Middle School Trip to Germany – Europa-Park
Improve your German and enjoy a day at the famous Europa-Park theme park Ages 11–14 / 14–17 – 6th through 11th grade
This program combines a balanced mix of classes and activities, making it ideal for improving your German. It offers the opportunity to learn German in a unique setting through engaging, student-centered classes, while participating in a varied sports and leisure program that includes a day trip to Europa-Park.
Highlights of the trip
- Improve your German and make new friends
- Enjoy a day trip to Europa-Park
- Have fun with a wide variety of activities and evening events
- Enjoy round-the-clock support
Your trip at a glance
- On-campus housing
- 3 hours of class per day
- 12 to 15 students per teacher
- A day at Europa-Park
- A variety of recreational activities (sports, excursions) led in German
- Guided tours departing from Paris, Colmar, and Mulhouse
Accommodation
- Located in a beautiful residential complex ideally situated on the banks of the Rhine, featuring high-quality recreational and educational facilities: green spaces, sports fields, and playgrounds, etc.
- Comfortable rooms with 4 to 6 beds
- You can stay with one or more friends
- Full board with hot meals at lunch and dinner (on excursion days, a packed lunch is provided)
Class
- 3 hours of class per day, in the morning
- Classes of 12 to 15 students, formed based on a placement test
- Interactive courses for significant improvement in both writing and speaking
- Practicing speaking skills to build self-confidence
- Grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and listening comprehension
- Practical exercises, press reviews, discussions, role-playing, etc.
- Classes taught by a team of qualified bilingual teachers
- Submitting a trip report
Supervision
- Bilingual teachers and activity leaders available 24 hours a day
- 1 adult for every 12 children
- 1 French supervisor on site, available to parents
- Priorities: progress in German, youth safety and well-being
Activities and Recreation
- A one-day excursion to Europa-Park, the theme park with the most attractions in Europe. For the 10th time, Europa-Park was named “Best Theme Park in the World” in 2025 at the “Golden Ticket Awards” ceremony. The park is divided into European-themed areas. You’ll enjoy incredible attractions that will give you a thrill, including numerous roller coasters, indoor and outdoor roller coasters, interactive rides, and more.
- 4 to 5 afternoons of recreational activities per week, conducted in German, such as:
– Sports and arts activities : tree-top adventure course , swimming, soccer, drawing, table tennis, volleyball, basketball, mini-golf, badminton, arts and crafts, etc.
–Cultural outings: mini-cruise in the Taubergießen Nature Reserve, Breisach, day trip and shopping in Freiburg, etc.
Every evening, there are supervised activities, such as: LEC Party, BBQ party, Crêpes Party, trivia night, movie night, etc.
Sample itinerary for a one-week stay
| Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| morning | Placement Test German Courses | 3 hours of German lessons | A day at the famous Europa-Park amusement park | Sleep in, enjoy a variety of activities | 3 hours of German lessons | 3 hours of German lessons | 3 hours of German lessons |
| afternoon | Choose from: swimming, tennis, volleyball, art workshops | Sightseeing and shopping in Freiburg | Choose from: soccer tournaments, basketball, arts and crafts | Outdoor escape game | Choose from: a major basketball tournament, tennis, swimming, or art workshops | Mini-cruise in the Taubergießen Nature Reserve | |
| party | Music Quiz or Karaoke | LEC Party | Pop Quiz | BBQ Party | Life-size "Cluedo" | Movie night | Casino Night |
