F+U Academy of Languages 2014

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F+U at the Heart of the Capital 3 Intensive Courses German as a Foreign Language (GFL) 11 Berlin - Political and Cultural Centre of 5 Long Courses GFL 11 GFL plus English 12 F+U Academy of Languages Berlin 6 English 12 Language Courses at F+U Long Courses English 12 Reasons for Choosing F+U General Information Evening Courses 13 Cultural and Leisure Programme German as a Foreign Language (GFL) English Course Levels 7 Common European Framework of Reference for Languages À la Carte Courses 13 (CERF) State Recognised Vocational College for 14 F+U Test Centre 9 Foreign Languages

Foreign Languages - Individual Lessons 10 Accommodation 16 One-to-One, Duo and Trio Lessons General Information Company Training Accommodation Prices Computer Courses 10 F+U Shared Apartments 17 F+U Academy Hostel Berlin 17 F+U Host Families 17 Hotels and Youth Hostels 18 Guest Houses and Holiday Homes 18 Notes 18

Other F+U Group Centres 20 International Test Centre State Recognised Vocational College for Foreign Languages Worldwide Language Tours Commercial College of Further Education Professional Schools academy 24 Heidelberg Private School Centre International University of Cooperative Education University of Applied Sciences for Business, Technology and Culture

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Berlin is the largest and by far the most enthralling city in Germany.

Since the fall of the Iron Curtain and the end of division by the By day, the German capital is a city of science par excellence. , the city has experienced architectural and cultural Its 31 universities and institutes of higher education attract regeneration and enhancement, redefining Berlin as a world greater numbers of students than those in any other federal city in the 21st century, without turning its back on its turbulent state, with around 160,000 students registered here in the history. The steel and glass cupola of the Reichstag and the winter semester 2012/2013. The renowned Humboldt Univer- postmodern shopping centres reflect the opulent historical build- sity (founded 1810/11) and the Freie Universität Berlin, which ings of the imperial era alongside the monuments and memori- achieved special merit for its ‘International Network University’ als. future strategy concept, were both recognised as elite German universities for the third time in succession within the framework Over 150 concert halls and theatres, three opera houses of the Excellence Initiative. The Berliner Charité is the largest and around 200 museums and art collections as well as medical faculty in . The Berlin State Library, which holds some of the world’s liveliest nightlife, including the Berghain, over 10 million printed volumes, is the largest scientific universal all vie for the attention of over 10 million visitors a year. The library in the German-speaking world. relatively new Berlinale now rivals the established European film festivals in Venice and Cannes. Contemporary art has found Berlin is the second largest yet also the greenest city in the its new home in the galleries and ateliers of Auguststraße and European Union. Approximately 420,000 trees, 29,000 hec- at the Berliner Biennale. Meanwhile, music lovers are spoilt for tares of urban woodland, countless parks and public gardens - choice by some of the best symphony orchestras and choirs in such as the Berlin Zoological Garden and the Botanical Garden - the world. all sustain the unrivalled and famed ‘Berlin air’.

There are also some memorable nights out to be had, as The two airports, Tempelhof and Berlin-Schönefeld, provide Berlin’s diverse nightlife never sleeps; moreover, the city on the convenient international connections to the city, as do the is the only German city to hold the Long Night of the numerous long-distance bus routes that regularly cross into Museums twice a year - and the famous has other European countries. even been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Language Courses at F+U General Information Common Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)

