Teenager Summer German program Vienna Austria | language camps abroad Vienna

Spend your summer in VIENNA the cultural center of Austria and enjoy a full schedule of german lessons, leisure, cultural activities and excursions with other international students....

SUMMER PROGRAM CHECKLIST:
GERMAN FOR TEENAGERS AGED 12 - 17

>> Dates 2009
(July - Aug ) study for 2, 3 or 5 weeks / for all German language levels / with a mix of international students
>> Supervised Program (Level - HIGH)
Closed supervised downtown campus / including meals / with curfews / full program of activities & tours
>> Includes
Airport transfers (arrival Sunday - departure Saturday) / emergency & pre departure support / insurance / bilingual staff ratio 1:12 students

Vienna is a safe and attractive city known for its cultural and educational institutions. During the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries, it was the musical capital of the world and the home of many famous composers, including Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven.

Today, Vienna remains a city of strong musical heritage and is home to the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, the Vienna State Opera, and the Music Conservatory. It also boasts numerous museums, art galleries and outstanding schools and scientific organizations.

Our program has been designed for international students who would like to learn German whilst enjoying a full schedule of activities, in and around Vienna.

Discover more about studying & living in Vienna...

Our summer German teenager program is held in a prestigious school founded by Empress Maria Theresa. It is located within its own beautiful campus, offering lots of park areas with excellent outdoor recreational facilities.

INTERESTING FACT:
The building and grounds was once a former summer residence of Emperor Karl VI, the father of Maria Theresa. Today it is a beautiful school and the grounds are now used for recreational use including: football pitches, sport grounds, beach volleyball and tennis courts.

SCHOOL LOCATION:
The school is centrally located in downtown Vienna, with most of the famous sights only a walk away or within easy reach by public transport. The school residence is also located within the campus.

Discover more about life on our campus in Vienna...

Choose between these two course options which include:

Standard program: 4 group lessons daily
Intensive program: 6 group lessons daily

Program includes:
Class size: 15 Students max. (average 10)
Course accepts all language levels - starting Monday
Students split by age group 12 - 14 & 15 - 17
Taught by qualified native speaking teachers
Language certificate at end of program

"A TYPICAL DAY" 8.30 - 9.30am: Breakfast
9.30 - 12.30pm: German classes
12.30 - 2.00pm: Lunch (Intensive course continues)
2.00 - 4.00pm: Organized sports / activities / workshops / etc
4.00 - 6.30pm: Free time
6.30 - 10.00pm: Evening meal followed by evening activities
11.00pm: Lights out!

"CURFEW & RULES" *Participants may ONLY leave the school premises with the written permission of parents or guardians. Written permission entitles students to leave the campus unaccompanied - please see age limits below:
*All students until 6 p.m. (afternoons)
*Students aged up to 15 (9pm)
*Students aged 16 over (10pm)
Students who do not have permission to leave the campus alone can take part in off-campus group activities with a school teacher several times a week.

Supervised activity program includes:
Full activity and sports program every afternoon
Evening activities every night
Optional excursions, tours & sports (see price page)

After classes are over for the day, our program allows the student plenty of time for our optional sports, cultural and social activities. It also allows the student to make new international friends among their new classmates, experience cultural activities together and practice their new language skills in real life situations.

Example weekly social and cultural activities

What to see & attractions in Vienna

School residence:

Live on-campus grounds in modern school residence
Students share 4 - 6 bedded rooms in summer school
Students share 2 - 3 bedded rooms in summer school superior (additional charge)
3 Meals daily are provided on campus
Students are under permanent staff supervision
Students may only leave with written permission of parents or legal guardians (see curfew rules above)

Booking a program online is easy using our ONLINE SECURE PAYMENT METHOD
(scroll up to the top right of this page and follow the steps)

The following is required for enrollment in a program and must be signed by the parents or legal guardians of the teenager, students may only enroll directly if 18 or older.

A non-refundable deposit of $300.00
A completed enrollment form (N/A if booking online)
A Teenager under age waiver form
We must be informed of any health conditions requiring special attention or special diets

If you prefer not to book online, please click on the
"Prices & Start Dates" button below for additional information & how to enroll not using our online reservation system!

QUICK LINKS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Map of Vienna, highlighting location
of our summer school

Detailed map of campus area, highlighting the surrounding area

Map of Vienna Subway system, highlighting the nearest stop

Austrian German Diploma (OSD)
which is advocated by the Austrian state, boasts 120 examination centres in 30 countries and enjoys world wide recognition for its German as a foreign language examinations. Our school is an official examination center for the Austrian German Diploma (OSD).

International student body:
We expect 85% of students attending our Vienna program to be non native English speakers, mainly coming from around Europe / 15% will be English speakers from North America & UK.

Number of students attending our Vienna German program:
We expect the following students numbers, each week during the following dates:
June 80 / July 180 - 200 / August 160 - 180
These numbers are estimated based on 2008!

STUDENT TESTIMONALS
"Vienna, Austria was amazing! It is the most amazing place in the world. I made so many friends at the school and that live in Vienna!
Classes were really fun and interesting, I loved them. The teachers use really good teaching methods. The staff is so caring, and amazing. I hope to be attending next summer. I loved Vienna, I want to move there!
The atmosphere was great, I felt like the school was one big family. We all became close friends after a week. I even made TONS of friends that live in Vienna, and we became a family as well. Classes were nice; instructions were very clear at all times. The students were generally nice. The staff was amazing.
I loved hanging out with my friends, exploring Vienna. My friends who live there showed me around, and I found some of the most amazing places you would never see on a tour!
Take lots of clothes, bring extra money, laundry soap, and a laundry bag! And go with an open mind!"
- Nicole G. (age 14)
Program; VIENNA, Austria

Arrival airport: VIENNA
Vienna has an international airport located 18km southeast of the city. Vienna Schwechat is Austria's main airport.

Airport transfers are included on the sunday arrival day & saturday departure day

Passports / Visa / Length of stay: It is the participant's responsibility to have a valid passport and any necessary visas and permits to study abroad.

Visit G3Visas for comprehensive information on visa, passport, permit and general country entry requirements.

Flights
Independently, students will arrange flights and travel to their program destination. Upon arrival, they will be met by one of our qualified airport chaperones and taken to their accommodation.

During travel days, students will have access to a 24 hour emergency hotline, should they have any questions, require support or wish to advise us of flight delays!

Insurance coverage included Travel medical insurance is included in this program with many benefits

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Finally....
We have resource pages dedicated to Parents/Guardians & Teens, which address specific concerns and answers about our programs...we believe these pages are a "MUST READ" before enrolling in a program abroad!

Parent Zone

Teen Zone

Moods of vienna

If you still have questions, please contact us!