24 UI per week

German for teens, 12 – 15 years of ageThree weeks, 72 UI, 24 UI per week

German for teens, 14 – 17 years of ageTwo weeks, 48 UI, 24 UI per week

German for teens, 14 – 17 years of ageThree weeks, 72 UI, 24 UI per week

German for teens, intensive, 14 – 17 years of ageThree weeks, 90 UI, 30 UI per week

German for teens, 14 – 17 years of ageFour weeks, 96 UI, 24 UI per week

German plus Soccer, 14 – 17 years of ageThree weeks, 72 UI, 24 UI per week

German for young adults, 18 – 21 years of ageThree weeks, 72 UI, 24 UI per week

UI = 45-minute unit of instruction

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OUR CLASSESLEARNING GERMAN THE FUN WAY

EXAMINATIONS AND CERTIFICATESSHOW WHAT YOU CAN DO

GERMAN FOR ALL LEVELS

To get the young participants in our teen courses off to a good start, there is a short test at the beginning. This is to make sure our course participants are placed in the right course level.

COMMUNICATIVE AND INTERACTIVE

Learning German at the Goethe-Institut means actively experiencing and using the language in pairs and in groups, for example through role plays, with interviews and in projects. The lessons are suited to the various age groups and contain plenty of variety. Speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar are linked in a meaningful way, quickly familiarizing the young learners with the German language. The teaching language is German, of course.

EXPERIENCE GERMANY

In the leisure time program, the participants have enjoyable and informal opportunities to try out what they are learning in the lessons. An integral part of the teaching program are the excursions with the teacher to learn about Germany and its people. Immersion in a German-speaking environment, combined with our effective teaching methods, will ensure more fun for the learners through progress they can see within a short time.

EXAMINATIONS AND CERTIFICATES

During the course, participants have the opportunity if they wish to write an internationally recognized Goethe-Institut examination at various levels. The exams are tailored to the various age groups.

Additional information: goethe.de/pruefungen-deutschland

OVERVIEW OF EXAMINATIONS

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C2 Goethe-Zertifikat C2*:

Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom

Ages 16 and over 220

C1 Goethe-Zertifikat C1 Ages 16 and over 170

B2 Goethe-Zertifikat B2 Ages 16 and over 150

B1 Goethe-Zertifikat B1 Ages 12 and over 120

A2 Goethe-Zertifikat A2*:

Start Deutsch 2

Ages 16 and over 80

A2 Goethe-Zertifikat A2:

Fit in Deutsch 2

Ages 10 and over 80

A1 Goethe-Zertifikat A1*:

Start Deutsch 1

Ages 16 and over 70

A1 Goethe-Zertifikat A1:

Fit in Deutsch 1

Ages 10 and over 70

* These exams are offered only in the “German for Young Adults” course for participants aged 18 to 21 in Berlin and Vienna.

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OUR LEISURE-TIME PROGRAMSPORTS, GAMES AND FUN …

ACCOMMODATION AND MEALSALMOST LIKE AT HOME

PROGRAMS FOR THE ENTIRE DAY

With our varied and action-packed leisure pro-gram, boredom doesn’t stand a chance. Every day our team of counselors offers a wide range of sports as well as creative, musical or cultural activities. We are also happy to accommodate special requests from our young guests when-ever possible, provided that sufficient numbers of participants are interested.

SPORTING ACTIVITIES FOR ALL INTERESTS

The boarding schools where the courses take place are situated amid beautiful scenery and have attractive indoor and outdoor sports facilities. With full supervision, the participants can play such sports as soccer, handball, volley-ball, basketball, tennis, badminton, table tennis and billiards. They can also go cycling, hiking and swimming. Depending on the course location various special activities such as riding, golf, rowing, canoeing, sailing and climbing may be available, to name just a few possibilities.

DESIGNING AND CREATING – WHILE HAVING FUN

Creative activities such as theater, mime, painting, pottery, crafts, playing music, film making, photo contests, and helping with the course blog are an integral part of our courses – not to mention games, barbecue nights, disco evenings and movies.

EXPERIENCE THE CULTURE

Examples of excursions include sightseeing tours, visits to museums and exhibitions and trips to concerts, theater performances and movies. With these activities, complemented by our guided outings, our young course participants really get to know Germany.

CAREFULLY SELECTED COURSE LOCATIONS

Our young learners courses take place at renowned boarding schools, sports academies, conference centers and hotels in Germany’s most scenic regions.

The classrooms and dormitories are situated on a campus along with the sports facilities and green spaces.

COMFORTABLE ACCOMMODATION

In the boarding schools double rooms and dorm-style multi-bed rooms are available with a shower and WC. Boys and girls are accommo-dated separately. Some course locations offer single rooms, in some cases for an extra charge.

MEALS WITH PLENTY OF VARIETY

Full board includes three substantial meals a day with plenty of variety. It also includes a selection of refreshments and snacks during course breaks and in the afternoon.

Vegetarian meals and dishes without pork are available at all mealtimes. We regret that we cannot offer Halal cooking or special mealtimes during Ramadan.

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OUR TEAMORGANIZATION WITH EXPERIENCE

THE COURSE LEADERS

Our course leaders have plenty of experience in working with children and teens. On the campus they are responsible for organizing the lessons, the sports, culture and leisure-time program, and also for health and safety. They are available to the course participants and their parents at all times for any questions and suggestions, and are always ready to help or provide advice. Parents can contact the course leaders by e-mail or telephone.

THE TEACHERS

The young participants in the Young Learners Program benefit from the expertise and quali-fications of our teachers. Each class has its own class teacher. The lessons, with a maximum class size of 16, are designed by the teachers with the age group in mind. The activities are varied, with plenty of changes of pace. Classroom activities take the form of a playful, interactive process. Na-turally our teachers respond to individual abilities and learning objectives and are pleased to help when learners have special requests. They are also available outside class room hours for advice and individual study assistance. The classroom teachers accompany their classes on the excursions for getting to know Germany and its people.

THE COUNSELORS

Our counselors are there for the course parti-cipants 24 hours a day. They plan the program of sports, cultural and leisure-time activities, taking the wishes of the participants into account. The counselors are available to deal with all everyday questions and concerns that arise during the course. They are handpicked by the Goethe-Institut for these courses and have a great deal of experience in working with children and teens.

On average, at least one counselor is available for a maximum of 16 course participants. The younger the participants, the more intensive the support by the counselors. This ensures the best possible leisure-time program and the right level of supervision.

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A DAY ON A YOUNG LEARNERS COURSEFOR EXAMPLE

Up-to-date information on pictures are also available during the course on our blog: blog.goethe.de/jugendkurse

08:00 – 09:00

09:00 – 10:30

10:30 – 11:00

11:00 – 12:30

12:30 – 2:00

Breakfast with the group

CLASSES German classes at various levels, language games, grammar

Break with refreshments

CLASSES

Lunch with the group

LEISURE PROGRAM Sports, creative activities, hiking, short excursions, sightseeing

Dinner with the group

EVENING PROGRAM Sports, creative activities, movies, disco or free time

2:00 – 6:30

6:30 – 7:30

Starting at 7:30

Two days per week

AFTERNOON CLASSES focussing on project work

On

2:00 – 6:30

Flexibel Break with refreshments

LEISURE PROGRAMweekends too

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Sibling bonus! If two or more children or teens from the same family enrol, they will each receive a discount of € 100.

The course dates indicate the arrival and departure dates. No lessons!

UI = 45-minute unit of instruction *No beginners, **No advanced levelAll course dates are subject to change without notice.

