Freiburg, Alpadia
Freiburg Alpadia
4.1/5 4 ratings

Long term Germany programmes at Alpadia, Freiburg

From 1525.- EUR
approx 1317.- GBP
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The school

Levels
Beginner to Advanced
School size
L
Accommodation
Host family, Residence, Shared apartment
Wifi
WiFi is free

The students

Minimum age
18 years
Average age
23 years
Nationality mix
Switzerland, Italy, France, etc..
ratings
4 authentic opinions

Learn German in this gorgeous university town. Renowned for the quality of its teaching, our partner school offers German courses in a beautiful 3-storey neoclassical house. Facilities include 13 light and airy classrooms, a cafeteria, a study room and a computer room with learning software. Students from all over the world love the large outdoor terrace surrounded by greenery. In a friendly atmosphere and with the help of dedicated and experienced teachers, you will be amazed at how quickly you improving. Less than 5 minutes’ walk from the university and with parking for cars, enjoy Freiburg’s young and dynamic spirit and put your German skills to the test.

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Included in the price

  • Level and needs assessment
  • Use of study centre
  • End-of-course report and certificate
  • Activity programme
  • Internship placement fee

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Standard course

Beginner to Advanced, 6 - 48 week(s)
6 week(s) - From EUR 1525.-
(about GBP 1317.-)
Lessons
20 of 45 minutes
Course duration
6 - 48 week(s)
Levels
Beginner to Advanced
Students/class
max. 14
Minimum age
18 years
Schedule
09:00-12:30

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
week(s)
Without accomodation
Host family, single room, half board
Shared apartment, double room, no meals
6
1525
3025
2515
8
1745
3665
2985
12
2185
5065
4045
16
2705
6545
5185
24
3625
9385
7345
Extra week (24+)
125
365
280
All prices are in EUR.   EUR 1 ≈ GBP 0.91   (Not-binding exchange rate)
Options/Extras
Other accommodation options
Starting dates Beginner
07.01 / 18.02 / 18.03 / 15.04 / 13.05 / 17.06 / 12.08 / 16.09 / 14.10 / 18.11.2019
Starting dates
Every week, throughout the year
Bank holidays
19.04 / 22.04 / 01.05 / 30.05 / 10.06 / 20.06 / 03.10 / 01.11.2019
Holidays
24.12.2018 - 05.01.2019
22.12.2019 - 04.01.2020

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

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Intensive course

Beginner to Advanced, 6 - 48 week(s)
6 week(s) - From EUR 1915.-
(about GBP 1654.-)
Lessons
25 of 45 minutes
(20 general + 5 Oral Communication)
Course duration
6 - 48 week(s)
Levels
Beginner to Advanced
Students/class
max. 14
Minimum age
18 years
Schedule
09:00-13:30

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
week(s)
Without accomodation
Host family, single room, half board
Shared apartment, double room, no meals
6
1915
3415
2905
8
2265
4185
3505
12
2965
5845
4825
16
3745
7585
6225
24
5185
10945
8905
Extra week (24+)
190
430
345
All prices are in EUR.   EUR 1 ≈ GBP 0.91   (Not-binding exchange rate)
Options/Extras
Other accommodation options
Starting dates Beginner
07.01 / 18.02 / 18.03 / 15.04 / 13.05 / 17.06 / 12.08 / 16.09 / 14.10 / 18.11.2019
Starting dates
Every week, throughout the year
Bank holidays
19.04 / 22.04 / 01.05 / 30.05 / 10.06 / 20.06 / 03.10 / 01.11.2019
Holidays
24.12.2018 - 05.01.2019
22.12.2019 - 04.01.2020

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

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Premium Course

Beginner to Advanced, 6 - 48 week(s)
6 week(s) - From EUR 2125.-
(about GBP 1836.-)
Lessons
30 of 45 minutes
(25 general + 5 oral communication + 5 mini-group)
Course duration
6 - 48 week(s)
Levels
Beginner to Advanced
Students/class
max. 14
(Mini-group: max. 8 people)
Minimum age
18 years
Schedule
09:00-13:30 + 13:45-14:30

