Germany: Heidelberg ILP Semester

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.

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 then students will be placed in their German classes. The oral test will be waived for students who are complete beginners in German language.

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 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 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 residential facility located on the campus of Schiller International University, where students cook for themselves and have 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 are offered as well. Students are expected to participate in all of the activities offered during their program.

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.

 

Duration

Fall 2010: August 30-December 17

8-week sessions run year-round

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

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): $5633

8-week session (host family in a single room with two meals per day): $7002

16-week session (student residence in a double room): $8715

16-week session (host family in a single room with two meals a day): $11,453

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).

Costs Not Included

Airfare, personal costs, residence permit, bus/trolley pas, meals and incidentals and computer lab/internet fee.

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 iformation 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:

• 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.