The F+U Group of Companies is one of the largest private education • School opening hours: Monday-Friday: 08:00-20:00; Saturday: 1 CEFR TH2 per Language certificates providers in Germany. It has centres throughout the Federal Republic 11:00-16:00; Sunday: on request. F+U levels as well as in other European countries and cooperates with state and • The stated prices + services are valid until publication of a new levels level English German Fr / Sp / It / Ru private education providers all over the world. pricelist. English A1, LCCI-Preliminary 1, DELF A1, Español A1, • Only the information specified in the German and English ver- A1 Elementary I 160 Start Deutsch 1 In the capital city of Berlin, F+U specialises in professional and continu- TOEIC 10-120 Italiano A1, Russian A1 ing further education, as well as in commercial retraining and qualifica- sions of the pricelist is authoritative. All other translations are intended solely for orientation in the respective language. English A2, LCCI-Preliminary 2, DELF A2, Español A2, tions. Over several years, the successful model of the dual bachelor A2 Elementary II 160 Start Deutsch 2 degree programme at the International University of Cooperative • All course fees are per person; the accommodation rates are per TOEIC 120-225 Italiano A2, Russian A2 bed (unless otherwise stated). Education (Internationale Berufsakademie - IBA) as well as the latest Zertifikat Deutsch, As an education provider with charitable status, Elementary III Certificate in English, LCCI-1, Français B1, Español B1, Italiano distance, full-time and dual master’s programmes at the University of • Value Added Tax: B1 160 Deutschtest für Intermediate I TOEFL 57-86, TOEIC 226-550 B1, TRKI-1 Applied Sciences for Business, Technology and Culture (Hochschule F+U’s primary services are exempt from VAT. Zuwanderer für Wirtschaft, Technik und Kultur - HWTK) have offered young people • One teaching hour (TH) = 45 minutes. Zertifikat Deutsch für training opportunities with a practical and international orientation. • The language courses are professionally orientated or prepare Intermediate II Certificate in English for Business Purposes, Français B2, DELE intermedio, B2 160 den Beruf, TestDaF 3, for academic study. Upon their completion it is possible to earn an Intermediate III LCCI-2, TOEIC 551-785, TOEFL 87-109 Italiano B2, TRKI-2 Since 2002, language teaching in Berlin has focused on company internationally recognised language certificate. DSH 1 training. As of 2013, the newly founded F+U Academy Of Languages • Change of study centre: Unless booked in advance of the course, a Foreign Language Correspondence Clerk, Deutsch C1, Foreign Language Correspondence Berlin complements and expands our teaching to include customised surcharge of € 75 applies for changing the study centre location to our European Secretary, Advanced I TestDaF 4, DSH 2, Clerk, European Secretary, language and computer courses tailored to international standards. This language schools in Heidelberg or Darmstadt. A notice period of two C1 160 Multilingual Correspondence Clerk Advanced II Deutsch in der Multilingual Correspondence Clerk continues the tradition first begun in 1980 in the romantic Neckar city weeks is required. English C1, LCCI-3, TOEIC 786-945, TOEFL Wirtschaft (A2-C2) DALF 1, DELE C1, TRKI-3 of Heidelberg. The parent of all F+U language schools, the Academy • Minimum age (group courses): 16 years. 110-120 Of Languages Heidelberg teaches around 9,000 learners from over • Our teachers are experienced native speakers. Translator Translator 100 countries every year and is one of the largest and most successful C2 Specialisation 400 TestDaF 5, DSH 3 • Guarantee of provision, minimum numbers: Courses are held LCCI-4, TOEIC 946-990 DALF 2, DELE Superior, TRKI-4 language schools in Germany. Additional schools in Tenerife and Darm- even if the minimum number of participants (4 learners) is not stadt have extended the scope of the courses, also geographically. reached. The booked number of hours will be reduced by 25%. To 1 All language certificates can be taken at the F+U Academy of Languages or through one of our partner institutes. compensate for the reduced hours, learners may participate in an- 2 One teaching hour (TH) consists of 45 minutes; the listed hours indicate the average number of TH and refer to group lessons (for individual lessons All of our language learners in Berlin - whether international students other group course. the required number of hours is reduced by approximately 50%). seeking to raise the standard of their German in readiness for higher • Public holidays (no lessons): 03.10.2013 (Thu); 01.01.2014 (Wed); education, or local people aiming to improve their foreign language 18.04.2014 (Fri); 21.04.2014 (Mon); 01.05.2014 (Thu); 29.05.2014 skills, for example in Business English - can profit from this innovative (Thu); 09.06.2014 (Mon); 03.10.2014 (Fri). The missed lesson can be CEFR levels