DATES AND PRICES2016

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10.07. – 30.07. Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg 3 60 2,530 21

17.07 – 30.07. Hinterzarten 2 40 1,710 34

24.07. – 13.08. Rangsdorf near Berlin 3 60 2,530 45

31.07. – 20.08. Michelbach 3 60 2,530 40

07.08. – 20.08. Malente 2 40 1,710 39

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03.07. – 23.07. Rot an der Rot 3 72 2,530 46

03.07. – 23.07. St. Peter-Ording 3 72 2,530 50

10.07. – 30.07. Dorfweil 3 72 2,530 30

17.07. – 06.08. Ruhpolding 3 72 2,530 47

07.08. – 27.08. Benediktbeuern 3 72 2,530 23

07.08. – 20.08. Obertauern 2 48 1,710 43

07.08. – 27.08. St. Blasien 3 72 2,530 49

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10.07. – 30.07. Vienna 3 72 2,530 53

24.07. – 13.08. Berlin 3 72 2,530 24

07.08. – 27.08. Vienna 3 72 2,530 53

14.08. – 03.09. Berlin 3 72 2,530 24D

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10.01. – 30.01. Berlin-Wannsee * 3 72 2,530 26

24.04. – 07.05. Nuremberg 2 48 1,710 42

05.06. – 25.06. Aachen 3 72 2,530 20

03.07. – 23.07. Berlin-Wannsee * 3 72 2,530 25

03.07. – 23.07. Bremen 3 72 2,530 29

03.07. – 23.07. Goslar 3 90 2,660 32

03.07. – 30.07. Karlsruhe 4 96 3,300 35

03.07. – 23.07. Weimar * 3 72 2,530 52

10.07. – 30.07. Bonn 3 72 2,530 28

10.07. – 30.07. Leipzig 3 72 2,530 38

10.07. – 30.07. Nuremberg 3 72 2,530 42

10.07. – 30.07. Salzburg 3 72 2,530 48

17.07. – 06.08. Bernau near Berlin ******** 3 72 2,530 27

17.07. – 06.08. Pforzheim-Hohenwart 3 90 2,660 44

31.07. – 27.08. Freiburg 4 96 3,300 31

31.07. – 20.08. Munich 3 72 2,530 41

07.08. – 27.08. Bamberg 3 72 2,530 22

07.08. – 27.08. Berlin Wannsee * 3 72 2,530 25

07.08. – 27.08. Herrenberg-Gültstein 3 90 2,660 33

07.08. – 27.08. Cologne 3 72 2,530 36

07.08. – 27.08. Königsfeld 3 72 2,530 37

07.08. – 27.08. Leipzig 3 72 2,530 38

07.08. – 27.08. Pforzheim-Hohenwart 3 90 2,660 44

07.08. – 27.08. Stein 3 72 2,530 51

08.01. – 28.01.17 Berlin Wannsee * 3 72 2,530 26

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YOUNG LEARNERS COURSE LOCATIONS2016

Bonn

Munich

Benedikt-beuern

AUSTRIA

GERMANY

Leipzig

Berlin

RangsdorfBerlin-Wannsee

Bernau

Pforzheim-Hohenwart

Michelbach

SteinRuhpolding

Rot an der Rot

Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg

Karlsruhe

Zürich

Aachen

Bamberg

St. Blasien

Memmingen

Freiburg

Hanover

DorfweilWeimar

Obertauern

Vienna

Hamburg

St. Peter-OrdingMalente

Bremen

Düsseldorf

Frankfurt/Main

Cologne/Bonn

Stuttgart

Basel / Mulhouse

Goslar

Cologne

Herrenberg-Gültstein

Königsfeld

Location for young learners coursesAirport

Nuremberg

Hinter- zarten

Salzburg

AACHEN 20

BAD MÜNSTER AM STEIN-EBERNBURG 21

BAMBERG 22

BENEDIKTBEUERN 23

BERLIN 24

BERLIN-WANNSEE 25

BERLIN-WANNSEE – WINTER 26

BERNAU BEI BERLIN 27

BONN 28

BREMEN 29

DORFWEIL 30

FREIBURG 31

GOSLAR – INTENSIVE 32

HERRENBERG-GÜLTSTEIN – INTENSIVE 33

HINTERZARTEN – TWO WEEKS 34

KARLSRUHE 35

COLOGNE 36

KÖNIGSFELD 37

LEIPZIG – GERMAN PLUS SOCCER 38

MALENTE – TWO WEEKS 39

MICHELBACH 40

MUNICH 41

NUREMBERG – TWO WEEKS / THREE WEEKS 42

OBERTAUERN / AUSTRIA – TWO WEEKS 43

PFORZHEIM-HOHENWART – INTENSIVE 44

RANGSDORF NEAR BERLIN 45

ROT AN DER ROT 46

RUHPOLDING 47

SALZBURG / AUSTRIA 48

ST. BLASIEN 49

ST. PETER-ORDING 50

STEIN 51

WEIMAR 52

VIENNA / AUSTRIA 53

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* not included in course feeGOETHE.DE/YOUTH GOETHE.DE/YOUTH

Three weeks

60 UI, 20 UI per week

10.07. – 30.07.

€2,530

Transfer to/from Frankfurt Airport included

Two-bed and three-bed rooms

Two excursions: e.g. Mainz, Bingen am Rhein

Leisure activities

For example: arts workshop, badminton, barbecues, basketball, bowling, canoeing, cinema*, city walking tours, climbing, disco nights, foosball, golf, handball, hiking, jogging, minigolf, movie night, museums, pedal boats, riding*, soccer, swimming, table tennis, tennis*, volleyball

The spa resort of Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg is situated amid the hills and forests of the Rhine valley, overlooked by the romantic Ebernburg Castle. The 13th century castle houses a family holiday and educational center with modern, fully equipped class-rooms, dormitories and recreation facilities.

The castle grounds are an ideal spot for learners to relax and enjoy outdoor activities. It‘s also a perfect setting for them to experience medieval times through games and role plays. We take our course participants on outings to explore nature and hike in the hills. There‘s also a nearby outdoor pool where the group can go swimming. We use the weekends for excursions to the enchanting Rhine valley and for shopping trips to Mainz.

German for children

BAD MÜNSTER AM STEIN-EBERNBURG

Three weeks


05.06. – 25.06.

€2,530

Transfer to/from Düsseldorf Airport included

Three-bed rooms

Two excursions: e.g. Cologne, Eifel National Park

Leisure activities

For example: amusement park*, badminton*, barbecue, basketball, beach volleyball*, bowling*, cinema*, city walking tours, climbing (rope garden)*, disco nights, flea market, foosball, go-carting*, hiking, horseback riding*, minigolf*, movie nights, museum visits, soccer, swimming*, table tennis, volleyball

Aachen, once the residence of Charlemagne, has a rich history dating back 2,000 years. It is situated near Germany‘s borders with Belgium and the Netherlands, 70 kilometers to the west of Cologne. A visit to the historical city center and its world- famous sights is like a trip to the Middle Ages. The international student neighborhood, with its many bistros, galleries, flea markets and shops, is a paradise for the young.

The youth hostel, the Euregionale Jugendgästehaus, is a meeting point for young people from all over Europe. It has modern facilities, its own bistro and a terrace for sunbathing. We use the spacious grounds to relax and enjoy outdoor activities. Swimming enthusiasts always enjoy the beautiful outdoor pool nearby. As a group we will undertake daytrips and excursions to Cologne and the scenic Rhine valley.

German for teens

AACHEN

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Three weeks


07.08. – 27.08.

€2,530

Transfer to/from Munich Airport included


Two excursions: e.g. Munich, Innsbruck

Leisure activities

For example: arts workshop, barbecues, basketball, billiards, canoeing, cinema*, climbing (indoor climbing wall onsite), cycling*, disco nights, foosball, gymnasium, hiking, movie night, museums, music room with piano, riding*, soccer, sports field, summer tobogganing, swimming, tennis*, volleyball, workshop

Benediktbeuern is situated in the foothills of the Bavarian Alps. It is surrounded by lakes and beautiful scenery offering unlimited opportunities for hikes and excursions. The training center in the Benedikt-beuern Abbey is perfect for young learners. The lessons take place in the same building. For leisure activities, the center offers foosball, billiards, an indoor climbing wall and workshops. Next door to the building we use a basketball and volleyball court as well as spacious fields for other sports. We go with the learners on outings to nearby outdoor pools and organize open-air activities such as nature trips in the spectacular Alpine scenery. Benediktbeuern is also an ideal starting point for daytrips to Munich with its many sights, museums and excellent shopping.

