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Tuition of 15, 20 or 24 lessons per week including supervised activities (depending on cities and students' age). |
Tuition programs.
For Berlin only, 50 Euros deposit to be paid, refundable at the end if no dammage caused.
Number of
lessons per week:
Aschaffenburg: 15
Berlin: 20 or 24
Wiesbaden: 24
Other cities: 20
Our prices are available from January 1st to December 31, 2011. These prices never include the Air Fare.
Nürnberg
or
Aschaffenburg:
Open from June 26 till July 30, 2011:
Starting 26/06 and 3, 10 or 17/07.
Berlin:
open June 26 to August 27, 2011.
Starting June 26, then July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, and August 7 and 14.
Augsburg:
open June 19 to August 27, 2011.
Starting June 19 and 26, then July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, and August 7
and 14.
Cologne: open June 26 to August
13, 2011.
Starting June 26, then July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31.
Wiesbaden: open June 26 to August
27, 2011.
Every Monday. Full beginners will start June 27 or July 25.
Age required according to
the destination. To be strictly followed.
Aschaffenburg: 12 - 16
Augsburg, Cologne, Nürnberg: 14 - 17
Berlin, Wiesbaden: 14 - 17
Please note that it is very significant to ensure your child before the departure. This insurance completes the one already held by the summer camp.
To this end we strongly advise you to view the general conditions of reservation.
We also would like to specify that your child will be take care of as of the moment of his arrival to the airport or the station and this until the date of expected return. A monitor will undertake to drive your child to the airport or the station for its return and will make sure that his departure proceeds under the best conditions. Additional precision: a qualified medical personnel is always present 24 hours a day.
Available options.
The prices are in Euros ( € ). Please convert in Canadian dollars when final payment is made. Thank you.
| Programme / week | 2 | 3 | 4 | Add. week |
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Berlin 20 lessons per week |
1250€ | 1850€ | 2450€ | 600€ |
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Berlin 24 lessons per week |
1300€ | 1900€ | 2500€ | 650€ |
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Aschaffenburg 15 lessons per week |
830€ | 1190€ | 1550€ | 360€ |
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Nürnberg, Cologne, Augsburg 20 lessons per week |
880€ | 1280€ | 1680€ | 400€ |
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Wiesbaden 24 lessons per week |
850€ | 1255€ | 1660€ | 445€ |
Our greeting families are recruited with great care. The criteria of selection are very rigorous and each family must satisfy a precise schedule of conditions: excellent morality, desire to communicate with their host, satisfactory social standing. We should specify that the families will only speak with you the language of the country where you will be. It is the principle of the immersion courses!
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TOWNS' INFORMATIONS
Aschaffenburg www.aschaffenburg.de
The hot-spot venue for parties and concerts.
This
1000-years old city is centrally located in every aspect. Close to major
cities such as Frankfurt and Würzburg, it lays sheltered within wealthy
vinyards and rivers. Bordering the Spessart mountains, one of the most
extensive forests, Aschaffenburg is ideal for city and leisure
experiences.
The famous castle, slightly elevated on a city hill top, is the
hot-spot venue for parties and concerts. Imagine going to a Reggae
festival in the middle of idyllic vinyards, if you like that thought come
on over! Aschaffenburg offers tons of good music from Classical to Jazz to
Hip Hop and so on.
How about a cycling tour after a night of dancing? Leave the city
limits behind you and take in the beautiful countryside. There are cycling
routes from easy to challanging.
Summer Center Aschaffenburg
The school is directly located in the city center and dispose of 5 spacious, well equipped classrooms and a recreation area.
Augsburg www.augsburg.de
Europe´s cultural capital in 2010?
The
city was founded by the Emperor Augustus 15BC. As it proved to be a great
trading zone, prosperity set in and turned Augsburg into a rich
Renaissance capital. Who wouldn't want to dwell in a cityscape full of
beautiful buildings, impressive frescoes and bronze reliefs? The Mozart's
and Brecht's lived here, so why shouldn't you? By the way, Augsburg is
short-listed for Europe's cultural city 2010.
