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The Goethe-Institut 4 Our Young Learners Program What is included? 6 Age groups 7 Language instruction 8 Examinations 9 Sports, culture and leisure-time program 10 Accommodation and meals 11 The Young Learners Course Team Course leader, teachers, counselors 12 A day on a Young Learners Course 14 Special programs German plus Music / German plus Soccer 16 Dates and prices 18 Locations of Young Learners Courses 20 Our Young Learners Courses: all you need to know Important information 44 Terms and conditions 46 Registration form German for School Classes 48 NEW! Two-week children’s course Three-week intensive courses Four-week teen course

2 3 goethe.de/youth goethe.de/youth The Goethe-Institut Your expert for German

The Goethe-Institut is the official cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany and also conducts German language courses around the world. It oper- ates 136 institutes and 11 liaison offices in 93 coun- tries around the world as well as the 13 institutes in Germany. Every year more than 20,000 participants enjoy the personal service, the international atmosphere and the high quality of our language courses and young learners programs in Germany. It is one of our top priorities to provide optimal support to children and teens in their growth and development. By getting to know the world at an early age and learning to communicate with people from other cultures, they will be better prepared to face the challenges of the future. In our courses for children and teens your children will benefit from the unique experience of learning German in a fun and pleasant setting while getting to know Germany.

4 5 goethe.de/youth goethe.de/youth Our Young Learners Courses Experience Germany

Our Young Learners Program German for children, 9 – 12 years of age Learn German while meeting children and teens from all over Two weeks, 40 UI, 20 UI per week the world. Have an enjoyable stay while experiencing the culture German for children, 9 – 12 years of age in the most scenic regions of Germany, with an extracurricular Three weeks, 60 UI, 20 UI per week program packed with sports, music, the arts and plenty of fun activities: the Goethe-Institut offers all of this in courses at every German for teens, 12 – 15 and 14 – 17 years of age level. Three weeks, 72 UI, 24 UI per week What is included? German for teens, intensive, 14 – 17 years of age German instruction including teaching materials Three weeks, 90 UI, 30 UI per week sports, culture and leisure-time program German for teens, 14 – 17 years of age accommodation in boarding schools Four weeks, 96 UI, 24 UI per week (or hotels for the Young Adults program) full board German plus Soccer, 14 – 17 years of age Three weeks, 72 UI, 24 UI per week round-the-clock supervision and care opportunity to take an exam at the end of the course German plus Music, 14 – 17 years of age day excursions Three weeks, 72 UI, 24 UI per week health/accident insurance German for young adults, 18 – 21 years of age Internet access is available at all course locations. Three weeks, 72 UI, 24 UI per week

UI = 45-minute unit of instruction

6 7 goethe.de/youth goethe.de/youth Our classes Examinations and certificates Learning German the fun way Show what you can do

German for all levels Examinations and certificates To get the young participants in our teen courses off to a good During the course, participants have the opportunity if they wish start, there is a short test at the beginning. This is to make sure to write an internationally recognized Goethe-Institut examina- our course participants are placed in the right course level. tion at various levels. The exams are tailored to the various age groups. Communicative and interactive Overview of examinations Learning German at the Goethe-Institut means actively experienc- ing and using the language in pairs and in groups, for example through role plays, with interviews or in small projects. The lessons are suited to the various age groups and contain plenty of variety. Speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar are linked in a meaningful way, quickly familiarizing the young learn- Level E xamination Recommend - ed age Price (in euros) ers with the German language. The teaching language is German, A1 Goethe-Zertifikat A1: Ages 10 65 of course. Fit in Deutsch 1 (Fit 1) and over Experience Germany A1 Goethe-Zertifikat A1:* Ages 16 65 In the leisure time program, the participants have enjoyable and Start Deutsch 1 (SD1) and over informal opportunities to try out what they are learning in the lessons. An integral part of the teaching program are the excur- A2 Goethe-Zertifikat A2: Ages 10 75 sions with the teacher to learn about Germany and its people. Im- Fit in Deutsch 2 (Fit 2) and over mersion in a German-speaking environment, combined with our effective teaching methods, will ensure more fun for the learners A2 Goethe-Zertifikat A2:* Ages 16 75 through progress they can see within a short time. Start Deutsch 1 (SD2) and over

B1 Goethe-Zertifikat B1: Zertifikat Ages 12 115 Deutsch für Jugendliche (ZDJ) and over

B1 Goethe-Zertifikat B1:* Ages 16 115 Zertifikat Deutsch (ZD) and over

B2 Goethe-Zertifikat B2 Ages 16 140 and over

C1 Goethe-Zertifikat C1: Ages 16 160 Zentrale Mittelstufenprüfung (ZMP) and over

C2 Goethe-Zertifikat C2:* Ages 16 200 Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung (ZOP) and over

Additional information: www.goethe.de/pruefungen-deutschland

* These exams are offered only in the German for Young Adults course for participants aged 18 to 21 (Berlin and Munich).

8 9 goethe.de/youth goethe.de/youth OUR LEISURE-TIME PROGRAM ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS SPORTS, GAMES AND FUN… ALMOST LIKE AT HOME