network of teaching experience and educational competence. compensated by participating in a module or evening course. A writ- (TELC Listening Reading Speaking Writing ten request for compensatory lessons must be received at the latest descriptors) by 14:30 one day before the respective public holiday. Can understand familiar words Can comprehend single words Can communicate in short, Can produce short, simple A1 • School holiday: 23.12.2013 - 28.12.2014 and 22.12.2014 - and very simple phrases and very simple sentences simple phrases postcards 27.12.2014. It is not necessary to apply for holiday on these days. Can understand the overall Can comprehend short, sim- Can communicate in a series Can produce short, simple Individual lessons are available on request. A2 meaning of short, simple, ple texts, e.g. advertisements of sentences in familiar every- notes, messages and personal • Individual holiday: The booked course will be extended by the length clearly spoken messages and personal correspondence day situations letters of the holiday applied for in writing. Holiday applications are to be Can participate in conversa- submitted at the latest by 14:30 one day before the start of the holiday Can understand important Can comprehend text written tions about family, hobbies, Can produce simple, con- ([email protected]). B1 information regarding work, in everyday language for gen- work, travel and current nected text on familiar themes Intensive courses: Two weeks (Monday-Friday) per quarter (12 school, free time, etc. eral and job-related purposes Reasons for Choosing F+U course weeks); application to be received at the latest by 14:30 on the events • Central location: Ideal public transport connections, one minute from Wednesday before the start of the holiday. Can follow lengthy statements Can communicate relatively Can produce detailed texts, Evening courses: No restriction; application to be received at the and most TV programmes Can understand articles, fluently and spontaneously, e.g. essays, reports and let- the central Stadtmitte underground station. The , B2 and are all within walking dis- latest by 14:30 on the Friday before the start of the holiday. and films when the topics are reports and literary prose and actively participate in ters, and present arguments tance. The offices and classrooms are situated in the modern Berlin One-to-one, duo, trio lessons: It is possible to cancel a lesson by somewhat familiar discussions effectively 16:00 the day before the scheduled lesson. Kontorhaus, accessible by lift and with numerous nearby car parks. Can understand lengthy state- Can comprehend lengthy and Can produce clear, well-struc- Applications to must be Can express thoughts fluently, • Long-standing experience in language teaching, goal-orientated • change course level and/or module C1 ments, TV programmes and complex texts of a specialised tured texts in appropriate style spontaneously and precisely examination preparation and language tour organisation, state recog- received at the administration office by Thursday, 10:45, for the follow- films without great effort or literary nature on complex subjects nised vocational college for foreign languages (in Heidelberg). ing week. Can participate effortlessly in Can produce sophisticated and • Wide-ranging educational competence: F+U runs a University of • Cancellation of the course is possible without charge up to two Can understand spoken Can comprehend texts of any all conversations and discus- complex texts, as well as sum- weeks before course commencement, after which the following C2 language with ease, also when Applied Sciences for Business, Technology and Culture, an Interna- complexity with ease sions, understanding and marise and discuss specialised cancellation charges shall apply: € 25; by Friday, 12:00, before course spoken quickly tional University of Cooperative Education, a commercial college of using colloquial language texts and literature further education, secondary schools (Gymnasium and Realschule) commencement: € 50; after this time but still before course com- and several academies specialising in vocational and foreign lan- mencement: the registration fee plus course fees for one week’s/ guage training. month’s course or, for individual lessons, for two teaching hours. • Memberships and partnerships: FaDaF (Fachschaft Deutsch als • After the start of the course, cancellation or a reduction in the num- Fremdsprache); VDP (Federation of Private Schools in Germany); ber of lessons is only possible in statutory cases. Eurohodip (European Hotel Diploma); DRV - German Travel As- • Cancellation of accommodation booked through F+U is possible sociation); Istituto Italiano per gli Studi Filosofici; Olympiastützpunkt with two weeks’ notice (please see our general terms and conditions). Rhein-Neckar e.V. (Olympic Training Centre); Deutsches Jugendher- bergswerk (German Youth Hostel Association). Cultural and Leisure Programme • Year-round provision guarantee for all language courses. F+U offers a varied cultural and leisure programme consisting of at • Extensive range of accommodation in F+U shared apartments, least one activity per week throughout the year and at least twice a with host families and in an exclusive F+U student hostel (near week during July and August: , just four stations from the school). Organisation of • A regular ‘Stammtisch’ gathering (free) individual accommodation (holiday homes, hotel rooms) on request. • Regular film evenings (free) • Value for money. • Cycling tours through Berlin’s most attractive districts (free) • International Test Centre: You can take the following globally rec- • Boat trips on the Spree ognised examinations at our centres: TOEFL, TestDaF, DSH, TELC, • Visits to the German Bundestag TestAS, LCCI, TOEIC, OnDaF, ECDL and more. • Museum and concerts • Flexible choice of study centre: At any time it is possible to switch • All-day or half-day excursions to Potsdam, Leipzig and Dresden between our three main centres: Heidelberg, Berlin and Darmstadt. • …and lots more. For advance bookings there is no surcharge. Participants are responsible for the cost of drinks and meals. We guar- • Committed to quality: A certified quality management antee the provision of the leisure programme under the following condi- system (DIN EN ISO 9001:2008) continuously monitors tions: Registration and payment (unless offered free of charge) by 14:00 our compliance with important quality standards. two days before the scheduled activity; a minimum of four participants 6 are required. The fee depends on the type of activity. 7