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
week(s)
Without accomodation
Host family, single room, half board
Shared apartment, double room, no meals
6
2125
3625
3115
8
2545
4465
3785
12
3385
6265
5245
16
4305
8145
6785
24
6025
11785
9745
Extra week (24+)
225
465
380
All prices are in EUR.   EUR 1 ≈ GBP 0.91   (Not-binding exchange rate)
Options/Extras
Other accommodation options
Starting dates Beginner
07.01 / 18.02 / 18.03 / 15.04 / 13.05 / 17.06 / 12.08 / 16.09 / 14.10 / 18.11.2019
Starting dates
Every week, throughout the year
Bank holidays
19.04 / 22.04 / 01.05 / 30.05 / 10.06 / 20.06 / 03.10 / 01.11.2019
Holidays
24.12.2018 - 05.01.2019
22.12.2019 - 04.01.2020

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

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Combined course 20+5

Beginner to Advanced, 6 - 48 week(s)
6 week(s) - From EUR 2785.-
(about GBP 2406.-)
Lessons
25 of 45 minutes
(20 general + 5 one-to-one)
Course duration
6 - 48 week(s)
Levels
Beginner to Advanced
Students/class
max. 14
Minimum age
18 years
Schedule
09:00-12:30 + one-to-one lessons to be specified

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
week(s)
Without accomodation
Host family, single room, half board
Shared apartment, double room, no meals
6
2785
4285
3775
8
3425
5345
4665
12
4705
7585
6565
16
6065
9905
8545
24
8665
14425
12385
Extra week (24+)
335
575
490
All prices are in EUR.   EUR 1 ≈ GBP 0.91   (Not-binding exchange rate)
Options/Extras
Other accommodation options
Starting dates Beginner
07.01 / 18.02 / 18.03 / 15.04 / 13.05 / 17.06 / 12.08 / 16.09 / 14.10 / 18.11.2019
Starting dates
Every week, throughout the year
Bank holidays
19.04 / 22.04 / 01.05 / 30.05 / 10.06 / 20.06 / 03.10 / 01.11.2019
Holidays
24.12.2018 - 05.01.2019
22.12.2019 - 04.01.2020

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

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Combined course 20+10

Beginner to Advanced, 6 - 48 week(s)
6 week(s) - From EUR 4045.-
(about GBP 3494.-)
Lessons
30 of 45 minutes
(20 general + 10 private)
Course duration
6 - 48 week(s)
Levels
Beginner to Advanced
Students/class
max. 14
Minimum age
18 years
Schedule
09:00-12:30 + one-to-one lessons to be specified

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
week(s)
Without accomodation
Host family, single room, half board
Shared apartment, double room, no meals
6
4045
5545
5035
8
5105
7025
6345
12
7225
10105
9085
16
9425
13265
11905
24
13705
19465
17425
Extra week (24+)
545
785
700
All prices are in EUR.   EUR 1 ≈ GBP 0.91   (Not-binding exchange rate)
Options/Extras
Other accommodation options
Starting dates Beginner
07.01 / 18.02 / 18.03 / 15.04 / 13.05 / 17.06 / 12.08 / 16.09 / 14.10 / 18.11.2019
Starting dates
Every week, throughout the year
Bank holidays
19.04 / 22.04 / 01.05 / 30.05 / 10.06 / 20.06 / 03.10 / 01.11.2019
Holidays
24.12.2018 - 05.01.2019
22.12.2019 - 04.01.2020