Programs for the entire day Carefully selected course locations With our varied and action-packed leisure program, boredom Our young learners courses take place at renowned boarding doesn’t stand a chance. Every day our team of counselors offers schools, sports academies, conference centers and hotels in a wide range of sports as well as creative, musical or cultural ­Germany’s most scenic regions. activities. We are also happy to accommodate special requests The classrooms and dormitories are situated on a campus along from our young guests whenever possible, provided that sufficient with the sports facilities and green spaces. numbers of participants are interested. Comfortable accommodation Sporting activities for all interests In the boarding schools double rooms and dorm-style multi-bed The boarding schools where the courses take place are situated rooms are available with a shower and WC. Boys and girls are ac- amid beautiful scenery and have attractive indoor and outdoor commodated separately. Some course locations offer single rooms, sports facilities. With full supervision, the participants can play in some cases for an extra charge. such sports as soccer, handball, volleyball, basketball, tennis, badminton, table tennis and billiards. They can also go cycling, Meals with plenty of variety hiking and swimming. Depending on the course location various Full board includes three substantial meals a day with plenty of special activities such as riding, golf, rowing, canoeing, sailing and variety. It also includes a selection of refreshments and snacks climbing may be available, to name just a few possibilities. during course breaks and in the afternoon. Designing and creating – while having fun Vegetarian meals and dishes without pork are available at all Creative activities such as theater, mime, painting, pottery, crafts, mealtimes. We regret that we cannot offer Halal cooking or playing music, film making, photo contests, and helping with the special mealtimes during Ramadan. course blog are an integral part of our courses – not to mention games, barbecue nights, disco evenings and movies.

Experience the culture Examples of excursions include sightseeing tours, visits to museums and exhibitions and trips to concerts, theater performances and movies. With these activities, complemented by our guided outings, our young course participants really get to know Germany.

10 11 goethe.de/youth goethe.de/youth OUR TEAM Organization with experience

The course leaders The counselors Our course leaders have plenty of experience in working with Our counselors are there for the course participants 24 hours a children and teens. On the campus they are responsible for organ- day. They plan the program of sports, cultural and leisure-time izing the lessons, the sports, culture and leisure-time program, activities, taking the wishes of the participants into account. The and also for health and safety. They are available to the course counselors are available to deal with all everyday questions and participants and their parents at all times for any questions and concerns that arise during the course. They are handpicked by suggestions, and are always ready to help or provide advice. the Goethe-Institut for these courses and have a great deal of ­Parents can contact the course leaders by e-mail or telephone. experience in working with children and teens.

The teachers On average, at least one counselor is available for a maximum of 16 course participants. The younger the participants, the more The young participants in the Young Learners Program benefit intensive the support by the counselors. This ensures the best from the expertise and qualifications of our teachers. Each class possible leisure-time program and the right level of supervision. has its own class teacher. The lessons, with a maximum class size of 16, are designed with the age group in mind. The activities are varied, with plenty of changes of pace. Classroom activities take the form of a playful, interactive process. Naturally our teachers respond to individual abilities and learning objectives and are pleased to help when learners have special requests. They are also available outside classroom hours for advice and individual study assistance. The classroom teachers accompany their classes on the excursions for getting to know Germany and its people.

12 13 goethe.de/youth goethe.de/youth A DAY ON A YOUNG LEARNERS COURSE FOR EXAMPLE

8–9 a.m. Breakfast with the group 9–10:30 a.m. Lessons at various levels, language games, grammar 10:30–11:00 a.m. Break with refreshments 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Lessons 12:30–2 p.m. Lunch with the group 2–6:30 p.m. Leisure program Sports, creative activities, hiking, short excursions, sightseeing Two days a week Afternoon classes focussing on project work 6:30–7:30 p.m. Dinner with the group Starting at 7:30 p.m. Evening program Sports, creative activities, movies, disco or free time

The leisure program also runs during ­weekends.

14 15 goethe.de/youth goethe.de/youth SPECIAL COURSE PROGRAMS MUSIC AND SOCCER

German plus Music, 14 – 17 years of age Three weeks, 72 UI, 24 UI per week No beginners The course participants, who already have basic skills on a musical instrument, or in voice or acting, take part in workshops under professional guidance to develop their talents further. The participants will work in international groups where they will have the opportunity to make new musical discoveries and explore them in ensembles, for example by rehearsing a musical theater production. Rental instruments are available for the duration of the course. Prices vary according to instrument. Rounding off the program are a wide range of additional extracur- ricular activities such as soccer and volleyball, tennis, swimming, hiking, jogging and two day excursions. Naturally the participants will also be attending concerts.

German plus Soccer, 14 – 17 years of age Three weeks, 72 UI, 24 UI per week After learning German in the morning, you’ll put on your spikes after lunch to hone your soccer skills or play other sports. Our German plus Soccer course is the ideal program for all girls and boys who love soccer and want to improve their German through fun learning activities in an international atmosphere. The course participants will also learn about soccer theory and tactics with a certified trainer. And of course we’ll be taking the course participants to a professional soccer match. Rounding off the sporting activities on this program are volleyball, basketball and field hockey, swimming and tennis. Also included are numerous other leisure-time activities such as excursions, sightseeing, movie nights and barbecues.

16 17 goethe.de/youth goethe.de/youth Dates and prices 2011 D ates Place Weeks U I (total) Price (in euros) Page D ates Place Weeks U I (total) Price (in euros) Page

03.07. – 23.07.2011 Rangsdorf (near Berlin) 3 60 2,220 39 09.01. – 29.01.2011 Berlin-Wannsee 3 72 2,140 25 10.07. – 23.07.2011 Malente 2 40 1,480 34 12.06. – 02.07.2011 Bonn 3 72 2,220 26 31.07. – 20.08.2011 Michelbach 3 60 2,220 36 03.07. – 23.07.2011 Berlin-Wannsee* 3 72 2,220 25 03.07. – 30.07.2011 Butzbach 4 96 2,960 28 03.07. – 23.07.2011 Leipzig 3 72 2,220 33 03.07. – 23.07.2011 Weimar 3 72 2,220 43 10.07. – 30.07.2011 Bonn 3 72 2,220 26

