Germany: Heidelberg ILP Summer

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 twelve American college credits, with 25 hours of instruction per week, and a total number of 200 contact hours during the eight 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 and students will then be placed in their German classes. The oral test will be waived for students who are complete beginners in German.

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 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 or a 7-minute tram ride from school.

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, school offers local sightseeing tours to Heidelberg Castle, museums, day trips to nearby cities, visits to cultural and historical sites, and recreational activities such as sports and social events.

The German-American Institute (dai), located across from the Villa Manesse, offers students a library, lectures, films and cultural events.

 

Duration

 Summer 2012: May 29 to July 20, 2012

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): $5900

8-week session (host family in a single room with two meals per day): $7310

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. Start the CCIS Study Abroad application process by downloading the forms below. To 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)
• 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.