Humboldt Institut Freiburg Summer Language Camp
Description of Humboldt Institut Freiburg Summer Language Camp
- Founded: in 1977
- Location: Baden-Württemberg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
- Age of students: 14-18 years
- Type of training: joint, mixed
- Type of accommodation: residence, full board
- Language: German.
The educational center Humboldt Institut began its work more than 40 years ago - in 1977. Over the years of successful work, the main task for the founders of the institute was to give students from different countries the opportunity to learn German and do it quickly and efficiently. During this time, about 70 thousand people from more than 160 countries have been trained in 18 branches of the institute located in different cities of Germany. Some of the centers operate year-round, so you can attend courses not only in summer.
Today Humboldt Institut is recognized as one of the largest centers in the international market for the provision of educational services related to the German language. The Institute works according to its program, which has been formed over the years of successful practice. Its key features are:
- Fast and effective learning
- Educational content adapted for different categories of students taking into account their age features
- Holistic learning, covering all aspects of German
- High scores on exams like TestDaF
- High degree of student satisfaction.
An equally important component for the success of the center is the teaching staff of the school: every teacher at the Humboldt Institut Summer School Freiburg has high professional qualifications and work experience with international classes.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Humboldt Institut Freiburg Summer Language Camp
Intensive course 30
- Age: 14-18 years old
- Dates: July 27 - August 3
- Cost: 1880 € / 2 weeks
- Program duration: 2 weeks.
An intensive German course during the summer holidays is suitable for those who want to improve their language skills in a short period of time. During the 2 weeks of the course, students receive good conversational German experience and learn to express their thoughts in different life situations.
The main focus of the program is on enhancing the skills of speaking , listening comprehension, as well as reading and writing. Every day, the guys get homework, and at the end of the week they pass a test that allows them to control the level of learning.
The program includes 30 academic hours weekly. Duration of one lesson is 45 minutes. Training takes place in groups of 10 people, from Monday to Friday, Saturday and Sunday - days off.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Training and accommodation for students of the summer camp is organized in the KL residence: modern double rooms with all the necessary furniture are available here. Shower and toilet are on the floor. In the residence, bed linen and towels are changed regularly, laundry is also available for students - you can wash personal items for free.
Boys and girls live separately, for the rest, the principle of resettlement of students in rooms is based on two criteria: the level of knowledge of German and age. Even if the guests speak different languages, this approach will help them to establish communication and practice German outside the classroom.
Catering for students is organized on full board (tomorrow, lunch, dinner) right here, on the campus of the Humbolt summer school.
Activities Humboldt Institut Freiburg Summer Language Camp
Every day, an entertainment program for sports campers, games and various cultural events, which can be joined after German classes in the morning, was thought out for the summer camp students. The following leisure activities are offered:
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Billiards
- Football
- Mountain bikes
- Party room
- Table tennis
- Swimming
- Volleyball.
Every Saturday, school employees organize excursions for the whole day for the pupils of the camp, and every Wednesday students will take part in half-day excursion trips: in the list of activities, visit Europe Park, Black Forest, Schauinsland cable car and not only
Facilities and equipment at Humboldt Institut Freiburg Summer Language Camp
The Humboldt Institut Freiburg Summer Language School is held at the campus base in Freiburg. This is one of the sunniest cities in Germany, numbering just over 200 thousand people, which is located in the south-west of Germany, in the federal state of Baden-Württemberg. The geographical location near France and Switzerland, as well as the constant flow of foreign students create a multicultural atmosphere in the city in which students from other countries can quickly adapt.
The camp infrastructure includes outdoor sports facilities, a gym, and an outdoor pool. On the roof of the guest house there is a terrace with a magnificent view of the surroundings. Wireless internet is available throughout.
Special attention is paid to student safety issues; therefore, adolescents are always under the supervision of staff, both on campus and during outdoor activities.
Admission dates and extra charges
The curriculum at the Humboldt summer camp is designed for two weeks. Occupation period - from July 21 to August 3.
Cost of programs:
- Intensive course 30 - 1880 € / 2 weeks.
The price includes:
- Training
- Educational materials
- Accommodation (residence)
- Meals (full board)
- Extra-curriculum (excursions, entertainment)
- Laundry service.
Additional charge:
- Medical insurance
- Flights
- Transfer.
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
In order to get into the Humboldt Summer Language School, foreign students must have a level of knowledge from elementary (A1) to advanced (B1), excluding zero. On the first day of training, students are tested, which allows to determine the starting level and distribute students into groups of 8-10 people.
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
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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. |