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Important: Not all examinations are currently available at our Berlin centre; however, all examinations may be taken in Heidelberg. We will be pleased to inform you about examination location and availability and how to reserve your place.

Examination Language(s) Description Dates 2014 Fee1

TestDaF Required for enrolment at German 13.02; 24.04; 11.06; Test Deutsch als German € 175 universities (equivalent to DSH). 15.07; 11.09; 13.11. Fremdsprache 25.01; 28.06 DSH Exam held at F+U on Deutsche Sprach- Required for enrolment at German German behalf of the Mittweida € 100 prüfung für den Hoch- universities. DSH University of Applied schulzugang Sciences

TestAS Aptitude test for international Test for Academic German or English 26.02; 26.04; 18.10 Free of charge students; not yet obligatory. Studies

Registration two weeks in € 30 Internet test (A1-C1), result avail- (supplement of OnDaF German advance. Online Test Deutsch able worldwide on demand. 2 € 30 for individual Dates: See below dates on demand) Registration 6 weeks in English, Spanish, € 180 advance - late registra- TELC French, German, Evidence of foreign language skills (supplement for The European tions are subject to an express marking Italian, Russian and (A1-C1). Language Certificates additional fee. and for individual more. Dates: see below2 dates on demand) Evidence for admission to higher TOEFL education, especially BA, MA, Several dates throughout Test of English as a English US$ 240 BSc, BEng, MSc, MBA pro- the year. Foreign Language grammes. Listening & Reading: Dates: see below2 Registration: 1 week in Each € 180 TOEIC Worldwide the most frequently advance Test of English for (supplement for English taken test of English for business express marking International Commu- Speaking & Writing: purposes. Dates: Every 3rd and for individual nication Wednesday in the month, dates on demand) registration: 2 weeks in advance

LCCI Not known at time of London Chamber of English Test for professional English. From € 135 going to press Commerce and Industry DELF Diplôme d’Études en Diploma recognised by the French Several times a year. From € 50 Langue Française Education Ministry. The DALF is In cooperation with the French required for admission to French Institut de Français IF2, DALF universities. located in our premises. From € 120 Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française

DELE The “Diploma Superior” is required May, October Diploma de Español Spanish for admission to Spanish universi- Examination held by F+U From € 140 como Lengua Extran- ties. Tenerife. jera Conducted by the Insti- Jointly licensed by Moscow tute of Slavic Studies at TRKI Lomonosov University and the Heidelberg University Test Russkogo Kak Russian From € 50 Education Ministry of the Russian (branch of the Halle Cen- TRKI Inostrannogo Federation. tre for the Certification of Russian Language). English, Spanish, Foreign Language French, Japanese, Correspondence Clerk Chinese, Russian State recognition for Chinese English, French, Japanese, and more. Start in March and Sep- Russian and Spanish English, Spanish, tember: English, Spanish, European Secretary French, Japanese. See page 20. State French For the other languages examina- All other languages begin recognised tions such as those offered by the Multilingual Corre- European Secretary in September. spondence Clerk + fourth language IHK are available. Further informa- tion on request. English, Spanish, Translator French and more. € 30 per module ECDL Evidence of good IT skills, in seven Registration two weeks in European Computer IT plus € 50 for a modules. advance. Driving Licence Skills Card € 150 (with certificate), C1 Test for admission to the Translator training programme € 90. In-house language All languages tests The test is offered every Saturday; registration at least one week before the preferred date. 8 1 Status June 2013. ²18.01; 15.02; 15.03; 12.04; 17.05; 14.06; 19.07; 16.08; 13.09; 11.10; 08.11; 13.12. 9