D ates Place Weeks U I (total) Price (in euros) Page 10.07. – 30.07.2011 Bovenden 3 72 2,220 27 03.07. – 23.07.2011 Rot an der Rot 3 72 2,220 40 10.07. – 30.07.2011 Elze 3 72 2,220 29 03.07. – 23.07.2011 St. Peter-Ording 3 72 2,220 41 10.07. – 30.07.2011 Grainau 3 72 2,220 31 10.07. – 30.07.2011 Bad Sachsa 3 72 2,220 22 17.07. – 06.08.2011 Pforzheim-Hohenwart 3 90 2,400 32 31.07. – 20.08.2011 Gaienhofen 3 72 2,220 30 31.07. – 20.08.2011 Berlin ­Schlachtensee** 3 72 2,220 24 31.07. – 20.08.2011 Marquartstein 3 72 2,220 35 31.07. – 20.08.2011 Berlin-Wannsee* 3 72 2,220 25 31.07. – 20.08.2011 Munich* 3 72 2,220 37 07.08. – 27.08.2011 Bonn 3 72 2,220 26 07.08. – 27.08.2011 Pforzheim-Hohenwart 3 90 2,400 32 07.08. – 27.08.2011 Stein 3 72 2,220 42 D ates Place Weeks U I (total) Price (in euros) Page

03.07. – 23.07.2011 Berlin* 3 72 2,220 23 03.07. – 23.07.2011 Munich 3 72 2,220 38 24.07. – 13.08.2011 Berlin* 3 72 2,220 23

* No beginners **No advanced level Subject to change without notice Sibling bonus! If two or more children or teens from the same family enrol, they will each receive a discount of €100.

18 19 goethe.de/youth goethe.de/youth YOUNG LEARNERS COURSE LOCATIONS 2011

Bad Sachsa 22

St. Peter-Ording Berlin 23 Malente Berlin Schlachtensee 24 Berlin-Wannsee 25 Hamburg Bonn 26 Bovenden 27 Butzbach 28 Berlin-Schlachtensee Hanover Berlin Berlin-Wannsee Elze 29 Elze Rangsdorf Gaienhofen 30 Bovenden Bad Sachsa Grainau 31 Leipzig Pforzheim-Hohenwart GERMAN INTENSIVe 32 Weimar Bonn Leipzig German plus Soccer 33 Butzbach Malente 34

Frankfurt/Main Marquartstein 35 Michelbach 36 Munich German plus Music 37 Michelbach Munich 38 Pforzheim-Hohenwart Stuttgart Rangsdorf (near Berlin) 39 Rot an der Rot 40 Stein Rot an der Rot Munich St. Peter-Ording 41 Gaienhofen Marquartstein Stein 42 Weimar 43 Zurich Grainau

20 21 goethe.de/youth goethe.de/youth Bad Sachsa Berlin

German for teens €2,220 German for young adults €2,220 Three weeks 72 UI, 24 UI per week 10.07.–30.07.2011 Three weeks 72 UI, 03.07.–23.07.2011, 24.07.–13.08.2011 24 UI per week Transfer (Hanover Airport) €80 No beginners! Airport: Berlin Single, double and three-bed rooms Single rooms (extra charge applies) and double rooms Two excursions: e.g. Göttingen, Weimar Two excursions: e.g. Potsdam, Dresden or Weimar

This popular vacation and spa town is located in the wooded hills With its nearly 4 million inhabitants, Berlin is Germany’s capital just to the south of Göttingen. Bad Sachsa has a modern indoor and a global hotbed of contemporary culture. For the young pool and a summer ice skating rink. The idyllic surroundings are adults attending our courses, this city offers plenty of sights to see also ideal for walking and hiking. and things to do. They can personally experience Berlin’s exciting Our courses take place in a boarding school in a quiet location on music scene and youth culture. the outskirts of the town right next to the spa park. The ensemble The participants are accommodated in a centrally located youth of historical and modern buildings includes indoor and outdoor hotel in the west of the city, not far from the renowned Potsdam- sports facilities. It is only 3 kilometers to the Waldsee, a very er Platz. In addition to an extensive sports program, we arrange pleasant lake for swimming, and the small Bad Sachsa shopping group outings to concerts, museums and exhibitions, movie nights street is just a short walk from the school. and other activities. The course fee includes a Berlin Ticket for free use of public transportation.

Leisure activities For example: basketball, arts and crafts, disco evenings, soccer, Leisure activities For example: basketball, barbecues, miniputt*, music room with a billiards, bowling, visits to discos*, soccer, piano, horseback riding*, swimming (indoor movie nights*, class band, museum visits, and outdoor pool), summer ice skating rink, music studio sessions, open air theater*, gymnasium, sports field, tennis*, table swimming, city walking tours, dance course, tennis, volleyball, hiking tennis*, table tennis, volleyball

22 23 goethe.de/youth * not included in course fee goethe.de/youth BERLIN SCHLACHTENSEE BERLIN-WANNSEE

German for teens €2,220 German for teens €2,220 Three weeks 72 UI, 24 UI per week 31.07.–20.08.2011 Three weeks 72 UI, 09.01.–29.01.2011, 03.07.–23.07.2011 24 UI per week 31.07.–20.08.2011 No advanced Transfer (Berlin Airport) €40 No beginners in level! Transfer (Berlin Airport) €40 Single, double and three-bed rooms the summer! Two-bed, three-bed and four-bed rooms Two excursions: e.g. Potsdam, Dresden or Weimar Two excursions: e.g. Potsdam, Dresden or Weimar

The young people attending this course will never run out of exciting sights, events and excursion destinations in this youthful, Wannsee is a prosperous, leafy suburb between Berlin and Pots- creative metropolis. Apart from a fun sports program with lots of dam, about 25 kilometers from the center of Germany’s capital. variety, we organize outings to concerts, museuwms and exhibi- Situated amid several lakes, Wannsee has long been beloved by tions as well as movie nights and other activities. Berliners as a spot for pleasant daytrips. The youth guesthouse – a beautifully renovated turn-of-the-century villa with accommoda- The course takes place in the IB Hotel at the Schlachtensee Lake. tion in the adjoining modern building – is situated right on the Zehlendorf, in the southern part of Berlin, is a typical well-estab- shore of Wannsee, surrounded by woods and greenery. The spa- lished neighborhood with large houses on spacious grounds amid cious common rooms include a theater where our young course lakes, forests and parks. participants can put on plays. They can also enjoy many different Trains leaving the Schlachtensee S-Bahn station, just a five-minute sports activities. During the course we take trips to see the sights walk from the school, take less than 30 minutes to reach the and museums in Berlin and explore the surrounding area. center of Berlin.

