Programs
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General Course
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Intensive Course
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Summer Course for Young Adults(High season, Full Social & Activity Program)
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The School
Welcome to Stuttgart - Charmingly situated in the heart of one of Germany's largest wine-growing regions, this vibrant metropolis fascinates visitors from all over the world. The state capital of Baden-Württemberg delights tourists not only by virtue of its magnificent panorama, its impressive gardens and parks, its fine squares, splendid palaces and buildings in a wide range of architectural styles, but also by its cultural diversity.
A big draw for visitors to Stuttgart is the sensational Mercedes-Benz World. On a total area of approx. 17.000 sq.m. the Mercedes-Benz Museum shows around 160 vehicles on permanent display, including not only the earliest models but also the latest series production vehicles. Autumn 2008 will also see the opening of another spectacular museum by Porsche, showing more than 80 serial vehicles, prototypes and racing cars.
Stuttgart's traditional festivals also enjoy worldwide popularity: the great Stuttgart Spring Festival, the elegant Summer Festival whose white pavilions, countless fairy lights and lanterns make it one of Germany's most delightful city festivals, and the Stuttgart Wine Village with some 120 lovingly decorated wine arbors. At the end of September things really heat up during the Stuttgart Beer Festival. Its numerous fairground attractions and the vast beer tents holding up to 5.000 visitors make it one of the world's biggest and best beer festivals. During the weeks of Advent, the Stuttgart Christmas Market opens its doors to visitors.
The magnificent castles and palaces, historic towns and splendid vine - yards in the Stuttgart region entice visitors to enjoy wonderful walks, cycle tours and boat trips on the River Neckar and the many idyllic lakes.The school is located in the very heart of the city center. Shops, cafes, restaurants and public transportation are all close at hand. The school opened in 1972, teaching only English as a foreign language. In the early 1980s, the school changed to a nonprofit organization and began to offer German language courses through its German Language Center which is dedicated exclusively to the teaching of German as a foreign language with specially trained teachers. The school is equipped with audio and video facilities. Students have access to a computer room with programs for practicing their German language skills. The groups are limited to 10 participants. The school is well known for its relaxed and friendly atmosphere, and teachers are always ready to chat over a cup of coffee or to offer advice.
School Credentials
The school is a member of the International Association of Language Centers (IALC0.
Notes
On the first day, students for the morning lessons should arrive at the school between 8:15 and 9:00 am. for the afternoon lessons, between noon and 1:00 pm. At this time, students are given a placement test followed by a personal interview with the Director of the German Dept. Students are then placed in the appropriate level.
On Monday morning lessons begin at 10:00 am. and end at 1:30 pm. with a 30 minute break at 11:30. Absolute beginners don't have to arrive until 9:30 am. on Monday and from Tuesday to Friday lessons are from 9:00 am. to 12:30 pm.
The afternoon lessons from Monday to Thursday begin at 3:00 pm. and end at 6:30 p.m.; Friday lessons are from 1:30 pm. to 6:00 pm.
If a course tutor determines that a student is below or above the level of the rest of a group, the school reserves the right to provide one-to-one instruction or instruction in a group of two or three students at a reduced number of lessons per day. The price remains the same. Two lessons of one-to-one or in a group of not more than three students is considered equivalent to 4 lessons per day in a group of 6 to 8 students.
After class, students will be given an introduction to the surrounding area of the school. The public transport system will be explained to them and they can buy the special guest student public transport ticket allowing them to travel as often as they wish in the whole are of Stuttgart and surroundings. The ticket is only available through the school costs $21.50 for 15 days.
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