Application process now closed
The application deadline for the German Pupil Courses 2012 has now passed. All applicants who submitted all required documents will receive a confirmation email shortly. This page contains general information about the programme.
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 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 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 (in Rheinland-Pfalz and in Brandenburg). There are two courses for year 12 (and equivalent) pupils. One course will take place in Schwarzheide (Brandenburg) from 12 - 26 August 2012 and the other course will take place in Bad Kreuznach (Rheinland-Pfalz) from 16 - 30 August 2012.
Course Option 2 will take place in Beeskow (Brandenburg) from 12 - 26 August 2012.
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 process for the German Pupil Courses 2012 is now closed.
