1. Who will collect my kid at the airport?

If your kid is not able to come alone, we will be glad to meet him/her at the airport. When registering for the summer camp, the dates will be given to you. Please tell us the place of departure, the departure time, flight number, the name of the airport (Schoenefeld and Tegel), and the arrival time! An employee of the DAS Akademie will meet your kid at the airport. Participants who arrive by train can be met at the station. The DAS Akademie charges a total (not per person) of 40,-Euro for 1-4 persons and 80, - Euro for 5-8 persons. If the students would like to be brought to the airport or train station after the camp, the same fees apply.

 

2. When to arrive/depart?

Arrival if possible on Saturday, 10 July 2010, at 8:00am and departure on Saturday, 24 July 2010, up to 6:00pm. If you would like to arrive one day early or depart a day late, there is an additional charge of 60, - Euro per extra night.

 

3. How is the catering?

Each country has different eating habits. The hostel provides typical German cuisine.

- Breakfast: Bread, cheese, cold meats, fruit, yogurt, cornflakes, muesli; Beverages: milk, cocoa, tea, coffee, juices

- Lunch and dinner: rice, potatoes, pasta with meat and vegetables / salad, dessert: fruit, sweets

If you're vegetarian or do not eat pork, please inform us at the time of application.

 

Meal times:

- Breakfast: 08:00 to 09:00am

- Lunch: 12:00 to 1:00pm

- Dinner 6:00 to 7:00pm

Outside of meal times, beverages, snacks and sweets can be bought.

 

4. What are the rules of the summer camp?

- Each age group has defined sleeping times.

- Alcohol and drugs are absolutely forbidden!

- Participation in lessons is compulsory.

- In case of illness, a DAS Akademie team member should promptly be notified, in order to ensure adequate medical care.

Please indicate a contact person for the case of an emergency.

 

5. What are the school hours?

Normally, the teaching begins after breakfast or after lunch. Depending on the day, the program may vary at times.

 

 

6. What are the German lessons like?

The teachers of the academy are native speakers. The students are placed in appropriate classes based on their language skills, in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference (levels A1 to C1). A class consists of a maximum of 15 participants, so that effective learning can be ensured. We place emphasis on a communicative teaching, in which the students practice the German language while having fun, and without inhibitions.

 

 

7. How do we find the right class for my kid?

Before Summer Camp you will be sent a link with a password, where you can complete the assessment test online. The levels of the academy are the Common European Framework of Reference, ranging from A1 and A2 (for beginners) to levels B1 and B2 to level C1. At the same time we try to assign the students according to their age.

 

8. Is there an exam?

At the end of the summer camp there will be a final exam on the issues discussed. The test is considered passed if 50 percent of the tasks are completed successfully. On successful completion, participants will receive a participation certificate issued by the DAS Akademie.

 

9. How much spending money should I bring?

Included in the price of the summer camp are, the 3 daily meals, excursions and recreational activities organised by the DAS Akademie. Any additional expenses must be paid out of spending money. We can say that according to age and interests an amount of almost  from 150,- to 250,- Euro could be necessary. Of course, we leave the last decision to you.

 

10. Where can valuables be stored?

Generally, we advise you not to bring valuables where it can be avoided. Valuable items can be given to a member of DAS Akademie staff for safe keeping. Passports must be handed in for safety and will be returned before departure. Please do not bring laptops.

 

11. What happens in case of illness?

In case of illness, the contact person of the DAS Academy will immediately be informed. For more serious illnesses the sufferer will be brought immediately to be seen by a doctor, or to hospital. Please let us know on the registration, the blood group of the child and whether they have any allergy or regular medication needs.

Students` opinions
  • André Schmidt Deutschland / Englis...
    Was für eine lustige Truppe :). Das Team ist sehr freundlich. Der Unterricht ist gut verfolgbar und... » more
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    Das Team ist super. Die Stühle sind zu klein. Ich finde es besser , wen man auf einem Tisch schreib... » more
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    Die DAS Akademie ist sehr schön die Menschen sehr freundlich. Die Lehrer und der Unterricht sind gu... » more

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