Verbum Novum GMBH Language School
Description of Verbum Novum GMBH Language School
- Established: in 2010
- Location: Cologne, Bremen, Mainz, Munich, Nuremberg - Germany
- Age of students: from 13 years
- Type of studying: mixed
- Accommodation type: residence, host family, half board, full board
- Language: German.
Verbum Novum is an international company that specializes in organizing language trips to Germany to learn German. The courses of this language as a foreign language are available for students (13-17 years old), as well as for adult students (18 years old).
The offices of the educational center are located immediately on the basis of several German cities at once - these are Cologne, Bremen, Munich, Nuremberg and Mainz (the head office is here). Learning German with immersion in the environment makes it possible not only to improve communication skills faster, but also to learn the culture and traditions of this country literally from the inside.
All branches of the school are based on the campuses of various universities, which gives students the opportunity to study at the university of the city that is already familiar to them. In addition, choosing Verbum Novum, students will be able to receive the necessary education for passing the tests when they enroll in German high schools.
The educational courses at Verbum Novum are conducted by qualified teachers with many years of experience teaching German to students of multicultural groups. Academic classes are formed for 12-15 people, taking into account the starting level of students.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Verbum Novum GMBH Language School
Summer camps for teens
- Age of students: 13-17 years old
- Dates: July 1 to August 25
- Duration of the program: from 2 weeks.
Summer camps are held on the basis of branches of the Verbum Novum Educational Center in Berlin (July 22 - August 18), Mainz (July 1 - July 21) and Munich (August 5 - August 25).
The educational course includes 20 lessons every week from Monday to Friday until lunchtime; in the afternoon, an entertainment program is organized for teens with various sports or cultural activities. In summer, accommodation is organized at the school’s residence, and meals at full board are provided by the local canteen.
Winter camp for teens
- Age of students: 13-17 years old
- Dates: January 6 through January 19
- Duration of the program: from 2 weeks.
For lovers of winter, a similar German course for teenagers takes place during the winter holidays - from January 6 to 19. Winter language camps are held in Berlin and Mainz. Accommodation and meals for teenagers are organized on the campus of the educational center (residence + full board), in the dormitory students are accommodated in rooms for 3-4 people.
Standard German course for adults
- Age of students: from 18 years old
- Dates: throughout the year
- Duration of the program: from 2 weeks.
Language schools Verbum Novum offer studying German for adults over 18 years of age in all cities with branches of the language center. The standard course includes 20 lessons each week. Group programs are designed for students of different levels - from the initial A1 to the advanced C2.
German group lessons
- Age of students: 13-17 years old
- Dates: throughout the year
- Duration of the program: from 1 week.
At Verbum Novum language centers, teens can also take German group courses, which include 20 weekly classes. According to the schedule of the day after lunch for students held leisure and cultural activities, as well as excursions to nearby cities.
Intensive German course for adults
- Age of students: from 18 years old
- Dates: throughout the year
- Duration of the program: from 2 weeks.
The advanced course of learning German for adults is also implemented on the basis of branches in different cities and includes 25 academic hours every week. Foreign and Russian students with a knowledge of the language from elementary (A1) to advanced (C2) can take part in the program.
Long term intensive course
- Age of students: from 18 years old
- Dates: throughout the year
- Duration of the program: from 12 weeks.
A long-term German course in an intensive program, 25 hours a week, takes place at the main building of the Verbum Novum center in Mainz. Duration of study - from 12 to 14 weeks. For the period of study, students are offered accommodation in a residence: single room with independent meals.
Individual courses
- Age of students: from 18 years old
- Dates: throughout the year
- Duration of the program: from 2 weeks.
This course is designed for those who would like to study German most intensively: students can make the program as rich as they like. Minimum load per week - 2 lessons of 45 minutes.
Such individual lessons are maximally focused on the capabilities and needs of each student. Also, if there is a need to learn vocabulary for work or study, the student can choose a thematic area with different biases - medical, legal, business.
TestDaf / TELC / Studienkolleg exam preparation courses
- Age of students: from 18 years old
- Dates: throughout the year
- Duration of the program: from 2 weeks.
For those who are going to enroll in German universities, Verbum Novum language school offers educational courses for passing various exams confirming the level of knowledge of the language at the higher school level. On the basis of the educational centers in Mainz and Munich, everyone can get education on exams telc C1 Hochschule, DSH and Studienkolleg.
The language school of Mainz has the official status of the telc examination center and the C1 Hochschule competence center. Therefore, students can take a 2-week educational program for the following exams: telc Deutsch A1, telc deutsch B1, telc Deutsch B2, telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule.
The Studienkolleg course for applicants, which supplements the secondary education certificate for admission to the university, takes place twice a year at the centers of Mainz and Munich.
Accommodation, meals, prices
The Verbum Novum Educational Center organizes accommodation for students for the period of study in a student residence on a full board basis. But for students over 18, other accommodation options are available for the period of study (these options are relevant for all cities):
- Host family. For students prepare a 1- or 2-bed room + offer half board (breakfast and dinner).
- Student Residence. Standard hostel offers rooms for 1-2 people. There is no food, but you can cook on your own in the local kitchen. Shower and toilet are shared, on the floor. All residences are located approximately 30 minutes from the educational buildings of the language center - on foot or by public transport.
- Residences of the “Comfort” level differs from a standard dormitory in that rooms with a capacity of 1-2 people have a separate bathroom.
- Apartments. Single or double rooms with private facilities, meals for students are also independent.
Activities Verbum Novum GMBH Language School
Students of all ages study German courses with hobbies, attending sports or creative sections:
- Golf
- Horseback riding
- Tennis
- Cooking
- Sewing
- Drawing courses
- Volleyball
- Golf
- Diving
- Music
- Squash
- Dancing
- Basketball
- Yoga
- Table tennis
- Swimming
- Football.
Taking into account the chosen educational course for adolescents and adult students, weekly excursion trips are provided - at least once.
Advantages
Facilities and equipment at Verbum Novum GMBH Language School
The Verbum Novum Cologne study campus is located in the central part of the city near the famous Cologne Cathedral. Convenient logistics will help those who want to quickly get from the building to the station or to any point of the city - there are many stops nearby. Near the school there are also various cafes, a bistro, where students can have a snack during lunch.
German schools in Bremen and Munich are also located in the city center, where there are many food service outlets and places for entertainment. The Munich center is very close to the English Park and the pedestrian boulevard with many different shops.
The institution in Mainz is located not far from Schiller Square: from here it is no more than 15 minutes to the central city station. Also nearby there is the Old Town, where several major attractions are located.
The Nuremberg branch of the Verbum Novum school is located next to the central station, within walking distance of all major sights and cultural sites. From here you can also easily reach the suburbs - Fürth or Erlangen.
Admission dates and extra charges
In the Verbum Novum language school, educational courses take place throughout the year, as well as during the summer holidays. You can start studying from any Monday, the minimum duration of any course is 2 weeks.
The course price already includes:
- Studying
- Accommodation
- Nutrition (in adults not included)
- Certificate of attendance
- Transfer (on Sundays).
Additional charge:
- Medical insurance
- Flights
- Transfer (on days except Sunday)
- Consular and visa fees.
Extras:
- Deposit for a course/programme 50 EUR
- Transfer (one way) 70 EUR
- Transfer (return) 140 EUR
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
To enroll in Verbum Novum language schools, everyone should be at least 13 years old and have a level of knowledge of German that is not lower than the primary level (A1). To determine the starting level of knowledge on the first day of studying, students pass a special test. According to its results, students are divided into groups with one of six available levels - from A1 to C2.
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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. |
