• Tradition: Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Johann Strauß and many other famous composers left their mark in Vienna.
• Today: the Wiener Philharmoniker, the Wiener Sängerknaben, the international award-winners of the Vienna Conservatorium and a lively young music scene.

• Theatre, film, dance festivals.
• Opera, operetta and musicals.
• Exhibitions and concerts.
• Art treasures in museums, listed art nouveau underground stations.
• Famous coffee houses, traditional winetaverns („Heurige“), Viennese cuisine.

• Communication: More than 120 million people in Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Northern Italy, Eastern France and in parts of Belgium speak German.
• Business: German is a key language in the European Union. Learning German improves your chances in the job market.
• Culture: German is one of the most important cultural languages. It was spoken and written by Goethe, Mozart, Beethoven, Freud, Klimt, Einstein and numerous other great artists and scientists.

• The language spoken in Austria is German – pure, correct German. Many experts believe that the finest, most melodious German is spoken in Austria.
• School teaches standard German according to a recognized curriculum.
• We use the same course books as the most renowned schools in Germany.

German language school in Vienna at one glance

• One of the leading schools for German as a foreign language
• World-wide reputation, recommended by major educational consultants worldwide
• Attractively priced: compare our partner school with language schools in Germany
• Perfect nationality mix: students from more than 40 countries

Methods
The basic programme provides intensive coaching in grammar, sentence structure and vocabulary. Reading and listening comprehension as well as written exercises are important components of our courses. One of our basic principles is to ensure a maximum of spoken communication. You are encouraged to practice your spoken German with your teacher and with your classmates.

Modern teaching materials
Our German language school partner uses textbooks by the publishers Hueber and Langenscheidt and complements them with their own authentic material. The german language school boasts modern teaching materials and equipment. Computers, DVDs and CDs are among the aids used in tuition and sessions devoted to culture, regional studies, literature and business. Use of our multimedia library and computer facilities is a good way of adding to and reinforcing the skills acquired in class work.

Teachers
The teachers see themselves as your friends and partners. They are native speakers of standard German and take genuine pleasure in working with you. They are highly qualified and regularly attend training courses. Each group is taught by two (Standard course) or three (Intensive course) teachers a day in order to ensure more varied and stimulating instruction. Participants become familiar with different styles of teaching, teacher personalities and variations in pronunciation of modern German.

Certificate
If you have attended your course regularly (at least 80%), you receive a certificate of participation giving details of the type of course, duration, course level, number of lessons attended and topics covered.

• Starting dates: every Monday (Except 100% beginners)
• Level: all levels all year round.
• Duration: 1-11 weeks
• 25 lessons per week: German course (20) + cultural- and leisure programme (5).
• 1 lesson = 45 minutes
• Timetable: 09:00 - 12:15 a.m. or 2:15 - 5:30 p.m.
• Group size: average 8, maximum 12

• Starting dates: every Monday (Except 100% beginners)
• Level: all levels all year round.
• Duration: 1-11 weeks
• 35 lessons per week: standard course (20) + minigroup (10) + cultural- and leisure programme (5).
• 1 lesson = 45 minutes
• Timetable: 09:00 - 12:15 a.m. or 2:15–5:30 p.m. + additional lessons in minigroups:12:30 - 2:00 p.m. or 5:45 - 7:15 p.m.
• Group size: standard course: 8 - 12, minigroup: average 5 - 8.

• Starting dates: every Monday (Except 100% beginners )
• Level: all levels all year round.
• Duration: 12 - 52 weeks
• Standard Course: 25 lessons per week: German course (20) + cultural- and leisure programme (5).
• Intensive Course: 35 lessons per week: German course (20) + minigroup (10) + cultural- and leisure programme (5).
• 1 lesson = 45 minutes
• Standard Course Timetable: 09:00 - 12:15 a.m. or 2:15 - 5:30 p.m.
• Standard Course Timetable: 09:00 - 12:15 a.m. or 2:15 - 5:30 p.m. + additional lessons in minigroups:12:30 - 2:00 p.m. or 5:45 - 7:15 p.m.
• Group size: standard course: 8 - 12, minigroup: average 5 - 8.

• Starting dates: every Monday (Except 100% beginners)
• Level: all levels all year round.
• Duration: 1-11 weeks
• 35 lessons per week: standard course (20) + individual tuition (10) + cultural- and leisure programme (5).
• 1 lesson = 45 minutes
• Timetable: 09:00 - 12:15 a.m. or 2:15 - 5:30 p.m. + individual tuition.
• Group size: standard course: 8 - 12, + individual tuition.

