ActiLingua Academy
Programs and prices, tuition fees in ActiLingua Academy
Standard German course
Short information about a standard language program aimed at students with any level of German proficiency.
The educational program is designed for 4 weeks. The course can be extended at the request of the student. The standard German course provides for a load of 20 hours / week. In addition, students are offered 5 academic classes in Austrian culture. Every day students study German for 4 academic hours. For the development of communication skills and the consolidation of the material, there are thematic leisure activities.
- Student age: 16 years or over.
- Start dates: every Monday.
- Admission requirements: German at beginner level.
- Learning outcomes: development of language skills, updating existing and gaining new linguistic knowledge.
- Class size: up to 12 people.
- Lesson duration: 45 minutes.
Intensive German course
Short information about advanced German course, which provides for classical academic studies and group work.
The program, designed for at least a week, provides:
- 20 lessons of German (academic, colloquial - depending on the needs of the group);
- 10 lessons in mini-groups (interactive games in the form of role games, debates, etc.);
- 5 thematic lessons about the culture Austria.
Every day the students attend six academic classes, of these, 4 - in general groups, 2 - in mini. The latter provides for the satisfaction of the individual educational needs of students.
- Student age: 16 years old.
- Start dates: all the year round on Mondays.
- Requirements for enrollment: German is not below the beginner level.
- Learning outcomes: improving conversational German, overcoming language barriers, improving grammatical knowledge.
- Class size: up to 12 people
- Lesson duration: 45 minutes.
The super-intensive course of the German
Brief information about the program aimed at those wishing to achieve rapid progress in the German language.
The ultra-intensive course includes the theory and practice of German. Attention students are offered 20 general language lessons per week, 5 academic hours in mini-groups with the maximum concentration on meeting personal educational needs. In addition, the students are offered thematic classes on the culture of Austria.
- Student age: 16 years old.
- Start dates: on Mondays.
- Requirements for enrollment: German is not lower than A1 level.
- Learning outcomes: rapid language progress, gaining experience with German speakers, improving linguistic knowledge.
- Class size: up to 12 people.
- Lesson duration: 45 minutes.
Short information about a special program for students who need to master business German in a short time.
The program, designed for at least a week, includes 20 classes of general language, 10 thematic lessons (business vocabulary, communication), 5 classes in Austrian culture. The daily workload of the course is 6 academic hours. Students attend 4 lessons of general German and 2 master spetsterminology in accordance with the priority business direction, develop business skills. Duration of the course is 2 weeks.
- Student age: 16 years old
- Start dates: beginning of May to the end of September.
- Admission requirements: the minimum level of German proficiency is elementary.
- Learning outcomes: vocabulary expansion, development of listening skills, development of formal, informal written German standards.
- Class size: up to 12 people.
- Lesson duration: 45 minutes.
Preparing for the University and receiving
The program is aimed at graduates of secondary schools who would like to study in Austria. On German courses you will improve your knowledge of the German language. Specialists on the admission in ActiLingua will advise you how to choose the right university and the enrollment process. We can also provide support for admission to the relevant private / state university or Austrian University of Applied Sciences with bachelor's, master's or doctoral degrees.
| CLASSES: | 20/30 per week (Standard / Intensive) 5 lessons (2-3 times) of the cultural / special program per week 8 group lessons to prepare for the exam 2 consultations for free |
| STUDY GROUP: | Every Monday. For beginners, see below. |
| DURATION: | 6 to 52 weeks |
| AGE: | Over 16 years old |
GERMAN LANGUAGE COURSE - STANDARD OR INTENSIVE
A German preparatory course lasting from 12 to 52 weeks is an excellent foundation for solving problems in the field of university education. This course consists of 4 lessons (standard) or 6 lessons (intensive) every day, which take place in small international groups according to the established curriculum. If you book a course for 12 weeks or more, you can save up to 18% (the discounted price is already taken into account in our price list). Students with an initial level of the German language should plan a course lasting at least 36 weeks.
