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YEAR-
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in Vienna and online
SUMMER
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for young people
12-17 and 16-19 years
in Vienna and online
2021/2022
www.actilingua.com
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» I was surprised at how extremely important in
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be! Even women can use weak point, and I man-
the underground or walk aged to set this right in
around alone late at night Vienna. It was a lot of fun
without worries. « and therefore effortless. «
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ActiLingua at a glance
One of the leading Courses for adults 16+ Content
schools for German German courses in Vienna, Austria as well Learn German & Experience Vienna ....... 4
as a foreign language.
as live online courses. Courses for adults 16+ ..................................... 5
Course levels and certificates ...................... 8
Maximum class-size:
12 (Standard Course), 8 (mini groups)
International repu- Starting dates: every Monday, Accommodation ........................................... 10
tation, recommen- beginners once a month Activities ............................................................. 11
Summer School 12-17 years ....................... 12
ded by major edu- German is taught year-round in small
international study groups. Holiday Course 16-19 years ...................... 13
cational consultants 20-30 lessons/week.
Terms .................................................................. 14
worldwide. Certificate: Austrian German Language
Diploma (ÖSD).
Attractive pricing: Accommodation
compare us with ActiLingua Residence, Host Family,
language schools in Apartment, Student House; use of
kitchen, breakfast or half-board.
Germany! Transfer service on arrival/departure.
School and
The Summer School for Modern school with bright, welcoming
2 | Welcome
Welcome
to ActiLingua Academy!
Modern
teaching material
Since 1988, Apart from authentic teaching material
prepared by our teachers, we use textbooks
ActiLingua has gained a worldwide reputation for its
from the publisher Hueber. Our courses
successful range of courses, its ideal learning environment
follow accepted curricula, from A1 to C2.
and modern teaching equipment. Student satisfaction is central to Modern teaching material and equipment
all our endeavours. A high standard of tuition, comfortable accommodation and are used. We have CD and DVD players,
a varied cultural and leisure programme reflect our standards at ActiLingua. Our flexible together with a large collection of CDs and
course programme offers the most suitable German course for your personal needs. You DVDs for language teaching purposes,
on topics including arts and Austria itself,
study standard German in small international study groups and profit from full cultural
literature and business. The use of multi-
immersion.
media library is a good way of adding to and
reinforcing the skills acquired in class.
Our methods
The basic programme provides intensive coaching in grammar, sentence structure and
vocabulary. Reading and listening comprehension as well as written exercises are
Our teachers
Our teachers see themselves as your friends
important components of our courses. One of and partners. They are native speakers of
our basic principles is to ensure a maximum standard German and take genuine pleasure
of oral communication, the language of We are looking in working with you. They are highly quali-
instruction is German. You are encouraged forward to meeting fied and regularly attend training courses
to practice your spoken German with your you! held by ActiLingua. Each group is taught by
two (Standard Course) or three (Intensive
teacher and with your classmates.
Course) teachers a day in order to ensure
more varied and stimulating instruction.
Participants profit from different styles of
teaching, teacher personalities and varia-
tions in pronunciation of modern German.
Equipment
Free WiFi in the whole school. Our year-round
DVDs and books can be borrowed.
school for adults
Student lounge with coffee, cold
beverages and snacks.
16+ is situated in a
10-15 additional classrooms are available
newly renovated,
next door at the ActiLingua Dependance. centrally located
Partly air-conditioned, non-smoking building.
school.
Welcome | 3
Learn German & Experience Vienna
Cultural capital Vienna - well worth a visit World-wide recognition
Vienna offers a unique ensemble of traditional heritage and modernity. Magnificent ActiLingua Academy is a well established
language school with international reputation.
imperial buildings (Schönbrunn Palace, Belvedere, St. Stephen’s Cathedral), as well as a
We are a member of major professional
long lasting tradition of musical arts meet modern architecture, art and festivals. Vienna certification agencies such as IALC (Interna-
features an excellent infrastructure, is clean, safe, green and provides a stimulating tional Association of Language Centres) and are
environment for your German course. internationally accredited through American
Universities. ActiLingua is a member of the
Best time to visit national organisation CAMPUS AUSTRIA and
With a busy cultural calendar and numerous sights, Vienna is clearly a year-round des- an official examination centre for the
tination. Special summer festivals and events, like open air cinema, as well as traditional Austrian German Language Diploma OSD.
winter activities, such as ice-skating at the City Hall Park and Christmas markets, are the
perfect addition to the vast offer of concerts, plays and opera performances at Vienna’s
famous theatres and opera houses.