Have a look at the Renaissance treasures in the city museum, treat
yourself to the famous theater and cabaret, visit the puppet theater 'Augsburger
Puppenkiste'; the personalities of these puppets will thrill you, just
like the people of this region: young, friendly, academic and very
sportive. Meet them hear and join them for some serious fun.
Summer Center Augsburg
The school is located in the
city center, in only 5 minutes walking distance from the main
train station.
The school
dispose of 5 class rooms, a cafeteria and internet access. A nice
park is just around the corner.
Berlin www.berlin.de
A city in motion..
Berlin
2004 is one of the most exciting European metropolis. It is a magnet
because of it's fascinating history as a divided city, the fall of the
wall in 1989 and the survival of 40 years of political division as well as
the rapid and dynamic development of the city and its regained function as
being the capital of Germany.
Berlin's huge variety of cultural attractions is one reason for the charm
of this fascinating city. Moreover, Berlin is a friendly, tolerant and
multi-cultural place to be.
Residence
The Berlin
residence is located in the quiet and green Lichterfelde district
in the south of the city. There are common bathrooms for male and
female students on each floor of the 2 story-building which can
accommodate our participants in twin and triple rooms. The
residence is equipped with an Internet-Café and offers excellent
opportunities for leisure time activities.
A city-train station (S-Bahn) is situated just off the residence
and provides good and frequent public transport connections to
downtown Berlin Zoo and Alexanderplatz (20 min. ride)
Cologne www.koeln.de
Celebrate in a grand fashion.
Germany's
oldest city is named after the Roman word colony. Located on both sides of
the legendary river Rhine it now has close to 1 million inhabitants.
Cologne's attractions are many. It owns one of the most renown
landmarks, the Cologne Cathedral which took 632 years to build. Climb up
the 157-meters high spires and be rewarded by a breathtaking view. You
will immediately want to go downstairs to start your discovery tour.
Cologne is Germany's top TV production city and perhaps that is the reason
why every event is celebrated in a grand fashion. Discover Cologne's
innate pretext for staging parties. Be it the city marathon accompanied by
live music, or the "The Longest Table of Cologne" when local restaurants
and pubs set up their tables side-by-side for food, drink and music. Fancy
galas at the modern opera house transform the city into glamorous nights.
Then there is the "Musiktriennale" with 160 international concerts.
How nice it is to know that you can also enjoy a paddle steamer ride on
the Rhine. The nearby mountain range, with its 7-peak formation, called "Siebengebirge"
offers great rock climbing opportunities, natural parks and hidden
villages, it's all there to be discovered by you.
Summer Center Cologne
Our school is located at the
river Rhine and lies in direct vicinity to the city center and the
famous cathedral.
The school dispose of 12
classrooms and a recreation area.
Nürnberg www.nuernberg.de
Full of Virtues and Actions
In 1589 the fountain of virtue was built and sculptured with symbols of
belief, love, hope, bravery, moderation, patience, and justice. Ever
since, it has added to the good spirit that Nuremberg is famous
for.Quickly toss a penny into the fountain for good luck and set out to
explore the university city.
Put on your protective goggles and join the science department in
October for its annual open-door actions. Hungry? Browse over to the old
part of the city and choose some delicious seafood from the fishmarket and
enjoy the music bands while chowing down on that Herring.
One of the all-year options is an excursion through man-made caverns
that are up to four storeys high. These were already used in 1380 to store
the good old German beer. If you prefer to be above ground, there is ample
to choose from all the time: medieval stage plays, a puppet theater,
cabarets, comedy shows and a jazz studio that is waiting for you to come
in and jam, which is a virtue here too.