German for teens

BENEDIKTBEUERN

Three weeks


07.08. – 27.08.

€2,530



Two excursions: e.g. Nuremberg, Bayreuth

Leisure activities

For example: air hockey, arts and crafts workshop, badminton, barbecues, basketball, beach volleyball, boat trip*, city walking tours, class band, climbing*, cycling, dancing course, disco nights, dramatic arts, festivals, foosball, gymnasium, handball, jogging, minigolf *, movie night, museum visits, music room with piano, playing field, soccer, swimming (outdoor pool), table tennis, tennis*, volleyball

Bamberg, once an important city in the Holy Roman Empire, is among Germany‘s most beautiful medieval- baroque cities. The sights from 1,000 years of history have earned it the status of a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. Equally fascinating to young visitors is Bamberg‘s modern identity as a thriving university town where there is always plenty to see and do.

The Aufseesianum boarding school is at the heart of the historic town centre. It has a gymnasium, common rooms and music practice rooms, a computer room and an excellent party room in the basement. We‘ll explore the city‘s scenic surroundings and the river valley as a group and go on excursions, for example to Nuremberg, with its many museums, monuments and attractive shopping areas.

German for teens

BAMBERG

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Three weeks


03.07. – 23.07.07.08. – 27.08.

€2,530

Transfer to/from Berlin Airport included

Two-bed, three-bed and four-bed rooms

Two excursions: e.g. Potsdam

Leisure activities

For example: badminton, barbecues, basketball, billiards*, boat excursion*, bowling*, city walking tours, climbing*, dramatic arts activities, flea markets, foosball, hiking, jogging, minigolf*, movie night, museum visits, music room with piano, paddling*, soccer, swimming (beach), table tennis, tennis*, volleyball

Wannsee is a prosperous, leafy suburb between Berlin and Potsdam, about 25 kilometers from the center of Germany’s capital. Situated amid several lakes, Wannsee has long been beloved by Berliners as a spot for pleasant daytrips. The youth guest-house – a beautifully renovated turn-of-the-century villa with accommodation in the adjoining modern building – is situated right on the shore of Wannsee, surrounded by woods and greenery. The spacious common rooms include a theater where our young course participants can put on plays. They can also enjoy many different sports activities. During the course we take trips to see the sights and museums in Berlin and explore the surrounding area.

German for teens

BERLIN-WANNSEE

Three weeks


24.07. – 13.08.14.08. – 03.09.

€2,530

Berlin Airport

Single rooms (extra charge applies) and two-bed rooms


Leisure activities

For example: badminton, barbecues, basketball, beach volleyball, billiards*, boat excursion, bowling*, cinema*, city walking tours, class band, clubs*, concerts*, cycling, disco nights*, flea markets, foosball, go-carting*, gymnasium, jogging, movie night, museum visits, open air theater*, soccer, swimming, table tennis, tennis*, theater*

With its nearly 4 million inhabitants, Berlin is Germany’s capital and a global hotbed of contem-porary culture. For the young adults attending our courses, this city offers plenty of sights to see and things to do. They can personally experience Berlin’s exciting music scene and youth culture.

The participants are accommodated in a centrally located youth hotel in the west of the city, not far from the renowned Potsdamer Platz. In addition to an extensive sports program, we arrange group outings to concerts, museums and exhibitions, movie nights and other activities. The course fee includes a Berlin Ticket for free use of public transportation.

German for young adults

BERLINNo beginners!

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Three weeks


17.07. – 06.08.

€2,530



Two excursions: e.g. Potsdam, Baltic Sea

Leisure activities

For example: arts workshop, barbecues, billiards, city walking tours, disco nights, fitness room, foosball, gymnasium, hiking, jogging, movie night, museums, swimming (outdoor pool), soccer, table tennis, volleyball

In Bernau, a small town surrounded by lakes and woods, and just 20 km north of Berlin, traces of human habitation date back thousands of years. The S2 line of the Berlin light rail system departs from here for Germany‘s capital every 20 minutes. Our course participants are accommodated in the Bundes-schule, a wonderful Bauhaus-style heritage building situated on the grounds of the Barnim Center. The extensive grounds, a gymnasium and spacious common rooms offer plenty of scope for sports and games regardless of the weather.

In addition to outings in the surrounding area and a visit to Potsdam, we will take our international guests to discover Berlin with its many museums, historical points of interest and tourist attractions.

German for teens

BERNAU NEAR BERLIN

Three weeks


10.01. – 30.01.1608.01. – 28.01.17

€2,530




Leisure activities

For example: billiards*, bowling*, city walking tours, climbing*, dance workshop, dramatic arts, foosball, ice skating*, movie nights, museum visits, music workshop, music room with piano, photography, swimming*, table tennis

Course description the same as Berlin-Wannsee (see page 25).

In the winter we offer a unique program here built around genuine encounters with Berlin youth. In addition to intensive language instruction and an extensive cultural program, this course will enable you to immerse yourself fully in the German language: In joint project workshops with Berlin secondary school students, you’ll spend a week using dance, theater, music, poetry, blogs or photography to create a program dealing with an issue relevant to the everyday lives of today’s youth. The finished product will then be presented at an evening event.

German for teens

BERLIN-WANNSEE WINTER No

beginners!No advancedlevel!

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Leisure activities

For example: arts workshop, badminton, barbecues, basketball, city walking tours, cycling, disco nights, dramatic arts, flea markets, foosball, gymnasium, handball, jogging, movie night, museum visits, playing fields, rowing, soccer, swimming, table tennis, tennis*, volleyball

Today the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen is a major business metropolis and university city. In the historic town center, located on an island in the Weser, the famous Schnoorviertel district awaits with its enchanting half-timbered houses. Spacious parks and green spaces offer plenty of room for sports and recreation. A river steamer excursion on the Weser or a bicycle tour of the city’s scenic surroundings are just two of the many ways of experiencing the beauty of Bremen.

Our young course participants are accommodated in Lidice Haus, situated in idyllic parklands on a peninsula. The center’s excellent facilities include spacious grounds, which we use for outdoor sports activities. A swimming lake is just 10 minutes away. Other activities available nearby include rowing and tennis. A direct ferry provides a convenient link to Bremen’s most lively areas, with plenty of cafés and shops as well as the city’s arts and museum district.

German for teens

BREMEN

Leisure activities

For example: badminton, barbecues, basketball, billiards, boat excursion, bowling*, canoeing*, climbing* (rope climbing garden), course band, cycling*, disco nights, foosball, go-carting*, gymnasium, jogging, movie night, museum visits, Phantasialand theme park*, soccer, summer tobogganing, swimming (outdoor pool, water park*), table tennis, tennis*, volleyball

The city of Bonn is situated amid picturesque, hilly scenery on the Rhine. The young learners attending our courses love touring the Rhine valley by bicycle and taking daytrips to the nearby city of Cologne.

The modern guesthouse in the International Youth Forum is surrounded by a beautiful park. For music lovers we have instruments and a practice room with a piano. We use the guesthouse’s spacious recreatio-nal facilities for many different sports activities. The tram stops right outside the school, and takes just 15 minutes to reach the center of Bonn. We take our course participants on city tours, visits to exhibitions and excursions in the surrounding area.

German for teens

BONN

Three weeks


03.07. – 23.07.

€2,530

Transfer to/from Bremen or Hamburg Airport included


Two excursions: e.g. Hamburg, Oldenburg

Three weeks


10.07. – 30.07.

