Alpadia Berlin Language school
Description of Alpadia Berlin Language school
The language school Alpadia Berlin is located in the tourist area of ​​the German capital. A few steps away from it are the main Berlin attractions. The German language course in Alpadia Berlin is a unique opportunity to combine the studying with the cognitive rest. Studying in one of the most beautiful districts of the capital is not limited to academic studies. At leisure in Schöneberg, students can consolidate knowledge and improve their German skills while walking along busy streets, shopping, entertainment.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Alpadia Berlin Language school
Short information about special four-week studying course for the language exam.
The program is combined. The course intensity of 30 lessons per week provides 20 lessons for a standard (general) program and 10 thematic classes in mini-groups. Preparation for the exam includes the development of reading, listening, and writing skills. Particular attention is paid to grammar and vocabulary. The educational program is built taking into account the actual exam requirements for the level of knowledge and skills of students. Language practice of the course provides for the fulfillment of tasks similar to those offered by Goethe Zertifikat.
- Student age : 16+
- Start dates : 29.05 / 25-26.06 / 30-31.07 / * 26-27.08 / 24-25.09 / * 21-22.10 / 19-20.11 / * 16-17.12
- Requirements for enrollment: the level of the German - from B1 to C1.
- The result of studying: development and improvement of general language skills, study of the content of the selected examination, methods of assessment, acquisition of skills required to perform assignments Goethe Zertifikat.
- Class size: 6 people.
- Lesson duration: 45 minutes.
The cost of the program includes:
- Studying;
- Teaching materials;
- Extracurricular program;
- Certificate of completion of courses;
- Accommodation.
Short information about practical course, designed for 4 weeks, which includes intensive preparation for the exam of the chosen level.
Every week, 30 lessons of German are offered to the students of the course. From them 10 classes are thematic (preparatory). 20 lessons are reserved for the repetition of the general program, filling the knowledge gaps, development of general language skills. At thematic classes students perform tasks similar to the TestDaf program, expand lexical stock, work on syntax and grammar, develop skills of writing academic texts, undergo special trainings aimed at developing communication skills.
Student age : 16+
Start dates : 28-29.05 / 25-26.06 / 30-31.07 / 20-21.08 / 24-25.09 / 15-16.10.19-20.11 / 10.-11.12
Requirements for enrollment: the level of German - B2 - C1.
Learning outcomes : improving the basic language skills, acquaintance with the content of the selected exam, studying the strategy for successfully passing the TestDaf, understanding the methodology for evaluating the results, acquiring the necessary knowledge and skills for delivery oral, written part of the exam, passing the test TestDaf in compliance with the format.
Class size : 6 people.
The length of the lesson: 45 minutes.
The cost of the program includes:
- Studying;
- Methodological materials;
- Extracurricular activities;
- Certificate of completion of courses;
- Accommodation.
Standard course
- Language of instruction: German
- Age: 16+
- Number of students in the group: up to 14
- Duration: 1-48 weeks
- Number of lessons per week: 20
- Language requirement: with any level of training.
The standard course will help you get the most out of your stay in Germany: in the morning, students will be engaged in group classes, and in the afternoon they will go on an acquaintance with the city.
Students with Beginner level and above are admitted to classes weekly.
Intensive course
- Language of instruction: German
- Age: 16+
- Number of students in the group: up to 14
- Duration: minimum 2 weeks
- Number of lessons per week: 25
- Language requirement: with any level of training.
The teachers of the course use a variety of techniques during training and change the format from individual to design. A rich program involves full language immersion and in-depth study of the language + 5 lessons per week are reserved for the practice of speaking.
Individual sessions
- Language of instruction: German
- Age: 16+
- Number of students in the group: 1
- Number of lessons per week: from 4 lessons
- Language requirement: with any level of training.
Premium course
- Language of instruction: German
- Age: 16+
- Number of students in the group: up to 14
- Number of lessons per week: 30
- Language requirement: with any level of training.
The course is perfect for students who need rapid progress for academic purposes. An intensive supplementary program (5 lessons per week) is aimed at developing academic writing skills.
Combined course
- Language of instruction: German
- Age: 16+
- Number of students in the group: up to 14
- Number of lessons per week: 20 group + 5 individual, 20 group + 10 individual
- Language requirement: with any level of training.
The course will help to better understand and master oral and written speech, to get the most out of the combination of individual and group lessons.
University pathway program
- Language of instruction: German
- Age: 16+
- Number of weeks: 44, 36, 28, 16
- Language requirement: pass the entrance test.
Language training course in front of the university.
