Programs and Activities

Summer course // 16.06.23 - 24.08.23 // 14 - 17 years

In this program you will receive a mixture of German teaching and activities. You will have classes in the morning with groups of no more than 15 students. Each class is divided by their German experience and level. Please note that this program is not for complete beginners. The language school in Augsburg is located in the beautiful city centre, which provides a central location for all students. The language school is among the most recognised and serious on the German market, and they take great pride in providing the best teaching along with good facilities for the students. Teachers strive to provide a fun atmosphere to develop your spoken skills and confidence. After lunch your afternoon will be spent on a variety of activities supervised by the school team.

There is always something new to experience in Augsburg, from the Carnival celebration to the many summer festivals.

Not suitable for absolute beginners.

Season course // 31.03 - 27.04 and 13.10 - 02.11 // 14 - 17 years

In this program you will receive a mixture of German teaching and activities. You will have classes in the morning with groups of no more than 15 students. The Season program offers 24 classes a week of 45 minutes. Each class is divided by their German experience and level. Please note that this program is not for complete beginners. The language school in Augsburg is located in the beautiful city centre, which provides a central location for all students. The language school is among the most recognised and serious on the German market, and they take great pride in providing the best teaching along with good facilities for the students. Teachers strive to provide a fun atmosphere to develop your spoken skills and confidence. After lunch your afternoon will be spent on a variety of activities supervised by the school team.

Not suitable for absolute beginners.

Activities and Excursions

During the summer period, you will be given the chance to participate in 4 afternoon activities a week in addition to the teaching. During the Winter program, you will be given 3 afternoon activities per week. During the Season program, you will be given 2 afternoon activities per week. Activities might include sightseeing, sports, shopping, cultural visits to sights and much more. Please note that this program does not include evening activities as it is expected that you will spend your time with your German host family. At the weekend you can join a full-day excursion, eg to Munich or to Lake Kuhsee. This provides a unique opportunity to take a closer look at other cities and areas during your language journey.

Supervision and Free Time

Staff from the language school supervise the student groups during the course and the organised activities. Students are welcome to travel on their own, for example walking around Augsburg in their free time. Augsburg is a safe city, but the language school encourages you to explore with others and you must adhere to the evening curfews that are set. Students aged 14-15 must be home no later than 9pm and students aged 16-17 must be home by 10pm. Host families will expect students to be home for mealtimes too, so communication with the family is important.

Teaching

The teaching at the language school in Augsburg is, as in all our other language travel programs, of the highest quality, and here the right framework is created for learning in small international, level-divided classes. On the first day of the course your German level will be tested, and then you will be placed in the language class that best suits your level. This language trip includes 20 German lessons of 45 minutes each. week (Summer course) or 24 German lessons of 45 minutes each per week (Season course). There are usually 5-12 students in a class and a maximum of 15.

It is possible to purchase 4 extra lessons / week, so you will receive 24 lessons / week, during the Summer.

Note that all teaching takes place in German and we therefore recommend that you know a little German before departure.

Accommodation Options

If you want a truly immersive program, then living with a host family is for you. All families are checked and inspected regularly. Students will share a twin room with another student from the course. They will not be a native English speaker. Host families will welcome students into their homes and lives. The majority of host families are located within 30 minutes transport to / from the language school. Breakfast and dinner will be eaten with the host family, lunch is served at the language school. On weekend excursions, packed lunches are provided. Living with a host family will give you the opportunity to really use your language skills and test what you have learned. You could build a friendship for life.

Living with a host family will not limit your time with friends from the course as you will have plenty of time at school and on the activities to see them.

Program Inclusions

• ​20 lessons per week of German teaching (Summer).
• 24 lessons per week of German teaching (Season).
• Level test on arrival.
• Host family accommodation in twin rooms.
• Full board – breakfast and dinner with host family and lunch at school. Packed lunch on trip days.
• Supervision and support.
• Arrival on Sunday, departure on Saturday.
• Full day excursion only included on minimum 2 week course.
• 4 afternoon activities a week (Summer)
• 3 afternoon activities a week (Winter)
• 2 afternoon activities a week (Season)
• 1 full day excursion (except 1 week course).
• Transfer to and from Munich airport on standard arrival days. Additional fees apply for arrival at other airports or different days.
• Personal liability, accident and health insurance.
• MyEducation service and support prior to departure and during program.