€2,530

Transfer to/from Cologne/Bonn Airport included

Single and two-bed rooms

Two excursions: e.g. Cologne, Rheintal

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Leisure activities

For example: amusement park*, arts workshop, badminton, barbecues, basketball, beach volleyball*, billiards*, bowling*, cinema*, city walking tours, class band, climbing*, cycling, darts, disco nights, flea markets, foosball, gymnasium, handball, hiking, jogging, movie night, open air cinema*, soccer, sports field, swimming (outdoor pool), tennis*, theater*, volleyball

Freiburg is located between the Black Forest and the Rhine, with France and Switzerland on the doorstep. It boasts more year-round sunshine than any other German city. A historic center with beautifully preserved buildings, a lively student scene, plenty of cultural events, and spectacular natural scenery: all of these things lend Freiburg a certain Mediterranean flair.

Accommodation for the course participants is in the modern, well-appointed KL Freiburg guesthouse in the middle of town. Alongside our attractive sports program, we organize outings to cultural events such as open-air concerts and summer theater, among other activities. On excursions to places nearer at hand, we will discover the scenery, towns and castles of the Black Forest and along the banks of the Rhine.

German for teens

FREIBURG

Leisure activities

For example: archery*, arts workshop, badminton, barbecues, boule, bowling*, campfires with twist bread, , canoeing*, climbing (low-rope climbing garden)*, crafts, cycling*, disco nights, geocaching, hiking, jogging, minigolf, movie night, museums, music room with piano, soccer, swimming (outdoor pool), table tennis, volleyball

Dorfweil is located in the heart of the idyllic Taunus region, 30 minutes‘ drive from Frankfurt. From here it is easy to reach many attractive excursion destina-tions such as the Hessenpark open-air museum, the medieval Braunfels Castle, the Saalburg Roman fort, and the Limes Germanicus, the remains of the ancient Roman line of defence. The surrounding woods and green fields make the Dorfweil holiday resort a perfect spot for outdoor sports activities. Right outside the door, participants can play games and use the fields for archery, volleyball and soccer. We have a miniputt course and an indoor pool on the grounds, and a low rope climbing garden is nearby. Another highlight of German courses in the Taunus highlands are the marked hiking trails in the forest. Our classes love going to the nearby Hochtaunus Nature Preserve for hiking, cycling and other outdoor activities.

German for teens

DORFWEIL

Four weeks


31.07. – 27.08.

€3,300

Transfer to/from Basel/Mulhouse Airport included


Three excursions: e.g. Baden-Baden, Titisee, Stuttgart

Three weeks


10.07. – 30.07.

€2,530



Two excursions: e.g. Frankfurt/Main, Heidelberg

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Leisure activities

For example: amusement park*, barbecues, basketball, billiards, bowling*, canoeing*, cinema*, city walking tours, climbing*, darts, disco nights, fitness room, flea market, foosball, hiking, horseback riding*, jogging, miniputt*, movie night, music room with piano, museum visits, playing fields, soccer, summer toboggan*, swimming, table tennis

Goslar, the thousand-year-old Imperial city in the Harz region, is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Visitors are swept up in an exciting journey through time from the middle ages to the present. Where emperors and kings once ruled, our course participants can now discover a lively town with picturesque lanes and squares where they can stroll, relax, shop and just enjoy the atmosphere.

Our courses take place in the Zeppelin learning center, situated near the historical market square. It has spacious grounds and a beautifully land scaped garden with a barbecue pit. Inside the center, the young participants can enjoy such activities as billiards, darts and table tennis or relax in the cozy common room. We also take them on excursions, for example to Hanover or Berlin as well as outings in the Harz national park.

German for teens INTENSIVE

GOSLAR INTENSIVE

Three weeks


03.07. – 23.07.

€2,660

Transfer to/from Hanover Airport included

Single, two-bed and three-bed rooms

Two excursions, e.g. Wolfsburg, Berlin

Three weeks


07.08. – 27.08.

€2,660

Transfer to/from Stuttgart Airport included


Two excursions: e.g. Stuttgart, Tübingen

Leisure activities

For example: arts workshop, badminton, beach volleyball, bowling*, city walking tours, class band, concerts*, dramatic arts, fitness room, foosball, hiking, jogging, miniputt, museum visits, music room with piano, soccer, swimming, table tennis, theater*, volleyball

The medieval town of Herrenberg is in one of the most beautiful parts of south-western Germany on the eastern fringes of the Black Forest, near Stuttgart and the enchanting town of Tübingen.

The Gültstein conference center is housed in a historical villa surrounded by idyllic parkland. It has fully equipped classrooms and many common rooms where participants can put on parties or just relax. We use the pleasant and spacious lawns and the barbecue hut for our outdoor activities. The miniputt range, bowling alley and the indoor pool on the premises will be a hit with those who enjoy physical activity. We take the classes on excursions, for example to Stuttgart for shopping, the traditional university town of Tübingen and the nearby scenic Ammertal valley.


HERRENBERG-GÜLTSTEININTENSIVE

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Two weeks


17.07. – 30.07.

€ 1.710,–

Transfer to/from Basel/Mulhouse Airport included


One excursion, e.g. Freiburg

Leisure activities

For example: arts and crafts, badminton, barbecues, basketball, boat trips, creative workshop, cycling*, forest walks, games, gymnasium, hiking, jogging, movie nights, mountain biking, music rooms, nature excursions, parties, riding*, soccer, swimming (outdoor pool, lake), table tennis, volleyball

Hinterzarten has plenty of what the Black Forest is famous for: heavily forested slopes and valleys, broad meadows and clear mountain lakes.

The famous Birklehof boarding school is located on the outskirts of Hinterzarten, a fresh air spa at an altitude of 900 meters and about 25 km from the city of Freiburg. The school buildings with modern facilities are scattered over the spacious grounds. Musicians will love the six fully equipped practice rooms. The varied landscape in the surrounding area offers a wide range of leisure activities.

With the classes we will discover the splendid Black Forest highlands through games, hikes and on our ex-citing excursions. Naturally the program also includes an excursion to the university city of Freiburg.

German for children

HINTERZARTENTWO WEEKSNEW !

Leisure activities

For example: arts workshop, badminton, barbecues, basketball, bowling, climbing*, disco nights, fitness room, gymnasium, handball, hiking, jogging, movie night, museums, soccer, sports field, swimming, table tennis, volleyball

The baroque residence city of Karlsruhe enjoys 1,800 hours of sunshine a year. This makes it one of Germany‘s sunniest cities. At the Schöneck sports academy, situated on the Turmberg hill overlooking the city, sports-loving teens will feel right at home. The school has modern gymnasiums, a soccer field, and an indoor pool.

In addition to the numerous facilities for athletics, team sports and general training, course participants have a wealth of leisure-time activities to choose from. Highlights include the nearby rope climbing park and the extensive castle gardens. Possible destinations for class excursions include the scenic student city of Heidelberg or Stuttgart, the state capital.

German for teens

KARLSRUHE

Four weeks


03.07. – 30.07.

€3,300



Three excursions: e.g. Heidelberg, Stuttgart, Baden-Baden

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Leisure activities

For example: badminton, barbecue, basketball, beach volleyball, bowling*, city walking tours, climbing*, cycling*, foosball, handball, hiking, inline skating, jogging, miniputt, movie nights, museum visits, paddling*, soccer, sports field, swimming, table tennis, tennis*, volleyball

The international trade fair city of Cologne, with more than one million inhabitants, is a lively and diverse metropolis. This impressive cathedral city on the Rhine has a 2000-year history and plenty of culture to see and experience. With their proverbial easy-going attitude, the Rhineland populace lends a unique note to the city’s cosmopolitan atmosphere.

The Köln-Riehl youth hostel is beautifully situated near the banks of the Rhine, with many of the comfortably appointed dorm rooms and modern classrooms offering unique river views. The Cologne city center, with its many sights and excellent shopping, is just a few minutes away by subway. Attractive excursion destinations include the Phantasialand theme park and of course the wonderful Rhine valley.

