German Summer Courses for Teenagers in Lindau

German Summer teenage courses in Lindau. Learn German in Lindau, Germany with other teenagers. Tuition, accommodation and a great range of activities included

 

Open to: 14/17 yr old students

If looking for a full immersion German course, CESA students have loved living in Lindau & enjoy the relaxed appeal of this picturesque, small town. It best suits students looking for a teenage orientated German & activity course. It’s popular and becomes fully booked ~ so early reservations are recommended.

Note: 
All host accommodation became fully booked for July 2024, by early April last year. 

Dates offered July/August
Levels offered Beginner to High Intermediate
Age range 14-17 yrs
Course duration 1 to 6 weeks 
Group lessons 20 lessons per week
PM Sessions 05 per week
Lesson duration 45 minutes
Maximum per group class 12 students
Timetable See PDF Download above
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Mornings: German classes. Only German is spoken in the classroom and the teachers are demanding. Students study and practice German: 1/ Grammar, 2/ Composition, 3/ Vocabulary & 4/ Conversation – in total for three hours of structured study per day.

Students are divided into classes based on their levels of ability. They are drawn from a wide range of native languages, so only German is spoken, from the first day of the course.  The goal of the programme is to improve the practical language abilities of the student. This is why theoretical teaching of German grammar is kept to what is necessary and meaningful. Points of grammar are illustrated principally in practical contexts and situations. In addition to the teaching materials which the language school teachers put together themselves,  films, CDs, pod-casts, newspapers and recent articles will be used as learning tools. Teaching topics are kept up-to-date and, above all, selected and compiled to appeal to the tastes of younger people.

Afternoons: Two afternoons of additional German classes and three afternoons of water sports, activities or excursions. 

Course & Hosts    Age: 14/17
Shared room, full-board
1 wk
€ 1105.00
2 wks
€  2155.00
3 wks
€ 3205.00
4 wks
€ 4015.00
+ CESA admin fee: € 70.00
Supplement for dietary requests: € 40.00 per week
Course & Hostel   Age: 14/17
Four bedded room, full-board
1 wk
2 wks
€ 2035.00
3 wks
4 wks
€ 4015.00
+ CESA admin fee: € 70.00
Supplement for dietary requests: €40.00 per week
Course only    Age: 14/17
Tuition, lunch and activities (no accommodation) inc Saturday excursion (for 2 ws+)
1 wk
€ 775.00
2 wks
€  1495.00
3 wks
€ 2215.00
4 wks
€ 2935.00
+ CESA admin fee: € 70.00
Supplement for dietary requests: € 40.00 per week
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Included in course fees

20 + 05 lessons/week
Activities & excursions
Accommodation: shared rooms/full board
24 hour assistance from college staff

Not included in fees

travel to Lindau
transfer on arrival (see details below)
private insurance cover
personal expenditure
public transportation costs

Course Dates 2025

Course + Host accommodation 2025
June: 23,  30
July: 07,  14,  21,  28
Duration: 1 to 6 wks
 
Course + Hostel accommodation 2025
June: 23
July: 07,  21
Duration: 2, 4 or 6 wks only

 

Beginners accepted: 23 June, 07 & 21 July 2025
Final day of class: Friday 1 August 2025
Public Holidays: Not applicable

Timetable
Morning classes:
Monday to Friday
09.00 to 12.30 hrs
Afternoon classes:
Two afternoons only
14.00 to 16.15 hrs

Lindau: Colour Festival

Lindau: The Island on the Lake 2

Lindau Teens: Paddle boarding on the lake

Course Plus Points

  • Fully qualified teachers, experienced in teaching German as a foreign language
  • Only German will be spoken in class
  • One to six week enrolment possible
  • German language classes divided according to language level & nationality mix
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The course is a great balance of German language and social activities and aims to stimulate student interest and keep the lessons dynamic.  The social activities provide contrast and bring an additional element of fun to the overall programme.

The German language college staff are aware that the students are on holiday and will do all they can to help students enjoy their German experience, both in and outside the classroom.

School Information

Situated along the shore line and on a small island in Lake Constance, in Southern Germany, Lindau is a picturesque location, with small streets, mediaeval buildings and fabulous lake and mountain views.  It is within easy reach by air from Friedrichshafen, Zurich or Munich and has great appeal to our younger students.

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Situated on the island, the Lake Constance Campus provides the ideal setting for learning that’s fun. Enjoy fantastic leisure activities and unforgettable holidays with new found friends from all over the world.

Activities

A range of activities are offered (accompanied/supervised by the monitors) as an inclusive part of this programme including:

1/ a social programme – various activities, a lake side barbecue, local bike or boat trips and welcome and farewell parties
2/ a half day trip each week to places such as Schloss Neuschwanstein, Castel Meersburg, or Rheinfall von Schaffhausen.
3/ one full day trip on Saturday e.g. Munich or Constance

Going Out Permission

The college requires students (hosts and hostel) to respect the following curfews:

Weekdays: 22.00 hrs

Friday/Saturday: 23.00 hrs

Accommodation:

German Hosts
Students share a room with one other student. Host families are carefully selected and many have worked with the school for many years. Some families have children of their own, others do not. The three main meals of the day are included. (lunch is taken at the school site).

Residence
Students are accommodated in a residence, where they share a twin room, with their own bathroom. Students are supervised by school staff. Breakfast and dinner will be served at the residence, whilst lunch is provided at school.

The school’s Accommodation Officer ensures all meals are healthy and balanced. Students are either a short bus ride or walking distance from the college, some borrow bikes for the duration of their stay (approx 20 mins from the college). Please note:
Hosts are not available on the island itself
Supplements applied if vegan, lactose or gluten free diets requested: +EUR 40.00 per week (2025)

Travel & Transfers:

Arrive: Sunday   Depart: Saturday a.m.

Prices will be reviewed in early 2025 – final details to be confirmed

Group transfer with leader:
Zurich/Lindau & Lindau/Zurich  € 110.00 each way
Group bus departures from Zurich: 14.00hrs and 18.00hrs
Sundays: To be confirmed
Group bus departures from Lindau: 09.00 & 13.00hrs
Saturdays: To be confirmed

Unaccompanied Minor service: Extra € 100.00 each way

Individual transfers:
Fly to Friedrichshafen, Memmingen, Zurich or Munich (prices provisional)

Friedrichshafen – one way   € 80 per person
Munich – one way   € 500 per person *
Memmingen – one way   € 170 per person

* Zurich and Munich individual transfers will be priced individually, the price shown is approximate