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YEAR-ROUND LANGUAGE COURSES ALPADIA ZURICH Mutschellenstrasse 114, 8038 Zürich, Switzerland
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ALPADIA Zurich
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YEAR-ROUND LANGUAGE COURSES ALPADIA ZURICH Mutschellenstrasse 114, 8038 Zürich, Switzerland
Quick Facts
School Language German & Swiss German Minimum age 16 (14/15 on request) Student capacity 100 Classrooms 3
ALPADIA Year of Foundation 2021 Zurich Address Zurich Youth Hostel, Alpadia Campus Mutschellenstrasse 114, 8038 Zürich
Telephone Main +41 21 621 84 48
Click on map Emergency 24/7 +41 43 399 78 00 (Youth Hostel) Opening hours School Monday-Friday 08:00 – 18:00 Youth Hostel 24/7
Courses German Language Group / Private School highlights Swiss German Language 9 Language school with on-campus accommodation Group / Private (B1 level minimum) 9 School is located within the famous Zurich Youth Hostel Official Examinations TELC Deutsch 9 Standard German Hochdeutsch language courses Academic Pathway programme 9 Optional Swiss German language courses Work and Study 9 Modern and state-of-the-art infrastructure Work Internship & Experience & Volunteering 9 Bright & spacious classrooms with modern facilities Currency 9 24-hour reception Swiss francs CHF € Euros are also widely accepted 9 Restaurant and kiosk and sunny inner courtyard Accommodation 9 Central, quiet and well-connected location Youth Hostel residence 9 Direct rail connection to Zurich airport Single & Double (for students travelling together) 9 Parking with en-suite / shared bathroom Destination highlights How to get there Plane Zurich International Airport 9 Coolest city of Switzerland Train Zurich Hauptbahnhof 9 Economic capital of the country Tram Morgental station or Wollishofen station 9 Ranked among the ten most livable cities in the world Bus Jugendherberge bus stop Lines 66/72 9 High quality museums and art galleries 9 Plenty of entertainment and night life 9 Ideal location for local excursions but also for discovering Switzerland, South Germany, Europa Park, the Alps, and for skiing/hiking trips animals paid parking no smoking free WiFi wheelchair welcome access Accreditations & certifications CENTRE GUIDE
YEAR-ROUND LANGUAGE COURSES ALPADIA ZURICH Mutschellenstrasse 114, 8038 Zürich, Switzerland
Team
Nathnael Ashenafi Jutta Schorr Head of Zurich Youth Hostel Center Manager Alpadia Zurich
Courses Dates 2021
A1 Elementary to advanced levels, A1 > C1: 08:30-12:00 > Max. 12 students Course starts every Monday C1 (14:15-17:45 in case Standard of double run) For absolute beginners, minimum 2 weeks booking: 15.02 / 29.03 / 03.05 / 07.06 / 12.07 / 16.08 / 27.09 / A1 25.10 / 22.11.2021 > 08:30-12:00 Max. 12 students C1 12:15-13:00 Bank holidays, lessons are not substituted (school Intensive closed): 21.12.2020 - 01.01.2021 / 02.04 / 05.04 / 13.05 / 24.05 / 20.12 - 31.12.2021 A1 08:30-12:00 6th lesson > max. 6 students High season supplement: C1 12:15-13:00 13:15-14:00 + 10% on course & accommodation Premium From Sunday 20th June until Saturday 21st August 2021 A1 Max. 12 students 08:30-12:00 > + private 1-to-1 C1 + private lessons Combi Online placement test All students take a pre-arrival test at least 4 weeks A1 prior to their arrival in order to be placed in the > private 1-to-1 appropriate class on day one. C1 to be arranged Private Programmes B1 08:30-12:00 2 daily lessons with > max. 8 students 9 German courses & official diplomas C1 12:15-13:00 Exam Prep* 13:15-14:00 preparation 9 Swiss German language courses B1 5 lessons per week – > 14:30-15:15 as an add-on 9 German courses & university pathway Swiss German C1 max. 12 students 9 German courses & work experience lessons 9 German courses & internship 9 German courses & volunteering Included course materials 9 One-to-One: Available for Swiss German Each student will receive a folder, course book (included in the price) and different photocopies with supplementary material. language. Same conditions than German Each student can bring their own dictionary in order to do their homework.