• Starting dates: every Monday.
• Level: all levels all year round.
• Duration: 1-12 weeks
• 1 lesson = 45 minutes
• 10 - 40 lessons per week
• Timetable: 2, 4, 6 or 8 lessons daily + 5 lessons cultural- and leisure programme per week

• Duration: 12 -52 weeks
• 20 or 30 German lessons per week (Standard or Intensive Course)
• Exam preparation: 8 group lessons.
• Examination fee included: B2 Mittelstufe Deutsch or C1 Oberstufe Deutsch.
• Free Placement Service: 2 Tutorials Preparation for University study.
• Starting dates: every Monday (Except 100% beginners)
• Group size: max. 8-12 participants.

• High school diploma (translated and authenticated). It’s up to the individual universities if additional exams are required.
• Proof of sufficient knowledge of German: ÖSD-Mittelstufe or Oberstufe.

• Proof of a university place in your homeland:
  - in the same field of studies as you would like to study in Austria and
  - for the period you want to study in Austria.

• Universities in Austria: University of Vienna, Vienna University of Technology, University of Graz, Linz, Salzburg, Innsbruck and more.
• Art Colleges: Vienna Conservatory, Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, University of Music and Performing Arts Salzburg (Mozarteum Salzburg) and more.

• Total number of lessons: according to the selected course + 8 group lessons / 4 individual lessons examination preparation
• 6 lessons group examination preparation (for Zertifikat für Jugendliche only)
• Optional supplement to course as booked (to be paid in Vienna)
• Level: all levels all year round
• Duration: 02 weeks
• 1 lesson = 45 minutes
• Certificates Österreichisches Sprachdiplom Deutsch: A2 Grundstufe Deutsch (GD), B1 Zertifikat Deutsch, B2 Mittelstufe Deutsch, C1 Oberstufe Deutsch, C2 Witschaftssprache Deutsch (DWD), B1 Zertifikat Deutsch für Jugendliche, Schulzertifikat
• Examination Fee is not included in the course price: A2 Grundstufe: 74 EUR / B1 Zertifikat Deutsch: 84 EUR / B2 Mittelstufe Deutsch: 94 EUR /  C1 Oberstufe Deutsch: 104 EUR / C2 Wirtschaftssprache:124 EUR

Österreichisches Sprachdiplom Deutsch
The Austrian German Language Diploma (OSD) is recognized by the Austrian state and - with its 120 examination centres in 30 countries – enjoys worldwide recognition for its German as a foreign language examinations.

A2 - Grundstufe Deutsch (GD) *
The candidate is able to communicate in everyday situations on an elementary level. This certificate proofs your German skills if applying for permanent residency or Austrian citizenship. Elementary 2.

B1 - Zertifikat Deutsch *
The Zertifikat Deutsch is a joint certificate of OSD, the Goethe Institute, WBT and Fribourg University. This certificate is widely ecognized by employers as sufficient evidence of proficiency in German and improves your chances of success on the job
market. Elementary 3.

B2 - OSD - Mittelstufe Deutsch *
The candidate can communicate spontaneously and fluently with native speakers about a broad spectrum of topics. The certificate is accepted by some Austrian universities as sufficient proof of German language skills for admittance to studies.
After completing Intermediate 1.

C1- Oberstufe Deutsch *
C1 Oberstufe Deutsch is accepted by Austrian and some German universities as sufficient proof of German language skills for admittance to studies. After completing Intermediate 2.

C2 - Witschaftssprache Deutsch (DWD) *
OSD in cooperation with the Austrian Chamber of Commerce. For students who are conversant with business topics, after completion of Intermediate 2.

B1 - Zertifikat Deutsch für Jugendliche *
The Zertifikat Deutsch für Jugendliche (ZDj) was developed in cooperation of OSD, Goethe Institute, WBT and Fribourg University for young students aged 12-19 years. Based on Zertifikat Deutsch.