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

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Options/Extras

Shared apartment deposit (to be paid on site) 150 EUR
Residence deposit (to be paid on site) 150 EUR
Key handover fee (Residence)
compulsory for arrivals after 5pm 		25 EUR
Cleaning fee 40 EUR
Extra night with host family, half board (single room) 45 EUR
Extra night with host family, half board (single room 23.06-24.08.2019) 50 EUR
Extra night with host family, breakfast (single room) 40 EUR
Extra night with host family, breakfast (single room 23.06-24.08.2019) 44 EUR
Extra night with host family, breakfast (double room) 35 EUR
Extra night with host family, breakfast (double room 23.06-24.08.2019) 39 EUR
Extra night in a shared apartment (double room) 30 EUR
Extra night in a shared apartment (double room, 23.06-24.08.2019) 33 EUR
Extra night in a shared apartment (single room) 50 EUR
Extra night in a shared apartment (single room, 23.06-24.08.2019) 55 EUR
Supplement Course high season (per wk.) (10% - 23.06-24.08.2019)
Supplement Accommodation high season (per wk.) (10% - 23.06-24.08.2019)
Airport transfer (on arrival) (Basel/Mulhouse) 80 EUR
Airport transfer (on arrival) (Zurich) 135 EUR
Airport transfer (on arrival) (Frankfurt) 170 EUR

Other accommodation options

Host family, single room, breakfast
Residence, single room, no meals (private bathroom)
Shared apartment, single room, no meals
Host family, double room, breakfast

Course info

100% authentic opinions

These students attended a course in this school through ESL – Language studies abroad and their evaluation has been checked. Students' opinions don't necessarily correspond to those of ESL – Language studies abroad, but reflect the individual experience of those participants. This is meant to provide you with further information about this school.

4.1/5
Overall rating

100% of students recommending this school

Destination
/ 5
School
/ 5
Accommodation
/ 5
Value for money
/ 5
Teaching
/ 5
Leisure
/ 5

4 students gave their opinion about this school

23 years old - Italy
/ 5
7 weeks, May – June 2018
Value for money (3 / 5)
Destination (4.7 / 5)
Overall impression of the city
Overall impression of the country
Overall impression of the trip
School (4 / 5)
School location
School facilities
Classrooms
Nationality mix
Teaching (4 / 5)
Course materials
Relations with the teachers
Classroom atmosphere
Accommodation (3.7 / 5) (Shared apartment)
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
Leisure (3.7 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
Trips offered by the school
Staff availability
Do you think you've made progress?
« Si, sono migliorata molto nel parlato rispetto a 2 mesi fa »
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44 years old - France
/ 5
Freiburg est une ville très très agréable à vivre ! C'est une très belle découverte.
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6 weeks, April – June 2018
Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
Overall impression of the city
Overall impression of the country
Overall impression of the trip
School (3.8 / 5)
School location
School facilities
Classrooms
Nationality mix
Teaching (3 / 5)
Course materials
Relations with the teachers
Classroom atmosphere
Leisure (4 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
Trips offered by the school
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19 years old - Switzerland
/ 5
Una famiglia ospitante che tutti vorrebbero avere.
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39 weeks, September 2017 – May 2018
Value for money (3 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
Overall impression of the city
Overall impression of the country
Overall impression of the trip
School (3.5 / 5)
School location
School facilities
Classrooms
Nationality mix
Teaching (4.3 / 5)
Course materials
Relations with the teachers
Classroom atmosphere
Accommodation (5 / 5) (Host family)
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
Meals
Leisure (2.3 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
Trips offered by the school
Staff availability
Do you think you've made progress?
« Si, sia per la lingua imparata ma anche personalmente »
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School highlights
« Le lezioni era strutturate bene e il tutto non era troppo pesante. »
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24 years old - China
/ 5
Freiburg has become one of my favorite German cities. The authentic experiences, sunny weather as well as breathtaking nature made me want to stay longer :) Most of them are swiss, which leads to a problem that most of the classmates communicate in either french or italian instead of german or a more commonly-used language(english maybe) Depending on the teachers, class can be a little dull at times. In general it was a good experience though. Great place to live, kitchen is a bit small for a big cooking lover like me but other then that it was great :) The staff at the secretariat are angels.
48 weeks, November 2016 – October 2017
Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
Overall impression of the city
Overall impression of the country
Overall impression of the trip
School (4.5 / 5)
School location
School facilities
Classrooms
Nationality mix
Teaching (4.7 / 5)
Course materials
Relations with the teachers
Classroom atmosphere
Accommodation (4.7 / 5) (Residence)
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
Leisure (5 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
Trips offered by the school
Staff availability
School highlights
« The staff at the secretariat. They are superwomen who solve problems effectively and always communicate with the students until both parties(especially students) are satisfied. »

