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Summer Programs for High School Students in Europe
Abbey Road Programs:
Abbey Road Programs offer an academic and cultural immersion trip of a lifetime to high school students in grades 9-12. On our Modern Civilization European history program, every day will be an opportunity for cultural exploration and adventure. Students spend 3-6 nights each in Berlin, Prague, Salzburg and Vienna traveling alongside professional art historians and European history teachers every step of the way.
About Abbey Road Programs:
- Founded by Stanford alumni in 2000, Abbey Road’s study abroad summer programs continue to deliver excellence. Our mission is to provide quality academic summer programs that facilitate cross-cultural understanding, personal growth and academic enrichment.
- Our curriculum developers and staff come from places such as Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Duke, Cambridge, La Sorbonne, the United Nations, the World Bank, the European Parliament and the State Department ….. just to name a few.
- Abbey Road was created through a collaboration of the best young professionals and educators from top schools and esteemed institutions.
Explore Modern European Culture and History:
For any high school student, Berlin presents the perfect starting point for an exploration of modern European culture and history. Germany’s political and social transformation over the past century makes it a fascinating destination for anyone interested in international relations, politics, and modern history.
Modern Civilization Summer Immersion Program for Students in Grades 9-12:
- 3-6 nights in Berlin, Prague, Salzburg & Vienna
- Major: Modern European History
Berlin leg of the trip includes:
- Tours of the Topographie des Terrors, Deutsche and Jewish History Museums and profound Holocaust Memorial
- Discussion on Berlin: a city riddled by strife and division in the 20th century under Nazi and Communist regimes
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Hamburg School of Music
Courses / Programs
Make your summer an unforgettable musical experience at the Hamburg School of Music.Situated in the heart of the culturally-rich, northern German city of Hamburg, we provide a 2-week Summer Music Academy course. The summer program is taught in German and English to local and international students ages 14 and up.
Our instructors are primarily renowned live musicians and studio musicians from the pop, rock and jazz scene.
Hamburg features a subcultural mix, club scene, internationally-renowned musicals and spoken theater, the local music industry, and a unique environment for musicians of all styles.
2-week Summer Music Academy
- For boys & girls ages 14+
- Tuition for Vocals, Drums, Guitar, Bass, Piano / Keyboards, Percussion
- Jam and study with professional, high-class musicians
- Record your songs in a professional recording studio
- Perform your songs at a final concert
- Dive into Hamburg´s music scene
- Enjoy more than 60 hours of lessons
- Earn a Certificate of Completion
- Accomodation and catering are not included in the price.
- For boys & girls ages 14+
- Tuition for Vocals, Drums, Guitar, Bass, Piano / Keyboards, Percussion
- Jam and study with professional, high-class musicians
- Record your songs in a professional recording studio
- Perform your songs at a final concert
- Dive into Hamburg´s music scene
- Enjoy more than 60 hours of lessons
- Earn a Certificate of Completion
- Accomodation and catering are not included in the price.
Goethe-Institut
Courses / Programs
• The Goethe-Institut offers summer camps & year-round German courses for juniors & high school students / teenagers at attractive locations throughout Germany and Austria, including Berlin, Bonn, Leipzig and Munich. • Our German summer and winter camps are 2-3 weeks in duration and are available to students ages 9-17. They are suitable for students at all levels of German from beginner to advanced.
• In addition to our summer courses, we offer year-round German courses for groups of students, accompanied by their teachers. These one-week or two-week programs are available throughout the autumn (fall), winter and spring.
• Students on our summer German courses learn German while meeting international students from all over the world in a fun, multicultural atmosphere.
• During the course, participants have the opportunity if they wish to take an internationally recognized Goethe-Institut examination at various levels. The exams are tailored to the various age groups.
• We offer an extracurricular program packed with sports,, the arts and plenty of fun activities. Accommodation with full board in boarding schools is included in the program.
Summer German courses for children and teenagers (ages 9-17). Courses are between 2-3 weeks long and include:
- German language classes
- Sports, culture and leisure-time program
- Accommodation in boarding schools
- Full board
Age Groups:
• 9-12 (3 weeks)
• 12-15 (3 weeks)
• 14-16 (3 weeks)
• 16-17 (3 weeks)
We also offer year-round German courses and Winter camps
- German language classes
- Sports, culture and leisure-time program
- Accommodation in boarding schools
- Full board
Age Groups:
• 9-12 (3 weeks)
• 12-15 (3 weeks)
• 14-16 (3 weeks)
• 16-17 (3 weeks)
We also offer year-round German courses and Winter camps
Verbum Novum GmbH
Courses / Programs
Verbum Novum GmbH is an international travel operator that specializes in organizing German language-based courses for teens and adults from around the world. Located in the Mainz/Wiesbaden area of the Rhineland in western Germany, we deliver a beginner to advanced level German Summer Camp program for teenagers ages 13-17.
Our teen summer camps feature 20 German language lessons per week. The courses run from Monday to Friday in the morning. After the lessons and lunch, there are sports / free activities and excursions to nearby cities.