Cost of courses:
Level of language training | Duration | 20 lessons per week | 25 lessons per week | 30 lessons per week |
Beginner | 44 weeks | 5360 | 6960 | 9760 |
Elementary | 36 weeks | 4840 | 6120 | 8200 |
Intermediate | 28 weeks | 3920 | 4760 | 6440 |
Advanced intermediate | 16 weeks | 2660 | 3140 | 3920 |
Classes online in small groups on immersion in a communication environment in German. All levels are offered from A1 to C1. The course is no different from the full-time course: the same schedule, the same course content, the same teachers.
Different intensity of classes is possible: 20, 25 and 30 lessons per week.
Accommodation, meals, prices
The school offers its students several accommodation options. Each of them has its own peculiarities and advantages.
Host family . Accommodation is offered in separate rooms. Meals are arranged by arrangement (breakfast or half board). The way of accommodation is characterized by the possibility of practicing German in everyday life.
Family without security (18 +) . The accommodation option is suitable for adult independent students. Homestay accommodation provides a room with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Life and food are organized according to the principle of self-service.
Student apartment (18+). Attentive students are offered cozy apartments in the center of Berlin near shopping centers, cafes, restaurants, transport interchanges. The apartments have single and double rooms. International students organize independently their nutrition . Each apartment has a fitted kitchen, a lounge, amenities, an access point to the Internet.
Residence (18 +) . Accommodation is offered at a residence 25 minutes' walk from the school. Students are provided with single and double rooms. Kitchen, bathroom are shared. The residence has a Wi-Fi zone.
Hotel 18 +) . The school recommends to its students the best hotels in Berlin. Accommodation is possible both budget and luxury. Accommodation in the hotel provides for meals (breakfast).
The cost is specified separately.
Self-contained accommodation (18+). At the school there are programs without residency.
Subjects and sports
Activities Alpadia Berlin Language school
Learning German in Berlin provides a rich extra-curricular program. Weekly the school offers its students a wide range of interesting activities. The list of attractions includes excursions around Berlin (historical and architectural direction), museums and galleries of the capital. Also, students are invited to visit numerous Berlin exhibitions, concerts, film screenings in the halls and the open-air Kreuzberg or Stammtisch.
There is something to do in Berlin for sports fans. The capital regularly hosts competitions and matches. Active students are offered cycling tours in Wannsee. The program of extracurricular activities of Alpadia Berlin includes field trips. Students of the school can get to know more closely the most tourist-oriented cities in Germany - Potsdam, Dresden and others, visit the famous German castles.
Eco-routes are recommended for lovers of a quiet holiday. In Berlin parks there are many picturesque zones for relaxation in the bosom of nature.
Fans of night life in the city are waiting for numerous clubs and non-stop restaurants, pubs.
In addition, at any time of year in Berlin, you can participate in public events. There are beer, gastronomic, music festivals, sports marathons, museum and art nights, various extreme shows and much more.
The daily routine
The lessons take place mainly in the mornings. The schedule of individual lessons can include evening classes.
Advantages
- Alpadia Berlin is an intercultural environment, a welcoming atmosphere, an individual approach to students.
- The school provides for a complete immersion in the language environment, which accelerates the academic progress of students.
- The school is conveniently located in the central part of picturesque Berlin, the capital and the main cultural center of Germany.
- The language school offers effective programs of varying intensity. German can learn both beginners and students who have a certain amount of knowledge.
- Language teachers work at the school. Under their control, during communication in classes and on extra-curricular activities, students are taught the correct pronunciation.
- Programs aimed at acquiring and developing communication skills allow students of all ages and German levels to quickly and easily overcome language barriers.
Facilities and equipment at Alpadia Berlin Language school
The Alpadia Berlin school has modern, technically equipped classrooms. Also in the language school there is a computer center, a conference room, free Wi-Fi, a spacious living room with a buffet.
Admission dates and extra charges
The price includes: teaching, study material, entrance test, certificate
ALPADIA, leisure program, student card, accommodation and taxes.
The school does not work on holidays.
Extras:
- Express mail 80 EUR
- Registration fee (for a programme/course) 75 EUR
- Transfer (one way) 80 EUR
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about Alpadia Berlin Language school
Only positive impressions and reviews. Fully justified trip, expectation and reality coincided absolutely.
I'm 25 years old, took a course in standard German, homestay, without food: I didn’t want to think about housing, but I wanted a lot of food in local establishments and inexpensive, I wanted to try different things. The family is calm: it's nice that they share teenage students and adults for themselves - there was no control over me, I came and went as much as I wanted.
The course is excellent, the group got sensible, the initial division is quite accurate - about all of the groupmates had the same level with me (slightly above average). In the next classes, students studied for national language exams, so the school is quite prestigious, has the right to teach according to these standards. Textbooks are mostly electronic, as are all resources. Teachers are young. For the money - very, very attractive: I was even surprised that one of the most affordable offers in Berlin was of such high quality.
Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