City of...
INDIVIDUAL TUITION
You define the content of your language
course yourself, resulting in a maximisation
of input in the one-to-one sessions with
your own teacher(s). NEW Live Online German Courses
Many of our students choose our live online classes, because they prefer the opportunity of
LESSONS: 10-30 per week
studying in small, international groups from home.
2, 4 or 6 lessons daily + They value the chance of learning German with a native teacher in their free time in a familiar
cultural/special interest programme (5). environment.
2 lessons of live online cultural programme are included each week, which gives the stu-
STARTING DATES: every Monday.
dents additional insight into Austria’s history and culture. Our live online classes are the ideal
GROUP SIZE: one-to-one lesson. preparation for a future language course at ActiLingua Academy.
The content of our live online German courses is identical to the German courses on site in
LEVEL: all levels all year round. Vienna.
The following courses are available as live online courses:
DURATION: 1-12 weeks.
Courses | 5
Longterm Courses
6 | Courses
Special Courses
Courses | 7
Special Courses
PREPARATION COURSE
OSD CERTIFICATE
ActiLingua is an examination centre for the
Austrian German Language Diploma (OSD).
Taking our Certificate Preparation Course
prepares you for internationally recognized
exams including university entrance exams
which you can take directly at the end of the
preparation course.
OSD certificate levels correspond to the
Common European Framework of Refer-
ence. We also offer an exam preparation
course for the TELC certificate.
LESSONS: In addition to the selected
course, you attend 8 group lessons or 4
individual lessons (only OSD) as exam
preparation.
STARTING DATES OSD: January,
March, May, July, August, September,
November.
TELC: January, April, June, August,
November.
GROUP SIZE: average 5–12 or individual
tuition.
DURATION: 2 weeks.
30 countries and tary basis in easy routine situations of everyday OSD ZERTIFIKAT B1 / JUGENDLICHE
and working life. Based on OSD Zertifikat B1; developed
of international specifically for youths 12-16.
relevance.
8 | Course
Courseslevels
Course levels
and certificates
Placement
After a written assessment test and an oral assessment interview you are placed in the appropriate level.
The written assessment test takes approximately 60 minutes and covers grammar, reading comprehension and writing skills. It
is included in your booking materials or available online. Please return the placement test by email after receiving your booking
confirmation, otherwise it is possible that you might miss the first day’s classes.
Course levels
according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages:
A1 reports and films provided that the topic is somewhat familiar and standard language is
You can understand familiar words and used. You can compose elaborate texts in which you clearly reproduce and depict
elementary sentences, phrase simple information.
questions and describe yourself and others.
You can speak about everyday situations. C1
You can understand longer complex oral OSD Examination
A2.1 + A2.2 and written contributions, whether or not A2 OSD Zertifikat A2
You can understand single sentences and from your area of expertise. You can express Settlement permit
information on familiar topics (e.g. family, yourself spontaneously and fluently and link
B1 OSD Zertifikat B1
shopping and work) and can obtain practical your remarks with those of your dialogue
Conservatory entrance examination
details from everyday texts. partner.
Austrian citizenship
everyday and working life situations, when accents. You communicate fluently, adapt-
C1 OSD Zertifikat C1
standard language is spoken. ing your style to the situation, and skilfully University entrance examination
use figures of speech and colloquialisms.
C2 OSD Zertifikat C2
B2
You can understand longer oral and written
input and complex arguments, newscasts,
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A relaxed atmosphere is
conducive to learning!
ActiLingua Residence
We make every effort to ensure that your stay is as pleasant as possible. We regularly
check accommodation standards. 20 modern non-smoking apartments await you in a
recently renovated Art Nouveau building in a quiet location. Both the school and the city
centre are accessible in approx. 10-15 minutes with public transport. Availability: Year
round.
Meals
Use of a kitchen equipped with fridge,
cooking facilities, microwave, crockery
and cutlery. Breakfast at the Residence or
half-board (breakfast at the Residence and
lunch in a restaurant near the school).
Request detailed information.