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F+U Test • Registration fee: € 25 (single payment; group bookings for three or more people: € 10 per person); Foreign Languages - Individual Lessons centre for Includes: Placement test, Internet access, certificate of participation, student ID, organisation of language tandems, leisure activities. • Registration: € 25 (single payment; duo and trio lessons: € 10 per person). • Learning material: ca. € 35 (two books, also available for hire, deposit required). Includes: Placement test, Internet access, certificate of participation, student ID, organisation of language tandems, leisure activities. • Provision guarantee, minimum participant number: The courses are held even if the minimum number of learners (4 people) is not reached. • One teaching hour (TH) = 45 minutes. The booked number of hours will be reduced by 25%; to compensate, learners can also participate in another course type (main, module or evening • Discounts (quantity discounts) only apply to advance payment in full. course). • Your benefits at a glance: • Public holidays (no lessons): 03.10.2013 (Thu); 01.01.2014 (Wed); 18.04.2014 (Fri); 21.04.2014 (Mon); 01.05.2014 (Thu); 29.05.2014 (Thu); -F- or bookings of two trial lessons there is no registration fee (payable only from the third teaching hour). 09.06.2014 (Mon); 03.10.2014 (Fri). The missed lesson can be made up by participating in a module or evening course; a written request for com- -N- o charge for lesson cancellations with written notice received by 16:00 one day in advance ([email protected]). pensatory lessons must be submitted no later than 14:30 one day before the public holiday. -L- esson hours: Monday - Friday: 08:00-20:00; Saturday: 11:00-16:00; Sunday: on request. • Discounts for courses of 12 weeks or longer only apply to full payment in advance. -T- he progression and content of the lesson are tailored to your requirements. • A change of course level and module is possible: Applications must be received by Thursday, 10:45, for the subsequent week. -Y- ou can form a free language tandem with German course learners from England, the USA, Japan, China, France, Italy, Russia, Brazil, Spain and • Main course: Lessons are differentiated by level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (see page 9). many other countries. The lesson focuses on all key standard language skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking). Standard German courses from level B1 are • Languages offered: Arabic, Bulgarian, Brazilian, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, complemented by preparation courses for specific examinations (DSH and TestDaF). Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian (other languages on request). • Module course: These courses train specific language skills (conversation, business language); it is also possible to take an examination prepara- • External lessons in Berlin: 25% surcharge; external lessons outside Berlin: on request. tion module (DSH, TestDaF, TOEFL and LCCI). The module course can be taken in conjunction with the main course or as a stand-alone language • We will be pleased to provide a quotation for larger groups. course. It is possible to switch between modules. • For further conditions see also General Information on page 6. Language group I: English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Turkish. Language group II: Czech, Croatian, Greek, Portuguese (also Brazilian), Romanian, Serbian. Language group III: All other languages. German as a Foreign Language (GFL) Specialist language: Business, literature, exam preparation, translation training. Course Fee per week Supplements: 10% for lessons on Sunday; 15% for specialist language for medicine, technology, cost performance analysis, accounting and prepa- Course Course description TH Level Learners times Course start ration for the Interpreter examination; 25% for external lessons in Berlin (the fees for in-house training outside Berlin are available on request). 1 duration (Mon -Fri) 1-11 wks From 12 wks One-to-one Language group I Language group II Language group III Main course standard German 20 A1-C2 4-15 09:00-12:15 € 125 € 100 The course Standard Specialist Standard Specialist Standard Specialist Main course 20 B1-C2 4-15 09:00-12:15 € 125 € 100 duration DSH/TestDaF preparation 1-9 TH € 25 € 28 € 28 € 30 € 30 € 35 depends on 09:00-12:15 the knowledge 10-19 TH € 23 € 25 € 25 € 28 € 28 € 33 Main course + module course² 30 A1-C2 4-15 € 160 € 125 13:00-14:30 of German and the learning 20-99 TH € 21 € 23 € 23 € 25 € 25 € 31 Super-intensive course 08:00-08:45 goal. 4-15 Main course + module course² 35 A1-C2 09:00-12:15 € 285 € 250 From 100 TH € 20 € 22 € 22 € 23 € 23 € 29 + IL Every Monday + I L³ 13:00-14:30 Minimum dura- Duo lesson Language group I Language group II Language group III tion: 1 week, Module course I From Absolute beginners: 10 4-15 13:00-14:30 € 100 € 80 no upper limit. Standard Specialist Standard Specialist Standard Specialist Grammar course A1 06.01; 03.02; 03.03; 07.04; 05.05; 02.06; 1-9 TH € 28 € 30 € 30 € 34 € 34 € 40 Module course II From For example, a 10 4-15 13:00-14:30 € 100 € 80 07.07; 04.08; 01.09; beginner requires 10-19 TH € 26 € 28 € 28 € 32 € 32 € 38 Conversation training A1 06.10; 03.11; 01.12. an average of 800 TH to attain Module course III From 20-99 TH € 24 € 26 € 26 € 30 € 30 € 36 10 4-15 13:00-14:30 € 100 € 80 language level C1; DSH/TestDaF preparation B1 this is equivalent From 100 TH € 22 € 24 € 24 € 28 € 26 € 34 to 40 weeks in the Module course IV From 10 4-15 13:00-14:30 € 100 € 80 main course, and Trio lesson Language group I Language group II Language group III Business German B1 approximately 32 weeks in the main Standard Specialist Standard Specialist Standard Specialist Mini group mornings 20 A1-C2 4-6 09:00-12:15 € 400 € 300 course plus module course. 1-9 TH € 30 € 33 € 33 € 39 € 39 € 42 Mini group afternoons 20 A1-C2 4-6 13:00-16:15 € 400 € 300 10-19 TH € 29 € 32 € 32 € 36 € 36 € 39 Senior course 50+ 20 A1-C2 4-6 09:00-12:15 € 300 - 04.08. 1-4 weeks 20-99 TH € 27 € 30 € 30 € 33 € 33 € 36 Professional development From 20 4-6 09:00-12:15 € 300 - 04.08. 2 weeks seminar for German teachers B2 From 100 TH € 24 € 27 € 29 € 32 € 32 € 35 1 Discounts only apply to advance payment in full for courses of 12 weeks or more. 2 You can choose from modules in grammar, conversation, business and examination preparation. It is possible to participate in more than one Company Training module course. We are happy to offer our private and group courses as in-house training at your company location. Please contact us if you would like us to prepare ³ A combination of 30 group teaching hours + 5 individual lessons (IL = individual lesson). an individual quotation that is tailored to meet the needs of your employees. Academic Year - Long Courses (German as a Foreign Language) Computer Courses (MS-Office Training, ECDL - European Computer Driving Licence) Course Course times Learn- Course Course type Level TH Fee1 Course start Registration: description (Mon-Fri) ers duration 1 person 2 people 3 people 4 people 5 people 6 people € 25 AY programme I € 2375 25 weeks 1-9 TH € 30 € 32 € 36 € 38 € 40 € 42 Main course A1-C2 20 09:00-12:15 4-15 Every Monday2 AY programme II € 3600 40 weeks 10-19 TH € 28 € 30 € 33 € 36 € 38 € 40 AY programme III Main course + 09:00-12:15 € 3000 25 weeks 20-99 TH € 26 € 28 € 30 € 34 € 36 € 38 A1-C2 30 4-15 Every Monday2 AY programme IV module course³ 13:00-14:30 € 4600 40 weeks From 100 TH € 25 € 27 € 29 € 32 € 34 € 36 1 Discounts only apply to advance payment. We will be pleased to provide a quotation for larger groups or for special IT programs. 2 Start for absolute beginners: 06.01; 03.02; 03.03; 07.04; 05.05; 02.06; 07.07; 04.08; 01.09; 06.10; 03.11; 01.12. 3 ECDL - European Computer Driving Licence You can choose from modules in grammar, conversation, business and examination preparation. It is possible to participate in more than one Currently, only the Academy of Languages Heidelberg is a test centre for the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL). module course. The examination consists of 7 modules: Concepts of ICT, Using the Computer and Managing Files, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Using Databases, Presentations, Web Browsing and Communication. The ECDL or ICDL (International Computer Driving Licence) is internationally recognised (test centres in 146 countries). a) Fees for the ECDL: Test: € 30 / module; Skills Card: € 50 (successfully passed modules are entered onto the card). b) Dates: The examination for individual modules can be held on different dates. We usually hold the examination on Saturdays between 10:00 and 14:00. (Registration at least two weeks before the preferred date.) 10 11

