Private Kurpfalz-Internat
Description of Private Kurpfalz-Internat
- Institution type: private school;
- Established in 1961;
- Language of instruction: German;
- Type of education: mixed;
- Location: Bammental, Baden-Württemberg, Germany;
- Educational programs: middle classes (7-10), grammar classes - Abitur (7-12);
- Total number of students: 190 people, all at the boarding house (approximately 70 girls and 120 boys);
- The age of the students: 10 to 19 years.
Founded in 1961, the private Kurpfalz-Internat has become a successful alternative to general education, government institutions: it is based on individual inclinations, talents and characteristics of the child, his unique opportunities. The aim of the training is not only to provide exceptional academic knowledge, but also to reveal personal potential, to develop a comprehensive developed and full-fledged personality. For this, the class are deliberately small - up to 8 people in each - to give the teacher the opportunity to more closely monitor academic achievement, the level of mastering the material.
Also, an individual approach makes it possible to learn even for children with some difficulties, for example, dyslexia (difficulty in reading). Small classes, in addition, give every student the opportunity to show themselves in class: to participate in discussions and disputs, express their point of view, learn how to work effectively independently and in a team or a group.
Additional summer training courses are being organized; There are special programs for foreign students, you can take individual lessons in especially difficult subjects.
A strict school uniform in the Kurpfalz-Internat is not accepted.
Kurpfalz-Internat is located not far from the major cities of Mannheim and Heidelberg. The nearest international airport is in Frankfurt (90 kilometers), to Zurich the distance is 330 kilometers, to Munich a little less - 330 kilometers.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Private Kurpfalz-Internat
Quick overview: This program of general secondary education provides an opportunity to obtain a prestigious Abitur certificate. It is considered to be the equivalent of the British standard A-level, confirms the academic (and not only) academic performance of the student and gives an opportunity to enroll in German universities or higher schools, to receive the chosen specialty and profession.
All studying is conducted in German. In addition, children can learn other languages:
- Russian;
- Spanish;
- English;
- French;
- Latin language.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Residences for boys and girls are located directly on campus - there is no day school, all children live on a boarding house basis. Pupils are accommodated for 2-3 people in the room (each room has its own bathroom). There are always teachers on the floors. Curators and teachers monitor compliance with order, cleanliness and discipline, are always ready to help children solve any problems, are fully responsible for their 24-hour security.
Meals are organized according to the principle of full boarding (4 times a day, buffet); On a preliminary request, a dietary or vegetarian diet for an individual student can be organized.
Subjects and sports
Activities Private Kurpfalz-Internat
In their free time, many Kurpfalz-Internat students like to play sports, arts and crafts - all conditions are created for this. Among the most popular options are the following:
- Judo;
- Athletics;
- Volleyball;
- Horse Riding;
- American football;
- Sailing;
- Rowing (academic and canoeing);
- Tennis;
- Aerobics;
- Football;
- Volleyball;
- Swimming.
There are also entertainment and leisure activities, celebrations, parties and discos, group visits to museums and galleries, various interesting city places, cafes, movies and shops.
Facilities and equipment at Private Kurpfalz-Internat
On the territory of Kurpfalz-Internat there is a cozy student café, where students like to gather after classes and have a snack, and small shops of various things and office supplies. There is also a large sports hall and studios for dancing classes and dramatic art and even a cinema.
Admission dates and extra charges
The academic year lasts for three terms:
- Starts from 6 September;
- Starts from 7 January;
- Starts from 12 April.
At least one month before the expected start of the course the school recommends to take care of the submission of documents and the receipt of a visa.
Tuition fee (full board) depends on the chosen program:
- From 7th to 9th grade;
- From 10th to 12th grade.
Some services are not included in a tuition fee and paid additionally:
- Registration fee;
- Pocket money;
- Individual lessons;
- Excursions.
Extras:
- Registration fee (for a programme/course) 950 EUR
- Pocket money 180 EUR
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
For admission to Kurpfalz-Internat, you should take care in advance of obtaining a student visa and collecting the necessary documents (at least a month). It will be necessary to provide a report card with grades from the previous place of study (the average score is not lower than the average), and also to demonstrate a sufficiently high level of the German language (from B2).
If the level of the German language or academic knowledge is insufficient, the child is encouraged to take an effective preparatory course at the Humboldt Institutions (Lindenberg or Bad Schussenried). In just 6 months you can raise the language level practically from scratch to the required B2 thanks to qualified teachers, balanced curriculums and full immersion in the language and cultural environment of Germany.
In order to become a candidate for admission to Kurpfalz-Internat, the entrant will be required to provide the admission committee with the following information:
- Full name, date of birth;
- School report card with grades, translated into German or English;
- Personal hobbies, interests, success certificates in academic, creative activity;
- Recommendation letters from previous teachers translated into English or German;
- Personal written motivation letter (in English or German).
Also required:
- Indicate (approximately) the annual or monthly budget for training;
- Select the priority region for obtaining an education in Germany.
After receiving all the necessary information, the advisory council begins selecting a school for the student: assesses its opportunities and requests, contacts schools identified as priority , And reveals the number of seats available and the possibility of admission.
Usually, foreign students begin the process of studying in Germany with the Humboldt-Institute language courses (the German academic program for the year): in this case, the selected secondary schools receive full reports on the student's successes and achievements, his/her behavior, the degree of involvement in school extra-curricular activities. After the preparatory language course is completed and all formalities are settled, the student goes for basic education to the boarding school he/she and the advice board have chosen.
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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
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