German Summer Camp Program:
- For students ages 13-17
Camp features include:
- 20 lessons of German per week
- Full-board Accommodation
- Afternoon activities (Sports etc)
- Full-day excursions
- Placement test on the first school day
- School Certificate at the end of the course
A transfer from/to the airport in Frankfurt can also be arranged
- For students ages 13-17
Camp features include:
- 20 lessons of German per week
- Full-board Accommodation
- Afternoon activities (Sports etc)
- Full-day excursions
- Placement test on the first school day
- School Certificate at the end of the course
A transfer from/to the airport in Frankfurt can also be arranged
F+U Academy of Languages, Heidelberg
Courses / Programs
F+U Academy of Languages is a German language school in Heidelberg in Central Germany, offering a wide variety of German language courses to students from around the world. We teach all levels of German from beginner to advanced including summer / holiday German courses to children and teenagers ages 7-15 years. Our full summer program includes homestay accommodation and meals with a German host family, and our students can participate in a wide range of leisure and cultural activities, in addition to the German language lessons. Heidelberg is located approximately 80 km south of Frankfurt and between Frankfurt & Stuttgart international airports.
We provide highly qualified and experienced German teachers who approach their teaching with a very lively and entertaining style. We teach German to students from over 90 countries, therefore creating an international, multicultural atmosphere in the school.
Founded in 1980, our school is located at Bismarckplatz in the old-town in Heidelburg city centre. F+U Academy is a member of the Organisation for German as a Foreign Language (fadaf) and of the Association of German Private Schools (VDP).
Summer German Language Courses for Juniors (7-15 years)
- Available for kids & teens for 1-8 weeks.
- Groups are divided into three age groups: 7-9 years, 10-12 years & 13-15 years (Maximum 10 students per group)
- German language course (Monday-Friday): 15 teaching hours of 45 minutes per week
- Homestay accommodation with a local German host family
- Shared breakfast with the teacher (Monday-Friday)
- Shared lunch with the teacher (Monday-Friday)
- Leisure activities (Monday-Saturday)
- Available for kids & teens for 1-8 weeks.
- Groups are divided into three age groups: 7-9 years, 10-12 years & 13-15 years (Maximum 10 students per group)
- German language course (Monday-Friday): 15 teaching hours of 45 minutes per week
- Homestay accommodation with a local German host family
- Shared breakfast with the teacher (Monday-Friday)
- Shared lunch with the teacher (Monday-Friday)
- Leisure activities (Monday-Saturday)
Platanus Schule Berlin
Courses / Programs
Platanus Schule Berlin is an independently-operated bilingual (German / English) educational institution in the heart of Berlin-Pankow. It comprises a kindergarten, preschool, primary school and secondary school. We provide children and adolescents with all the important skills they need to lead a rich and fulfilling life. Our modern and integrated educational concept is based on academically endorsed teaching and learning methods that are proven in practice, and is free of educational or denominational dogmas. We maintain an open school culture with both internal and external evaluations of teaching quality.
We provide a safe and secure environment in which children’s natural curiosity and open-mindedness is nurtured. We recognise the individual needs of each child and we take these seriously. At Platanus Schule Berlin, children can learn in peace, without anxiety; they can test out new ideas, discover themselves, develop their talents, make courageous moves, learn to question the world around them and develop their social skills. Our students discover the importance of taking responsibility for themselves, for others and for their communities in an ever-changing world.
- Kindergarten / Preschool
- Primary School
- Secondary School
According to different age groups and interests, students can choose from a wide variety of clubs, activities and courses. They are encouraged to participate for at least one semester.
- Primary School
- Secondary School
According to different age groups and interests, students can choose from a wide variety of clubs, activities and courses. They are encouraged to participate for at least one semester.
Campus Berlin Mitte Phorms Education
Courses / Programs
Campus Berlin Mitte is a bilingual, private and international school in the central district of Mitte in the heart of Berlin, Germany. Established in 2006, we offer whole-day education in German and English to over 500 students in our Nursery, Primary and Secondary School. We teach children and young people to understand the world in all its cultural and linguistic diversity, local characteristics and global contexts.We allow each child to be different. We foster individual talents and interests to enable our students to remain self-confident and inquisitive. We are a community. We learn together and show one another respect and do so within a whole-day school environment. Our students are taught bilingually according to the immersion concept (German-English). We follow the German and international curricula. We employ a mix of native German and English people from a variety of educational backgrounds with various experiences. Experience in bilingual education is paramount for us.
Our school is open from 7.30 am to 6.00 pm. Before and after the lessons, students may attend our day care centre with an exciting afternoon programme.
- Bilingual learning in German and English
- All-day learning from Nursery School through Secondary School
- Early Years Foundation Programme
- Cambridge International Primary Programme
- Advanced Placement Programme
- German curriculum (MSA and Abitur)
- Project-related teaching and excursions
- Main focuses of our School: Science, Sport, Music
- Individual support
- Extensive afternoon programme
- Bus shuttle
- Tuitions based on family income
- All-day learning from Nursery School through Secondary School
- Early Years Foundation Programme
- Cambridge International Primary Programme
- Advanced Placement Programme
- German curriculum (MSA and Abitur)
- Project-related teaching and excursions
- Main focuses of our School: Science, Sport, Music
- Individual support
- Extensive afternoon programme
- Bus shuttle
- Tuitions based on family income