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German as a Foreign Language plus English Course times Fee per week Course Course type Level TH Learners Course start (Mon-Fri) 1 duration Evening Courses 1-11 wks From 12 wks • Registration fee: € 25 (single payment; group bookings for three people or more: € 10 per person); German (main course) plus 09:00-12:15 Includes: Placement test, Internet access, certificate of participation, student ID, organisation of language A1-C1 20+15 € 200 € 180 4-15 Every Monday2 1-40 weeks English (module course³) 13:00-15:30 tandems, leisure activities. • Learning material: ca. € 35 (two books, available for hire; deposit required). English (main course) plus 09:45-12:15 A1-C1 15+10 € 180 € 160 4-15 Every Monday2 1-40 weeks • A level differentiation according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is only guaranteed for the main course. German (module course³) 13:00-14:30 • It is possible to switch between the individual modules. • For further conditions see General Information, page 6. 1 Discounts for courses of at least 12 weeks only apply to advance payment in full. 2 Start for absolute beginners: 06.01; 03.02; 03.03; 07.04; 05.05; 02.06; 07.07; 04.08; 01.09; 06.10; 03.11; 01.12. 3 You can choose from modules in conversation, business and examination preparation. It is possible to participate in more than one module course. German as a Foreign Language (GFL) Course days Fee per month Academic Year - Long Courses (German as a Foreign Language + English) Course type Level TH Learners Course start 18:30-20:00 1-3 mths From 4 mths1 Course Course times Course Course type Level TH Fee1 Learners Course start Main course A1-C1 16 Monday + Thursday € 125 € 100 4-15 Every Monday2 description (Mon-Fri) duration 2 German (main course) plus 09:00-12:15 Main course + module course³ A1-C1 24 Mon, Wed + Thu € 175 € 130 4-15 Every Monday AY programme V A1-C1 20+15 € 4250 4-15 Every Monday2 25 weeks English (module course³) 13:00-15:30 Module course I Every 1st Wednesday/ From A1 8 Wednesday € 100 € 80 4-15 German (main course) plus 09:00-12:15 Grammar for beginners month AY programme VI A1-C1 20+15 € 6600 4-15 Every Monday2 40 weeks English (module course³) 13:00-15:30 Module course II - TestDaF/DSH From B1 8 Wednesday € 100 € 80 4-15 Every Wednesday 1 Discounts only apply to advance payment in full. Module course III From A2 8 Wednesday € 100 € 80 4-15 Every Wednesday 2 Start for absolute beginners: 06.01; 03.02; 03.03; 07.04; 05.05; 02.06; 07.07; 04.08; 01.09; 06.10; 03.11; 01.12. Conversation training 3 You can choose from modules in conversation, business and examination preparation. It is possible to participate in more than one module course. Intensive course evenings A1-C1 24+8 IL4 Monday to Thursday € 335 € 300 4-15/IL Every Monday2 1 Discounts only apply to advance payment for courses of 4 months or more. 2 Start for absolute beginners: 06.01; 03.02; 03.03; 07.04; 05.05; 02.06; 07.07; 04.08; 01.09; 06.10; 03.11; 01.12. 3 You can choose from modules in grammar, conversation, business and examination preparation. It is possible to participate in more than one module. 4 A combination of 24 group teaching hours + 8 individual lessons (IL = individual lesson). English Course days Fee per month Course type Level TH Learners Course start 18:30-20:00 1-3 mths From 4 mths1 Main course A1-C1 8 Monday € 80 € 60 4-10 Every Monday2 Main course + module course³ A1-C1 16 Monday + Thursday € 130 € 110 4-10 Every Monday2 Module course I - Business B1-C1 8 Thursday € 100 € 80 4-10 1st Thursday / month English English Module course II A1-C1 8 Thursday € 100 € 80 4-10 Every Thursday Course times Fee per week Course Conversation training Course type TH Level Learners Course start (Mon-Fri) 1 duration 1-11 wks From 12 wks Module course III B1-C1 8 Thursday € 120 € 100 4-10 Every Thursday Main course 15 A1-C1 4-10 09:45-12:15 € 100 € 85 The course duration TOEFL preparation depends on the 4 2 Main course + 09:45-12:15 Intensive course evenings A1-C1 16+16 IL Monday to Thursday € 440 € 420 4-10/IL Every Monday 30 A1-C1 4-10 € 170 € 155 Every Monday knowledge of English module course² 13:00-15:30 and the learning goal. 1 Discounts only apply to advance payment for courses of 4 months or more. 2 Absolute Minimum duration: Start for absolute beginners: 06.01; 03.02; 03.03; 07.04; 05.05; 02.06; 07.07; 04.08; 01.09; 06.10; 03.11; 01.12. Module course I 3 15 From A1 4-10 13:00-15:30 € 100 € 85 beginners: 1 week, no upper limit. You can choose from modules in conversation, business and examination preparation. It is possible to participate in more than one module. Conversation course 4 06.01; 03.02; For example, a beginner requires A combination of 16 group teaching hours + 16 individual lessons (IL = individual lesson). Module course II an average of 800 TH to attain 15 From A2 4-10 13:00-15:30 € 100 € 85 03.03; 07.04; language level C1; this is equiva- Business English 05.05; 02.06; lent to approximately 40 weeks weeks in the main course, and Module course III 07.07; 04.08; 15 From B1 4-10 13:00-15:30 € 125 € 100 approximately 32 weeks in the TOEFL preparation 01.09; 06.10; 03.11; 01.12. main course plus module course. À la Carte Courses (Sport, music and more) 09:45-12:15 Educational leave 30 A1-C1 4-10 € 200 - 1-2 weeks 13:00-15:30 Parallel to our intensive courses, we organise various special courses in cooperation with local associations, operators and music schools. 1 Discounts only apply to advance payment for courses of at least 12 weeks. Administration fee: One activity: € 125; two activities: € 200; each additional activity: € 65. 2 You can choose from modules in conversation, business and examination preparation. It is possible to participate in more than one module course. Selection: Football, handball, table tennis, tennis, basketball, hockey, ice hockey, rugby and other sports, as well as music lessons and floristry. Academic Year - Long Courses (English) Please note that the practice sessions are invoiced separately. The fee depends on the number of hours booked and, moreover, on the type of activity. For sports it is often the case that only a small monthly fee, payable to the Course Course times Course club, is required. Course type Level TH Fee1 Learners Course start description (Mon-Fri) duration AY programme VII Main course A1-C1 15 09:45-12:15 € 1990 4-10 Every Monday2 25 weeks AY programme VIII Main course A1-C1 15 09:45-12:15 € 2990 4-10 Every Monday2 40 weeks Main course plus 09:45-12:15 AY programme IX A1-C1 30 € 3750 4-10 Every Monday2 25 weeks module course³ 13:00-15:30 Main course plus 09:45-12:15 AY programme X A1-C1 30 € 5800 4-10 Every Monday2 40 weeks module course³ 13:00-15:30 1 Discounts only apply to advance payment in full. 2 Start for absolute beginners: 06.01; 03.02; 03.03; 07.04; 05.05; 02.06; 07.07; 04.08; 01.09; 06.10; 03.11; 01.12. 3 12 You can choose from modules in conversation, business and examination preparation. It is possible to participate in more than one module course. 13