Leisure activities For example: exhibitions, festivals and plays, badminton, disco Leisure activities For example: bowling, evenings*, flea markets, soccer, barbecues, visits to discos*, cycling, photo lab, jogging, cinema, creative workshops, canoeing, museum visits, music room museum visits, nature walks, rowing*, with piano, horseback riding*, rowing, boat trips, swimming, tennis*, table tennis, swimming, sailing*, staging plays, foosball, volleyball, forestry museum table tennis, volleyball

24 25 goethe.de/youth * not included in course fee goethe.de/youth BONN BOVENDEN

German for teens €2,220 German for teens €2,220 Three weeks 72 UI, 12.06.–02.07.2011, 10.07.–30.07.2011 Three weeks 72 UI, 24 UI per week 10.07.–30.07.2011 24 UI per week 07.08.–27.08.2011 Transfer (Hanover Airport) €60 Transfer (Cologne/Bonn Airport) €25 Single and double rooms Single and double rooms Two excursions: e.g. Hanover, Harz National Park Two excursions: e.g. Cologne, Rheintal

Bovenden, near Göttingen, is situated beneath the medieval The city of Bonn is situated amid picturesque, hilly scenery on the fortress of Plesse along the German scenic route known as the Rhine. The young learners attending our courses love touring the “fairy tale road”. It is an ideal starting point for exploring the city Rhine valley by bicycle and taking daytrips to the nearby city of or making daytrips to the enchanting castles in the area. Cologne. The Mariaspring conference center has well-appointed common The modern guesthouse in the International Youth Forum is rooms and spacious sporting facilities. The surroundings offer surrounded by a beautiful park. For music lovers we have plenty of options if you love the outdoors, including bicycle instruments and a practice room with a piano. We use the tours, hikes or climbing in the rope-climbing grounds. Other fun guesthouse’s spacious recreational facilities for many different activities include swimming in the natural woodland pool and sports activities. The tram stops right outside the school, and caneoing. The nearby university city of Göttingen with its vibrant takes just 15 minutes to reach the center of Bonn. We take our student life offers a wealth of cultural events and is a shopping course participants on city tours, visits to exhibitions and paradise. excursions in the surrounding area.

Leisure activities For example: badminton, Leisure activities For example: badminton, basketball, disco evenings, cycling*, soccer, basketball, billiards, disco evenings, cycling*, barbecues, jogging, canoeing*, bowling, soccer, go-carting*, rope climbing park, inline climbing (rope climbing garden)*, museum skating*, jogging, museum visits, music visits, music room with piano, horseback room with a piano, swimming (outdoor pool, riding*, swimming (woodland pool / indoor waterpark), summer toboggan slope*, pool), tennis*, foosball, table tennis, table tennis, volleyball ­volleyball, hiking

26 27 goethe.de/youth * not included in course fee goethe.de/youth BUTZBACH ELZE

German for teens €2,960 German for teens €2,220 Four weeks 96 UI, 24 UI per week 03.07.–30.07.2011 Three weeks 72 UI, 24 UI per week 10.07.–30.07.2011 Transfer (Frankfurt Airport) €30 Transfer (Hanover Airport) €55 NEW! Two-bed and three-bed rooms Single and double rooms Four- week Three excursions: e.g. Frankfurt/Main, Heidelberg, Cologne Two excursions: e.g. Hanover, Göttingen

Butzbach is situated on the north-eastern fringe of the scenic Nestled amid the beautiful scenery of southern Lower Saxony Taunus region, 30 minutes’ drive from Frankfurt. From here it is is the small town of Elze. Nearby are the medieval towns of easy to reach many attractive excursion destinations such as the ­Hildesheim and Hameln as well as Hanover, the state capital, Hessenpark open-air museum, the medieval Braunfels Castle, the with its lively cultural scene and excellent shopping. Saalburg Roman fort, and the Limes Germanicus, the remains of The spacious campus of the Christopherusschule provides plenty the ancient Roman line of defence. of room for sporting activities, and the integrated music school Our courses take place in the Bodenrod learning center, set offers the opportunity to experience music and dance. Course amid lush greenery with spacious grounds. The sports field is participants who enjoy creative activities have access to a studio in a woodland setting, and is perfect for ball games. Our classes and workshops, and horse enthusiasts can go riding at the stables love going to the nearby Hochtaunus Nature Preserve for hiking, located on the school grounds. cycling and other outdoor activities. On warm summer evenings, film fans can watch the latest blockbusters in the large open air cinema in the courtyard of a nearby castle.