* course levels as compared to the Common European Framework of Reference as issued by the European Commission that is the basis for the advancement of European multilingualism

Details

• For students from the European Union, Norway, Iceland and Switzerland.
• Minimum duration: 4 weeks course + 8 weeks work experience.
• Maximum duration: 24 weeks German course, work experience up to 1 year (All variations within this framework are possible)
• Course: 20 lessons per week: German course (20) + culture - and leisure programme (5).
  30 lessons per week: German course (20) + minigroup (10) + culture - and leisure programme (5).
• Course start: every Monday (Except 100% beginners)
• Course level: all levels year round
• Placement at an Austrian company: telephone interview; selection of a company suitable for the applicant.
• Evaluation and final report by the employer.
• Remuneration: approx. EUR 290 net per month for a 40-hour week.
• Administration fee for work experience: EUR 390

• Preferably between 16-30 years old.
• Good command of German (e.g. min. 2–3 years at school or min. 12 weeks German course with our Germal language school partner).
• Good command of English
• Insurance documents must be produced upon arrival (proof of European Insurance card or private Insurance).

• Curriculum Vitae (resume) in German or English
• Motivation letter (why do you want to do the job?)
• 3 photos.
• Application form for the work experience.
• Registration form for the German course.
• Copies of insurance documents.
• Your original application papers must be received with minimum of nine weeks before the start of the work experience.

Details

• For students from non-Europen Union member states and the European Union.
• Minimum duration: 8 weeks: 4 weeks German course + 4 weeks internship
• Maximum duration: 24 weeks German course, internship up to 1 year (All variations within this framework are possible)
• Course: 20 lessons per week: German course (20) + culture - and leisure programme (5).
  30 lessons per week: German course (20) + minigroup (10) + culture - and leisure programme (5).
• Course start: every Monday (Except 100% beginners)
• Course level: all levels year round
• Placement at an Austrian company: telephone interview; selection of a company suitable for the applicant.
• Evaluation and final report by the employer.
• Administration fee for internship placement: EUR 390

Applicant requirements

• Preferably between 16-30 years old.
• Good command of German (e.g. min. 2–3 years at school or min. 12 weeks German course with our Germal language school partner).
• Good command of English
• Insurance documents must be produced upon arrival (proof of European Insurance card or private Insurance).

• Curriculum Vitae (resume) in German or English
• Motivation letter (why do you want to do the job?)
• 3 photos.
• Application form for the work experience.
• Registration form for the German course.
• Copies of insurance documents.
• Your original application papers must be received with minimum of nine weeks before the start of the work experience.

• Industry
• Research
• IT and Technology
• Law
• Events and Marketing
• Art
• Laboratories
• Design and Architecture
• NGO’s
• Journalism
• Economics and Finance
• Green companies
• Consulting
• Import / Export
• Carpentery
• Wineyard

• Starting dates: March 29 / July 12 / July 26. 2010 or on request (min. 6 participants)
• Level: from Intermediate 1 (B2)
  
• Duration: 02 weeks
• Lessons: 25 lessons per week: teachers‘ training course (20) + culture - and leisure programme (5).
• 1 lesson = 45 minutes
• Group size: 8–12.
• Welcome dinner with your class

• Starting dates: every Monday
• Level: from Elementary 2 (A2)
  
• Duration: 02 weeks
• Lessons: 35 lessons per week: general German course (20) + individual lessons of teacher training (10) + culture - and leisure programme (5).
• Group size: 8-12 participants in the group course + individual tuition
• Welcome dinner with your class

• Brushing up your own German skills
• Information on new and modern teaching materials
• Information on Austria and its geography, politics and way of life
• Expanding your teaching tools and teaching methods

PROGRAMME:

Language aspects

• Work on language structure
• Improvement of personal expression and fluency
• Exploiting texts, working with writing stimuli, reading techniques
• Spelling reform
• Teaching methodology aspects
• Looking at and discussing various teaching material
• Getting to know new language books
• Using communicative methods in lessons
• Variations on teaching grammar and vocabulary
• Use of authentic materials at different language levels
• Using audiovisual media in lessons
• Computer-aided learning
• Teacher observation in one of our German courses on request

Cultural aspects

• Getting to know Austrian culture
• Political, geographical and historical developments
• Teaching Austrian customs and culture
• Discussing contemporary Austrian and German-language literature, politics and issues in the classroom

Please contact us at for further details.

• Optional supplement to German course as booked
• Duration: 04 - 52 weeks
• Starting dates German course: Every Monday (Except 100% beginners)
• Starting dates Music lessons: Every Monday from January–June, September–December.
• Standard Course: 20 lessons per week: German course (20) + culture- and leisure programme (5).
• Intensive Course: 30 lessons per week: German course (20) + minigroup (10) + culture- and leisure programme (5).
• Timetable: according to the selected course + 1 instrumental/voice lesson per week
• 1 lesson = 45 minutes
• 1-3 theory subjects per week.
• Conservatorium Certificate.