Wiesbaden www.wiesbaden.de
Cities' information:
Berlin
is a destination increasingly popular since its wall fell. Attractions which
symbolize the reunification of Germany are numerous there, in particular;
Alexanderplatz, Tiergarten and the gate of Brandebourg, the castle of Charlotteburg,
the museum of Dahlem, the opera, theatres in particular that of Bertolt Brecht,
the museum of Pergame, the national gallery and the museum of Berlin.The large
avenue of Ku' damm and its shops, the avenue Unter den Linden, the Sainte-Edwidge
cathedral and the Sainte-Marie church are also worth visiting. Berlin is,
undoubtedly, one of the most fascinating towns in Europe. In a way or another,
everyone is taken by its magic and its atmosphere full of life. There are few
cities in the world which can join together the old so well with the new, the
modern and the traditional. Testimonies of the pass and the present that Berlin
offers to its visitors, are inexhaustible. Broad alleys, splendid parks, castles
imposing baroques and statues equestrian constitute an incomparable spectacle
and testify that formerly, the city was the residence of the Prussian kings and
later of the German emperors. Nowadays the town of 4 million inhabitants with
its boulevards without end, is one of the most visited European city.
There is nobody who has never read or heard the name Kürfurstendamm which is in
the Western part of town; it is an exclusive commercial boulevard with the style
of the Thirties and fifties, the street Unter den Linden which is in the
East represents the center itself and of origin of the town of Berlin. We find
there an imposing architecture such as for example the traditional gate of
Brandebourg or Neue Wache.
It
is worth to devote time here, there is really a lot of things interesting to
see, the markets, the museums and innumerable coffee shops on the terrace where
it is not rare to hear folk music. In addition, there is hardly another city in
the world in which one finds all in double. Universities, operas of states or
national galleries, zoological gardens and much of other public institutions
exist in double because of the separation which lasted 28 years in the 2 halves
of the city. Apart from the imposing monuments and its rich water and forests,
Berlin offers an atmosphere of large city with a beneficial relaxation. In this
way, a very particular attraction is the famous tours in steamboats on the
Spree, the artery of Berlin, or the excursions in the picturesque forest area of
the lakes Wannsee or Müggelsee. Many small restaurants and bars in Berlin
invite you to make knowledge with the Berliner kitchen; knuckle of ham, thick
soup of vegetable and meat, sausage with curry, beer and the Berliner fritters
(thickets with jams) are the specialties of the city. The small restaurants of
Berlin are thus a good occasion to make the experiment of a good meal
Cologne
Cologne is the fourth-largest city in Germany and the largest in North Rhine-Westphalia. Over 2.1 million people live in the Cologne economic region, which also includes the city of Leverkusen, the Erft district, the Rhine-Bergisch district and the Oberbergisch district. Every leading industrial sector is represented here: in addition to the automotive industry, large international chemical and pharmaceutical firms are also prominent here, as well as the electrical and mechanical engineering industries and food production industries. As a former Hanseatic city, Cologne can look back on a long tradition as a centre for trade. For decades it has been an established location for the insurance sector as well as a venue for trade fairs. More than 7,800 companies focussing information technology services are situated in the district of the Cologne Chamber of Commerce. In recent years, growth in the media branches has been particularly dynamic: Cologne is now Germany's leading city for film, radio and television production. A high export ratio (more than 40%) and the attractive trade location make the region a magnet for entrepreneurs as well as investors. Over 40 percent of the entire gross domestic product of the European Union is generated within a radius of only 300 km around the city of Cologne.
Reviewing the expected profitability of real estate, the investors'
magazine »Cash« characterised Cologne in early 2002 as the most promising
location in Germany.
This may, in particular, be thanks to the flourishing Cologne media
industry. Yet it is mainly the so-called soft location factors that go to
make up the »feel good character« of the city, namely clear Veedel and yet
a city atmosphere, a wide-ranging nightlife and international restaurants,
an extensive range of museums, theatres and music events as well as stacks
of addresses for sport and wellness. If Cologne was to apply, it would
certainly have good prospects of becoming Europe’s cultural capital in
2010, for the cultural panorama of the city covers a broad spectrum from
fine art to literature, theatre and modern as well as classical music.
Cologne, the city on the river, is also one of the greenest cities in
Germany with many inner-city park areas, old alleys and a green belt
running around the city. Small boarding houses as well as 5-star hotels
are available for visitors to trade fairs, congresses or major cultural
events. And visitors are always very welcome in the cathedral city with
its Mediterranean flair and warm hospitality.
Click here for Cologne Web cam.