PREPARATION FOR THE UNIVERSITY
The certificate of the preparatory course allows you to pass the entrance examination to the university. ActiLingua is also an examination center for obtaining OSD certificates, which are necessary for admission to the university. OSD certificates Intermediate level (B2) or OSD the highest level (C1) is recognized by Austrian and some German universities as a sufficient requirement for admission to the university. Our university placement specialist will hold two information consultations about the Austrian higher education system and help you choose the appropriate university and educational program.
SERVICES ON THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY
In addition to the preparatory course, you can also order our service for entering the university. Prior to your arrival in Austria and the beginning of your German course at the ActiLingua Academy, we will check whether the diplomas you received before are accepted for admission to the Austrian University. We will help you to enroll in a public / private university or the University of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschule). You can also choose a university with studying programs in English.
The preparation for the university includes:
- 8 group lessons to prepare for the exam.
- The cost of the entrance examination for obtaining a diploma (OSD) B2 or C1.
- 2 consultations free of charge: assistance with the choice of the curriculum and the university from the specialists of ActiLingua on entering the university.
- Council on higher education in Austria.
The admission services includes:
- Checking documents for submission to the university before the start of the course.
- Submission of documents to no more than 3 Austrian universities.
The German course
- Standard course: 20 German lessons per week (1 lesson = 45 minutes) in groups of max. 12 students. You will improve your knowledge of the German language. Grammar lessons and conversational practice will help you to improve spelling and increase your vocabulary. You will work out the official and unofficial styles of writing, understanding the texts by ear and reading.
Intensive course: 30 lessons per week: 20 lessons of standard course + 10 German lessons in special small groups, max. of 8 students. - 5 lessons of a cultural / special program per week, eg tours in Vienna, lectures and videos about Austrian music, art, history, literature; course of the Viennese waltz; parties; sport.
- Certificate of ActiLingua.
- Dictionary of ActiLingua.
- Textbooks can be provided for the entire course. They can also be bought at a 50% discount at the school's office.
- Use of computers, books, films, magazines from the library.
- Help students in the school secretariat from Monday to Friday.
- Free WLAN / Wi-Fi Internet access.
- Student guide to Vienna.
- ActiLingua Card, which provides discounts in some museums, theaters, shops and restaurants.
REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDYING IN AUSTRIAN UNIVERSITY
Certain restrictions on admission to the university, especially on popular destinations (ie, research-related medicine, biology, pharmaceuticals, psychology, business, etc.) are presented in some universities. Please contact the university for detailed information.
For the EU, EEA or Swiss citizens and others it is necessary to provide:
- Certificate of secondary education (translated and certified). Depending on each individual university, if additional exams are required.
- Confirmation of the required level of the German language: OSD Intermediate level (B2).
Citizens of other countries entering the state Austrian universities will additionally require confirmation from the place of study / accreditation of the university at home in the same field of study as you would like to study in Austria.
UNIVERSITIES
Most universities offer an educational program from 3 to 5 years. After the completion of the 3-year program you receive a bachelor's degree, and after 5 years a master's degree. You can continue your education for a doctorate ("PhD"). It is also possible to attend the university as a free listener and stay only for one or two semesters.
Universities in Austria are the following:
- Vienna University;
- Vienna University of Technology;
- Vienna University of Economics and Business;
- University of Graz;
- Salzburg;
- Innsbruck and others.
Colleges of Art are: Vienna Conservatory, Vienna Academy of Arts, Vienna University of Music and Performing Arts, Salzburg University of Music and Performing Arts and others.
Standard Online Course
Improve your German language skills online – 22 lessons per week.
Intensive Online Course
Improve your German language skills online with 32 lessons per week.
In both versions of the course, a registration fee = 50 euros is paid separately.
Description of ActiLingua Academy
The language school of ActiLingua Academy is a well-known Viennese linguistic center. The school accepts students over 12 years old. The language center has three campuses located in the Austrian capital. In each of them, students of a certain age group study. In ActiLingua Academy there is a friendly atmosphere.
- Founded: 1988.
ActiLingua Academy offers standard and intensive German courses, individual lessons, and exam preparation. Students learn with experienced teachers who are native German speakers.