Hohe Wand-Wiese, Vienna

Did you know that Vienna is the only capital in the world that has seen a FIS World Cup Race within its city borders? The "Hohe Wand-Wiese", just half an hour by public transport from the city centre, allows you to put in a quick day's skiing or snowboarding whenever you feel like it. Please bring your own ski or snowboard.

Price: EUR 16,00 (full-day)

Included in the price - Skiing excursion
- Return rail ticket or busticket.
- Lift pass.

Semmering, Lower Austria/ Stuhleck, Styria

At an elevation of 700 - 1640 m, the World Cup resort Stuhleck/ Semmering offer over 20 km of pistes for all levels of difficulty, 10 skiing lifts - among them Austria's longest chair lift - and a snowboarding fun park at just 1 ½ hours' train journey from Vienna.

Price: EUR 35,00 (full-day)

Included in the price - Skiing excursion
- Return rail ticket or busticket.
- Lift pass.
Extras
- Hire of skiing equipment: approx. EUR 20-30/day
- Hire of snowboarding equipment: approx. EUR 20-30/day
- Hire of cross-country-skiing equipment: approx. EUR 20/day
- Hire of sledge: approx. EUR 10/day

• Transfer (from airport/station to accommodation) one way: EUR 36.

• Public transport: EUR 14 per week (obligatory).
• Culture Special: Guided tours, entrances to famous Vienna sights: EUR 23/week.
• 1 full-day excursion: e.g. Salzburg/Wachau: EUR 66.
• 1 half-day excursion: e.g. Seegrotte/Burg Kreuzenstein EUR 38.
• ÖSD-Exam:
  - Zertifikat Deutsch für Jugendliche: EUR 84.
  - Optional Exam Preparation Course (extra charge): July 12, July 26 (6 lessons: EUR 66)
• Concert or Musical: EUR 40.
• Key deposit (refundable): EUR 100.
• Pocket money: min. EUR 56 per week.

Included sports and leisure programme

Sports: There are a number of sporting activities available: football, basketball or beach volleyball.
Cultural and social activities: Group activities like our culture-quizz, Viennese Walz course or guided city walks offer additional opportunities for speaking German and having fun with the accompanying teachers and class mates.
Evening programme: Vienna by night, disco, barbecue party.

Excursions (optional)

Excursions: Those interested in getting to know more of Austria are welcome to take part in our various outings - e.g. to Salzburg, Wachau Danube Valley, Lake Neusiedl or ‘Burg Kreuzenstein’.
Culture Special: For culture buffs we organize weekly excursions to castles, palaces, museums, theatres or to Vienna State Opera. Guided tours, staff member in attendance and admission included.
Musical, concert: A trip to a concert or musical is a must for all culture buffs who visit Vienna.

Details:

• 20 or 30 German lessons per week (1 lesson = 45 minutes)
• Course level: all levels.
• Duration: 02, 03, 04, 06 weeks.
• Course start: July, August (see table below)
• Arrival: Sunday. Departure: Saturday.
• Certificate
• Accommodation in Student House in twin room, halfboard.
• Activity and leisure programme
• Evening activities
  
• Course books may be borrowed for the duration of the course. Books can be bought at a 50% discount from the school office.
• Use of computers, books, videos and magazines in the multimedia library.
• Free internet access (WLAN/Wi-Fi).
• Student manual with interesting tips on Vienna
• Student Card entitling holder to discounts at a number of museums, theatres and shops.

* 100% beginners accepted
** 02, 03, and 04 weeks only
*** 02 weeks only

Residence summer school Superior
Rooms, which offer higher standards of accommodation, are available directly on the summer school campus. This wing is ewly renovated, friendly and well furnished. All superior rooms are shared by three students and have their own shower. Bed linen is provided, please bring towels.

Meals
There are three meals per day at the school refectory:
Breakfast: buffet with sliced sausage, cheese, jam, bread, tea, coffee or cacao.
Lunch: 3 courses with starters, warm main dish and desert.
Evening dinner: nearly always warm (sometimes cold after excursions), sometimes barbecue evenings.

Extras:

• Transfer on arrival and departure: Airport: EUR 70, Railway station: EUR 50.
• Escort service Airport: EUR 54.
  

