F+U Academy of Languages 2014 Berlin Language courses Language tours Test centre Accommodation www.fuu.de www.fuu-languages.com Contents F+U at the Heart of the Capital F+U at the Heart of the Capital 3 Intensive Courses German as a Foreign Language (GFL) 11 Berlin - Political and Cultural Centre of Germany 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 2 3 www.fuu.de www.fuu-languages.com Berlin - Political and Cultural Centre of Germany 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. Berlin Wall, 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 Europe. 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 Spree 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 Museum Island has other European countries. even been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 4 5 www.fuu.de www.fuu-languages.com F+U Academy of Languages Course Levels 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.