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Kästner Kolleg Language School DresdenAbout the
Kästner Kolleg was founded in 1998, and has evolved into a modern, middle-sized language school belonging to the leaders in language training in Dresden. This institute is a non-profit organization whose members participate in the decision-making process of the school. Kästner Kolleg offers personal and friendly alternative to the production like approach of large schools and institutions.The satisfaction of the course participants can be summed up in a simple formula: "highest teaching standards + service + fun = fast successful learning." All of the teachers are native German speakers with university degrees, and they are specialists in teaching German as a Foreign Language. TANDEM-DRESDEN would like to become students' home away from home for an unforgettable time. Thanks to the friendliness and warm hospitality of its people, it is easy to make new friends here - and of course learn year round German quickly by just speaking it all the time. And with additional field trips and creative learning projects like “German in the City,” the school brings students closer to the German language, people and culture.
Benefit, goal of this course: Once students have completed the three basic levels (A1,A2, B1) they are ready for the B1 German Certificate Test (ZD or DTZ) which they can take at the school. 90 % of students pass the exam at this institute. Of course, once they have finished level B1 they can immediately continue with level B2 and prepare themselves for the University entrance tests DSH or TestDaF or for occupational requirements.
Curriculum :
Basic Levels
In the three basic levels (A1 – B1) of our Standard-Intensive Course, you’lllearn to understand through listening and reading, pronunciation, grammar,writing, and basic vocabulary. The emphasis of the course is always to speakand make themselves understood in everyday life.
Advanced Levels
Fundamental vocabulary and grammar as well as the other skills aresystematically built upon. The focus of this course is on speaking freely andon the different uses of language in spoken and written German. The studentscontinuously practice German in real contexts, like dialogues and role-playing.In this way students are able right from the start to accomplish everydaysituations and will feel encouraged as they take first steps learning German.What’s more,they will become familiar with German culture, state and people.
Course Levels and Scope
Course Levels and ScopeEach level (A1, A2 etc.) is covered by a 8-week StandardIntensive Course (200 lessons). If students would like to participate in theentire course, please look at the Start Dates for each current course. Studentscan also join a class that has already started.
Class hours: A typical school day The “Intensive Course 25”starts each day at 09.30 am and finishes at 2 pm. There are two breaks inbetween during which students can relax in the neighboring park, help themselvesto a beverage from the cafeteria, check email, or chat with friends. Afterwardsthere is the possibility to use what they have learned in free time activities,check out a film from the media library, or surf the net. At weekend students go on excursions where you visit Saxony, Berlin, or Prague.Everything is included in the price of the course. There are no classes fromJune 25th to September 14th.
Benefit, goal of this course: Once students have completed the three basic levels (A1,A2, B1) they are ready for the B1 German Certificate Test (ZD or DTZ) which they can take at the school. 90 % of students pass the exam at this institute. Of course, once they have finished level B1 they can immediately continue with level B2 and prepare themselves for the University entrance tests DSH or TestDaF or for occupational requirements.
Curriculum :
Basic Levels
In the three basic levels (A1 – B1) of our Standard-Intensive Course, you’lllearn to understand through listening and reading, pronunciation, grammar,writing, and basic vocabulary. The emphasis of the course is always to speakand make themselves understood in everyday life.
Advanced Levels
Fundamental vocabulary and grammar as well as the other skills aresystematically built upon. The focus of this course is on speaking freely andon the different uses of language in spoken and written German. The studentscontinuously practice German in real contexts, like dialogues and role-playing.In this way students are able right from the start to accomplish everydaysituations and will feel encouraged as they take first steps learning German.What’s more,they will become familiar with German culture, state and people.
Course Levels and Scope
Course Levels and ScopeEach level (A1, A2 etc.) is covered by a 8-week StandardIntensive Course (200 lessons). If students would like to participate in theentire course, please look at the Start Dates for each current course. Studentscan also join a class that has already started.
Class hours: A typical school day The “Intensive Course 25”starts each day at 09.30 am and finishes at 2 pm. There are two breaks inbetween during which students can relax in the neighboring park, help themselvesto a beverage from the cafeteria, check email, or chat with friends. Afterwardsthere is the possibility to use what they have learned in free time activities,check out a film from the media library, or surf the net. At weekend students go on excursions where you visit Saxony, Berlin, or Prague.Everything is included in the price of the course. There are no classes fromJune 25th to September 14th.