To be paid directly in Vienna:

• Public Transport: EUR 14/week (obligatory for 15+ years).
• Culture Special: Guided tours, entrances to famous Vienna sights: EUR 23/week.
• 1 full-day excursion: e.g. Salzburg/Wachau: EUR 66.
• 1 half-day excursion: e.g. Seegrotte/Burg Kreuzenstein EUR 38.
• Tennis: 6/8/10 lessons (EUR 61/81/102)
• Concert or Musical: EUR 40.
• ÖSD-Exam:
  - Zertifikat Deutsch: EUR 84.
  - Optional Exam Preparation Course (extra charge): July 12, July 26 (6 lessons: EUR 66)
  
• Deposit (refundable): EUR 30.

Included sports and leisure programme

Our handpicked group leaders organize an exciting and varied leisure programme to keep you entertained after class and at
the weekend.

Sports: There are a number of sporting activities available: beach volleyball, football, table-tennis, ”Olympic Games”, visits to
outdoor swimming pools and Danube Island.
Creative activities: You can do handicrafts, make music, go to waltzing lessons or join the theatre or mime group.
Other activities: Our staff will organise excursions, films, shows, open air cinema, campfire, treasure hunts, barbecues, disco evenings, city walks (Ring boulevard, First district, Treasure hunt, Danube Island), karaoke, welcome and farewell parties.

Optional programme

Tennis: For tennis freaks there are lessons in small groups with a coach. Please bring tennis cackets with you!
Culture Special: If you are a culture fan this is for you. Weekly excursions to museums, palaces and visits to the theatre or opera. Guided tours, staff member in attendance and admission included.
Excursions: Those interested in getting to know more of Austria can register for various excursions e.g. to Salzburg, Wachau/Danube valley, Hinterbrühl Grotto, ‘Burg Kreuzenstein’ or Lake Neusiedl.
Concert, musical: We are glad to arrange a trip to a concert or musical for you at one of Vienna’s famous theatres.

• Duration: 02, 03, 05 weeks
• 20 or 30 German lessons per week (1 lesson = 45 minutes)
• Certificate.
• Accommodation in Summer School Residence in 2-6 bedded rooms (communal shower) or in Summer School superior room in 3 bedded rooms with shower.
• Arrival: Sunday. Departure: Saturday.
• Full board: Three meals per day.
• Full supervision
• Full activity and sports programme every afternoon
• Cultural and social activities
• Evening activities every night

* 100% beginners accepted
** 02 + 03 weeks
*** 02 weeks only

IMPORTAND NOTES:

• There are house rules to be observed by everyone, which are discussed with all students at the beginning of the course.
• Participants on the junior courses may only leave the school premises with written permission of parents or legal guardians. Please provide written permission that your son/daughter may go out alone in the afternoons and/or evenings if you request.
• The amount of pocket money you bring depends on what you are used to. However, we would recommend slightly more pocket money than at home – at least EUR 40 per week (telephone calls, travel tickets, admission tickets).
• On the first day of the course all students must furnish proof of health and casualty insurance and pay a deposit of EUR 30 which will be refunded on the last day provided that no damage has been caused to school property.
• Cash, flight tickets and passports can be deposited with the course leader for safekeeping.
• Please bring sufficient clothing and any equipment (e.g. tennis rackets) you may need for sporting activities and come prepared for rainy weather. If necessary, you can have your clothes washed at the school launderette.
• We must be informed of any health conditions requiring special attention or special diets at registration.

Free evenings are perfect for discovering Vienna on your own. Our students often opt for opera, concert, theatre or cinema
visits. We are happy to assist you with ticket reservations and hot tips on Vienna’s night life.

The weekends are a time for culture and nature. We organize trips and excursions to Salzburg (“Mozart city”), Graz (capital of Styria), Klosterneuburg (famous for its Babenberg heritage) and to “Wachau“ region and Danube valley. In summer, we
swim at Lake Neusiedl and savour Austrian wine at taverns (“Heuriger”). You can swim, cycle, sail, surf and waterski
to your heart’s content at Vienna’s “Donauinsel“ (Danube Island). Sporty students and teachers can also get together for soccer and volleyball. In winter, we organize skiing and snowboarding days.

Excursions are booked and paid for directly in Vienna.

Prices for optional excursions (all courses):

• Whole day excursions (approx. price per person): e.g. Salzburg (EUR 74), Wachau (EUR 55), Lake Neusiedl (EUR 40), Graz (EUR 51), Retz (EUR 30).
• Half day excursions (approx. price per person): e.g. Klosterneuburg (EUR 14), Burg Kreuzenstein (EUR 18), Laxenburg (EUR 17), Hinterbrühl grotto (EUR 18), Morning training at Spanish Riding School/Lipizzaner museum (EUR 12).