Berlin

Berlin is not only the capital but also the lively cultural center of Germany. The international atmosphere is comparable to New York or London. Over the last years people from all over the world came to live and work in Berlin: politicians, artists, businessmen, film-makers and writers.
Every year a great number of festivals and parades - such as ‘Carneval of Cultures’ - are filling the streets of Berlin. People enjoy the multi-nationality of Berlin’s inhabitants. Each district is different - in Kreuzberg you can find a lovely Turkish market with delicious food, in Prenzlauer Berg a lot of small bars and at Potsdamer Platz the International Film Festival takes place every year. In numerous museums and exhibitions you can discover the diverse world of arts or learn about the history of Germany. By making a tour through the city you can explore the various projects of contemporary architecture which have been built within the recent years. The surroundings offer various leisure possibilities such as canoeing on the lakes of Mecklenburg or visiting the beautiful castles of Potsdam.



Some useful Links

City Map - A streetmap of the city of Berlin
Berlin.de - The official tourist-board guide to the city, including a calendar of events
Zitty.de - Berlin's cultural program for the next two weeks
BVG - Information on the public transportation system of Berlin (Fares, subway map, etc.)
Wetter.net - The current weather conditions in Berlin
Berlin Airports - Information about the airports in general, arrival and departures
oanda.com - Currency converter
Visa Requirements - Please click here if you need information on Visa requirements.
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Social Activities

The optional participation in 3 activities per week is included in the course price (except your own expenses for e.g. admission or transportation tickets). We offer a highly varied program of social activities, which allows you to improve your German, make new friends from all over the world and simply enjoy yourself. You will have the chance to meet people at the many events we organize in our school: parties, film shows and international evenings. Outside of school you will have the opportunity to enjoy all aspects of German life and culture. We organize guided sightseeing tours and visits to museums, cultural and sports events, pubs and discos as well as excursions to “must have seen” places which you should not miss to visit during your stay in our country.
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Comments of former students:

"This month spent in Berlin has gone by very rapidly. When I first arrived, I didn't feel very comfortable with German, but now I have really progressed and am much more fluid. The two teachers I have had throughout the month have definetly taught me a lot of new things. The lessons being only in German have also contributed to my learning. Throughout different topics, I opened my horizons to the German culture and my lessons were always so much fun! Plus, the activities organised after school were very intersting and were the occasion to meet new people and to have some fun with Stefan, our guide.My host family was also very kind and the fact that they only spoke German helped me get familiar with the language. Finally, I can only deplore that my stay here was so short since I have made such progress in this month. I will definetly keep on learning, hoping to come back some day..."
Catherine St.-Arnaud