Leisure activities For example: badminton, bak- ing (in bakehouse), basketball, arts and crafts, Leisure activities For example: badmin- billiards, disco evenings, cycling*, soccer, bar- ton, basketball, disco evenings, soccer, becues, handball, jogging, canoeing*, movies, barbecues, canoeing, climbing*, mini-soccer climbing (high and low rope climbing garden)*, field, music room with a piano and drums, cliff climbing*, music room with instruments, horseback riding*, swimming, gymnasium, horseback riding*, swimming, foosball, table tennis*, foosball, table tennis, pottery, tennis, company tours, volleyball, hiking amusement park*, volleyball, waterskiing*

28 29 goethe.de/youth * not included in course fee goethe.de/youth GAIENHOFEN GRAINAU

German for teens €2,220 German for teens €2,220 Three weeks 72 UI, 24 UI per week 31.07.–20.08.2011 Three weeks 72 UI, 24 UI per week 10.07.–30.07.2011 Transfer (Zurich Airport) €60 Transfer (Munich Airport) €70 Single and double rooms Two-bed and three-bed rooms Two excursions: e.g. Stuttgart, Freiburg Two excursions: e.g. Munich, Bavarian castles

The Gaienhofen Castle boarding school is situated on a peninsula The romantic village of Grainau, located near the Austrian right on the shore of beautiful Lake Constance. The lakeside town border at the foot of the Zugspitze, Germany’s highest mountain of Radolfzell and the university city of Constance are within easy (2962 m), is one of the most beautiful localities in the Bavarian reach. Alps. The “nine-towered castle” – the historical Baroque heart of the Course participants are housed in the well-appointed Grainau building – is surrounded by modern facilities: Classrooms, a din- seminar center. We take advantage of our perfect Alpine location ing hall, gymnasium, a student cafe and various sports fields and to take our course participants on hikes and nature walks. To courts. The school buildings contain a library, a music room, an swim we go to the nearby Zugspitzbad, a water park with an internet café and a disco. Participants are accommodated in the indoor and outdoor pool. The school’s indoor fitness center is modern boarding school living quarters. Our exciting recreational equipped for all kinds of ball games, badminton, squash and activities on Lake Constance include such special water sports as tennis. sailing, rowing and canoe hikes.

Leisure activities For example: basketball, Leisure activities For example: basketball, arts and crafts, disco evenings, soccer, mountain walks, billiards, disco evenings, barbecues, canoeing, go-carting*, music cycling, soccer, rope climbing*, jogging, room with a piano, rowing, swimming, canoeing, music room with piano, swimming sailing*, gymnasium, tennis, table tennis, (pool), tennis*, foosball, table tennis, volleyball, hiking volleyball, hiking

30 31 goethe.de/youth * not included in course fee goethe.de/youth PFORZHEIM-HOHENWART LEIPZIG German plus Soccer

German for teens (intensive) €2,400 German plus Soccer €2,220 Three weeks 90 UI, Three weeks 72 UI, 24 UI per week 03.07.–23.07.2011 17.07.–06.08.2011, 07.08.–27.08.2011 30 UI per week Transfer (Leipzig or Berlin airport) €30 /€90 Transfer (Stuttgart Airport) €45 NEW! Two-bed and three-bed rooms Double rooms GERMAN Two excursions: e.g. Dresden, Berlin IntensivE Two excursions: e.g. Stuttgart, Heidelberg

Leipzig, which is famous for its long tradition as a trade fair city, The Hohenwart Forum is situated amid idyllic hilly scenery at offers plenty to see and do. The beautiful and vibrant historic city the northern end of the Black Forest, between Stuttgart and center, with excellent shopping and pleasant cafés, is a perfect Karlsruhe, near the renowned Maulbronn Abbey. spot for people-watching. The Forum’s modern campus has fully equipped classrooms The Egidius Braun sports hotel, operated by the state soccer and well-appointed accommodation for course participants. The association, features Germany’s largest indoor soccer facility. leisure-time opportunities include something for everyone, with This makes it possible to play in any weather. WLan is avail- plenty of creative and cultural activities as well as a wide range of able in all of the rooms. A professionally equipped fitness room, sports and outdoor fun. We use a nearby gymnasium for various tennis courts, table tennis and a nearby outdoor pool offer young ball games and we have access to an indoor pool. We also go on athletes plenty of scope for cross training or just plain fun. Rid- interesting hikes with the course participants. A perennial favorite ing stables are nearby. Along with our interesting excursions to on the leisure program in Hohenwart is the class trip to experi- Dresden and Berlin, if the schedule permits we’ll be attending an ence the romantic city of Heidelberg. exciting Bundesliga soccer game.

Leisure activities For example: badminton, Leisure activities For example: basketball, basketball, darts, disco evenings, soccer, beach volleyball, billiards, bowling, disco barbecues, jogging, climbing*, rental evenings, cycling, soccer (artificial indoor and instruments*, museum visits, music room outdoor fields, grass fields), field hockey, with piano, swimming (indoor/outdoor pool), canoeing*, climbing (climbing forest)*, horse- gymnasium, tennis*, foosball, table tennis, back riding*, sauna*, swimming*, gymnasium, volleyball, hiking street soccer, tennis*, foosball, table tennis

32 33 goethe.de/youth * not included in course fee goethe.de/youth MALENTE MARQUARTSTEIN

German for children €1,480 German for teens €2,220 Two weeks 40 UI, 20 UI per week 10.07. – 23.07.2011 Three weeks 72 UI, 24 UI per week 31.07. – 20.08.2011 Transfer (Hamburg Airport) €80 Transfer (Munich Airport) €90 NEW! Three-bed and four-bed rooms Two-bed and three-bed rooms Tw o-week One excursion: e.g. Hamburg Two excursions: e.g. Munich, Salzburg

Bad Malente is a popular fresh air spa near Kiel in northern Marquartstein is a lovely little town in the Chiemgau Alps be- Germany. It is situated amid scenic hills in a quiet, wooded setting tween Munich and Salzburg at the heart of a region popular with between two lakes. hikers and those seeking quiet and relaxation. The surrounding We offer our summer course in the Haus Godensande boarding area offers a vast range of attractions. school in the middle of the town of Malente. Many fun activities The boarding school is at the edge of the town on a mountain are available on the school grounds, such as beach volleyball and slope. Housed on the generous, park-like campus are the living other sports, or just relaxing around a campfire for a barbecue. All quarters and the school building as well as spacious sports and of the young people on our courses enjoy swimming, hiking, table recreation facilities, workshops and a theater. Participants can tennis and the class outings to the lake. Naturally our extracur- also go horseback riding and play tennis. The surrounding Alpine ricular program includes an excursion to a destination in northern foothills present limitless opportunities for swimming, hiking and Germany. cycling.

