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CENTRE GUIDE YEAR-ROUND LANGUAGE COURSES / AGE 16+ ALPADIA BERLIN Hauptstraße 23/24, 10827 Berlin / T: +49 (0) 30 781 1076 N ➤ ALPADIA Berlin 500 m Map data © 2014 Google SCHOOL www.alpadia.com See our Agent Zone for more pictures CENTRE GUIDE YEAR-ROUND LANGUAGE COURSES / AGE 16+ ALPADIA BERLIN Hauptstraße 23/24, 10827 Berlin / T: +49 (0) 30 781 1076 School factsheet School Language German Minimum age 16 Student capacity 220-360 Classrooms 25 Internet free Year of Foundation 1986 Address Hauptstraße 23/24, 10827 Berlin, Germany Telephone ALPADIA Main 0049 (0) 30 781 1076 Berlin Emergency 24/7 0049 (0) 157 7173 4269 Opening hours Click on map Monday-Friday 08:00-18:00 Courses German Language Group / Private Official Exam TestDaF / TELC Deutsch / Goethe University Pathway Bachelor’s, Master’s & PhD Studienkolleg Preparation Introductory & Extension module School highlights Carrer Pathway Work and Study Work Internship & 9 Bustling school with friendly atmosphere Experience & Volunteering 9 Central location in lively neighbourhood of Schöneberg Currency 9 Close to public transport Euros € 9 Bright & spacious classrooms with modern facilities Accommodation 9 Dedicated Student Support Service Student apartment single or double / self-catering 9 Free book & DVD library Student residence single / self-catering 9 Vending machine with snacks & cold/hot beverages Homestay WG single or double / self-catering 9 Generous selection of weekly extracurricular activities Host family single or double / HB or B&B Hotel / Bed & Breakfast on request Destination highlights How to get there 9 European capital city with a unique soul & deep history Plane Nearest airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (see details) 9 Neighbourhood with great cafés, restaurants, shops & bars Train Nearest station is “Berlin Südkreuz” 9 City with a kaleidoscope of artistic activity S-Bahn Nearest station is “Julius-Leber-Brücke” 9 Rich selection of museums, art galleries & theatres Metro U7 Eisenacher Str. – 700 m / 8 min. walk U7 Kleistpark – 600 m / 7 min. walk 9 Plenty of outdoors activities Bus Nearest bus stop “Kaiser-Wilhelm-Platz” 9 Multicultural city with many gastronomical diversity 9 Affordable city with a fantastic night life no parking no smoking free WiFi no wheelchair Accreditations & certifications access CENTRE GUIDE YEAR-ROUND LANGUAGE COURSES / AGE 16+ ALPADIA BERLIN Hauptstraße 23/24, 10827 Berlin / T: +49 (0) 30 781 1076 Team Felix Breitkreuz Katrin Valance Centre Manager Student Support Manager Juliane Thoran Anja Grüneberg Pathway Program Director of Studies Coordinator - Germany Courses A1 Dates 2021 09:00-12.15 > Max. 14 students (14.45-18.00* in case Elementary to advanced levels, A1 > C1: C1 Standard of double run) Course starts every Monday Start dates for absolute beginners, minimum 2 weeks A1 booking: 04.01 / 01.02 / 01.03 / 29.03 / 03.05 / 31.05 / > 09.00-12.15* + Max. 14 students 28.06 / 12.07 / 02.08 / 30.08 / 27.09 / 25.10 / 22.11.2021 C1 12.45-13.30 Intensive Bank holidays, lessons are not substituted (school closed): 21.12.2020 - 01.01.2021 / 08.03 / 02.04 / 05.04 / A1 6th lesson 13.05 / 24.05 / 20.12.2021 - 31.12.2021 09.00-12.15* + 12.45- > max. 8 students C1 13.30 + 13.45-14.30 Premium High season supplement: + 10% on course & accommodation A1 Max. 14 students From Sunday 20th June until Saturday 21st August 2021 09:00-12.15* > + private 1-to-1 C1 + private lessons Combi Programmes A1 9 German courses & official diplomas > to be discussed private 1-to-1 C1 except in July & August 9 German courses & university pathway Private 9 German courses & career pathway B1 2 daily lessons with 9 German courses & work experience 09.00 - 12.15* > max. 8 students C1 + 12.45-14.15 9 German courses & internship Exam Prep** 9 German courses & volunteering Online placement test All students take a pre-arrival test at least 4 weeks prior to their arrival in order to be placed in the appropriate class on day one. Included course materials Each student will receive a folder, course book (included in the price) and different photocopies with supplementary material. Each student can bring their own dictionary in order to do their homework. *During high season or busy periods we may organise classes in the afternoon. Students cannot choose between morning or afternoon classes. **Specific start dates according to exam dates – see our website for dates. We offer TELC from B1 to C1, Goethe B2 & C1 and TestDaF 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 and TestDaf exams are organised directly at our school. Goethe exams are organised in the local testing centre in Berlin. CENTRE GUIDE YEAR-ROUND LANGUAGE COURSES / AGE 16+ ALPADIA BERLIN Hauptstraße 23/24, 10827 Berlin / T: +49 (0) 30 781 1076 Nationality Mix 2019 Eastern Asia & Middle East Western CIS* Americas Europe Pacific & Africa Europe 2% 10% 1% 9% 25% 53% Croatia Kazakhstan Australia Brazil Bahrain Belgium Czech Rep. Russia China Canada Israel France Georgia India