Intensive Language Courses and Activities in Germany

MAXIMUM PROGRESS IN MINIMUM TIME! Ages 12–14 / Ages 14–18 – 7th through 12th grade

This program allows students to make maximum progress in a minimum amount of time. It is designed for motivated students who, depending on the length of their stay, will be able to take a number of class hours equivalent to several months of German instruction in high school.

Highlights of the trip

  • Make rapid progress in German, both in writing and speaking
  • Expand your horizons internationally, experience life with a host family, and discover German culture
  • Enjoy a lively and varied program of recreational activities

Your trip at a glance

  1. 1 or 2 children per family (your choice)
  2. 4 hours of class per day
  3. 8 to 10 students per teacher
  4. A variety of recreational activities (sports, excursions) led in German
  5. Guided tours departing from Paris and Strasbourg

Accommodation

  1. Within a family selected and visited by our local organizers
  2. Your choice: 1 or 2 French students per family (option to stay with a friend)
  3. Families living in residential neighborhoods near the campus
  4. Full board (on weekdays, a packed lunch provided by the family at noon)

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Class

  1. 4 hours of class per day, in the morning
  2. Classes of 8 to 10 students, formed based on a placement test
  3. Intensive, tailored instruction based on the students' needs
  4. Interactive courses for significant improvement in both writing and speaking
  5. Practicing speaking skills to build self-confidence
  6. Grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and listening comprehension
  7. Practical exercises, press reviews, discussions, role-playing, etc.
  8. Classes taught by a team consisting of a German teacher and a bilingual teacher, combining different teaching approaches
  9. Submitting a trip report

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Supervision

  1. German and French teachers and facilitators
  2. 1 adult for every 12 children
  3. 1 French staff member on site, available to parents and students
  4. Priorities: progress in German, youth safety and well-being

Activities and Recreation

  1. 5 afternoons of recreational activities per week, conducted in German, such as (depending on the location):

– Sports: tennis , swimming, bowling, soccer, table tennis, volleyball, basketball, mini-golf, badminton, etc.
– Cultural tours: tours of Bremen, Hamburg, Ulm, a cruise on the Elbe, etc.

  1. A one-day excursion, such as to Bremen, Hamburg, or Hanover, etc.

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Sample itinerary for a one-week stay

ThursdayFridaySaturdaySundayMondayTuesdayWednesday
morning
Placement Test German Courses		4 hours of German lessonsDay trip to Hamburg / shoppingFamily Immersion Day4 hours of German lessons4 hours of German lessons4 hours of German lessons
afternoonExploring and touring the host citySwimming poolChoose from: table tennis, basketball, or soccerBowlingCruise on the Elbe

Guided round-trip tours departing from Paris and Strasbourg

We offer guided tours departing from Paris and Strasbourg. Please see the page "Guided tours departing from locations throughout France"

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