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Here you will find all the important information about our intensive German courses for children and teenagers, which are offered all year round. Every summer, this offer is complemented by numerous summer courses in Germany and Austria.

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Your advantage

Available year-round

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German levels

All levels: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2

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Previous knowledge

Also suitable for total beginners

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Course dates

Numerous starting dates

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Duration

Bookable for 2 weeks or longer

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Accommodation

Immersion program with accommodation

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Leisure

Daily leisure program

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Supervision

Full-day supervision

Course content

What do I learn during the course?

In the intensive courses, all language skills (listening comprehension, reading comprehension, speaking and writing) are systematically trained.

In addition, attention is paid to the active mastery of grammar. The teachers follow an internal curriculum that is adapted to the needs of each age group.

Because the lessons are activity-oriented, the students often have the opportunity to apply and practice the material taught both orally and in writing. Varied social and learning forms such as partner work, role-playing or presentations help to loosen up the lessons and create a positive learning atmosphere in the classroom.

Through cooperative learning and working methods, students are activated and have an above-average amount of speaking time in class. Thus, they can transfer the lesson content into their own vocabulary through active use in class and improve their active German skills step by step.

A great teacher, very understanding, dynamic, included everyone in the class, motivated us. Really made the class good. I feel like I learned a lot!
Eva (17)

Curriculum and books

The Humboldt-Institut’s curriculum is based on the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). It is independent of textbooks and is based on decades of teaching experience.

This means that the teachers – depending on the respective level and topic – work with a combination of different textbooks and materials. The aim is to provide students with the best possible learning material and to close individual knowledge gaps on each level.

The Humboldt Institute provides all course materials and books needed for the lessons to its students free of charge.

Course schedule

Immersion in a family environment

A special feature of the German courses at the Humboldt-Institut is that only German is spoken in class and outside of class. Intermediate languages such as English are not used. Thus, students are immersed in the German language from the very beginning (immersion).

Students can use their newly acquired language skills at any time outside of class and thus improve them. The boarding school structure with regular daily routines and many activities on campus also contributes to the learning progress.

The daily practice and tangible progress simultaneously increase the students’ motivation.

Activities and excursions

Every day, following the lessons, an active and varied leisure program is offered. Our staff will encourage and motivate students to participate in the activities.

Every Saturday, our staff members organize and accompany full-day excursions to attractive destinations. Every Wednesday, our students will have half-day excursions to sights and interesting towns within the region.

The excursions and the entrance fees are already included in the course fee.

Timetable

In the Intensive Courses 25 and 30, classes are held from Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 13:00. In the Intensive Course 30, there is one additional class on Monday afternoon at 14:15 and two additional classes on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.

Safety & supervision

The educators and counselors answer questions, solve problems and are motivating, helpful and committed. In the course locations for children and teenagers, they ensure that the school rules are observed all day long. Reliable supervision of the minor students is guaranteed 24 hours a day.

Accommodation and meals

In all course locations we offer a complete package including accommodation, full board and leisure program. Our schools are organized like boarding schools, and the student rooms are usually located in the same building as the classrooms. This combination is very comfortable and offers short distances. In Lindenberg, our students can also stay with host families in July and August.

Transfer service

Transfers to one or more airports are provided for each course location. Transfers are carried out as shared transfers. The aim is to limit the individual waiting time of students to a maximum of one hour.

Included services

  • 25 or 30 German lessons per week (depending on the age group)
  • Small classes with 10-11 students on average
  • Course material
  • Accommodation with full board
  • Daily activity and cultural program
  • 24-hour supervision
  • Humboldt certificate

How can I book a course?

You can easily book all our German courses online via our booking form or one of the green “Book” buttons. First select the desired course location, the course, the starting date and the duration of the course. Additionally, you can book optional services like airport transfers. You will receive a transparent price overview at any time during the booking process. After submitting the booking request, you will receive a confirmation from us within one business day.

What is my level of German? You are welcome to have your German language level tested at our institute before your course starts. Please call to make an appointment for the test. Alternatively, you can test your German skills by taking our online placement test. Please note: the online test is only a rough guideline; it does not replace the placement test in the school.