Course Information
Class size
8-12 Students
Schedule
1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 12, 16, 24, 32, 40 Weeks
Course Level
6 level
VISA Info
Acceptance letter issue
Minimum age
16
Accommodation
Homestay, Off-campus Residence
Qualification
N/A
Course Schedule
(2024Year schedule), has been finished. (2025Year schedule), has been updating
Fees
School's Admin fee
(EURO)€ 40
Tuition
1 Week
2 Week
3 Week
4 Week
8 Week
(EURO)€ 230 / Week
(EURO)€ 460 / Week
(EURO)€ 690 / Week
(EURO)€ 860 / Week
(EURO)€ 1,500 / Week
12 Week
16 Week
24 Week
32 Week
40 Week
(EURO)€ 2,180 / Week
(EURO)€ 2,860 / Week
(EURO)€ 4,220 / Week
(EURO)€ 5,580 / Week
(EURO)€ 6,940 / Week
Housing Placement
(EURO)€ 50
Accommodation Fee
Terms
Homestay
On-Campus Dorm/residence
Off-Campus residence
Weekly
(EURO)€ 150
(EURO)€ 110
Airport Pickup
(EURO)€ 50
Other Charges
Remarks / Other Information
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Location
Accommodation
Host family By living in one of the school's “hand picked and tested” host families students will enjoy typical German hospitality from the moment they arrive. Students will have many opportunities to practice their German + get to know German culture and lifestyle first hand. Students live max. 30 min away from school and can use the communal kitchen & bathroom, laundry, TV, garden, etc. At students' convenience they can order breakfast or half- board.
Co-shared Student Apartment A room in a "WG" (shared apartment) with communal use of the kitchen and bath room is very popular amongst Germans and the students. Here students learn first hand about student life and live amongst equals. Together with two or three other (mostly German) students (on request only women or men) students live like a typical student: „small but mine“.
Private apartment/Studio (single, double, triple), (Youth) Hostel, Hotel, B&B also available on request.
Surrounding Area
Dresden, A Metropolis between the Baroque and High Tech Learning German and German Culture in Dresden is a special experience. The capital of Saxony offers an ideal atmosphere for an unforgettable stay. Students can make friends and aquaintances quickly with the friendly and open locals. And waiting there for students is Kästner Kolleg one of the city’s leading language schools.
A Baroque „Florence-on-the-Elbe“ Dresden, the pearl of East Germany, is full of monuments and cultural traditions. Spanning an 800-year history, most notably during the time of Augustus the Strong, many world-renowned structure were created. Like the Zwinger, with its famous galleries and museums, the Frauenkirche, the Meißner Porcelain Factory, or picturesque castle Pillnitz. Surrounding the baroque panorama is the breathtaking riverside landscape along the Elbe, which is visited by thousands of tourists yearly and boasts a UNESCO heritage site status. This the the Florence of the Elbe.
High Tech City Thanks to the many high tech companies like AMD and Infineon, Dresden is one of the most important locations worldwide for microelectronics – hence the name „Silicon Saxony“. Along with the VW Glass Factory and esteemed research institutes like Fraunhofer and Max Plank Institute, Dresden is a center for modern sciences and technological innovation.
Facilities
Seven sunny and well-equipped teaching rooms, a modern library with up-to-date teaching material, multimedia and internet pool, and a small cafeteria are awaiting you right next door to the charming Alaun Park: a green oasis in the vibrant “Szeneviertel - Neustadt” which is a colorful home to students and artists, and which offers international culture, art, and cuisine.
Activity
If students would like to relax a bit while still keeping their German skills sharp, then take part in the free-time activities like beach volleyball, bowling, swimming, cycling, steam-boating on the Elbe, outdoor concerts or cinema. The free time possibilities are countless. During the weekends students go on excursions where they can discover Dresden’s surroundings, like the enchanting Saxon Switzerland, Berlin or even Prague. Everything is included in the price.
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