Join us for the trip of a lifetime!
Please note that the application deadline for 2013 has now passed. This page contains general information about the German Pupil Courses 2013
Do you get Schmetterlinge im Bauch when hearing Hallo und Guten Tag? Do you skip to your Deutschunterricht and never want it to end? Then we might just have the right opportunity for you! How about spending two weeks not just in the classroom but learning first-hand about German language and culture…
We are looking for talented and enthusiastic learners of German to join us for two fun weeks of language lessons, thematic workshops, sightseeing trips and much more.
As part of a group of 12 UK pupils you will participating in German school days, staying with friendly host families and generally experiencing German culture whilst brushing up on your language skills.
If this sounds right up your street, read on!
About the programme
The German Pupil Courses are 2-week courses in Germany for UK pupils studying German. There are three courses every summer for 12 pupils and one accompanying teacher each. The courses are run by the Pädagogischer Austauschdienst (PAD), which is the German governmental institution in charge of international education at school level and works to develop and promote international co-operation at school level. The courses are administered in the UK by UK-German Connection. They are a fantastic opportunity for pupils to get first-hand experience of German life and culture and improve their German language skills at the same time.
IMPORTANT: This page contains general information on the courses. Before you apply, it is essential that you read the information sheet for applicants which tells you more about the courses. Please click here to download it (PDF document).
Who can take part?
There are two possible course options:
Course option 1 is for pupils who:
- are currently in year 12 (England, Wales) / year 13 (Northern Ireland) / S5 (Scotland)
- have been learning German for at least two years
- are both British nationals and British residents
Option 2 is for pupils who:
- are currently in year 10 (England, Wales) / year 11 (Northern Ireland) / S3 (Scotland)
- have been learning German for at least one year
- are both British nationals and British residents
Preference will be given to those showing particular ability in German. As competition for these places is high, places may be restricted to one place per school.
Please note: this programme is only for those who are both British nationals and British residents. It is not open to German nationals and German native speakers!
Where and when do the courses take place?
There will be three courses in three different locations in Germany. There are two courses for year 12 pupils (and equivalent) and one course for year 10 pupils (and equivalent). The year 10 and one year 12 course will take place from 11 to 25 August; the other year 12 course will take place from 16 to 30 August.
IMPORTANT: Further information on the organisations responsible for the courses, host school and family selection, group leader selection and the safety measures in place on the courses is on our health and safety pages. Please click here to read these, as well as passing on the information to your teachers and parents.
How can I apply?
Please note that the application deadline for 2013 has now passed. We will inform all applicants of the outcome of their applications by mid-April 2013.
