Programme overview and costs

This page contains general information about the courses taking place in August 2010, and the application procedure. More detailed information about the courses is available on the information sheet, which is downloadable from this page. If you are interested in applying, please read all the information on this page, including the information sheet, then download the application form and send it to UK-German Connection by Monday, 8 March 2010.

About the programme

The German Pupil Courses are 2-week courses in Germany consisting of 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 in year 12 (England, Wales) / year 13 (Northern Ireland) / S5 (Scotland)
• have been learning German for at least two years
• are UK citizens and EU passport holders

Option 2 is for pupils who:

• are in year 10 (England, Wales) / year 11 (Northern Ireland) / S3 (Scotland)
• have been learning German for at least one year
• are UK citizens and EU passport holders

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.

Where and when do the courses take place?

The 2010 courses will take place in three different locations in Germany: Wolfsburg, Cuxhafen and Alzey, in the period mid-end August 2010. The exact dates will be confirmed shortly.

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.

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