German Summer Camp in Heidelberg

For teenagers aged 13 to 17 from around the world who want to learn German over the summer and already know some German. Many language camps only accept students from age 14. With us, you can join at 13.

In Heidelberg we teach levels A1 to B2. You need some basic German; unfortunately, complete beginners cannot take part. The online placement test before your arrival shows which level you are at.

A1–A2: You can understand and say simple sentences.
B1–B2: You can communicate well in German in everyday situations.

After registering, you take the test online from home. That way we can place you in the right class before the course starts, and you begin lessons straight away on your first day.

Our team accompanies you throughout the day: in class, at meals, during activities and on all excursions. All our students' rooms are on one floor, and a contact person is available in the building around the clock.

There are also times when you are not directly supervised, for example short breaks between activities or free time during an excursion. During these times you may explore the area in groups of at least three and must be back at the meeting point at the agreed time. Inside the hotel you can move around freely, except during quiet hours at night.

If you and your parents would like more independence, we recommend one of our courses with homestay accommodation. All rules are set out in our school rules (PDF). Please read them together with your parents. After registration, you will receive a link to sign them digitally.

About an hour by car. On request, we pick you up at Frankfurt Airport (FRA), also if you travel as an unaccompanied minor; prices are listed under Additional Charges. At Heidelberg main station we pick you up free of charge on arrival and departure days between 9 am and 6 pm, so please book a train that arrives within this time.

With other international students aged 13 to 17. Boys and girls are housed separately. We try to place you with roommates of a similar age who speak a different native language, but we cannot guarantee this. If you would like to share a room with friends, mention it when you register and book the same room category.

You get full board: breakfast, lunch and dinner. On weekdays, lunch is a hot buffet with a salad bar; on weekends you get a packed lunch. The first meal is dinner on the day you arrive, the last is breakfast on the day you leave. We can cater for allergies and special diets if you let us know in good time.

Sample menu (PDF)

Every room has a private bathroom with shower and toilet, air conditioning, wardrobes and single beds (bunk beds in the 4-bed rooms). Bed linen and towels are provided and changed once a week. There is free Wi-Fi throughout the building.

Yes. You can arrive any Sunday between 27 June and 25 July and stay for one to five weeks. From two weeks it gets much cheaper: €950 per week instead of €1,150.

The package price includes the online placement test, a German course with 20 or 24 lessons per week, learning materials and a certificate, accommodation with full board, supervision, the activity program and excursions with all entry fees, a bus and tram pass, and pickup at Heidelberg main station (Sunday and Saturday, 9 am – 6 pm). Not included: the airport transfer, insurance, the double room surcharge and a €50 security deposit, which you get back when you leave.

Is insurance included?

No. You can add liability, accident and health insurance for €12 per week when you book. If you already have travel insurance that covers you in Germany, you do not need it.

When are arrival and departure?

You arrive on Sunday and leave on Saturday. Check-in is from 4 pm, check-out by 11 am. If your flight arrives at a different time, let us know when you register and we will plan your transfer accordingly. Extra nights and transfers on other days are available for an additional charge, subject to availability.