Freiburg
Learn German in Freiburg
…….a perfect location for German courses all year round
Crossroads Languages has chosen a leading language school with over thirty years experience in Freiburg, one of Germany’s most beautiful cities, as our partner. You are assured of the best possible quality of teaching as the school is not only known for its excellent English and German courses, but it is also a highly regarded centre for training German teachers.
Location
Freiburg is a perfect location for language courses all year round. It is a very lively city with 30,000 students for a population of around 200,000. It is located at the foot of the Black Forest with France and Switzerland nearby. As the warmest and sunniest city in Germany, it has gained the reputation as the ecological capital. Nowadays, it is called the "Solar City" for its use of the sun as an alternative energy. Getting around the city is easy: public transport is excellent and the city is ideal for bike riding.
The School
The school was founded in 1972 and began to specialise in teaching German to foreign students at the beginning of the 80s. It later joined a world organisation for language schools and very quickly became the centre for Teacher Training and Teacher Development for German as a Foreign Language for the world-wide organisation.
The school works constantly to improve their quality and to developing their services and facilities. Their main goal has always been to offer students high quality language teaching and services to make their stay both effective and enjoyable.
‘What makes us special ?’
... is the principle of our courses: We believe that different types of clients should be catered for in different ways. In our school, managers, university students and juniors are offered courses of the highest quality, but in different groups. This is simply because of the difference in needs, age, interests, and budgets.
Teaching Methods
The emphasis of the lessons is on improving your communication skills, on increasing your confidence and developing your competence when using German, whether it is at your place of work or in everyday situations. Teachers select the techniques and materials best suited to you and your needs.
The school believes that having fun while learning is a major reason for their good results.
Social Programme
The school has a goal of not only providing effective classes and helping you to learn successfully, but also to help you enjoy your time in Freiburg. To do this, they provide an interesting variety of social and cultural activities for your free time.
Excursions and Sports Activities
On Wednesday afternoons and Saturdays or Sundays the school organises excursions to places of interest in the area around Freiburg, including parts of the Black Forest and towns on the other side of the border such as Basle, Colmar or Strasbourg.
Accommodation
Homestay
Most students stay in host families where they can practise the language and get to know the German way of life. Depending on how much independence you want, you can decide between bed, breakfast and evening meal or just bed and breakfast.
The majority of families live in residential areas on the outskirts of the city which can be easily reached by public transport. Travelling time is usually around 20 to 25 minutes.
Student Residence
In many cases the school can also offer single en-suite rooms in residential accommodation. The students’ residence is a 12-minute tram ride from the city centre. Students share the building with German university students.
Apartments for long-term courses
Students on the Trimester courses can share a flat with other language students. These apartments are situated within a 10-minute walk or ride from the language school and the town centre. The have single rooms and twin rooms, for 2 people enrolling together.
Hotels
If you prefer to be completely independent, the school can offer favourable rates at a range of hotels in the city.
Prices
You can view a copy of the Adult Prices at the link below
Freiburg Price List For Adults
Courses
Available Adult Courses