German for teens

COLOGNE

Three weeks


07.08. – 27.08.

€2,530

Transfer to/from Cologne/Bonn Airport included


Two excursions: e.g. Phantasialand, Loreley-Tour

Three weeks


07.08. – 27.08.

€2,530



Two excursions: e.g. Stuttgart, Lake Constance, Freiburg

Leisure activities

For example: amusement park*, arts workshop, badminton, barbecues, billiards, cinema*, concerts, disco nights, hiking, horseback riding*, jogging, minigolf*, movie nights, museum visits, sports field, soccer, swimming*, table tennis, tennis*, theater*, volleyball, workshops

Königsfeld is a fresh air spa in the heart of the Black Forest, renowned for its mountains, beautiful valleys and woods, and popular for its good climate.

The boarding school, with its historical and modern buildings, is at the center of Königsfeld. The swimming pool, gymnasium and athletics facilities in the immediate area provide ideal conditions for an active sports and leisure-time program. The riding stables in Königsfeld are very popular with horse lovers attending courses here. Class excursions go to the university city of Freiburg or Stuttgart, the state capital. Another attractive destination for an outing is Lake Constance, or Bodensee, as it is known in Germany. It is barely an hour away by car.

German for teens

KÖNIGSFELD

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Leisure activities

For example: barbecues, basketball, beach volleyball, billiards*, bowling*, canoeing*, cinema*, city walking tours, climbing* (climbing forest), disco nights, fitness room, foosball, gymnasium, horseback riding*, jogging, minigolf*, museum visits, sports field, soccer (artificial indoor and outdoor fields, grass fields), street soccer, swimming*, table tennis, tennis*

German plus Soccer

LEIPZIGGERMAN PLUS SOCCER

Three weeks


10.07. – 30.07. 07.08. – 27.08.

€2,530

Transfer to/from Leipzig or Berlin Airport included

Two-bed rooms

Two excursions: e.g. Dresden, Berlin, Weimar

Leipzig, which is famous for its long tradition as a trade fair city, offers plenty to see and do. The beautiful and vibrant historic city center, with excellent shopping and pleasant cafés, is a perfect spot for people-watching.

After learning German in the morning, you’ll put on your spikes after lunch to hone your soccer skills or play other sports. The Egidius Braun sports hotel, operated by the state soccer association, has Germany’s largest indoor soccer hall, another field with artificial turf, and two grass fields. This makes it possible to play in any weather. The course participants will also learn about soccer theory and tactics with a certified trainer. The class will attend a professional soccer match if possible. Rounding off the sports activities available at the school are a professionally equipped fitness room and tennis courts.

Leisure activities

For example: arts workshop, badminton, baking, barbecues, basketball, billiards, boat trip, bowling, canoeing, city walking tours, cycling, foosball, gymnasium, gymnastics, Hansapark theme park*, handball, high rope garden*, hiking, horseback riding*, jogging, minigolf, movie nights, museum visits, pedal boats, swimming (lake), soccer, street soccer, table tennis, volleyball

German for children

MALENTETWO WEEKS

Two weeks


07.08. – 20.08.

€1,710

Transfer to/from Hamburg Airport included

Three-bed and four-bed rooms

One excursion: e.g. Lübeck

Bad Malente is a popular fresh air spa near Kiel in northern Germany. It is situated amid scenic hills in a quiet, wooded setting between two lakes.

We offer our summer course in the CJD Malente training center in the middle of the town of Malente. Many fun activities are available right on the school grounds, such as volleyball and other sports, or just relaxing around a campfire for a barbecue. All of the young people on our courses enjoy hiking, table tennis and swimming together on class outings to the nearby lake. Naturally our extracurricular program includes an excursion to a destination in northern Germany.

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Leisure activities

For example: barbecues, basketball, billiards, city walking tours, class band, concerts*, darts, disco nights, dramatic arts activities, foosball, gymnasium, handball, jogging, movie nights, museum visits, music room with piano, rental instruments*, soccer, swimming, table tennis, tennis*, volleyball

German for teens

MUNICH

Leisure activities

For example: arts workshops, barbecues, basketball, city walking tours, class band, disco nights, foosball, hiking, horseback riding*, movie nights, museum visits, music room with piano, open air theater*, sports field, rental instruments, soccer, swimming*, table tennis, tennis*, theater

German for children

MICHELBACH

Three weeks


31.07. – 20.08.

€2,530



Two excursions: e.g. Salzburg, Regensburg

Three weeks


31.07. – 20.08.

€2,530



Two excursions: e.g. Nuremberg, Ulm

With its 1.35 million inhabitants, Munich is not only a major economic center. The Bavarian capital also boasts a wealth of museums and other cultural activi-ties: open air cinemas and festivals, concerts in every genre and sporting events. The city’s most renowned museums include the Deutsches Museum, a world-fa-mous museum of science and technology, the BMW Museum and the three Pinakothek art museums. The nearby Alps, the many lakes and the Bavarian royal castles also guarantee that the students will find plenty to see and do during their free time.

The Max Josef Stift, a boarding school with a long tradition, is situated in the beautiful neighborhood of Bogenhausen, just a few minutes from the city center by subway. In the school building, the accommo-dation, classrooms and canteen are under one roof. Complementing the many outdoor leisure amenities, the spacious building, with its auditorium and gym-nasium, has room for indoor activities as well.

The Michelbach boarding school is housed in a castle just outside the medieval town of Schwäbisch Hall in one of southern Germany’s most delightful cultural regions. It is a perfect setting for a wide range of sports and Leisure activities.

The course participants are housed in a historic castle. The children learn German in classrooms provided with modern furnishings and equipment. Ball games, hiking and barbecues are always a part of the program. In the boarding school’s music rooms they will find pianos and other instruments. Every-one who attends courses here has lots of fun putting on plays with the other participants, making pottery, drawing and sculpting. On supervised outings we explore the surrounding region, for example the medieval city of Nuremberg.

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Leisure activities

For example: barbecuing, bowling*, canoeing*, cinema, city walks, climbing*, concerts*, cycling*, disco evenings, go-carting*, hiking, inline skating*, jogging, movie night, museum visits, swimming (outdoor pool, indoor pool), theater*

German for teens

NUREMBERGTWO WEEKS / THREE WEEKS

Two weeks


24.04. – 07.05.

€ 1.710,–

Three weeks


10.07. – 30.07.

€ 2.530,–

Transfer to/from Nuremberg or Frankfurt Airport included

One-bed and two-bed rooms

Two excursions: e.g. Munich, Bamberg

The old trading metropolis and imperial residence of Nuremberg is renowned for its extensive historic town center, with an architectural heritage dating back to the middle ages, and the imposing castle overlooking it. A stroll through the narrow laneways between the countless historical monuments from the city‘s thousand-year history is a perfect way to bring past centuries back to life. But Nuremberg also boasts a vibrant youth culture scene and excellent shopping opportunities. Top attractions include the German National Museum, the Transportation Muse-um and the Toy Museum.

Our participants are accommodated in the Nurem-berg youth hostel, right next to the castle. The hostel is housed in a fully modernized 500-year-old buil-ding that originally served as the imperial stables. The modern rooms are equipped with a shower and WC. For relaxed get-togethers there is a bistro and a spacious outdoor terrace. With our participants we run a sports and activity program with plenty of variety and also discover the cultural highlights of the city and its scenic surroundings.

NEW!

Leisure activities

For example: arts workshop, barbecues, basketball, bowling, cable car, canoeing, climbing* (outdoor climbing park), cycling, disco nights, field hockey, hiking, movie night, museums, riding*, rock climbing wall (on premises), soccer, swimming*, table tennis, volleyball

German for teens

OBERTAUERN AUSTRIA TWO WEEKS

Two weeks


07.08. – 20.08.