Augsburg
Augsburg, city in south
central Germany, in Bavaria, at the confluence of the Lech and Wertach
rivers. Manufactures include textiles, motor vehicles, machinery, and
chemicals. The University of Augsburg (1970) is in the city. Augsburg's
points of interest include the Church of Saint Ulrich and Saint Afra; the
town hall (17th century), with the magnificent Golden Hall; Saint Mary's
Cathedral, with altarpieces by the artist Hans Holbein the Elder and the
world's oldest examples of stained glass; the Schaezler Palace, with
several galleries of German masters and other works; and the Mozart
Museum, birthplace of Leopold, father of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Other
natives of Augsburg include painter Hans Burgkmair the Elder, engineer
Rudolf Diesel, aircraft designer and builder Willi Messerschmitt, and
playwright Bertolt Brecht. The city takes its name from the Roman emperor
Augustus, who founded it about 15 BC and called it Augusta Vindelicorum.
Augsburg became a free city in 1276. As the seat of the Fugger and Welser
families, powerful financiers of the 15th and 16th centuries, Augsburg
became one of the leading money markets of Europe. The city's 2500 weaving
shops produced vast quantities of linen and fustian (a blend of cotton and
linen) for export. It was also prominent in the arts, noted for fine gold
and silver products and as a principal workplace of Hans Holbein the Elder
and his son, Hans Holbein the Younger.
A Little History of the 2nd Oldest German City
As the second oldest city in
Old world values and a stubborn dismissal of turning into a contemporary
city create a serious demeanor amongst the community. Much of the city is
subsidized by lineages living in Augsburg since the medieval times and
their family coat of arms are stamped on their investments.
In between the Augsburgers stern staccato dialect, you will sense a genuine expression of pride when they describe Augsburg‘s uniqueness. Everything about the city was explained to me in a simple matter of fact style. Visually Augsburg was impressive with grand cathedrals and ornate Renaissance architecture.
Old World Style Cuisine Meets Modern Brewery
Restaurants in Augsburg were consistent in catering to the Bavarian
cuisine. Again it’s their sense of pride in tradition that would not
deter them from serving the various types of Schnitzel,
Spaetzle, and
Bavarian White Sausage. 
Shnitzel can either be cuts of veal, pork or
beef breaded and fried, whereas spaetzle is
thick homemade noodles in cheese garnished with dried onions.
I chose to have some spaetzle at the Konig
von Flandern, a restaurant and brewery.
Instantly I was overwhelmed with the smell of the brewing beer permeating
the restaurant. This would make sense since you can watch the
brewing process over dinner, the tables and brewery share the same large
open space. Most of the clientele came in large groups, sharing 3
liter containers of beer. Entrees were just under $10- and bring a
German/English dictionary. They don’t have a menu in English.
The Joke’s on Us
There is a little known secret about Augsburg that newcomers will
certainly discover for themselves when lost. The endless amount of side
streets and alleyways will confuse most people. This is a private joke
amongst the Augsburgers and it is the source
of much laughter when they witness countless tourists struggling over the
City Map. I joined the brunt of this joke myself and
was quite confused amid the maze of Augsburg’s streets.
Luckily, an English speaking tour guide clued me in after the third time I asked her to how get back to my accomodation at the Augsburg hof. The tour guide was also really helpful in showing me the streetcar, or tram, system enabling me to associate different stops with landmarks. The Tram is only $5 for a 24 hour pass and I suggest this method of travel so you don’t end up wasting your time staring at the map.
The Augsburger Hof is not for the budget traveler, prices range from $80 - $140 a night. However, its luxurious atmosphere complimented the lifestyle of Augsburg. Conveniently it is located across from the Mozarthaus, my frequented tram stop, and a stone’s throw away from the Dom of the Holy Virgin.
Some Beautiful Sites One Should Not Miss
The Dom of the Holy Virgin is a beautiful cathedral that any visitor to
Augsburg should see. The oldest part of the cathedral dates back to 823
AD. Inside you will see original paintings by Hans
Holbein the Elder depicting St. Mary’s Visitation. Art
historians flock to this cathedral to view the oldest stained glass
windows (Dating as far back as 1140 AD) illustrating prophets Jonas, Hosea
and Moses.
