Gymnasium Weierhof
Description of Gymnasium Weierhof
- Training programs: grammar classes (5-12, Abitur);
- Location: Rhineland-Palatinate, the distance to Frankfurt is approximately 80 kilometers;
- Number of students: 900 people, of whom 60-90 people are on board.
The prestigious and popular Gymnasium Weierhof is pleased to welcome German and international students from all over the world. These are balanced, comprehensive programs that give an opportunity to receive a prestigious European education: the Abitur certificate, which attests to complete secondary education, is required for admission to any German university and is highly valued all over the world. Experts call it the equivalent of the British "gold standard" A-level.
All training is conducted in German, but the study of other modern languages ​​is also given great attention:
- English is introduced In the 5th grade;
- Classical Latin or French - in 6 class;
- The curriculum can be supplement with Japanese, Spanish or Latin (if it was not selected earlier) in the 8th grade, at the student's request;
- Chinese electives can be visited.
International students attend additional German language classes that help them to master the school curriculum better, to deal with the native speakers of German. There are special courses for students with some difficulties in training, special attention is paid to children with individual needs (for example, diabetics).
Homework pupils perform under the supervision of the teacher: he controls the correctness of the performance, helps in case of difficulties, forms a focused, attentive, calm academic atmosphere.
Gymnasium Weierhof maintains friendly and partnership relations with many educational institutions around the world (especially with China, Canada, Spain and France), regularly practices student exchanges.
There are no more than 25 children in one class. In the distribution of students (and especially in the resettlement), the gender and age principle is necessarily taken into account.
A general school uniform is not required here.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Gymnasium Weierhof
About the educational program: National German program allows international students to receive a prestigious secondary education of the European standard. The Abitur certificate is considered to be equivalent to the British A-level and gives the right to enroll in universities, higher schools and colleges in Germany.
All classes are conducted in German, additionally students can learn:
- English;
- French;
- Latin language.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Nutrition of pupils is organized according to the principle of full board, 4 times a day: the diet is varied and balanced, fully corresponds to all the needs of the body of children and adolescents.
Students live in cozy rooms of common residence, usually they are double.
Subjects and sports
Activities Gymnasium Weierhof
Students who are free from classes can devote time to one of the many electives, clubs and additional lessons that the school offers to a total of more than 50 options! International students can enter different activities:
- Learn horse riding;
- Take a great interest in acting and dramatic art;
- Engage in some kind of sport or creativity;
- Play in an orchestra or musical ensemble;
- The club "Young Explorers" (Jugend forscht) is also very popular.
Admission dates and extra charges
The tuition fee (full board) in Gymnasium Weierhof is 27300 euros / academic year (from 5 to 12 classes). The cost of the program does not include and paid additionally:
- Pocket money, additional costs (for example, individual lessons or excursions);
- Teaching aids, books, tutorials and materials.
Extras:
- Other 6650 EUR
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
In order to enter the Gymnasium Weierhof, you should take care in advance of obtaining a student visa and collecting the necessary documents (at least one month in advance). 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 Gymnasium Weierhof, 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 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 training to the boarding school he and the advice board have chosen.
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about Gymnasium Weierhof
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. |