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Host family
Staying with a local host family allows you to practise German daily and pick up everyday language while discovering the rich local culture. Approximately 25 to 50 minutes from the school by public transport, students are accommodated in single or twin rooms, with half-board or breakfast provided. Experience life with locals!

Shared apartment (from 18 years)
The school offers several apartments located 10-20 minutes from the course centre, either on foot or by public transport. Students will share an apartment, while enjoying independence in a furnished single room. Common areas include a shared bathroom, and a fully equipped kitchen. Free Wi-Fi is also available, and there are laundry facilities for an extra charge.

Alpadia residence (from 18 years)
The residence is located in an 8-storey building, just 25 minutes’ tram ride from the town centre. It welcomes both local and international students, thus encouraging conversations in German. All students have their own room with an ensuite bathroom and can use the communal kitchen on each floor.

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Alpadia Student Residence

General information

The residence is located 25 minutes by foot from the school, next to a public school and a hospital. You will find public transports as well as restaurants and supermarkets in the area. Other students also live in the residence.

School distance

Door-to-door travel time:
25 minutes
Means of transportation:
Tram, walking
Average public transport cost:
~ 6.10 EUR / 24h, ~ 55 EUR / month
Walking distance to public transport:
3 minutes

Walking Distance

Supermarket:
7 minutes
Coffee shops:
7 minutes
Restaurants:
7 minutes
Shops:
7 minutes
Pharmacy:
7 minutes

Availability

All year round
Minimum age : 18+

Arrival and departure

Check-in / Check-out
Sunday from 15:00
Saturday until 10:00
Entry card (building)
Key (building)
Code (building)
Staff on-site 24h
Deposit
~ EUR 300 Payable in cash

Meals

Use of kitchen
Meal-plan

Facilities

Reception desk
Smoking area
Cafeteria
Shared kitchen
Fully equipped
Oven
Microwave
Cutlery available
Vending machine
Laundry
~ 3-4 EUR/load Students have to buy their own laundry powder
Common area/lounge
Wi-Fi internet access
Free
Cable internet access
TV in common room
DVD-player in common room
Balcony/terrace
Garden
BBQ area
Wheelchair accessible
Parking (cars)
Paying, on request
Parking (bicycles)
Swimming pool
Gym

Room types and facilities

Single
18 rooms
min.: 12 m2/ max.: 13 m2
en-suite
Air conditioning
Heating
Smoking
Duvet and pillow provided
Bed sheets provided
Towels provided
Toilet paper
Ensuite toilet
Ensuite shower
Wash basin
Shared toilets
Shared showers
Cleaning
Desk
Wardrobe
Cooking facilities
Microwave
TV
Wi-Fi internet access
Cable internet access
Floor
Lino / Laminate
Balcony
Safe deposit box
Room key provided

Stroll about Freiburg’s historical centre and discover its charming shops, cafés and restaurants. Throughout the year, lively events will allow you to mix with the local students in a laid-back atmosphere. Also sign up for activities organised by the school to practise German in a natural and relaxed way, for instance during a movie screening or at the weekly “Stammtisch”, which gathers teachers and students in a café in town. There are also many sports and cultural options in Freiburg. Every week, the activities programme offers an excursion to the surroundings of Freiburg (e.g. Black Forest, Colmar, Strasbourg, Zurich).

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