Programs

National Registration Center for Study Abroad

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Program & Admission Information - Berlin, Germany

The Programs

All Group courses consist of a maximum of 12 students per class and each class is 45 minutes in duration. The goal of each course is to improve the student's active and passive language ability and develop understanding of German culture and the German way of thinking. All courses are taught exclusively in German and are open to all levels. Students are obliged to attend all lessons on time. All students should bring a dictionary German/own language - own language/German, paper and pens/pencils. All other teaching material will be provided to students.

Standard Course Group 20 hours per week. Lessons take place Monday to Friday from 9:15 to 12:30. Beginners must start on specified dates, while all other levels may start any Monday for a minimum of 2 weeks.

Intensive Course Group 30 hours per week. Students enrolled in this course participate in the Standard course in the morning along with additional lessons in the afternoons from 13:00 - 14:45 in a small group setting of a maximum of 6 students per class.

Group/Tutor Course Standard Group 20 hours per week course plus 10 hours per week of private tutorial lessons. Combined course allows students to increase German language comprehension in group lessons while focusing on specific areas of interest or need in the tutorial sessions.

Tutor Course 20 hours per week. This course is designed for those students who need flexibility and intensity. Specific content and learning style are decided upon between teacher and student. Course begins any Monday for all levels.

12 or 24 Week Semester

Group 20 hours per week. This long term course is designed for those students who want to gain deep knowledge of German and experience living in Germany, perhaps for their career of university studies. The courses lasts twelve weeks and is especially suited for students who want to take one of the internationally recognized language examinations of the universities or the Goethe Institut. The center is more than happy to advise on language examinations that best suit student needs.

Start Dates & Fees

German & Internship

Combines a mimimum of 4 weeks German language study with 8 or 12 weeks of unpaid work experience in a Berlin company. For more detailed information on this program,

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Schmoeckwitz Children & Teen Summer Program

Children & Teens 8 through 15 years. For detailed information on this program,

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Berlin Teen Summer Program

Teens 16 through 19 years. For detailed information on this program

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Admissions & Academic Credit

The center welcomes students age 16 years and older regardless of educational background, occupation or nationality. Students under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult unless enrolled in the Children & Teen Program. No previous knowledge of German is required except where otherwise indicated.

Students desiring credit for their language studies should contact their home school or request the NRCSA Credit Fact Sheet. Generally, U.S. universities consider 15 hours of study to be equal to 1 semester credit.

For more information about academic credit in German speaking countries, please click here.
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Program Overview (PDF)

Standard Course

Intensive Course

Group/Tutor Course

Tutor Course

12 or 24 Week Semester

German & Internship

Children & Teen Summer Program

Admissions & Academic Credit

The Social & Cultural Program

"It was a superb learning experience. The teachers were outstanding!! They had the skill to improve the weaknesses of the varied levels of the students in the class. I was especially impressed with the help I received with my pronunciation....The opportunity to be in a most enjoyable learning environment with excellent teachers & wonderful fellow students. Two weeks in class is not enough!"

"What I enjoyed most was the feeling of freedom in the city, but as well as the importance that I was to the teachers. Because they truly cared to teach, I believe I was able to grasp my foreign language much better."

"My experience at the school (Berlin, Germany) was a superb learning experience. The teachers were outstanding! They had the skills needed to improve the weaknesses of the varied levels of students!"

�Vacations involving language study allows travelers to immerse themselves in a culture in a way that a traditional vacation might not...The National Registration Center for Study Abroad can help you choose a language program that's right for you.�

National Registration Center for Study Abroad
P.O. Box 1393 Milwaukee, WI 53201 USA
Tel: (414) 278-0631 Fax: (414) 271-8884 E-Mail: study@nrcsa.com