Germany: Heidelberg ILP Summer

ih Heidelberg - Collegium Palatinum in Heidelberg

The Intensive German Language Program is offered at all levels by highly trained, qualified, university-educated native speakers of German. CP teachers hold university degrees and have teaching experience in German as a Foreign language. They speak one or more foreign languages themselves and have experience working with people from various countries and backgrounds.

The language of instruction is German — right from the very first lesson. Students register for twelve American college credits, with 25 hours of instruction per week, and a total number of 200 contact hours during the eight week session. Transcripts for completion of the courses at the Collegium Palatinum will be processed by St. Ambrose University, located in Iowa.

Participants with knowledge of German will be asked to take an online placement exam upon acceptance into the program. An oral test will take place on the first day of classes at CP and students will then be placed in their German classes. The oral test will be waived for students who are complete beginners in German.

CP has an international environment. Students will be taking classes alongside other American students, as well as with students from all over the world who are also at CP to learn German. Since 8-week sessions run year-round, there will be new students starting/ending their programs each week.

Course Offerings

Courses are offered at Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced levels.

 

Student Life

Students have two housing options. The first housing option is in private accommodation with a German host family. This is the most ideal option for students who are looking for exposure to everyday life in Germany. Accommodation in private homes includes two meals per day and does have an additional cost.

The second housing option is in a residence hall located on the campus of Schiller International University, where students cook for themselves and have either a double or single room, with community showers, bathrooms and a kitchen located on each floor. Schiller International University is about a twenty-five minute walk from CP.

The Collegium Palatinum organizes a city tour of Heidelberg for the students during their first week of class, which encourages the students to get to know one another. In addition, the Collegium Palatinum offers local sightseeing trips to the Heidelberg Castle and other museums. Day trips to nearby cities may be offered as well. Students are expected to participate in all of the activities offered during their 8-week session.

The German-American Institute, located across from the Villa Manesse, offers students a library, lectures, films and cultural events. Recreational activities include guided tours in and around Heidelberg, visits to cultural and historic sites, museums, sports and social events. Students are encouraged to take part in these activities.

 

Duration

 Summer 2010: May 31-July 23

8-week sessions run year-round
Absolute beginners may only participate in sessions beginning in September, January and June.

Application Deadline(s)

All application materials and payments must be received 45 days prior to the start of the session.

Eligibility Requirements

Open to students at all undergraduate levels with a 2.5 GPA

Costs

8-week session (student residence in a double room): $5533

8-week session (host family in a single room with two meals per day): $6902

Costs Included

Instructional and administrative costs, double room in student residence or single room with a host family (2 meals included in this option), mandatory CISI health and accident insurance, full access to Collegium's library, pre-departure information and materials, textbooks, cultural and recreational activities, one-way airport shuttle upon arrival (Frankfurt International to Heidelberg).

Costs Not Included

Airfare, personal costs, residence permit, bus pass, meals and incidentals, land transportation, and computer lab/internet fee.

Entry Requirements

Students who hold a U.S. passport participating in the 8-week summer session do not need to obtain a German visa or residence permit. Students who do not have a U.S. passport must obtain a German visa. Please contact the program sponsor for more information about applying for a visa.

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.

Related Links

Wikipedia -Heidelberg

 

Contact:

Katie Barcikowski
Study Abroad Coordinator
Broward College
225 E. Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Tel: 954-201-7709
Fax: 954-201-7322
kbarciko@broward.edu

How do I apply?

To Apply:

All students need to submit the following materials to the International Education Office at Broward College:

• Completed CCIS Application
• Statement of Purpose (500 words)
• Two confidential references (at least one of which must be from an academic source)
• Official transcript of prior/current coursework

Send to:
Katie Barcikowski

Study Abroad Coordinator

Broward College

225 E. Las Olas Boulevard

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.