Intensive Courses 30 for Teenagers

Bad Schussenried ages 14-17

1.350 €/week (2+ weeks) and 1.100 €/week (10+ weeks)
incl. accommodation and full board


Tuition: Monday – Friday


All starting dates 2024:

August 11, August 18, August 25, August 4, Dezember 1, Dezember 22, Dezember 29, Dezember 8, Juli 14, Juli 21, Juli 28, Juli 7, Juni 16, Juni 23, Juni 30, Juni 9, November 17, November 24, November 3, Oktober 13, Oktober 20, Oktober 27, September 15, September 29, September 8

Starting dates for total beginners 2024:

August 4, Juli 7, Juni 30, November 17, Oktober 13, September 8


All starting dates 2025:

Februar 16, Februar 9, Januar 12, Januar 26, Januar 5, März 16, März 2, März 23

Starting dates for total beginners 2025:

Februar 9, Januar 5, März 16


plus 50 EUR/week seasonal surcharge from June 9 to August 17, 2024

Lindenberg ages 13-17

1.350 €/week (2+ weeks) and 1.100 €/week (10+ weeks)
incl. accommodation and full board


Tuition: Monday – Friday


All starting dates 2024:

April 21, April 28, April 7, August 11, August 18, August 25, August 4, Dezember 1, Dezember 22, Dezember 29, Dezember 8, Februar 11, Februar 18, Januar 14, Januar 28, Januar 7, Juli 14, Juli 21, Juli 28, Juli 7, Juni 16, Juni 2, Juni 23, Juni 30, Juni 9, Mai 12, Mai 19, Mai 26, März 17, März 24, März 3, März 31, November 17, November 24, November 3, Oktober 13, Oktober 20, Oktober 27, September 15, September 29, September 8

Starting dates for total beginners 2024:

April 21, August 4, Februar 11, Januar 7, Juli 7, Juni 30, Mai 26, März 17, November 17, Oktober 13, September 8


All starting dates 2025:

Februar 16, Februar 9, Januar 12, Januar 26, Januar 5, März 16, März 2, März 23

Starting dates for total beginners 2025:

Februar 9, Januar 5, März 16


plus 50 EUR/week seasonal surcharge from June 9 to August 17, 2024

Munich ages 15-18

1.360 €/week
incl. accommodation and full board


Tuition: Monday – Friday


All starting dates 2024:

Juli 28, Juli 7

Starting dates for total beginners 2024:

Juli 7


All starting dates 2025:

Starting dates for total beginners 2025:

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Berlin-Teenager ages 15-18

1.470 €/week
incl. accommodation and full board


Tuition: Monday – Friday


All starting dates 2024:

Juli 21, Juni 30

Starting dates for total beginners 2024:

Juni 30


All starting dates 2025:

Starting dates for total beginners 2025:

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Cologne ages 15-18

1.470 €/week
incl. accommodation and full board


Tuition: Monday – Friday


All starting dates 2024:

Juli 14, Juli 28, Juni 30

Starting dates for total beginners 2024:

Juni 30


All starting dates 2025:

Starting dates for total beginners 2025:

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Düsseldorf ages 14-18

1.470 €/week
incl. accommodation and full board


Tuition: Monday – Friday


All starting dates 2024:

Juli 14, Juni 30

Starting dates for total beginners 2024:

Juni 30


All starting dates 2025:

Starting dates for total beginners 2025:

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Vienna ages 15-18

1.450 €/week
incl. accommodation and full board


Tuition: Monday – Friday


All starting dates 2024:

Juli 14, Juni 30

Starting dates for total beginners 2024:

Juni 30


All starting dates 2025:

Starting dates for total beginners 2025:

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Intensive Courses 30 for Children

Bad Schussenried ages 10-13

1.350 €/week (2+ weeks) and 1.100 €/week (10+ weeks)
incl. accommodation and full board


Tuition: Monday – Friday


All starting dates 2024:

August 11, August 18, August 25, August 4, Dezember 1, Dezember 22, Dezember 29, Dezember 8, Juli 14, Juli 21, Juli 28, Juli 7, Juni 16, Juni 23, Juni 30, Juni 9, November 17, November 24, November 3, Oktober 13, Oktober 20, Oktober 27, September 15, September 29, September 8

Starting dates for total beginners 2024:

August 4, Juli 7, Juni 30, November 17, Oktober 13, September 8


All starting dates 2025:

Februar 16, Februar 9, Januar 12, Januar 26, Januar 5, März 16, März 2, März 23

Starting dates for total beginners 2025:

Februar 9, Januar 5, März 16


plus 50 EUR/week seasonal surcharge from June 9 to August 17, 2024

Bad Dürkheim ages 11-14

1.310 €/week
incl. accommodation and full board


Tuition: Monday – Friday


All starting dates 2024:

Juli 14, Juni 30

Starting dates for total beginners 2024:

Juni 30


All starting dates 2025:

Starting dates for total beginners 2025:

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Reimlingen ages 9-13

1.310 €/week
incl. accommodation and full board


Tuition: Monday – Friday


All starting dates 2024:

Juli 14, Juni 30

Starting dates for total beginners 2024:

Juni 30


All starting dates 2025:

Starting dates for total beginners 2025:

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Heessen Castle ages 9-13

1.340 €/week
incl. accommodation and full board


Tuition: Monday – Friday


All starting dates 2024:

Juli 21, Juli 7

Starting dates for total beginners 2024:

Juli 7


All starting dates 2025:

Starting dates for total beginners 2025:

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