One of the most sought after attractions in Augsburg is the world’s oldest
social settlement, the Fuggerei. This estate
is named after an innovative yet profitable businessman,
Jakob Fugger,
whose wealth is comparable to Microsoft tycoon Bill Gates. The
Fuggeri houses 200 impoverished
Catholic tenants who pay a symbolic rate of one Euro annually to live in
the estate.
Rows of quaint yellow flats embraced by vines have stood on this street since 1523. My visit was during the Advent season so I saw rows of Christmas trees along the immaculate streets of the Fuggeri, as well as their annual Christmas Market. Focused on selling Christmas trees and themed holiday ornaments, arts and crafts vendors sip Gluehwein, a mulled wine, while awaiting customers.
My curiosities to see what lay behind the short green entrances of the flats were satisfied by the Fuggeri Museum. House No. 13 of the Fuggeri allows you to experience the small dimensions of the kitchen, bedroom, and living room contained in the famed social housing.
Greeted
By Hercules on
Flashy with a grandiosity of Renaissance architecture and art,
Maximilian Street is a sight to behold.
Once a part of the Imperial Mile leading to
Rome, this street proves
to be your usual tourist haunt with cafes and shopping.
Replica fountains of Hercules and Mercury greet you on Maximilian
Street, while the sun casts a shadow behind St. Ulrich Church at it‘s far
end.
The original fountains of Mercury and Hercules created by Adrian De
Vries can be found in the Maximilian Museum.
The original Augustus statue by Hubert Gerhard is also exhibited here,
while the imposter points to Rome in front of the City Hall. The
Maximilian Museum focuses on the silver and goldsmiths of the medieval
period.
The Fugger family coat of arms grace many of
the buildings along this Imperial Mile, one in particular is the
Damenhof or Ladies Courtyard.
Built by
Jakob Fugger in
1515 this Renaissance courtyard is unimpressive without any furnishings.
While it was winter during my visit, my imagination couldn’t help but
picture how it would look amongst lush greenery, sunlight and café patrons
during a summer afternoon.
St. Ulrich and Afra at the end of
Seeing the City From Atop the Perlach Tower
With St. Ulrich at your back and walking down Maximillian Street, you will have passed Hercules and Mercury only to stumble upon Augustus guarding Augsburg’s two important landmarks- the Perlach Tower and City Hall. Both were designed by Elias Holl who served as the city’s architect from 1615-1620.
City Hall is considered to be the most important secular Renaissance
building north of the Alps, and is popular with the tourists. The Golden
Seal inside City Hall is absolutely astonishing. An array of golden
artistry, murals of past rulers, and mythical figures adorn the ceiling
and walls. The
Perlach
Tower, once a watchtower, offers stunning views of the city atop its 70
meter ascend.
From Mozart to Brecht
History and architecture aside, my visit to Augsburg included a tour of
the homes of two creative dignitaries. The first was the home of Leopold
Mozart, father of Wolfgang Amadeus. His house is now a museum called
Mozarthaus. It features his
life work which was also in music. While Leopold’s son certainly
overshadowed his own music career, this museum shows us where Wolfgang
Amadeus inherited his talent from. While impersonal in its simplicity,
Mozarthaus showcases original home
furnishings, historic documents, and paintings of the Mozart family.
Hidden in the folds of the Lech District and a
few steps away from the Mozarthaus, is the
home of a more contemporary and rebellious artist.
Bertolt Brecht, writer and playwright
was born in the house on Auf dem Rain 7.
Marxist in his writing philosophies, Brecht
has inspired many and caused controversy per his involvement with the HUAC
trials in the
Brecht's
house
is now a museum focusing on the life work of one of
The Pinecone of Immortality, Fertility and Unity
A solid stone pinecone has been the symbol of Augsburg as far back as anyone can remember. The oldest relic discovered was 2000 years old. This symbol has deeply etched intersections engraved into its bottom-heavy conical shape. The pinecone, which is seen sporadically over the city today, became a part of Augsburg’s coat of arms in 1275. Augsburg, as the pinecone symbolically represents, is a city of immortality, fertility and unity.