10 | Accommoda�ion
Activities
Cultural/special interest
programme included
Discover Vienna on your own, with
Discover Austria’s culture and nature on the weekends.. We organise trips and excursions to Salzburg
(“Mozart city”), Graz (capital of Styria) and its Southern flair, Klosterneuburg (famous for its Baben-
berg heritage) and to “Wachau” region and Danube valley. We also visit the Kreuzenstein castle
(half-day excursion) and Seegrotte Hinterbrühl. In summer, we swim at Lake Neusiedl and savour
Austrian wine at traditional taverns (“Heuriger”).
You can swim, cycle, sail, surf and waterski to your heart’s content at Vienna’s “Donauinsel” (Danube
Island). Sporty students and teachers can also get together for soccer and volleyball. In winter, we
organise skiing and snowboarding trips.
Excursions are booked and paid directly in Vienna (cost price).
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Summer School 12-17 years
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our Summer School.
in Vienna
The prestigious private school, founded 24 hours support &
by Empress Maria Theresia, provides supervision!
perfect learning and recreational facilities At the Summer School, our staff is avail-
for the ActiLingua junior programme. The able 24/7! Independent outings from the
school is located in central Vienna with premises require written permission from
the student’s legal guardian.
many famous sights in walking distance
and within easy reach of public transport.
A big park in the middle of the campus Accommodation
facilitates leisure and sports with a football and meals
pitch, sports and beach volleyball grounds Summer School Standard room
and tennis courts available for use after The Summer School not only comprises
lessons. Our teachers put together an classrooms, common rooms and the res-
exciting leisure programme on the school taurant but also an extensive accommoda-
tion wing. With boys and girls separated,
premises and show you the very best of
students are accommodated in spacious,
Vienna.
friendly and comfortable 4-6 bed rooms
(shower/toilet on each floor) directly on
Lessons the school grounds.
Lessons are held in small groups of max. 15 Summer School Superior room
SUMMER COURSE 1 students from Monday to Friday. You will Rooms, which offer a higher standard of
LESSONS: 20 German lessons per week accommodation, are available directly on
practice grammar, vocabulary, pronuncia-
+ activity and leisure programme. the Summer School campus. This wing
tion and auditory comprehension in sys-
is newly renovated, friendly and well
tematically structured lessons. Emphasis
SUMMER COURSE 2 is placed on German in real-life situations
furnished. All superior rooms are shared by
three to four students and have their own
LESSONS: 30 German lessons per week
outside school, communicative language shower. Toilet on each floor.
+ activity and leisure programme.
games and working in groups and pairs. Three meals/day at the school canteen
Breakfast: buffet with ham, cheese, jam,
+ PREPARATION bread, tea, coffee or cocoa.
COURSE OSD Class time schedules Lunch: 3 courses with starters, warm
CERTIFICATE Summer Course 1: 09:00-12:20 pm main dish and dessert.
6/8 German lessons in addition to Summer Course 2: 09:00-12:20 pm and Dinner: nearly always warm (sometimes
01:30-03:00 pm cold after excursions), sometimes
Summer Course 1 or 2 and examination
(1 lesson = 45 minutes) barbecue evenings.
for OSD Zertifikat B1 Jugendliche or OSD
Zertifikat B2.
Activity and
leisure programme
Our highly qualified group leaders organise an
exciting and varied leisure programme to keep
you entertained after class and at the weekend. OPTIONAL PROGRAMME
Sports: beach volleyball, football, Tennis: lessons in small groups with a coach.
table-tennis, “Olympic Games”, visits to Please bring tennis rackets with you.
outdoor swimming pools. Culture special: weekly excursions to muse-
Creative activities: handicrafts, music, ums, palaces and visits to the theatre or opera.
Waltzing lessons, theatre group or news- Guided tours, staff member in attendance and
paper workshop. admission included.
Other activities: excursions, films, shows, Excursions: e.g. to Salzburg, Wachau/Danube
treasure hunts, barbecues, disco evenings, valley, Hinterbrühl Grotto or ‘Burg Kreuzenstein’.
city walks, karaoke and parties. Concert: We arrange trips to a concert for you
at one of Vienna’s famous theatres.
in Vienna
The Holiday Course 16-19 years is perfect Included cultural and
for teenagers who want to spend their activity programme
summer with their peers: learning German, In the afternoon and evening after class,
exploring Vienna and enjoying the city’s we offer a varied cultural and activity
programme. 2-3 cultural, leisure and sports
vibrant atmosphere with new, interna-
activities per week are included in the
tional friends. Holiday Course students are
course price.
independent and treated as young adults.