Leisure activities For example: badminton, Leisure activities For example: badminton, basketball, beach volleyball, billiards, disco basketball, billiards, disco evenings, cycling, evenings, soccer, barbecues, miniputt, soccer, barbecues, handball, horseback horseback riding*, swimming in the lake, riding*, swimming in the lake, gymnasium, gymnasium, foosball, table tennis tennis*, table tennis, volleyball, hiking

34 35 goethe.de/youth * not included in course fee goethe.de/youth MICHELBACH MUNICH German plus Music

German for children €2,220 German plus Music €2,220 Three weeks 60 UI, 20 UI per week 31.07.–20.08.2011 Three weeks 72 UI, 24 UI per week 31.07.–20.08.2011 Transfer (Stuttgart Airport) €80 No Transfer (Munich Airport) €30 beginners! Two-bed, three-bed and four-bed rooms Double rooms Two excursions: e.g. Stuttgart, Nuremberg Two excursions: e.g. Salzburg, Bavarian castles

The Michelbach boarding school is housed in a castle just outside The German plus Music course brings together young learners to the medieval town of Schwäbisch Hall in one of southern Ger- make music and stage plays as a group while learning German. many’s most delightful cultural regions. It is a perfect setting for a Under the guidance of professional music and drama teachers wide range of sports and leisure activities. they spend three weeks preparing a program for a public perform- The course participants are housed in a historic castle. The ance at the end of the course. children learn German in classrooms provided with modern The Max Josef Stift, a boarding school with a long tradition, is furnishings and equipment. Ball games, hiking and barbecues situated in the beautiful neighborhood of Bogenhausen. With its are always a part of the program. In the boarding school’s music many rehearsal rooms it is the ideal facility for this course. The rooms they will find pianos and other instruments. Everyone who nearby Alps, the many lakes and the Bavarian royal castles also attends courses here has lots of fun putting on plays with the guarantee that the students will find plenty to see and do during other participants, making pottery, drawing and sculpting. On su- their free time. The available leisure-time activities include tennis, pervised outings we explore the surrounding region, for example jogging in the nearby Englischer Garten, ball games, swimming, the medieval city of Nuremberg. etc. Musical activities For example: choir, Leisure activities For example: basketball, orchestra, chamber music, jazz band, arts and crafts room, billiards, disco eve- percussion, theater, inhouse concerts, nings, TV room, soccer, barbecues, artistic rental instruments* activities (pottery, sculpture, drawing)*, Leisure activities For example: ball games, rental instruments, music room with piano, disco evenings, soccer, jogging, museum horseback riding*, swimming, tennis*, visits*, swimming, gymnasium, tennis*, foosball, table tennis, volleyball, hiking table tennis, volleyball

36 37 goethe.de/youth * not included in course fee goethe.de/youth MUNICH RANGSDORF (near Berlin)

German for young adults €2,220 German for children €2,220 Three weeks 72 UI, 24 UI per week 03.07.–23.07.2011 Three weeks 60 UI, 20 UI per week 03.07.–23.07.2011 Munich Airport Transfer (Berlin Airport) €35 Two-bed and three-bed rooms Two-bed and three-bed rooms Two excursions: e.g. Salzburg, Bavarian castles Two excursions: e.g. Potsdam, Berlin

With its 1.35 million inhabitants, Munich is not only a major The Rangsdorf boarding school is just a few kilometers south of economic center. The Bavarian capital also boasts a wealth of Berlin on the shore of Lake Rangsdorf, in an idyllic setting in the museums and other cultural activities: open air cinemas and Brandenburg countryside. Designated as a conservation area, the festivals, concerts of all kinds, sporting events and a lively club surroundings of the school are perfect for those who love sports scene. The city’s most renowned museums include the Deutsches and the outdoors. Museum, a world-famous museum of science and technology, Our young course participants always love the many water sports the BMW Museum and the three Pinakothek art museums. The they can do here such as swimming, canoeing and sailing. For surrounding region borders the Alps, and the many lakes and landlubbers we offer basketball, volleyball, table tennis and mountains offer a wealth of leisure activities. chess. We also have an art studio for those with creative talent. Our course participants stay in the München Park youth hostel Naturally we take the course participants on exciting excursions in the heart of Munich. It is one of Germany’s most beautiful and to Berlin and Potsdam. modern hostels, just steps from the Isar River and the zoo.

Leisure activities For example: basketball, arts and crafts, beach volleyball, billiards, Leisure activities For example: basketball, bowling, outdoor chessboards, soccer, bar- visits to discos*, cycling*, soccer, inline becues, canoeing, go-carting*, music room skating*, movie nights*, attendance at with a piano, horseback riding*, swimming in concerts*, museum visits, swimming, the lake, sailing*, gymnasium, sports field, tennis*, table tennis, volleyball tennis*, foosball, table tennis, volleyball

38 39 goethe.de/youth * not included in course fee goethe.de/youth ROT AN DER ROT ST. PETER-ORDING

German for teens €2,220 German for teens €2,220 Three weeks 72 UI, 24 UI per week 03.07.–23.07.2011 Three weeks 72 UI, 24 UI per week 03.07.–23.07.2011 Transfer (Munich or Memmingen airport) €90 / €35 Transfer (Hamburg Airport) €80 Two-bed, three-bed and four-bed rooms Two-bed, three-bed and four-bed rooms Two excursions: e.g. Munich, Constance Two excursions: e.g. Hamburg, Flensburg

