German Language with Water Sports for Teenagers
The school is located on one of the beautiful lakes that surround Berlin, in the little village of Blossin. It has fantastic water sports facilities - with lots of canoes, sailing boats and surfing equipment. When German courses finish, in the afternoon, students can go canoeing, sailing or surfing.
Our price promise
If you find this course cheaper elsewhere, we will match the price and give you a £50 voucher when you book*.
*Applies only to like-for-like dates at the same school on the same course for the same duration.
Study
Minimum entry requirements
- Minimum age: 12
- German level: A0: Complete beginner /
Course format
- Length of study: From 1 week
- Lessons per week: 20
- Maximum class size: 12
- Typical student age: 14 - 17
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Typical student mix:
58% European, 24% Far Eastern, 18% Middle Eastern
Dates and fees
- Start dates:
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Tuition fees: From 1050.00 EUR
Tuition length options
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Compulsory fees
- Our admin fee: 49 EUR
- Other expenses:
Morning classes
In the morning the focus is on learning German and much of the emphasis is on spoken German. There is a lot of encouragement and assistance given and the aim is for students to feel confident and comfortable and at ease with the learning process.
The course also covers the four fundamentals of language - listening, writing, reading and speaking. Teachers actively encourage ‘free’ class discussions, role-playing and interactive conversation all of which help students in their overall .learning process.
Teaching method
The focus is on the following:
- Communicative approach with teachers encouraging students to speak as much as possible
- Teachers continuously correct and help students and encourage them to repeat and do better
- The aim is that German is the only language spoken in class, from the first day onward
Activities & Excursions
The school has fantastic water sports facilities - with lots of canoes, sailing boats and surfing equipment. When German courses finish, in the afternoon, students can go canoeing, sailing or surfing. There is also badminton, volley ball and climbing available.
In the evenings you can look forward to beach parties and barbecues by the lakeside as well as other enjoyable activities.
The centre of Berlin is only 30 km away. Every week there are two excursions to Berlin and you will get to see all of the highlights including Berlin´s neues Downtown: Potsdamer Platz, the Berlin Wall, Museumsinsel
What is included in the price?
- 20 German lessons/week
- 2 activities/day on campus or nearby, i.e. surfing, canoeing, swimming
- 2 excursions/week to the city centre of Berlin
- on campus accommodation: 2-3 bedded rooms, own shower/WC
- full board
- transport costs and entry fees for GLS activities
- transfer from Berlin airports and stations on Sundays 8 am - 10 pm
- Insurance (medical, luggage, liability)
- 24 hour tutoring by GLS staff on campus
Not included
- extra transfer out of schedule: 120 EUR one way
- extra day: 100 EUR
Berlin - German + Watersports
| Day → | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note: This a sample programme only and is subject to change / amendment. Full day excursions include such places as Potsdam and Sansoucci Castle | |||||||
| 08:00 to 09:00 | Breakfast | ||||||
| Morning sessions: 09:00 to 12:30 | Arrivals | Classes | Classes | Classes | Classes | Classes | Full day excursion |
| 12:30 to 14:00 | Lunch | ||||||
| Afternoon sessions: 14:00 to 17:30 | Arrivals | Canoeing or badminton | Volley ball or in-lining | Half day excursion to Berlin | Surfing or football | Sailing | Full day excursion |
| 19:00 to 20:00 | Dinner | ||||||
| Evening activities: 20:00 to 23:00 | Placement test, Introduction and welcome event | Barbecue | Breakdance | Film | Disco | Party | Camp fire |