Sports: football, basketball or
There is no supervision in the evenings.
beach volleyball.
Culture: Group activities like our culture-
Lessons quiz, Viennese Waltz course or guided
Lessons are held in small groups of 8 to city walks.
HOLIDAY COURSE 1 maximum 15 students from Monday to Evening programme: Vienna by night,
disco, barbecue.
LESSONS: 25 per week: Friday. You will practice grammar, vocabu-
German course (20) lary, pronunciation and auditory com-
+ cultural and activity programme (5). prehension in systematically structured
lessons. 1 lesson = 45 Minutes
HOLIDAY COURSE 2 GROUP SIZE: average 8, maximum 15
LESSONS: 35 per week: participants.
German course (30) COURSE START: July, August.
+ cultural and activity programme (5). COURSE LEVEL: all levels.
DURATION: 2-8 weeks.
+ PREPARATION
COURSE OSD Class time schedules
CERTIFICATE Holiday Course 1 Leisure/Special interest
8 German lessons in addition to 09:00–12:15 pm or 02:15–05:30 pm
Holiday Course 2
activities (optional)
Holiday Course 1 or 2 for
(additional lessons to Holiday Course 1) Excursions: get to know more of Austria
OSD Zertifikat B1 or OSD Zertifikat B2.
07:15–08:45 am or 12:30–02:00 pm - excursions e.g. to Salzburg, Wachau
or 05:45–07:15 pm (1 lesson = 45 minutes) Danube valley, Lake Neusiedl or ‘Burg
Kreuzenstein’.
Vienna Highlights: weekly excursions
Accommodation and meals to famous Viennese sights e.g. palaces,
museums, opera. Guided tours, admis-
Students are accommodated in shared rooms with half-board at a modern Student
sion included.
House that is perfectly suited to welcome a young international crowd. Approx. 20-30
Concerts.
minutes to the city centre and the ActiLingua Academy by public transport.
type of credit card, credit card number letter to assist you with visa application. You are 14. PHOTOS & VIDEOS
responsible for any visa-related expenses. As we By registering for a German language course you
expiry date, amount, CVV2 or CVC2
are obliged to confirm the receipt of full payment consent that any photos & videos taken of you
3. ALTERATION OF BOOKINGS to the embassy, invitation letters can only be issued
during your stay in Vienna can be published in the
We shall be happy to comply with your wishes after receipt of full payment. The invitation letter
ActiLingua promotional material or in the Internet.
for changes in your arrangements in respect of will be sent by email to the embassy and by regular
If you don’t agree you have to notify us in writing on
dates, accommodation, etc. as far as possible, up mail or by express mail (DHL) to you.
the registration form before the course starts.
to 31 working days prior to the start of the course In case the application is rejected and you cancel
(administration charge of EUR 40.-). Within 31 days prior to the start of the course we will reimburse 15. GENERAL TERMS
of course start, you must make use of your right of the paid fee excl. an administration fee of EUR We reserve the right to amend course programmes/
cancellation and re-register in order to obtain the 198.- and the DHL-Express fee only to the bank prices if there are compelling grounds for doing
desired alterations. The deposit of EUR 198.- has to account or credit card the payment came from. A so. The organizers do not accept responsibility for
be made again. refund will only be granted upon receipt of writ- inaccuracies arising from printing or translation
ten proof of the embassy’s denial, which you are in errors. Place of jurisdiction in any dispute: the courts
4. CANCELLATION charge of forwarding us. No refund is possible after
at Vienna.
If you would like to cancel your course, accommo- the start of the course.
Participants of our live online courses are responsi-
dation, board or optional activities please inform us
8. LIABILITY ble for a working internet connection. An insufficient
in writing immediately. Up to 4 working days prior
We assume no liability for accidents or illness quality of the internet connection does not entitle
to course start the cancellation fee is EUR 198.-
incurred by the participant during the course. to make up for the missed lessons or a refund.
excl. all consumed extras (DHL, administrative fee,
Claims of any kind for which the participant is
bank charges). No refund is possible in the event 16. IMPRESSUM
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directly with the party suffering damage. Parents or
to the start of the course, in case of non-arrival Pictures: Stefan Fiedler, Andreas Körber, Irene Jahn,
legal guardians are responsible for participants who Natascha Unkart.