€1,710


Three-bed rooms

One excursion: e.g. Salzburg

The romantic town of Obertauern is a popular countryside holiday location in the south-east of the Austrian state of Salzburg. It is on the northern fringe of the Alps, about 1,600 meters above seal level. Our course participants are accommodated in the Tauernhof, a youth hotel with excellent facilities situated right at the entrance to the town. With the hotel‘s enchanted location, summertime visitors are guaranteed unforgettable encounters with nature. The beautiful meadows and mountain vistas are a delight for lovers of the outdoors. The Tauernhof is equipped for an outstanding range of leisure activities, including outdoor soccer, basketball and volleyball, an indoor climbing wall, a table tennis room, disco and two movie theaters.

The two nearby towns of Radstadt and Altenmark are perfect for shopping or taking a stroll. On our class excursions we will naturally visit the „Mozart city“ of Salzburg as well as the romantic castles in the surrounding region.

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Leisure activities

For example: amusement park*, arts workshops, badminton, barbecues, basketball, beach volleyball, bowling*, canoeing*, cinema*, class band, climbing* (rope climbing garden), disco nights, dramatic arts, foosball, gymnasium, hiking, horseback riding*, jogging, sports field, soccer, swimming, table tennis, volleyball


PFORZHEIM-HOHENWARTINTENSIVE

Three weeks


17.07. – 06.08.07.08. – 27.08.

€2,660


Two-bed rooms

Two excursions: e.g. Stuttgart, Heidelberg

The Hohenwart Forum is situated amid idyllic hilly scenery at the northern end of the Black Forest, between Stuttgart and Karlsruhe, near the renowned Maulbronn Abbey.

The Forum’s modern campus has fully equipped classrooms and well-appointed accommodation for course participants. The leisure-time opportunities include something for everyone, with plenty of creative and cultural activities as well as a wide range of sports and outdoor fun. We use a nearby gymnasium for various ball games and we have access to an indoor pool. We also go on interesting hikes with the course participants. A perennial favorite on the leisure program in Hohenwart is the class trip to experience the romantic city of Heidelberg.

Leisure activities

For example: arts workshop, barbecues, basketball, billiards, bowling, canoeing, city walking tours, dancing course, disco nights, foosball, forest activities, go-carting*, gymnasium, horseback riding*, movie nights, music room with piano, museum visits, sports field, soccer, sailing*, swap & shop, swimming (lake), table tennis, tennis*, theater arts, water skiing*

German for children

RANGSDORF NEAR BERLIN

Three weeks


24.07. – 13.08.

€2,530




The Rangsdorf boarding school is just a few kilo meters south of Berlin on the shore of Lake Rangsdorf, in an idyllic setting in the Brandenburg countryside. Designated as a conservation area, the surroundings of the school are perfect for those who love sports and the outdoors.

Our young course participants always love the many water sports they can do here such as swimming, canoeing and sailing. For landlubbers we offer basketball, volleyball, table tennis and chess. We also have an art studio for those with creative talent. Naturally we take the course participants on exciting excursions to Berlin and Potsdam.

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Leisure activities

For example: arts workshops, badminton, barbecues, billiards, canoeing*, cycling, city walking tours, climbing* (climbing tower, rope climbing garden), disco nights, foosball, horseback riding*, jogging, movie night, music room with piano, sports field, soccer, swimming (lake), table tennis, tennis*, volleyball

German for teens

ROT AN DER ROT

Three weeks


03.07. – 23.07.

€2,530

Transfer to/from Munich or Munich/Mem-mingen Airport included


Two excursions: e.g. Munich, Lake Constance

The town of Rot is near Ulm in the rural, romantic region of Upper Swabia, where rolling hills extend from the Swabian Alb to Lake Constance. The nearby historical town of Memmingen has a wide range of cultural events and museums.

The St. Norbert Training Center is housed in the Baroque buildings of a former monastery. On the spacious grounds our young participants have plenty of room for many different leisure time pursuits, including sports and creative activities. Along with soccer, table tennis and volleyball, the leisure program includes exciting hikes and climbing excursions. And to cool off after the outdoor fun, a beautiful natural lake is nearby.

Leisure activities

For example: arts workshop, amusement park*, barbecues, campfire, canoeing*, cycling*, fitness room, foosball, hiking, jogging, mountain cable car, movie nights, museum visits*, rafting*, rowing*, soccer, swimming, table tennis, tennis*, theater*, volleyball

German for teens

RUHPOLDING

Three weeks


17.07. – 06.08.

€2,530



Two excursions: e.g. Salzburg, Munich

Situated in the foothills of the Bavarian Alps between Chiemsee, the renowned lake and the Berchtesgaden Nature Preserve, Ruhpolding is an ideal starting point for hikes and excursions in the surrounding area. It is also close enough for daytrips to discover the nearby cities of Munich and Salzburg.

The Labenbachhof conference center, with its histori-cal farmhouse, and the modern, well-equipped class-rooms offers a wide range of leisure-time activities. The unspoiled property surrounding the buildings and the cozy bar area with a wood burning fireplace ensure that the class can spend pleasant and relaxing evenings together. The center has its own sports facilities and hobby rooms, and course participants will find tennis courts, riding stables and a water park nearby.

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Leisure activities

For example: badminton, barbecues, basketball, beach volleyball, boat trips, city walks, class band, climbing* (rope garden), concerts, cycling*, disco evenings, fitness room, hiking, jogging, movie night, museum visits, soccer, summer toboggan, swimming (outdoor pool, indoor pool), table tennis, theater, volleyball

German for teens

Three weeks


10.07. – 30.07.

€ 2.530,–

Transfer to/from Salzburg Airport included

One-bed and two-bed rooms

Two excursions: e.g. Munich, Rosenheim

The splendid city of Salzburg is a UNESCO World Cul-tural Heritage Site. The historic center of this musical metropolis is replete with architectural treasures. On a stroll through the narrow streets, visitors can admire medieval, Renaissance and baroque buildings in close proximity.

The modern Kolpinghaus Salzburg youth hostel is near the city center on the banks of the Salzach River. A cycle path leads directly to green parkland.

We use the sports ground behind the hostel for soc-cer and basketball and play beach volleyball on the sand court. The music room has everything required to practice or play for enjoyment. From the rooftop terrace, there are beautiful views of the city and the spectacular mountain scenery. With our participants we visit exciting exhibitions, attend concerts and make excursions into the nearby Alpine region.

SALZBURG AUSTRIANEW!

Leisure activities

For example: amusement park*, arts workshop, badminton, barbecues, city walking tours, w class band, cinema*, concerts*, cycling, disco nights, gymnasium, hiking, horseback riding*, jogging, minigolf*, movie nights, museum visits*, sports field, sailing*, soccer, summer tobogganing*, swimming, table tennis, theater*, volleyball, workshops

German for teens

ST. BLASIEN

Three weeks


07.08. – 27.08.

€2,530

Transfer to/from Zurich Airport included

Single and two-bed rooms

Two excursions: e.g. Freiburg, Lake Constance, Stuttgart

St. Blasien is a fresh air spa located amid idyllic surroundings in the Southern Black Forest Nature Preserve at the foot of the Feldberg mountain in a landscape dotted with beautiful lakes.

The college in the former St. Blasien monastery is at the center of the small town, near cafés and small shops. It has several buildings grouped campus- style around the imposing cathedral. The excellent amenities include an indoor pool, a large gymnasium and an outdoor athletics facility. Course participants can book lessons at the nearby riding stables. Class excursions go to the university city of Freiburg, Lake Constance or Stuttgart.

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Leisure activities

For example: arts and crafts, badminton, barbecues, basketball, beach volleyball, cycling*, disco nights, field hockey, gymnasium, mudflat hiking, inline skating, foosball, golf*, handball, horseback riding*, jogging, minigolf, movie nights, museum visits, music room with piano, sports field, soccer, swimming (water park, seaside), tennis, table tennis, volleyball, walks on the beach

German for teens

ST. PETER-ORDING

Three weeks


03.07. – 23.07.