The town of Rot is near Ulm in the rural, romantic region of Up- St. Peter-Ording is located on the North Sea coast, in the middle per Swabia, where rolling hills extend from the Swabian Alb to of the Wattenmeer National Park, amid beautiful scenery with Lake Constance. The nearby historical town of Memmingen has a a 12-kilometer sandy beach, salt fields, dunes and forests. This wide range of cultural events and museums. modern seaside resort offers a wealth of leisure-time and shop- The St. Norbert Training Center is housed in the Baroque build- ping possibilities. ings of a former monastery. On the spacious grounds our young The Nordsee boarding school has its own gymnasium. On the participants have plenty of room for many different leisure time nearby beach and in the school’s own sports facilities, you can en- pursuits, including sports and creative activities. Along with joy many activities ranging from ball games to tennis, horseback soccer, table tennis and volleyball, the leisure program includes riding and cycling to special sports such as golf, inline skating and exciting hikes and climbing excursions. And to cool off after the beach volleyball. If you wish, you can also join us on an outing outdoor fun, a beautiful natural lake is nearby. to the exciting Dünentherme water park on the North Sea coast, where most of the pools are fed with seawater.

Leisure activities For example: billiards, Leisure activities For example: basketball, disco evenings, cycling, soccer, barbecues, beach volleyball, disco evenings, cycling, canoeing*, climbing (climbing tower, rope soccer, jogging, rental instruments, climbing garden)*, music room with piano, miniputt, music room with piano, horse- horseback riding*, lake swimming, sports back riding*, swimming (waterpark, sea), field, tennis*, foosball, table tennis, gymnasium, tennis, foosball, table tennis, volleyball, hiking, workshops volleyball, hiking

40 41 goethe.de/youth * not included in course fee goethe.de/youth STEIN WEIMAR

German for teens €2,220 German for teens €2,220 Three weeks 72 UI, 24 UI per week 07.08.–27.08.2011 Three weeks 72 UI, 24 UI per week 03.07.–23.07.2011 Transfer (Munich Airport) €90 Transfer (Leipzig Airport) €70 Single, two-bed, three-bed and four-bed rooms Single, two-bed and three-bed rooms Two excursions: e.g. Salzburg, Munich Two excursions: e.g. Dresden, Leipzig

Situated in the foothills of the Bavarian Alps, the village of Stein Weimar, in the state of Thuringia, is an important cultural and an der Traun is a nature-lover’s paradise. It is close to Chiemsee, university city. The unique ensemble of castles, churches, the Bavaria’s largest lake, and the medieval towns of Burghausen and historic city center with its museums and the parklands along the Wasserburg. Ilm river are listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site. The romantic castle that houses the boarding school is situated at The European Youth Education Centre is surrounded by greenery, the center of Stein. The campus offers plenty of sports facilities just a five-minute walk from the city center. The historic Reithaus as well as music rooms and workshops for creative activities. is situated amid modern facilities, with an indoor/outdoor pool In the surrounding area our young guests will find a golf course close by. We take our course participants on city tours, visits to and swimming lakes. We take our course participants on various exhibitions and excursions in the surrounding area. outings, for example cycling, jogging and hiking as well as visits to the castles and monasteries in the surrounding area. The nearby town of Traunreut offers very good shopping opportunities.

Leisure activities For example: badmin- Leisure activities For example: badminton, ton, basketball, arts and crafts, billiards, basketball, billiards, casino evening, disco bowling, disco evenings*, cycling, soccer, evenings, cycling, fitness room, soccer, bar- barbecues, jogging, canoeing*, go-carting*, becues, music room with piano, horseback wall climbing*, museum visits, horseback riding*, swimming (outdoor pool, lake), riding*, swimming (pool), sports field, gymnasium, tennis*, foosball, table tennis, tennis*, foosball, table tennis, volleyball, volleyball, hiking hiking

42 43 goethe.de/youth * not included in course fee goethe.de/youth FACTS WORTH KNOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Enrolment Health Please note the following points when completing the enrolment Please inform us on the enrolment form of any health restric- form: tions (allergies, diabetes, medication, etc.).

Complete the self-assessment (if you have learned German Let us know about any special dietary considerations (vegetar- before). ian diet, non-pork menu, kosher meals, etc.). Sign the waiver. Insurance Provide your parents’ telephone number and e-mail address. Goethe-Institut takes out accident insurance and basic health Arrival and departure insurance policies for the duration of the course. Most of our young guests arrive unaccompanied by plane. At the For details on the health coverage, please refer to Section 8 of our destination airport they are met by our Goethe-Institut counselor Terms and Conditions. teams (identifiable by their yellow T-shirts and name tags) and supervised if there is a wait before the departure of the transfer Clothing buses to the course locations. Participants need appropriate clothing for sports and cold, rainy weather (rainwear, sweaters, close-toed shoes, gym kit). Laundry We also organise the airport transfer on the departure date. services are available at all locations. Clothing should be labeled Departing students are accompanied by Goethe-Institut staff mem- with your child’s name. bers until they check in at the airport. (Exception: young adults program in Berlin and Munich). Pocket money Please note: We recommend pocket money of about €80/week. It is kept in Please advise us well ahead of time of the flight details, includ- the safe for the duration of the course and handed out at certain ing arrival and departure times and flight numbers. times. Airline tickets and passports are also kept in the safe. This accompanied transfer service by Goethe-Institut staff is House rules available only on the first and last days of the course. An additional charge for an individual airport transfer applies House rules apply at the boarding schools. They regulate such to participants arriving after 6 p.m. or before 7 a.m. matters as quiet during night hours, smoking and alcohol consumption for the various age groups. House rules are made Supervision and care known at the start of the course and are binding for all partici- The supervision and care of the under-18 participants attend- pants. ing our courses is a top priority of the team running our young In case of violations, the team reserves the right to contact people’s programs. parents. If necessary, consequences may extend to a written reprimand and expulsion from the course. Teens under 18 years of age are allowed to leave the campus at certain times and in small groups, and only with the permis- sion of the course leaders. By prior arrangement between parents and course leaders, children and teens may leave the campus at weekends to visit friends or relatives. However, this means that they will miss the leisure-time program. When children and teens are picked up by friends or relatives, we require permission in writing from parents, specifying the people who are picking up their children.