*Specific start dates according to exam dates. We offer TELC from B1 to C1 exam prep courses. Exam fees are not included in the price of the course and each exam must be booked by students between 6 and 4 weeks in advance. TELC exams are organised in local testing centres in Zurich or elsewhere nearby in Switzerland. We can assist you with booking official exams. CENTRE GUIDE
YEAR-ROUND LANGUAGE COURSES ALPADIA ZURICH Mutschellenstrasse 114, 8038 Zürich, Switzerland
Top 10 local landmarks Sailing Club 750 m Lake promenade 500 m Fifa World Museum 2 km Kunsthaus Zürich 3 km Altstadt 4 km Uetliberg local Mountain 4 km Swiss National Museum 4 km WOW Museum 4 km Cycling route along the river 6 km Zoo Zurich 6 km
Event highlights Spring / Summer Autumn / Winter April Auto Zurich Car Show / Spring Festival October Zurich Film Festival June Rock the Ring Hinwill November Party Nights July Gelaterias Festival December Christmas Market July Zürich Open Air Festival January Ski, Ice Skating and toboggan run September E Bike Tour March Museums Exhibitions
Local partners discounts for Youth Hostel guests Free activities Allegro Italian restaurant: 10% discount Stammtisch – Round table Alpamare Waterpark: 15% discount Movies at school Zurich playground Best of Switzerland Tour: 10-15% discount Tennis Table Meier Tour: 10-15% discount City Walking Tour Paid activities Excursions E-bike renting CHF 20-50 City Tour Amusement park CHF 30 Photo Tour Museum CHF 15 Museum exhibitions Cooking CHF 15 Spring & Summer Festivals Swiss Alps South Germany
Useful links Local transportation Zurich Tourist Information 1 hour ticket Zone 110 CHF 4.40 (CHF 3.10 half-price) Zurich Transport Network 24 hour ticket Zone 110 CHF 8.80 (CHF 6.20 half-price) Zurich Airport Weekly pass Zone 110 CHF 35.00 Lonely Planet Zurich Monthly pass Zone 110 CHF 85.00 CENTRE GUIDE
YEAR-ROUND LANGUAGE COURSES ALPADIA ZURICH Mutschellenstrasse 114, 8038 Zürich, Switzerland
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ALPADIA Zurich
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YEAR-ROUND LANGUAGE COURSES ALPADIA ZURICH Mutschellenstrasse 114, 8038 Zürich, Switzerland
Click on map Student Residence Zurich Youth Hostel Mutschellenstrasse 114, 8038 Zürich Train station to the hostel 20 minutes by public transport
ALPADIA Zurich
Accommodation Practical information 9 Quiet and central location Check-in Sunday From 15:00-24:00 9 Easy access to city Center and lake Check-out Saturday Until 10:00 9 Large rooms Minimum stay one week 9 Restaurant, bar, kiosk Over age 16 only 9 Breakfast CHF 10 per person CHF 200 cash deposit (invoice) 9 Lunch/Dinner CHF 19.50/person without beverage The deposit will be refunded by bank transfer, within maximum 9 Parking available, CHF 7 per day 3 weeks after departure, provided that no damage has been caused. Important note: For stays with arrival before Saturday Facilities and/or departure after Sunday, a full week of accommodation 9 Single room with ensuite or shared bathroom is charged – applicable year-round. Arrivals on Saturday and 9 Double and family rooms available on request departures on Sunday are possible – please check availability. 9 Bedlinen included in all rooms All students must follow the rules of the Youth Hostel. 9 Towels included in all rooms with toilet and shower (except single room without bathroom) Services close-by 9 Desk, wardrobe, chair and lamp in rooms 9 Supermarket – Migros 6-minute walk 10-minute walk 9 Lounge, TV room 9 Shopping Center 9 Bakery 6-minute walk 9 Table tennis 9 Pizzeria 3-minute walk 9 Garden, terrasse 9 Restaurants, cafés, bars 15-minute walk 9 Luggage storage 9 Pharmacy 7-minute walk 9 Space for bicycles 9 Cinema 5-minute by bus 9 Laundry CHF 5.- per load and CHF 4.- for tumbler. Washing powder free of charge 9 Dogs on request, CHF 15 per night without food
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YEAR-ROUND LANGUAGE COURSES ALPADIA ZURICH Mutschellenstrasse 114, 8038 Zürich, Switzerland
ALPADIA Zurich
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Luggage storage service Transfers 9 Available on-site Transfer is collective, students could wait up to 9 Contact us to book this extra service 45 minutes for other students to arrive.
Airport transfer Holiday period Zurich Airport ZRH Youth Hostel Airpot Shuttle 21.12.2020 - 01.01.2021 / 20.12 - 31.12.2021 CHF 55 / person
Train transfer Zurich Hauptbahnof 20 min. / CHF 60 one way