Educational process
Students learn German in class and use it in everyday conversation. Lessons develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills while building vocabulary. The school teaches standard German using a recognized curriculum and the same materials as well-known language schools in Germany. A standard lesson lasts 45 minutes. Group courses run on weekdays, with a separate Saturday club for children.
Holiday Course is for students aged 16–19, and Summer School is for ages 12–17. Holiday Course classes have 8 to 15 students. Under the school's general terms, group courses require at least 5 participants. If enrollment falls below that number, the school may cancel the course and refund the course cost or reduce the number of lessons by 20% without a refund. Summer School classes use language games, pair and group work, and communication in real-life situations.
Separate German classes are available for children aged 6–12. Groups have no more than 8 participants and are organized by German proficiency and age: 6–8 and 9–12. After-School Course meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 16:00 to 17:30. Children can attend both days or just one. Each session lasts 90 minutes. A course block lasts 10 weeks, with 20 sessions for children attending twice a week or 10 for those attending once a week. Saturday German Club meets from 09:30 to 12:00, with one 150-minute session per week for 10 weeks. If a child is ill, the school provides lesson materials digitally. Parents and accompanying adults wait outside the school during lessons.
University Preparation supplements a German course with preparation for an official German language exam. It includes two advising sessions on Austrian higher education and help choosing a university and field of study. Enrolment Guidance is an additional service. Before students arrive, the school checks whether their overseas qualifications could meet admission requirements at an Austrian university. Advice covers public and private universities, universities of applied sciences, preparatory programs, and English-taught options in Austria.
Things to know about
- Daniela and Mitar Pitzek took over the management of ActiLingua Academy in 2022,
- Dr. Mitar Pitzek is the school's owner and managing director,
- Courses are organized by Language Studies GmbH & Co KG,
- Students come from countries including Italy, Spain, France, Switzerland, Poland, Russia, and Japan.
Accommodation, meals, prices
The school arranges accommodation with host families, in apartments, and in hotels. All accommodation it offers is inspected regularly.
Homestay students have a single room and usually share the bathroom and kitchen with their hosts. They can choose breakfast only, half-board with lunch or dinner, or self-catering. The school selects households where German is the main language. Homestays are available year-round, and students typically stay for 2 to 12 weeks.
ActiLingua Apartment is a two-bedroom apartment in a new building, shared by two students. Choices include a standard single room or one with a private balcony. The kitchen and dining area, bathroom, toilet, entryway, and terrace are shared. The school is about 30 minutes away by public transportation.
ActiLingua Penthouse offers shared accommodation in single rooms, including deluxe options with a private balcony. Residents share an open kitchen, spacious living area, balcony, and two bathrooms. They also have access to a fitness room, a music room with a piano, and an event room. A tram stop is across the street, and the trip to school takes about 30 minutes.
ActiLingua Apartment and ActiLingua Penthouse are available year-round. Residents can prepare their own meals or have lunch and dinner at a restaurant near the school.
One of the hotels offered by the school is 15 minutes away by public transportation and is available year-round. It offers regularly serviced single and shared rooms with air conditioning, a TV, desk, wardrobe, private bathroom, towels, and bed linens. Free Wi-Fi is available. Breakfast is included and served as a buffet with continental and vegetarian options. Nearby partner restaurants offer discounted meals. Extra nights can be booked for parents and friends. When assigning roommates, the school considers preferences where possible and aims to pair students of similar ages from different countries.
For stays of at least 4 weeks, the school offers serviced apartments in a complex a 17-minute walk from the teaching building. Residents have access to a rooftop pool, gym, and sports areas. A starter set of kitchen utensils, bed linens, and towels is provided on arrival. Weekly cleaning can be booked separately, with or without a linen change.
Single rooms and studio apartments are also available in another complex.
Holiday Course accommodation is in a student hotel with breakfast included. Summer School students stay on campus at the Theresianische Akademie with round-the-clock supervision. Roommates are matched by age and interests. Three meals a day are provided, with vegetarian and vegan options.