44 45 goethe.de/youth goethe.de/youth TERMS AND CONDITIONS 6.3. If the results of the final placement test differ significantly from the preliminary placement test, the participant will be assigned to a suitable course, provided such a course is available at the same location. 6.4. In the event that there is no suitable course at the original course location, 1. general Requirements the local institute will offer the participant the opportunity to take the Course participants must be at least nine years of age and cannot be over same course at a Goethe-Institut in another city. In this case, the partici- 21 years of age. pant shall decide whether to take the originally scheduled course or to travel to a different institute for the suggested course. The participant shall 2. terms of Payment bear the costs for any change in course location. 2.1. After enrolment, the course participant will receive a booking confirma- 6.5. All courses shall be limited to a maximum of 16 participants unless other- tion. An invoice will be sent with the confirmation, indicating a payment wise stated in the course program. deadline. 2.2. If full payment is not received by the due date, the participant will lose the 7. Responsibilities of participants right to participate. 7.1. It is the responsibility of the course participant to ensure that his or 2.3. In such cases, the Goethe-Institut (referred to hereinafter as “GI”) is still her stay in Germany is in compliance with the law. The Goethe-Institut entitled to the course fee. assumes that participants have all the necessary legal documents to enter Germany and to reside there for the duration of their studies. 3. Prices 7.2. After making full payment of the course fees the course participant will 3.1. The price list applicable at the time of registration, which is attached to be provided with accident insurance and basic medical insurance coverage the registration form, is an integral part of the contractual relationship. for medically necessary treatments. However, the medical insurance does 3.2. Should a participant wish to change his or her booking (e.g. the course not cover treatments or benefits related to illnesses or complaints arising date), then the first such change is free of charge. Each additional booking prior to the beginning of the language course, any illnesses or accidents change is subject to a €60 fee. resulting from the effects of drugs or alcohol, or any additional medical 3.3. All bank charges related to the payment of the course fee shall be borne supplies or devices, test reports or certificates. For necessary dental treat- by the course participant. ment, the maximum reimbursement is limited to €260 as well as payment 4. Cancellation for a necessary root canal treatment. For further information on the extent 4.1. The following conditions apply if the course participant is unable to take of insurance coverage, please contact the GI head office, Department D03 part in the course: (Young Learners Programs). As a result of the above, the participant is In case of cancellation no later than four weeks prior to the start of the personally responsible for ensuring that he/she has full coverage. course, only an administrative fee of €160.00 is charged. 7.3. Participants are obliged to comply with the course rules and house rules In case of cancellation no later than one week prior to the start of the applicable to the Goethe-Instituts. course, GI will withhold 30% of the course fee, but at least the adminis- 8. Liability of Goethe-Institut e.V. trative fee of €160.00. The liability for damage and legal responsibility of GI and its employees is In case of a cancellation up to one day before the start of the course, GI limited to willful misconduct and gross negligence. In particular, neither will withhold 50% of the course fee, but at least the administrative fee the GI nor its employees are liable for the cancellation of its services due of €160.00. to acts of God, labor disputes, or reasons resulting from negligence or If a participant fails to appear for or withdraws from the course, there is other causes that are not the fault of the GI. no entitlement to a refund. 9. data protection We advise participants to take out insurance coverage for costs incurred if they are unable to travel. The participant hereby consents to the electronic storage and processing of 4.2. The date of receipt of cancellation shall be the date of receipt at the his/her data by GI for proper processing of enrolment, billing and course Goethe-Institut head office in Munich. records. The course participant consents to continue receiving information from the Goethe-Institut. 5. Arrival 5.1. If the student cannot arrive on the first day of the course, then the Head 10. Applicable law; place of jurisdiction Office must be informed. 10.1. This contract is subject to German law. In all other respects the statutory 5.2. If such notification is not received, GI can make other arrangements for regulations shall apply. the participant’s place on the course. If the place on the course can be 10.2. Should sections or individual formulations in these terms and conditions filled by another participant, GI can retain at least an amount of €160 to prove invalid or ineffective, this shall have no effect on the remaining cover its administration costs. sections and their validity. The ineffective provision shall be replaced by 5.3. If the place cannot be filled by another participant, the participant shall the legally admissible provision that most closely approximates the content remain entitled to the place. In any case the course participant is required and economic effect of the ineffective provision. to pay the course fees in full. 10.3. The parties hereby agree to Munich as the venue for any and all disputes arising from this contract. 6. Course level assignment / class size 6.1. Preliminary placement in a course level is based on the results of the pre- liminary placement test and the information provided in the participant’s enrolment form. 6.2. The final assignment to a course level is made on the basis of the place- ment test carried out at the course location on the arrival date.

46 47 goethe.de/youth goethe.de/youth GERMAN FOR SCHOOL CLASSES

Come to Germany with your class and gain up-close experience of the country and the language with them. Our courses for school classes offer rapid progress through innovative and motivational methods, providing an ideal complement to your lessons. Your pupils will speak German right from the very first day and will be able to put the language they learn to immediate use. After all – immediate success is the best motivation! We will consult with you in advance to coordinate the German course, arrange accommodation in centrally located youth hotels and youth hostels, and plan your cultural and leisure-time program. The Goethe-Institut will cover the accommodation costs for one accompanying person!

The German for school classes program offers:

20 units of instruction per week (45 minutes each) placement test on request participation certificate all course materials in-class projects free use of the media resource center and Internet access organization of accommodation planning of your leisure-time and cultural program a visit to a German school (if desired) opportunity to take examinations

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