Summer Study Abroad Program in one of 4 cities: Berlin|Munich|Hamburg|Frankfurt 2 weeks (July)
The two-week courses offer students from around the world a great opportunity to develop an academic project in the area of culture and civilization under supervision of International School of Management university lecturers while at the same time improving their existing German language skills.
Program Description
During the courses, socially, culturally and economically relevant topics will be discussed that are applicable to and dependent upon the course destination chosen – Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg or Munich.
Program Overview:
The particular combination of language course, university seminar and excursion program allows international participants to experience the relationship between Germany’s language and its culture and to deepen the understanding of them: Cultural theories become tangible and practical, and German skills are tested in authentic situations, either in the seminars and workshops or during the afternoon free-time activities and weekend excursions.
General German instruction :
German instruction, consisting of 20 weekly lessons taught in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), is available at all levels, from A1 to C2. Accordingly, participation in the University Summer Courses is available to participants at all language levels, as well, from those with limited German knowledge to those with advanced abilities. Thanks to time-tested lesson plans, remarkably varied teaching methods and well-established textbooks, within four weeks, progress in all skill areas: listening and reading comprehension as well as writing and oral expression is guaranteed.
Seminars and workshops :
Each week, a total of four learning units are planned for seminars and workshops. Over the course of the four-week session, 16 lessons are scheduled for project work, in which participants grapple with socially, culturally or economically relevant questions relative to the themes in their particular course. In the seminars and workshops, which are led by lecturers of the International School of Management (ISM), small-sized study groups conceptualize and produce the project work that will ultimately be presented to the participating teachers and other fellow students at the end of the four-week session.
Language test and project presentation :
All University Summer Courses are concluded by the administration of a specially developed language test, as well as a presentation of the projects produced during the 4-week program. In addition to the participation certificate, the final language test, because it measures performance and achievement, is valuable evidence of the German language skills acquired. Equally significant is the presentation of the project work developed during seminars and workshops to lecturers and fellow students at the end of the course. Both are important assessments that demonstrate personal achievement during the course.
PROGRAM COST: 490 EUR (Price for 2 weeks)
To book your place on a program, the non-refundable application fee of 40 EUR must be paid. Fees can be paid in USD or by credit card in any currency upon request.
Progam dates 2019:
- Course I - 01.07.2019 - 12.07.2019
- Course II - 15.07.2019 - 26.07.2019
Program details:
- Age group: 17 years an older
- Course duration: 4 weeks Cities: Berlin | Frankfurt | Hamburg | Munich
- Course levels: All levels | except beginners
- Lessons: 20-lesson German course per week (1 lesson = 45 minutes)
- 2-lesson topical seminar per week
- 2-lesson workshop seminar per week
- Activity program
- 8 excursions (2 excursions per week)
- 3 full-day weekend excursions
- Arrival on Sunday, departure on Saturday
Included in the price:
- Standard Course (40 lessons)
- Seminars and workshops (8 lessons)
- Placement test | Assessment interview
- Teaching materials | Course certificate
- 4 afternoon activities (fees included)
- 1 weekend excursion (fees included
- Non-refundable application fee - 40 EUR
- ECTS credit point certification, if required - 45 EUR
- Transfer from / to airport (one way) - 75 EUR
- Accident, health and liability insurance - 12 EUR per week
- Visa service - 200 EUR
- Accommodation is optional at extra cost, the choice of host family, youth hotel, residence or private room
Optional Accommodation
You can best focus on your program by feeling completely comfortable – as if you were at home here! Due to this fact we offer you very different types of accommodation. You can choose to stay with a host family, in a youth hotel, on campus or share an apartment.
Summer Options & Prices 2019: (price for 2 weeks)
Category single room
- Private room self-catering - 360 EUR
- Host family with breakfast - 460 EUR
- Youth hotel Standard
with breakfast - 540 EUR
- Residence self-catering - 540 EUR
Category double room (come 2gether)
- Host family with breakfast - 410 EUR
- Youth hotel Standard with breakfast - 400 EUR
Students Reviews &Testimonials
“Die Leute sind hier auch sehr offen und freundlich. Und es ist immer sicher – die Stadt schläft nie. Jeder Tag hier bringt ein neues schönstes Erlebnis!
Nathan Jones, USA
The people here are very open and friendly. It is always safe – the city never sleeps. Every day here brings a wonderful new experience!”
Timothy Winslow , USA
I wanted to improve myself and learn how to speak german language: It will be one of the best memories in my life. I have not only learned the language but also discovered a new country and spent time with friends from all over the world.
Aurelie Barrett, USA
I can recommend that everyone come to Summer Study Abroad Program! Everyone there is very friendly, you get to know a lot of international students, there are many activities to participate in and the teachers are very motivating.
Kathleen, Switzerland
A very enjoyable and culturally enriching stay and my German progresses everyday. Berlin is a beautiful city. I am extremely pleased I chose it to learn German.
Simon, France