Nürnberg
1000 Years of History
The history of Nuernberg ("nourenberg" = rocky hill) officially
commences in 1050, with the release of the bondswoman Sigena from
serfdom, an imperial document issued by emperor Henry III. South of
the castle rocks an irregular settlement grew up. As a center of
long distance trade and crafts Nuernberg flourished, charity
foundations were established and the wealth provided a fantastic
climate for the arts. Emperor Charles IV , who spent several months
at a time in Nuernberg, decreed in the so-called "Golden Bull" in
1356 that each newly elected German emperor should hold his first
Imperial Diet in Nuernberg.
In 1424 Nuernberg was designated as the location for the
safe-keeping of the imperial jewels and the imperial relics. The
Free Imperial City was at it's zenith. This European metropolis
developed to a center of German humanistic (Celtis, Pirckheimer,
Schedel) sciences, arts and sculpture. Martin Behaim designd the
first globe, Peter Henlein invented the first pocket watch, the
publisher and printer Koberger employed up to 100 people at a time,
and with Hans Sachs and Hans Rosenplüt, the poetry of the
Meistersingers reached it's peak. Works of art of highest European
level were created by the wood carver Veit Stoß, the sculptor Adam
Kraft, the Vischer's, a brass founder family and the painter
Albrecht Dürer.
The city, with 40 000 citizens at that time, fell into decline after
the thirty year war and with the discovery of new trade routes by
sea way . This "sleeping beauty sleep" lasted until the industrial
age when the first German train drove from Nuernberg to Fuerth. In
1945 the "Deutschen Reiches Schaftzkästlein" ( the Treasure Chest of
the German Empire) was reduced to rubble. The rebuilding program was
massive and lasted a long time.
Nowadays, however, it is quite possible again to imagine the
importance and power of this former "Capital of the Middle Ages":
Centrally located, In the heart of this city with half a million
citizens, one finds patrician homes, impressive churches, the
imperial castle and a five kilometer wall encircling the old town.
Significant institutions such as the Germanische National museum,
important cultural events, international trade fairs and conventions
attract millions of visitors every year. Tourism flourishes above
average thanks to an excellent hotel and restaurant offer combined
with a perfect transportation system, providing 40 flights and 77
IC/ICE train connections daily.
Nuernberg is with more than 300,000 employed persons the second largest economic location in Bavaria with a concentration in the areas of communications, transport technology and logistics, energy technology, automation and production engineering, measurement and control engineering, and consumer electronics. Major market leading industries in Nuernberg are also writing implements and foodstuffs. In addition, the city plays an economically significant role as a major printing center in Germany, as an international trade fair center, as well as an important location for service sectors (market and consumer research, consultancy and planning, facility management, banking and insurance).
Aschaffenburg
Johannisburg castle in Aschaffenburg
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Aschaffenburg is situated in the north-western part of Bavaria. The city has approx. 68,000 inhabitants and is the centre of the Bayerische Untermain (= a Bavarian region situated on the lower Main river) with approx. 370,000 inhabitants.
Due to the close relationship to the Rhine-Main-Area, Aschaffenburg has a vital economic location. In contrast to the Rhine-Main-Area, which is one of the leading locations for financial services in Europe, the economic focus in Aschaffenburg is in the industrial sector. Besides the traditional strength in the textile, chemical and mechanical engineering industries a couple of high-tech companies have set up business in Aschaffenburg.
Aschaffenburg has a very good infrastructure. It is located conveniently on the motorways A3 and A45. The Rhine-Main Airport in Frankfurt can easily be reached in half an hour.
The city of Aschaffenburg is located next to the Main river and near the Spessart Forest. It offers all the advantages and conveniences of an active, mid-size town. With the castle Johannisburg, several churches, museums, parks and lakes there is a lot for the visitor to discover. Moreover the cultural scene is very well-known. There is a theatre, a cabaret, cinemas, concert halls and a lot of pubs. In addition, the recreational areas Spessart and Odenwald are very close and offer a wide range of outdoor activities. To make a long story short: Aschaffenburg has a very high quality of living.
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