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State Recognised College for Foreign Languages - full-time training programmes in Heidelberg Chinese, English, French, Japanese, Russian, Spanish Arabic, German as a Foreign Language, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Turkish

Course / Language(s) Fee Duration Start TH / week € 3150 6 months March or Translator (state recognised) (F+U alumni: 35 English, French Spanish (650 TH) September or € 2500) 1 By Translator (IHK certified) € 6600 300 IL1 Any time Italian, Polish, Russian, Portuguese, Turkish and more arrangement Multilingual Correspondence Clerk th March2 or (European Secretary + 4 language) € 9900 2 years 40 English and French and Spanish + Arabic, Chinese, German, Italian, September Japanese, Polish, Russian or Turkish March or European Secretary (three languages) € 7700 2 years 35 English + French + Spanish September Foreign Language Correspondence Clerk (three languages) English and French or Spanish + Arabic, Chinese, German, Italian, € 8500 2 years September 35 Japanese, Polish, Russian or Turkish Foreign Language Correspondence Clerk (two languages) English and Arabic, Chinese, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, € 7450 2 years September 30 Russian or Turkish March or Foreign Language Correspondence Clerk (two languages) € 5100 1.5 years 30 English and French or Spanish September March or Foreign Language Correspondence Clerk (one language) € 3950 1 year 25 English September 1 Preparation for the Translator qualification (IHK) takes place in individual lessons. 2 A March start is only possible for the state recognised languages: Chinese, English, French, Japanese, Russian and Spanish. The examination fees and cost for learning materials are not included. The following languages are state recognised: Chinese, English, French, Japanese, Russian and Spanish. For all other languages we recommend the following examinations: IHK = Chamber of Trade and Commerce, TestDaF (German). Detailed information is available on request and can also be found in our Foreign Language Professions and Translator brochures.

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Meals • Administration fee: € 50 per room (single, double) / bed (dormitory); including all utilities and cleaning of communal areas at least twice a week and the final cleaning on departure. • Shared kitchens are available in all accommodation. Host families • € 100 (shared accommodation) / € 200 (hostel bookings). provide meals as specified in the booking. Deposit: • are only available for learners arriving together. • Meals in partner restaurants (Mon-Sun): Breakfast: € 50 / week; half Double room bookings • are only available to learners over the age of 18; it is customary that dormitories are mixed (no single sex dorms for individual book- board € 125 / week (breakfast and lunch); full board € 195 / week. Dormitories ings). For joint bookings of several beds (groups, families) we will endeavour to allocate accommodation in the same room, but this cannot be guaranteed. House rules (extract): • Discount for groups of 10 people or more: 5% off listed rate. • Smoking is prohibited in all shared accommodation and in the F+U hostel. F+U Shared Apartments • Kitchens must be kept clean; used crockery and utensils must be All our shared apartments offer fully equipped shared kitchens. The bathrooms are shared with other residents. washed up. Wi-Fi and washing machines or nearby laundrettes are available. • The night-time quiet period from 10 pm until 6 am is statutorily pro- A list of shared accommodation - updated daily - can be found at: www.fuu-berlin-languages.com/unterkunft_in_berlin/. tected (federal state regulations). During this time, all residents must keep any noise to room volume only. Selecting a shared apartment category • Guests are only permitted in our shared accommodation and in the First, please only book the preferred category of shared apartment. Approximately two weeks before moving in – at the latest by Monday before your F+U hostel until 10 pm. arrival – you will be informed of the address of your shared apartment. We will be pleased to take into account your preferred apartment, but cannot • If you would like to invite a friend to stay overnight, permission must guarantee its allocation. be obtained in advance from the residence administration. An over- Guarantee of a specific shared apartment night stay costs € 10 per person. Guests who stay without permission For a single supplement of € 200 we guarantee - subject to room availability at the time of booking - the allocation of your preferred shared apartment. will be fined at least the equivalent of a week’s rent. If the start of the course is postponed, e.g. due to a delay in issuing a visa, we reserve the right to allocate a room in a shared apartment in the same • Violation of house rules may incur a fine of € 50. For repeated viola- category. In this case, the guarantee supplement is refunded in full. tions, we reserve the right to terminate the rental agreement without Arrival and departure notice. Cate- 1-3 weeks From 4 weeks Extra day* Short description You can find a list of accommodation (updated daily) at • Further details are given in the house rules and fee regulations gory (rent per week/bed) (rent per week/bed) (rent per day/bed) www.fuu-berlin-languages.com/unterkunft_in_berlin/. handed out on arrival. • Residents in shared accommodation accept liability for their guests. Dbl Dbl Move in: Sundays (10:00-24:00), move out: Saturdays (by 12:00). (for joint Dormitory (for joint Dormitory Sgl (max. 4 beds) Sgl (max. 4 beds) Sgl Dbl Dormitory • Please inform us no later than Friday (14:00) before moving in of the • In host family accommodation, the host’s rules apply. arrivals only) arrivals only) exact arrival time. If you inform us any later, we will not be able to guarantee the handover of the key at your preferred time. Transfer to and from accommodation Shared apartment I (journey time to school maximum 50 € 100 € 75 € 50 € 85 € 65 € 45 € 30 € 25 € 25 • If you would like to move in on Saturday or leave on Sunday, you will You can travel directly between all Berlin airports and the city centre mins with public transport) be charged accordingly at the ‘extra day’ rate. using public transport. Details and tickets are available on arrival from • Moving in before 10:00 or after 24:00 is only possible in exceptional Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) information desks. Furthermore, we Shared apartment circumstances and must be confirmed in advance; each commenced offer a transfer service via F+U (to be booked no later than Thursday, II (journey time to school 2-30 mins with € 130 € 95 € 65 € 110 € 80 € 60 € 35 € 30 € 30 hour is charged at € 15 per hour. 14:00, before your arrival or departure). public transport) • In case