Student info
Visa
For detailed information on current entry regulations and any visa requirements that may apply, please contact the German Foreign Office: Visa for entering Germany (Foreign Office)
Please contact the German embassy, consulate or similar representative of the Federal Republic of Germany in your home country at least 12 weeks before travelling to obtain information on any necessary visas for entering or staying in Germany:
Addresses of German governement offices abroad
Please note that it is not possible to extend a residence permit in Germany if you enter Germany as a tourist (without a visa) or with a Schengen visa. If you are planning an extended stay, you must apply for a visa for Germany. (Simplified visa regulations apply only to a limited number of countries, e.g. the USA, Japan, South Korea.)
If you wish to study in Germany after completing your language course, please indicate this intention in your visa application.
Visa Information (for non-EU nationals - except Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, Korea and Israel)
For a visa application for attending a language course you will need (among other things):
- Proof of registration for an Intensive language course / the final confirmation from ADK that you have paid for your course in full (this confirmation is equivalent to the "Invitation" required by the embassy): Certificate of registration / receipt of course fees
- Proof of sufficient funds to finance your stay
- Confirmation that you have taken out health insurance and accident insurance valid in Germany.
Upon receipt of payment you will receive a confirmation of course registration and partial payment via regular post. If you prefer the letter to be sent by express courier service please send an additional amount of EUR 55,00
Health insurance
Does your health insurer provide you with adequate coverage for your stay in Germany? (For example: blue insurance card issued for EU states.)
If your health insurance is not valid in Germany, then we urgently advise you to take out health coverage for the duration of your course at ADK. On the basis of good experience we recommend the company that has been the insurance partner of ADK for many years: Care College.
The best course of action is to take out insurance online immediately after booking your course: Booking online health insurance . You will receive the insurance papers (including an insurance confirmation for your visa application) by e-mail.
The insurance package for €26 per month will provide you with insurance coverage beginning with your entry into Germany for the entire duration of your stay at ADK, and is tailored to the legal requirements in Germany. It does not cover any costs for the treatment of pre-existing ailments or follow-up treatment.
Enrollment and payment
Registration
You can register for our courses online or with the registration form in the course brochure, which we will be happy to send you by mail or fax.
Preliminary confirmation
Within three working days we will send you a confirmation of your registration, specifying a payment deadline for the course fees and our bank account details. If you require an original confirmation by airmail, please let us know when you register.
Payment of tuition fees
Please pay the course fees by bank transfer or cash. When submitting payment, please clearly indicate the participant's name so that we can allocate the course fees.
Account number and bank codes for Germany:
Beneficiary: Bernhard Weichlein / Augsburger Deutschkurse
Commerzbank (former Dresdner Bank Augsburg)
Bank code / BLZ: 720 800 01
Account number: 103 190 900
International bank codes:
Commerzbank (former Dresdner Bank Augsburg)
SWIFT/BIC: DRESDEFF720
IBAN: DE92 72080001 0103190900
When transferring funds from EU countries to Germany, please use IBAN and BIC. This saves fees and speeds up the transfer.
Address of the bank:
Commerzbank /former Dresdner Bank Augsburg)
Holbeinstrasse 2
D-86150 Augsburg
When transferring funds abroad, please allow approximately 8-10 working days. We cannot confirm receipt of your payment until the amount is credited to our account! In urgent cases, please fax us a copy of your confirmation slip for the transfer of funds to ensure that your course booking is not cancelled.
Final confirmation
As soon as the course fee is credited to our account, we will send you a final confirmation by fax (and the original by mail on request). This confirmation is to be presented when applying for a visa, and takes the place of the "invitation". No "invitations" are issued by ADK.
If you wish to receive the final confirmation by courier, please arrange for it to be picked up at our ADK office and inform us at the same time so that the documents are left at reception (open from 9 a.m. – 3.00 p.m.)
Students from Sweden/ Tyskakurser för Svenska studenter
• Våra Tysk språkkurser är godkänd för studiemedel av CSN (Centrala studiestödsnämden) och Hogskoleverket.
• Som student kan du enkelt ansöka om sk merkostnadslån hos CSN och sedan boka din språkkurs genom oss. Runt 30 000 studenter studerar utomlands varje år, och merparten av dem tar kostnaden för resan på sitt studielån.
• För bokning av kurser eller frågor, kontakta oss i Engelsk och Tysk.
• Du kan läsa mer om vad som gäller för CSNs merkostnadslån på: www.csn.se
The Swedish student grant system CSN has recognised ADK Augsburger Deutschkurse, therefore Swedish students can receive funds.
