Description : german courses in GLS Language School in Berlin

General German course (standard, intensive)

Brief information: A program designed for at least a week, focused on the rapid development of basic language skills.

About the educational course:The general German course is available in standard and intensive versions. Educational courses includes:

• 20 lessons per week (standart) or 30 lessons per week (intensive);
• Group lessons (standard) or Classes in standard groups (12 students) before lunch, and in mini-groups (6 students) in the afternoon (intensive);
• Individual consultations;
• 2 - 4-hour themed tours around Berlin;
• 1 visiting excursion (Dresden, Leipzig, Hamburg, Potsdam).

The emphasis in the educational program is on the development of conversational speech, communication skills. Vocabulary and grammar are studied mainly in the process of communication in a group and with teachers.

Students age: 16-20.

Dates of the educational ciurse: June 21 - August 23.

Requirements for enrollment: language level - from beginner.

Result of the educational program:

• Confident knowledge in the basic language aspects;
• Free communication in German in everyday life;
• Competent management of personal correspondence.

Educational group: 12 students.

Duration of the lesson : 45 minutes.

Tuition fee includes:

• Transfers from Berlin airport on Sundays (from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.);
• 20 German lessons per week (from 15-30 to 19-00);
• 2 activities per week;
• 1 excursion in a week;
• Meals 2 times a day;
• Accommodation (hotel / campus / family).

General German Course

Brief information: A standard language program that allows you to acquire and improve general language skills, improve spoken German.

About the edcuational course: The program is available in two versions:

• Standard (20 lessons per week);
• Intensive (30 lessons per week, in the afternoon classes are held in mini-groups of 6 students).

The educational course includes:

• Academic studies in German;
• 1 additional lecture per week.

The emphasis on lessons is made on the development of international students' communication skills. Educational process takes place with complete immersion in the language environment. Lessons are conducted by two teachers, who change after the break.

Students Age: 18+.

Dates of the educational program: Starts every Monday.

Enrollment requirements: level of language - beginner.

Results of the educational program:

• Confident general language skills;
• Fluency in German at a level sufficient for communication in everyday situations.

Educational group: up to 12 students.

Lesson duration: 45 minutes.

Brief information: Specialized course of intensive preparation for the passing of a language test for at least 4 weeks.

About the educational course: The program includes 30 lessons per week:

• 20 lessons are reserved for general language training;
• 10 lessons are held according to the program of preparation for the language test. 

Specialized lessons include several blocks:

• Getting to know the TestDaF methodology;
• Doing exercises to develop the skills of analyzing printed text;
• Listening to German language;
• Writing block;
• Speaking (literacy, fluency) block. 

The program also provides intensive work on expanding the vocabulary, conducting trainings for students to get the experience of oral communication in German on specific topics. During the educational process, test exams are conducted in compliance with the TestDaF format.

Students age: 18+.

Dates of the educational program: from January to November.

Admission requirements: language level - B2-C1.

Result of the educational course: improvement of German to the level of mittelstufe or oberstufe.

Educational group: up to 12 international students.

Lesson duration: 45 minutes.
 

Some options are not included in the tuition fee and are paid additionally:

• The examination fee;
• Study materials.

GOETHE Exam (Goethe)

Brief information: The preparation program for the GOETHE certificate for personal, academic, professional purposes.

About the educational course: The course with academic schedule of 30 lessons per week includes 2 blocks:

• General language;
• Profile block. 

The first provides intensive work on developing the basic skills of German. The profile block (10 lessons per week) serves to prepare for testing. International students get acquainted with:

• The strategy of passing the GOETHE test;
• The peculiarities of assessing the level of knowledge;
• Perform typical tasks (verbally and in writing). 

Also, training involves testing. This allows us to identify gaps in the knowledge of students and focus their attention on the study of specific linguistic aspects.

Students age: 18+.

Dates of the educational program: year-round.

Requirements for enrollment: language level - A1 - C2.

Results of the educational course:

• Acquiring and consolidating knowledge;
• Improving language skills;
• Confirming the level of German proficiency for living in Germany; Studying in a college, university or working in the country.

Educationl group: up to 12 students.

Lesson duration: 45 minutes.

The examination fee is paid additionally:

• Level B2;
• C1; 
• C2.

English in the summer for students

• Dates: 06/21/16/08
• Language of instruction: English
• Age: 7-14
• Class size: up to 12 people
• Minimum language proficiency: A1
• Duration: from 1 week.

A summer camp is held on the shores of a picturesque lake, where students can chat with peers from other countries and have fun on campus.

Rates:

• 1 week: 910 €
• 2 weeks: 1580 €
• 3 weeks: 2320 €
• Additional week: 760 €.

What is included in the price:

• 15 English lessons per week
• Groups are formed by levels: beginners, elementary, intermediate, advanced
• 2 excursions per week
• 3 campus activities
• Campus accommodation (rooms for 2-3 people, private bathroom)
• Board meals
• Transport and entry fees
• Roundtrip transfer
• Insurance
• 24 hour supervision.

Paid additionally:

• Extra scheduled transfer: 100 €
• Additional day: 100 €
• Sailing or tennis (3 lessons of 90 minutes per week): 1000 € (per week).