GERMAN PUPIL COURSES
Two-week language and culture courses for A-Level and GCSE (or equivalent) students
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Programme overview and costs
The application deadline for the German Pupil Courses 2010 has now passed. This page contains general information about the programme, and the application procedure for summer 2011 will open in January 2011.
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 (younger pupils), from 15 - 29 August 2010
Cuxhaven (older pupils), from 15 - 29 August 2010
Alzey (older pupils), from 17 - 31 August 2010
The locations for next year's German Pupil Courses will be published on this website in January 2011 .
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.
