ih Heidelberg - Collegium Palatinum in Heidelberg The school, founded in 1958, offers various types of quality German courses for academic, personal or professional purposes all year round. Ih Heidelberg is a member of International House World Organisation (IHWO), and is committed to high standards of quality in language education, and professional teacher development.
The Ih Heidelberg language programs are combined with culture and leisure activities. The school offers accommodation in guest families or in student residences.

We do not only offer standard language courses but also study or job-specific programmes. Participants can choose to either join an international group of students or learn German in individual sessions. Our language training strictly follows the Common European Framework of Reference for Language Learning and Teaching.
The cultural diversity of our participants from all over the world creates an atmosphere in which language learning is enjoyable and satisfying. The school is located in the beautiful heritage protected “Villa Manesse”, in the centre of Heidelberg in walking distance to the Old Town. Learn more..

Short-term – up to 11 weeks:
• German Standard Course 20
• German Intensive Course 25
• German Intensive Course Plus 30
• Private Instruction - General German
• Private Instruction - Business German

Long-term- 12 weeks or more:
• German Standard Course 20
• German Intensive Course 25
• Preparation Courses for telc Language Tests and TestDaF Examinations
Special programmes:
• Study Abroad Programs Germany
• German Language Course 50+
• German & Classical Music
• German Courses for Closed Groups (customized)

• Telc Language Certificates A2-C1 (advanced beginners - intermediate - advanced)
• TestDaF (for students who want to study at a German university - advanced)

The school uses various textbooks, additional materials and audio-visual media for the different class levels. The first textbook is included in the registration fee.

Ih Heidelberg instructors follow a practical approach by applying, interactive and communicative teaching methods. The qualified teachers with academic degrees in language teaching undergo continuous professional development and most of them have long-term experience in multi-cultural classes.

Ih Heidelberg offer various culture and leisure activities at least 3 times a week: an orientation tour for the newcomers on Mondays encourages students to get to know each other as well as the city.

With guest-families or student dorms.
With guest-families in single room, breakfast or half-board:
Take part in the everyday life of our carefully selected guest-families. You will be able to immerse yourselves in the life and culture, and at the same time consolidate your language skills.
In student residence, double or single room, shared kitchen and bathrooms, self-catering:
Living at student dorms is with participants from all over the world is convenient, and fun.

Guided tours through the Old City of Heidelberg, the Castle and the local museums are part of the standard programme. Apart from that we organise daytrips to different German cities, for example: Frankfurt, Karlsruhe, Speyer, and Stuttgart. Our activities include: cycling/canoeing/hiking tours, vine tasting, visit to a beer brewery, visit to the Max-Planck-Institute, movie nights or international food parties at school, etc.
There is always something to do! Participation is free, except transportation cost and entrance fees.

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