Colombia Lebanon Ireland Poland Japan El Salvador Saudi Arabia Italy Ukraine Korea Mexico Syria Netherlands Pakistan Peru Turkey Norway Taiwan USA UAE Spain Thailand Sweden Switzerland UK *Commonwealth of Independent States Age Mix 2019 Age Mix 20-29 16-19 30-39 40+ CENTRE GUIDE YEAR-ROUND LANGUAGE COURSES / AGE 16+ ALPADIA BERLIN Hauptstraße 23/24, 10827 Berlin / T: +49 (0) 30 781 1076 Top 10 landmarks Youth Museum Schöneberg 400 m Kunsthaus Kleistpark 600 m Berlin Aquarium 3 km Potsdamer Platz 3.2 km Berlin Zoo 3.3 km Tiergarten 3.5 km Tempelhofer Feld 4 km Checkpoint Charlie 4 km Brandenburg Gate 4.3 km Botanical Garden & Museum 5.8 km Event highlights Spring / Summer Autumn / Winter January Tanztage Berlin September Young Euro Classic February Berlinale – International Film Festival September Berlin Marathon May Karneval der Kulturen October Festival of Lights June International Music Day December Berlin Christmas Market July Christopher Street Day December New Years Eve at Brandenburg Gate Paid activities Free activities DDR Museum from € 9 Stammtisch – Round table Berlin Zoo from € 15 Movies at school Egyptian Museum from € 9 Afternoon games at school Alliiertenmuseum Local partners discounts with Alpadia student card Street Art Museum Urban Nation Hope Superfood Deli 10% discount I Love Nails 10% discount Latino Night Club Havanna reduced entrance € 5 Excursions Boulder park Brightside reduced entrance € 7 Dresden € 18 Fitness – Rent a Trainer monthly rate € 50 Hamburg / Leipzig from € 18 Pizzeria La Rosa 20% discount Potsdam from € 7.70 Schlaraffenland Baked potato + drink menu € 5 Gedenkstätte Sachsenhausen from € 7.70 Virtual Reality Escape Game 20% discount Magdeburg from € 18 Useful links Local transportation – Zones A + B Berlin tourist office 2 hour ticket € 2.90 Berlin public transport 24 hour ticket € 8.60 Wikitravel – Berlin Weekly pass € 34.00 Moovit travel app Monthly pass € 84.00 Lonely Planet – Berlin CENTRE GUIDE YEAR-ROUND LANGUAGE COURSES / AGE 18+ ALPADIA BERLIN Student apartment Akazienstraße 31, 10827 Berlin N ➤ ACCOMMODATION Student apartment ALPADIA Berlin 20 m Map data © 2017 Google STUDENT APARTMENT www.alpadia.com See our Agent Zone for more pictures CENTRE GUIDE YEAR-ROUND LANGUAGE COURSES / AGE 18+ ALPADIA BERLIN Hauptstraße 23/24, 10827 Berlin / T: +49 (0) 30 781 1076 Student apartment Akazienstraße 31 10827 Berlin ACCOMMODATION Student apartment Apartment to school • 1 minute walk ALPADIA Berlin Airport to apartment From Berlin Brandenburg – 1 hour. Accommodation Practical information 9 Located on the top floor of the school building Check-in Sunday From 15:00-22:00 9 Maximum three Alpadia students Keys are in the small restaurant “La Rosa”, a 2-minute walk from the apartment. The exact arrival date 9 Central location in lively district of Schöneberg needs to be communicated to the school at least one 9 Plenty of cafés, bars, restaurants and shops week prior to arrival. 9 Fantastic location close to public transport Check-out Saturday From 8:00-11:00 9 Great connections to the city centre Minimum 1 week stay Over age 18 only € 150 cash deposit required upon arrival Facilities The deposit will be refunded by bank transfer, within 3 weeks after 9 Two bedrooms for single or double* occupancy departure, provided that no damage has been caused. €40 cleaning 9 One twin & one double bedroom fee is paid with the original invoice – no reimbursement. 9 Shared bathroom & toilet Important note: For stays with arrival before Saturday 9 Shared fully-equipped kitchen & dining area and/or departure after Sunday, a full week of accommodation 9 Desk, wardrobe, chair & lamp provided is charged – applicable year-round. Arrivals on Saturday and 9 Bedsheets & towels provided departures on Sunday are possible – please check availability. 9 Wood laminate flooring 9 Free weekly cleaning Services close-by 9 TV in each bedroom 9 Bus stop 1-minute walk – same street 9 Free laundry in the apartment 9 Bakery 1-minute walk – same street 9 Free WiFi access in public areas 9 Bank 1-minute walk – same street 9 Room keys 9 Restaurants, cafés, bars same street *only available for two students booking together 9 Pharmacy 1-minute walk – same street 9 Shops 1-minute walk – same street 9 Supermarket Aldi/REWE same street 9 S-Bahn 3-minute walk “Julius-Leber-Brücke” no smoking free WiFi no wheelchair mixed gender access CENTRE GUIDE YEAR-ROUND LANGUAGE COURSES / AGE 18+ ALPADIA BERLIN Central Berlin apartments Various addresses, 10117 Berlin Wilhelmstr. 75 N ➤ ACCOMMODATION Central apartments Wilhelmstr. 87 Wilhelmstr. 88 An der Kolonnade 6 An der Kolonnade 4 An der Kolonnade 11 Voßstrasse 1 Voßstrasse 12 50 m Map data © 2017 Google CENTRAL APARTMENTS www.alpadia.com See our Agent Zone for more pictures CENTRE GUIDE YEAR-ROUND LANGUAGE COURSES / AGE 18+ ALPADIA BERLIN Hauptstraße 23/24, 10827 Berlin / T: +49 (0) 30 781 1076 ACCOMMODATION Apartments Central apartments Voßsrrasse 12 An der Kolonnade 11 Wilhelmstrasse 75, 87, 88 10117 Berlin Apartments to school • Approx.