€2,530

Transfer to/from Hamburg Airport included


Two excursions: e.g. Hamburg, Flensburg

St. Peter-Ording is located on the North Sea coast, in the middle of the Wattenmeer National Park, amid beautiful scenery with a 12-kilometer sandy beach, salt fields, dunes and forests. This modern seaside resort offers a wealth of leisure-time and shopping possibilities.

The Nordsee boarding school has its own gymnasium. On the nearby beach and in the school’s own sports facilities, you can enjoy many activities ranging from ball games to tennis, horseback riding and cycling to special sports such as golf, inline skating and beach volleyball. If you wish, you can also join us on an outing to the exciting Dünentherme water park on the North Sea coast, where most of the pools are fed with seawater.

Leisure activities

For example: arts workshop, badminton, barbecues, basketball, beach volleyball, billiards, cycling, disco nights, foosball, gymnasium, hiking, horseback riding*, jogging, movie nights, music room with piano, sports field, rowing*, soccer, swimming (lake, outdoor pool), table tennis, tennis, volleyball

German for teens

STEIN

Three weeks


07.08. – 27.08.

€2,530



Two excursions: e.g. Salzburg, Munich

Situated in the foothills of the Bavarian Alps, the village of Stein an der Traun is a nature-lover’s paradise. It is close to Chiemsee, Bavaria’s largest lake, and the medieval towns of Burghausen and Wasserburg.

The romantic castle that houses the boarding school is situated at the center of Stein. The campus offers plenty of sports facilities as well as music rooms and workshops for creative activities. In the surrounding area our young guests will find a golf course and swimming lakes. We take our course participants on various outings, for example cycling, jogging and hiking as well as visits to the castles and monasteries in the surrounding area. The nearby town of Traun-reut offers very good shopping opportunities.

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Leisure activities

For example: air hockey, arts workshop, badminton, barbecues, basketball, billiards, bowling*, cinema*, city walking tours, climbing*, concerts*, cycling*, disco nights, foosball, go-carting*, gymnasium, inline skating*, hiking, jogging, museum visits, open air theater*, playing fields, soccer, summer tobogganing*, swimming*, table tennis, tennis*, theater*, volleyball

German for teens

WEIMAR

Three weeks


03.07. – 23.07.

€2,530

Transfer to/from Leipzig Airport included


Two excursions: e.g. Dresden, Leipzig

Weimar, in the state of Thuringia, is an important cultural and university city. The unique ensemble of castles, churches, the historic city center with its museums and the parklands along the Ilm river are listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site.

The European Youth Education Centre is surrounded by greenery, just a five-minute walk from the city center. The historic Reithaus is situated amid modern facilities, with an indoor/outdoor pool close by. We take our course participants on city tours, visits to exhibitions and excursions in the surrounding area.

No beginners!

Leisure activities

For example: amusement park*, barbecues, basketball, beach volleyball, billiards, bowling*, cinema*, climbing*, clubs*, concerts*, cycling*, flea markets, foosball, go-carting*, inline skating*, jogging, minigolf*, museums, open air theater*, sailing*, soccer, swimming*, tennis*, theatre

German for young adults

VIENNA AUSTRIA

Three weeks


10.07. – 30.07. 07.08. – 27.08.

€2,530

Vienna Airport

Two-bed rooms

Two excursions: e.g. Klosterneuburg, Neusiedlersee

Austria’s capital is famous not only for its many museums and historical buildings, but also for its unique lifestyle. Especially in summer, Vienna‘s event calendar is crammed with things to do and see for those who love theater, music, literature and art. Course participants are accommodated in the Brigittenau youth guesthouse in the city center, close to the banks of the Danube and the world-renowned Prater amusement park. The guesthouse has modern rooms and facilities, including a party room, billiard tables and its own barbecue area. As a group, we will discover the vibrant cultural life of Vienna. All of the sightseeing highlights and the city‘s major shopping areas are within easy reach on foot.

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HEALTH

Please inform us on the enrollment form of any health restrictions (allergies, diabetes, medication, etc.).

Let us know about any special dietary considerations (vegetarian diet, non-pork menu, kosher meals, etc.).

Doctor’s notes must be provided in English or German.

INSURANCE

For all participants, the Goethe-Institut takes out basic medical insurance as well as accident and liability coverage with an insurance company.

For details on the health coverage, please refer to Section 9.2 of our Terms and Conditions.

CLOTHING

Participants need appropriate clothing for sports and cold, rainy weather (rainwear, sweaters, close-toed shoes, gym kit). Laundry services are offered at all locations. Clothing should be labeled with your child’s name.

POCKET MONEY

We recommend pocket money of about €80/week. It is kept in the safe for the duration of the course and handed out at certain times. Airline tickets and passports are also kept in the safe.

HOUSE RULES

House rules apply at the boarding schools. They regulate such matters as quiet during night hours. Participants under the age of 18 are not permitted to smoke or drink alcohol during their stay. House rules are made known at the start of the course and are binding for all participants.

In case of violations, the team reserves the right to contact parents. If necessary, consequences may extend to a written reprimand and expulsion from the course.

ENROLLMENT

Please note the following points when completing the enrollment form:

Complete the self-assessment (if you have learned German before).

Sign the waiver.

Provide your parents’ telephone number and e-mail address.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE

Most of our young guests arrive unaccompanied by plane. At the destination airport they are met by our Goethe-Institut counselor teams (identifiable by their orange T-shirts and name tags) and supervised if there is a wait before the departure of the transfer buses to the course locations.

We also organise the airport transfer on the departure date. Departing students are accompanied by Goethe-Institut staff members until they check in at the airport. (Exception: young adults program in Berlin and Vienna).

Please note:

Please advise us well ahead of time of the flight details, including arrival and departure times and flight numbers.

The accompanied transfer service to and from the airport with Goethe-Institut staff is included in the course fee. It is available only on the first and last course date between 7:00 am and 6 p.m.

An additional charge applies for the individual airport transfer in case of arrival or departure after 6 p.m. or before 7 a.m. In this case the transfer is by taxi.

SUPERVISION AND CARE

The supervision and care of the under-18 participants attending our courses is a top priority of the team running our young people’s programs.

Teens under 18 years of age are allowed to leave the campus at certain times and in small groups, and only with the permission of the course leaders.

By prior arrangement between parents and course leaders, children and teens may leave the campus at weekends to visit friends or relatives. However, this means that they will miss the leisure-time program.

When children and teens are picked up by friends or relatives, we require permission in writing from parents, specifying the people who are picking up their children.

> For more information: goethe.de/faq-jugend

FACTS WORTH KNOWINGIMPORTANT INFORMATION

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5. Cancellation

5.1. The contractual partner can cancel the course booking subject to the following conditions.

In case of cancellation no later than four weeks prior to the start of the course, the GI will withhold an administrative fee of € 160.

In case of cancellation no later than one week prior to the start of the course, GI will withhold an amount equal to 30% of the course fee, but not less than the administrative fee of € 160.

In case of cancellation no later than one day prior to the start of the course, GI will withhold an amount equal to 50% of the course fee, but not less than the administrative fee of € 160.

In case of withdrawal after the start of the course, GI will withhold 100% of the course fee. The contractual partner may submit evidence to support the claim that it would be appropriate for a lesser amount to be withheld in an individual case.

5.2. The cancellation must be submitted in writing (or by e-mail) to GI using the contact addresses indicated in the enrollment confirmation. The cancellation date is defined as the date of receipt of the cancellation declaration at the contact address specified in the enrollment confirmation.

6. Arrival

6.1. If the course participant cannot arrive on the first day of the course, the GI must be notified at the address indicated in the enrollment confirmation.

6.2. If notification as stipulated in 6.1. above is not received, GI can make other arrangements for the participant’s place on the course. If the place on the course can be filled by another participant, GI can retain at least the €160 administration fee to cover its administration costs.