of delay, please telephone the named contact person for the Tegel airport2/5 / *Extra day: Saturday for early arrivals / Sunday for late departures. key handover or your host family. Berlin main Schönefeld 1 Bus station at TV 2/5 railway station 2 airport Use of computers, Internet, Wi-Fi tower (ZOB) F+U Academy Hostel Berlin • All our accommodation is equipped with Wi-Fi. In summer, depending Distance3 4 km 11 km / 9 km 16 km The F+U Academy Hostel Berlin is located just 4 stops (approximately a 6-minute journey) from the school /city centre, within walking distance of on demand, we offer additional rooms. Information regarding Wi-Fi Potsdamer Platz. All rooms have a private bathroom, some have a TV connection. The shared kitchen and dining room are located in the basement. Route One way Return One way Return One way Return availability is given on request. Bicycles and private parking can be used for a fee (see page 16). Opposite the hostel is a newly built sport and recreation park, where basketball, • Some host families allow the use of their computer for an additional 1 person € 40 € 75 € 60 € 110 € 70 € 130 beach volleyball, table tennis and lots more can be played free of charge. surcharge. Detailed information is available on request. 4 You can find a detailed description of the F+U Academy Hostel at: www.fuu-berlin-languages.com/unterkunft_in_berlin/ • During school opening hours, learners have free Internet access at 2 people € 25 € 40 € 45 € 80 € 55 € 95 the language school from 08:00 to 20:00 (Monday - Friday) and on 4 Cate- 1-3 weeks From 4 weeks Extra day* 3 people € 18 € 30 € 33 € 60 € 40 € 75 Short description Saturdays from 11:00-16:00. gory (rent per week/bed) (rent per week/bed) (rent per day/bed) 4+ people4 € 15 € 25 € 25 € 45 € 35 € 60 Dbl Dbl Cleaning of rooms and communal areas 1 (for joint Dormitory (for joint Dormitory Meeting point at taxi rank Sgl (max. 3 beds) Sgl (max. 3 beds) Sgl Dbl Dormitory Please note that for the entire duration of your stay, you are responsible 2 Meeting point at the designated location arrivals only) arrivals only) for the cleaning of your room. F+U / the host family only undertakes the 3 Distance to the school 4 F+U Hostel cleaning of communal areas (twice a week in shared accommodation Discounts only for group bookings, joint arrival and/or departure. I (rm 8-12 m2, incl. private bath- € 150 - - € 130 - - € 40 - - and our F+U hostel) and the final cleaning of the room. 5 Where necessary, our airport transfers are organised on a group basis room, close to school) by a professional partner company. The individual collection (e.g. of minors) by a named F+U accompanying person can be arranged for a F+U Hostel Laundry II (rm > 12 m2, incl. private bath- € 180 € 135 € 100 € 160 € 120 € 90 € 40 € 35 € 30 surcharge of € 80 per journey. • Host family accommodation: free use of the washing machine once or room, close to school) twice a week. *Extra day: Saturday for early arrivals / Sunday for late departures. • Shared accommodation, F+U Hostel: Coin operated washing ma- Extending, changing or cancelling accommodation chines are provided (alternative: nearby laundrettes). • Bed linen and towels: Bed linen is provided on arrival; please bring Applications to extend the rental period must be made four weeks your own towels. in advance of the contract’s expiration. F+U Host Families For applications received at short notice the following fees apply: Administration fee: € 50; deposit: € 100. • Two weeks before contract expiration: € 25 Parking 1-3 weeks From 4 weeks Extra day3 • One week before contract expiration: € 50 Category Journey time to school Meals² Parking is available at a rate of € 25 / week in the unsupervised spaces • Less than one week before contract expiration: € 75 (rent per week/room) (rent per week/room) (rent per day/room) located in the courtyard of the F+U hostel. Details of parking facilities The extension to a rental period for a room cannot be guaranteed at any Sgl Dbl Sgl Dbl Sgl Dbl near the F+U shared apartments are available on request. time. If, despite compliance with the four-week notice period, the previ- ously booked room is already allocated, we guarantee the availability Half board € 225 € 430 € 200 € 380 € 45 € 85 Bicycle hire of a room in the same or in a higher price category. In this instance, the 2-30 minutes HF-A Breakfast € 190 € 365 € 175 € 335 € 40 € 75 Bicycles can be hired from our F+U fee for changing accommodation will be waived. by public transport1 hostel for € 12 / day or € 60 / week. Change of accommodation: € 50 (unless notice is given four weeks in None € 170 € 325 € 155 € 295 € 35 € 65 A deposit of € 100 is required. Only advance). a limited number of bicycles are Cancellation of rental contract: Termination of the rental contract is Half board € 190 € 365 € 175 € 335 € 40 € 75 available. We regret that it is not only possible with a notice period of two full weeks (Monday to Sunday). Maximum 50 minutes HF-B 1 Breakfast € 160 € 305 € 145 € 280 € 35 € 65 possible to reserve bicycles before In case of termination there will be a cancellation fee € 50, and rent paid by public transport your arrival. in advance will be refunded. The notice of cancellation must be submit- None € 140 € 270 € 130 € 250 € 30 € 55 ted in writing during administration office opening hours. 1 Journey time to school (using public transport). The travelling time to the stop is not included but is usually only a few minutes’ walk from the accommodation. Further details available on request. ² Some host families offer full board for a supplement of € 50 per week. 3 Extra day: Saturday for early arrivals / Sunday for late departures. 16 17

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Hotels and Youth Hostels Administration fee: € 50. Hotels in all price categories are located near the school. (In the school building - the Kontorhaus - itself, the four-star Mandala Suites hotel offers apartments with bedroom, living room, bathroom and kitchenette.) It is also possible to book beds in Berlin youth hostels. Guest Houses and Holiday Homes Quotations on request; weekly rents depend on size, location in the city, furnishings and season. Rates from € 300 and € 1500; administration fee € 150. Notes Our accommodation is available all year, but due to the very high demand we recommend booking your accommodation at least two months in advance. During the summer, if accommodation in one category is fully booked, we reserve the right to allocate a room in different accommodation of the same standard. All our accommodation offers free Wi-Fi. You can find daily updates on current accommodation or alterations to our range of accommodation at: www.fuu-berlin-languages.com/unterkunft_in_berlin/ Abbreviations: Dbl = double room; Sgl = single room; rm = room.

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