Accommodation arrivals are usually on Sunday, with departures on Saturday. This also applies to Summer School. The serviced apartment complex described above allows arrivals and departures on any day.
Subjects, specialties
Activities ActiLingua Academy
ActiLingua Academy organizes excursions and activities introducing students to Austrian culture. All group courses include 5 cultural and language learning lessons per week, spread across 2–3 sessions. The cultural program includes:
- Walks around Vienna,
- Talks and videos about Austrian music, art, history, literature, and architecture,
- Viennese waltz lessons,
- Cooking classes.
Summer School students take part in guided visits and cultural activities in Vienna. The sports program includes:
- Soccer,
- Basketball,
- Beach volleyball,
- Tennis,
- Swimming.
Advantages
- ActiLingua Academy is a member of IALC, the International Association of Language Centers,
- Classes are taught in small international groups,
- Students are placed in one of 8 levels according to their German proficiency.
Facilities and equipment at ActiLingua Academy
Classes take place in bright rooms in a Viennese Jugendstil building. The school is in the diplomatic district near the Belvedere Palace, with the city center 15 minutes away.
Teaching resources include a library, a media center, and digital learning materials.
Summer School takes place on an enclosed campus with a large private park in central Vienna. Teaching spaces and activity areas are located on campus.
Admission dates and extra charges
An advance payment toward the total booking cost is required at registration. The balance is due at least 20 days before the course begins. For Holiday Course, full payment must be received at least 20 days before arrival. When booking University Preparation and Enrolment Guidance, the entire advance payment, including the charges for these services, is due at registration and is nonrefundable.
The serviced apartment complex described in the accommodation section charges an administrative fee and a refundable deposit. For stays of 4–11 weeks, payment is due within 7 days of the contract being issued. For stays of 12 weeks or more, the deposit depends on the apartment type. The final cleaning charge is deducted from the deposit.
Students pay their own visa costs. Delivery of an invitation letter by DHL is available on request for an additional charge. An optional insurance package covers medical costs, accidents, baggage, and personal liability.
There are no classes on public holidays. Group lessons that fall on these days are neither rescheduled nor refunded. Individual lessons are redistributed across the other days scheduled for private instruction.
Extras:
- Express mail 100 EUR
- Visa fees 100 EUR
- Pocket money 80 EUR
- Deposit for a course/programme 100 EUR
- Transfer (one way) 42 EUR
Enrolment process
A booking becomes binding once ActiLingua confirms it in writing. An automatic application acknowledgment does not guarantee a place on the course.
Smapse specialists will guide you through every stage of enrollment.
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
- Summer school participants must be familiar with the Latin alphabet, as no separate classes are offered to teach it,
- Travel insurance is mandatory for summer school participants,
- Children may join a course after the session has started if places are available,
- A visa invitation letter may be issued once all booked services have been paid for in full.
Scholarships ActiLingua Academy
- The sibling discount provides 40 euros off per student with code FAMILY40 when booking a camp or Holiday Course with tuition and accommodation for at least 2 weeks,
- Former ActiLingua students traveling with friends can receive 40 euros off per student with code BFF40 when booking a camp or Holiday Course with tuition and accommodation for at least 2 weeks,
- Returning students can receive 50 euros off with code RETURN50 when booking a camp or Holiday Course with tuition and accommodation for at least 2 weeks,
- FAMILY40, BFF40, and RETURN50 discounts are available year-round and can be combined with other year-round offers,
- Special offers and reduced prices are available for groups of 5, 8, 10, or more participants.
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about ActiLingua Academy
I read reviews of other guys who studied abroad, and decided to write about my school. And I has been studying in Austria, at the language school ActiLingua Academy in Vienna, I study German.
Our educational building is located in a very beautiful place - with a view over Belvedere, next to a wonderful park. Everything is fine with transport: in ten minutes of the underground. And the cost of studying (which is very important!) is cheaper than in Germany by almost a third! Lessons are conducted by very cheerful teachers, with a sense of humor! In the classrooms there is new equipment. It's not boring to live here, because I share a room with another student from France. Thank you for recommending the school! And in general, this country is friendly to foreign students.
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. |