6.3. If the place on the course cannot be filled by another participant, the participant shall remain entitled to the place. In any case the contractual partner is required to pay the course fees in full.

7. Accommodation

7.1. The accommodation is part of the course and cannot be excluded from the package of services. Prior inspection of the accommodation is not possible.

7.2. The date for moving into the accommodation is the published arrival date, and the date for moving out is the published departure date.

7.3. The course participant must treat the accommodation and its furnishings with due care and keep it clean, and the contractual partner is responsible for ensuring that due care is exercised. After the end of the course, the accommodation must be left in a clean and tidy state. At the end of the course a proper handover of the accommodation will be carried out with the course participant and a party acting on behalf of the GI.

7.4. Guests of the course participant are not permitted to stay in the accommodation or on the property where it is located.

1. General Requirements

Course participants must be at least 9 years of age and cannot be over 21 years of age.

2. Participation / Enrollment confirmation

2.1. For course participants who are minors, the enrollment is carried out by their legal representative (referred to below as the contractual partner). Course participants who have reached the age of majority shall carry out their own enrollment.

2.2. The course includes the following: Instruction, including all learning materials; accommodation and meals; insurance (medical travel coverage, accident and liability insurance). After enrollment, GI will send the contractual partner a confirmation of the enrollment in the booked course, specifying the booked meal arrangements (referred to below as “enrollment confirmation”). The contract comes into effect with receipt of the enrollment confirmation by the contractual partner.

2.3. An invoice is forwarded with the enrollment confirmation, indicating the payable course fees, which include all services specified in 2.2. above, the payment deadline and the participant number. Further details on the travel insurance, accident and liability coverage are provided under 9.2, to which the contractual partner is hereby expressly advised to refer.

2.4. Partial bookings are not possible.

3. Prices and terms of payment

3.1. The price list applicable to the course and in effect at the time of enrollment is an integral part of the contract. Please refer to www.goethe.de/youth.

3.2. The course fee is payable in full to the GI at the payment deadline shown in the invoice. The payment date is defined as the date at which the payment is credited to the GI account specified in the enrollment confirmation. The money transfer must indicate the course participant number.

3.3. All bank charges related to the payment of the course fee shall be borne by the contractual partner.

3.4. If the GI does not receive full payment of the course fees by the due date, the contractual partner will no longer be entitled to have the course participant attend the booked course. In this case the GI is entitled to make the course available to other interested parties.

3.5. In case of non-attendance at the booked course, delayed arrival, early departure or withdrawal from a course, or any other absences (e.g. due to illness), there is no claim to reimbursement of the course fees.

4. Changes to course bookings

In exceptional cases, reservations may be rebooked (e.g. changes to course dates) in consulta-tion with the GI. The first change is free of charge. A fee of €60 is payable for each additional booking change.

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10. Liability of the GI

10.1. GI is subject to liability – regardless of the legal cause – only in case of gross negligence or intent.

10.2. GI is also liable in case of ordinary negligence in case of damage resulting in death, injury or harm to health as well as damages for the culpable violation of a material contractual violation.

10.3. Any other contractual or tort claims of the course participant are explicitly precluded.

11. Force majeure

Neither GI nor its employees are liable for non-performance of contractual obligations or damages to the extent that they are caused by force majeure, in particular fire, water, storm or other natural events, explosion, strike, war, civil unrest or other reasons outside the sphere of responsibility/influence of the GI.

12. Privacy protection

GI collects, processes and uses the personal data of the contractual partner both for the purpose of fulfilling the contract signed with the contractual partner and as permitted by law and under the terms of any signed declaration of consent in compliance with privacy protection laws. For further details see the separate privacy declaration to which we hereby explicitly refer.

13. Applicable law

These terms and conditions and all legal relations between the GI and the contractual partner are subject to the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany. The legal venue for any disputes that arise out of or in connection with this agreement shall be Munich, Germany.

14. Severance clause

Should sections or individual formulations in these terms and conditions prove invalid or ineffective, this shall have no effect on the remaining sections and their validity. The ineffective provision shall be replaced by the legally admissible provision that most closely approximates the content and economic effect of the ineffective provision.

7.5. If accommodation is recommended by the GI for the time prior to, during or after the course, e.g. through a link on the GI website, the GI does not act as the landlord of the accommodati-on.

8. Course level assignment / class size

8.1. The preliminary assignment to a course level is made on the basis of the information provided on the enrollment form.

8.2. The final assignment to a course level is made on the basis of the placement test carried out at the course location when the course begins.

8.3. If the results of the final placement test differ significantly from the preliminary course level assignment, the participant will be assigned to another suitable course level.

8.4. As a rule, courses are limited to a maximum of 16 participants unless otherwise stated in the course program.

9. Obligations of the contractual partner

9.1. It is the responsibility of the contractual partner to ensure that the course participant’s stay in Germany is in compliance with the law and that he/she is in possession of any required entry permit, residence permit or visa.

9.2. After the course fees are paid in full by the contractual partner, the course participant will be provided with liability and accident insurance coverage and basic medical insurance cover-age for medically necessary treatments for the duration of the course. However, the medical insurance does not cover treatments or benefits related to illnesses or complaints that arise prior to the beginning of the course and require treatment during the course, any illnesses or accidents resulting from the influence of drugs or alcohol, or any medical supplies or devices, test reports or certificates. For necessary dental treatment, the maximum reimbursement is limited to €260 as well as payment for a necessary root canal treatment. For further information on the extent of the insurance coverage, queries may be directed to the contact address indicated in the enrollment confirmation. However, the participant and/or contractual partner is responsible for ensuring that the course participant has full coverage.

9.3. The contractual partner is obliged to comply with the course rules and house rules applicable at the course locations and/or to ensure that the course participant complies with them.

Violations of the course rules may result in termination of the course agreement without notice with no claim to alternate arrangements or reimbursement of course fees.

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GERMANFOR SCHOOL CLASSES

Move your classroom to Germany! Your pupils will greatly improve their knowledge of the language and their rapid progress will motivate them to learn even more.

FLEXIBLE LESSON PLANNING

We’ll discuss the course contents with you in detail. This will give you a chance to adapt your own lessons accordingly. On request we can work with you to organize a supple-mentary project about Germany for your class to complete.

EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAM WITH PLENTY OF VARIETY

The lessons will be complemented by an attractive leisure-program to be planned in consultation with you. It will leave your pupils with lasting memories of their learning experience in Germany that will have a positive impact on their learning long after they return home.

INDIVIDUAL ADVICE AND CONSULTATION

The customer service staff at the Goethe-Insti-tuts will provide extensive advice and work with you to design a program geared to the needs of your pupils – also for courses lasting several weeks.

SERVICES

�� language training from Monday to Friday

�� 20 UI per week, five days of lessons

�� individual advice and course planning in consultation with the school

�� all levels

�� all course materials

�� participation certificate

�� placement test (on request)

�� guided city tour and two other leisure-time activities on weekdays

�� individual learning in the media resource center

�� exam opportunity on request

�� free internet access at the institute

ACCOMMODATION

�� in youth hostels or youth guesthouses

�� dorm-style rooms for pupils

�� single rooms for accompanying teachers

�� breakfast and packed lunch

Accommodation for one accompanying person is free of charge.

OPTIONAL (Not included in course fee)

�� one project on a topic related to Germany and its people (4 UI per week) in addition to the regular lessons

�� one day excursion per weekend in case of courses lasting two weeks or longer

�� airport transfer

�� weekly ticket for public transportation

�� dinner

Are you interested in working with more than one location in Germany? Then contact us at [email protected]. We’ll be glad to advise you.

To download a brochure or for further information visit goethe.de/schulklassen

The Goethe-Instituts in Germany are partners of Germany’s youth hostels.

One week or longer

From 20 UI per week, five days of lessons

for school classes with 10 or more participants

€615 per pupil

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