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GLS Berlin Riverside Language School
Programs and prices, tuition fees in GLS Berlin Riverside Language School
Brief information. Summer German courses for those who want to improve their language skills and get acquainted with the culture and sights of Germany.
About the course. A two-week standard German course for teenagers provides for a moderate academic load. In the classroom, students learn general vocabulary, grammar, practice in listening, reading, writing. Communicative skills teenagers develop during discussions, seminars, thematic meetings. Also, extra-curricular program contributes to language progress. Communication in an informal environment allows you to consolidate the knowledge gained in the lessons.
Students age: 14-17 years
Start dates: June 28, 2013 August 16, 2015
Requirements for enrollment: German is not lower than beginner
Result Learning: improving German, developing speaking, communicative skills
Class size: up to 12 people
Lesson duration: 45 minutes
Cost: Two weeks - 1550 euros, 3 weeks - 2290 Euro, each subsequent week - 740 Euro.
The price includes the services of language school specialists, entrance and final testing, certificate, teaching materials, full board (meals 3 times a day, accommodation in Rooms for 3-5 students), extracurricular program (2 times a week), 2 excursions per week, transfer at the set time from the airport and back, 24-hour supervision for children .
Description of GLS Berlin Riverside Language School
GLS Berlin Riverside Language School is one of the campuses of the famous German language school GLS. It is located in the Tegel area north of the center of Berlin. The building and residence of GLS Berlin Riverside are located in a picturesque park area on the bank of the Havel River. The center of Berlin from the school there is no more than 25 minutes drive. In their free time from studies for teenagers, walks around the city are organized with sightseeing, visiting cultural places, shopping.
Students can find a lot of interesting in the Tegel area, where the school is located. Here you can visit the ancient palace, the temple, stroll along the picturesque boulevard, take a boat ride on the lake.
Scientific achievements
- GLS has won the STAR SCHOOL GERMANY award five times,
- GLS Berlin received the Leading Star School honor at the annual StudyTravel Network gala in London.
Things to know about
- GLS was founded in 1983 by Berlin entrepreneur Barbara Jaeschke.
Accommodation, meals, prices
At GLS Berlin Riverside, students stay in a residence in rooms shared by 3–5 people. Each room has a bathroom with a shower, and shared lounges are available.
The camp provides three meals a day on a full-board basis.
Subjects and sports
Activities GLS Berlin Riverside Language School
GLS Berlin Riverside offers daily themed gatherings, parties, discos, barbecues, contests, quizzes, walks, and sports activities. Students can explore Berlin's sights every day and take trips to nearby cities twice a week.
The daily schedule includes four German lessons, afternoon activities, and evening entertainment. One day each week is reserved for excursions.
Advantages
- GLS Berlin Riverside maintains high academic standards,
- Its German course for teenagers uses a communicative teaching method, and students begin speaking German from their first moments at the camp,
- Teachers are native speakers with experience teaching international student groups,
- A varied program of activities complements classroom learning.
The GLS organization is an official test center for TestDaF and telc C1 Hochschule, an IH-certified teacher training center, and a member of Deutscher Fachverband High School, an association of high school exchange organizations in Germany.
Facilities and equipment at GLS Berlin Riverside Language School
The camp has equipped classrooms and a computer lab. Its campus includes a residence, a student café, several equipped barbecue areas, a stage for concerts and events, its own garden, a gym, and a volleyball court.
Admission dates and extra charges
Additional fees:
- public transportation costs 60-80 euros for 2-4 weeks
- extra school day 100 euro
- non-scheduled transfer 80 euros one way
- insurance 15 euro per week
- visa services and fees
- flight
- enrollment in the school
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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. |