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8-52 weeks UNIVERSITY PREPARATION AND ENROLMENT GUIDANCE Included in University Preparation
8 group lessons exam preparation.
Supplement University Preparation: 240.- / Enrolment Guidance: 495.- University entrance exam examination fee:
OSD Zertifikat B2 or OSD Zertifikat C1.*
Extras Included in Enrolment Guidance 2 free tutorials: Advice on the Austrian system of
Study fees: EUR 382 - 745.-/term at public uni- Schedule for the path to your studies and visa higher education and help with choice of study
versities. For EU or EEA nationals the fees are support. programme and university with the ActiLingua
waived. Study fees for private universities on Guidance for submitting of enrolment documents university advisor.
request. at 1-3 Austrian universities or for University
Accommodation after language course. Preparation Programme (Vorstudienlehrgang). *Students required to attend the University Preparation Programme
(VWU) at Vienna University must pass the supplementary examination
in German (EPD) directly at the VWU.
2 weeks 1,271.- 1,471.- July 4-July 17/July 11-July 24/July 18-July 31/July 25-Aug. 7/Aug. 1-Aug. 14/Aug. 15-Aug. 28
3 weeks 1,788.- 2,088.- July 4-July 24/July 11-July 31/July 18-Aug. 7/July 25-Aug. 14/Aug. 1-Aug. 21/Aug. 8-Aug. 28
4 weeks 2,305.- 2,705.- July 4-July 31/July 11-Aug. 7/July 18-Aug. 14/July 25-Aug. 21/Aug. 1-Aug. 28
OSD Certificate course July 5 (exam: July 15/16) / July 19 (exam: July 29/30) / Aug. 2 (exam: Aug. 12/13)
2 weeks 1,650.- 1,830.- 1,856.- 2,036.- July 4 - July 17 / July 18 - July 31 / July 25 - Aug. 7
OSD Certificate course July 12 (exam: July 15/16) / July 26 (exam: July 29/30)
SEMI SEMI
1-11 weeks INTENSIVE STANDARD INTENSIVE 12-24 weeks INTENSIVE STANDARD INTENSIVE
Lessons/week 10 lessons 20 lessons 30 lessons Lessons/week 10 lessons 20 lessons 30 lessons
1 week 136.- 222.- 346.- 12 weeks 926.- 1,802.- 3,170.-
2 weeks 222.- 394.- 642.- 14 weeks 1,072.- 2,094.- 3,690.-
3 weeks 308.- 566.- 938.- 16 weeks 1,218.- 2,386.- 4,210.-
4 weeks 394.- 738.- 1,234.- 24 weeks 1,802.- 3,554.- 6,290.-
extra week 86.- 172.- 296.- extra week 73.- 146.- 260.-
Starting dates
Every Monday. Beginners: Jan. 4 / Feb. 1 / March 1 / March 29 / May 3 / June 7 / July 5 / Aug. 2 / Aug. 30 / Sept. 27 / Nov. 2 / Nov 29, 2021 / Jan. 3, 2022
Online German Teachers' Course: Jan. 18 / March 29 / July 5 / July 19 / Oct. 4 or on request (min. 4 participants)
Online Certificate Preparation Course – OSD: Jan. 18 / March 1 / May 3 / July 5 / July 19 / Aug. 2 / Sept. 6 / Nov. 8
Join our free trial live lesson! More information and registration
Take a free trial live lesson to get an impression of ActiLingua live online German For more information visit our website www.actilingua.com.
courses and discuss your German goals. Tel: +43 1 877 67 01 Email: info@actilingua.com
You can choose between two levels - elementary and intermediate. Registration by The easiest way to register for a live online German course at ActiLingua is
email required. via the secure online registration form on our homepage www.actilingua.
com. At the time of registration, please pay the deposit of EUR 198.-,
which will be deducted from the total amount.
Course information
Do you class yourself as: A0 (Total beginner) A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
Holiday Course (16-19 years): Student House shared room (incl. half-board)
Summer School (12-17 years): Residence Standard Residence Superior (incl. full-board)
on departure: Yes No
Day of departure: . . . . . . . . . . . Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flight/Train no: . . . . . . .
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Agency (not to be filled in by the client) Date and signature (for minors a parent or legal guardian)