Germany: Heidelberg ILP Semester

ih Heidelberg - Collegium Palatinum in Heidelberg

The Intensive Language Program is offered at all levels by highly trained, qualified, university-educated native speakers of German.

The teachers at iH Heidelberg - Collegium Palatinum 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 24 American college credits, with 25 hours of instruction per week, and a total number of 400 contact hours during the 16-week session.

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 iH Heidelberg - Collegium Palatinum and then students will be placed in their German classes. The oral test will be waived for students who are complete beginners in German language.

The iH Heidelberg - Collegium Palatinum 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 the school to learn German. Since the German language programs run year-round new students will be 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 students' residence is located in the same building as the language school, so those living there live and study on campus. There is a nice patio in front of the shared kitchen, granting direct access to the garden, which is enjoyed for many recreational activities. The building is in a very quiet neighborhood in one of the most beautiful residential areas of Heidelberg. All double and single rooms contain the following: bed, closet, shelf, desk/chair, refrigerator, and safe. There is a communal kitchen, a common room with television, shared bathrooms on each floor, and free Wi-Fi access throughout the building. Heidelberg's historic center can be reached in just a few minutes by tram or in twenty minutes by foot.

iH Heidelberg - 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 school offers local sightseeing trips to Heidelberg Castle, museums, day trips to nearby cities, visits to cultural and historic sites, and recreational events such as sports and social events. Students are expected to participate in all of the activities offered.  

 

Duration

Spring 2013:

Spring Term II (8-week): March 4-April 26, 2013

Fall 2013:

Fall Term I (8-weeks): September 2-October 25, 2013

Fall Term II (8-weeks): October 28-December 20, 2013

Fall Term (16-weeks): September 2-December 20, 2013

8-week sessions run year-round

Students who wish to spend a full semester in Heidelberg will enroll in two, 8-week sessions.

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): $4925

8-week session (host family in a single room with two meals per day): $6285

16-week session (student residence in a double room): $8695

16-week session (host family in a single room with two meals a day): $11,420

Costs Included

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

Costs Not Included

Airfare, personal costs, residence permit, bus/trolley pas, meals and incidentals

Entry Requirements

Students studying abroad in Heidelberg for the semester will need to obtain a residence permit upon their arrival in Germany, which is 50 euros. Please contact the program sponsor for more information about applying for a residence permit.

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. Start the CCIS Study Abroad application process by downloading the forms below. TTo download, right click on the application or recommendation form and click "save as", then save the form to your desktop or downloads. Once you have completed your form, SAVE IT FIRST!!!! DO NOT CLICK "SUBMIT" until you have SAVED your form or the recipient will receive a BLANK form. Once you have saved it, click "submit" and THEN email your completed form as an attachment to the contact email address associated with the program in which you are applying. If for some reason you do not see the email address pop up when you click "submit", then email the application to the program sponsor listed here on this page.

YOU MUST NOTIFY YOUR HOME INSTITUTIONS' STUDY ABROAD OFFICE OR ADVISOR OF YOUR INTENTIONS AND ALSO PROVIDE THEM WITH A COPY OF YOUR APPLICATION. 

CCIS Online Application & Instructions

CCIS Online Student Recommendation (Students need 2 academic recommendations)

(Students: DO NOT send the student recommendation form to your evaluators as an attachment. Please only send the page URL. The student recommendation form can be found under the "Apply Now" tab.) 

Statement of Purpose (500 words)

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.