FAQ - Frequently asked questions
Age of students
The average age in our Intensive Courses is 18-25, (age range between 16 – 60 years), in the Summer Courses 12 – 18 years
Enrolment
There is no deadline, as long as we have a place available, and we accept ‘last minute’ bookings. Students from non-EU countries with visas for a limited time should sign up at least 3 months before the start of the course.
Arrival and Departure
Students normally arrive on the Sunday afternoon before the start of the course. If you wish to arrive earlier or later, please give us plenty of notice.
Textbooks
The textbooks are not included in the course fee and cost approximately € 30 per level [8 weeks]. These books can be loaned to you if you are only staying for a short time.
Placement Test
This test is taken on your first day at 9am, and takes approximately 40 minutes to complete [without a dictionary]. After the test is corrected, we talk with you briefly and place you in an appropriate class. Self assesment
Free Time
In the Summer Courses, the afternoon activities [2 – 6pm] are included in the price. In the Intensive Courses, we do not offer regular activities.
Money
We recommend from €25 to €50 pocket money per week for the students in the Summer Courses. Because all activities, transport and meals are included in the course fee, this pocket money is for souvenirs, etc. Adults in the Intensive Courses who book accommodation with breakfast and dinner have some additional costs [transport, lunch etc.] The cost of living in Augsburg is lower than other European cities [soft drinks in cafes cost about €2, the movies €4].
Homework
There is no homework in the Summer Courses, as the activities run until 6pm. Homework is given in the Intensive Courses, approximately 2 hours of written exercises and additional study per day.
Internet
We provide free WLAN in the classrooms on the 2nd floor. There are many Internet cafes in the centre of the city, 3 -5 minutes walking distance from the school, from €2 per hour.
Class Size
Average 12-16. During peak seasons class sizes may vary.
Teachers
All of our teachers are tertiary qualified and experienced. We guarantee that the teachers alternate as little as possible – this means that you will have the same teacher for at least one whole course level.
Teaching Materials
Our teachers provide their own materials everyday [exercises, vocabulary lists etc.], which are used in addition to the course textbook and tailored to each individual class. This is included in the price.
Quality
We are a certified school and guarantee quality – experienced and well trained teachers, current lesson material, small multicultural classes, contemporary methods, and plenty of variety in the timetable [listening, reading, writing and speaking exercises every day]. Our teachers regularly further their own education for your benefit as well.
Sport
In the Summer Courses, sport is played regularly [for those who are ‘sport-crazy’ we have the Multisport Course, which has a different sport program every afternoon]. For those in the Intensive Courses, we gladly help you look for the club, association or activity group of your choice.
Tertiary Study in Germany
Our Intensive Courses prepare you for the entrance exam. In order to study formally in Germany, you must sit either the DSH-Exam [see our special preparation course] or the TestDaF-Exam [which we also have a preparation course for].
Conditions of Participation
Please see our Internet application form. In the case that a Visa is not granted, we refund the course fees, less a handling fee of €40.
Transfer
We organize a transfer from Munich Airport [€45,00 single], where you are picked up directly from the gate at the airport and taken to your address in Augsburg. We recommend this service especially for under-age students, or students with a limited knowledge of German who are worried about travelling alone. There are also regular trains from Munich Airport [€15], which depart every 20 minutes. On request we will provide you with the exact times after confirmation of your flight details.
Accommodation
Most of our students live with homestay families with meals provided [‘Halbpension’ means breakfast and dinner with the family, ‘Vollpension’ means 3 meals a day – a packed lunch is provided upon request]. Please inform us immediately of any allergies to any particular food, in order to avoid any unfortunate situations! Students in the Summer Courses are always housed two-to-a-room with 3 meals a day and no two students with the same mother tongue are housed with the same family.
Teaching Methods
We consider small, homogenous classes with a maximum of 16 students to be a prerequisite for a successful language course. We can guarantee fast progress through individual attention and a lot of speaking practice. We are of the opinion that the German language consists of a lot more than just vocabulary and grammar. Our balanced combination of grammar, conversation, listening comprehension, reading and writing, in conjunction with communicative games, German films and newspapers, guarantees a friendlier and more exciting atmosphere in which to work and learn.
Lesson Times
Intensive Course – Monday to Friday, 8:45 to 12.45. Summer Course – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8.30am – 12.45pm, with a whole-day trip on Wednesday. The one-on-one private lessons as part of the Intensive Plus Course take place in the afternoons from 1.30.
Insurance
We offer, upon request, private health insurance for our students from abroad [from €29 per month]. Information can be found here: care college
Visas
Participants from non-EU countries require a visa. A student visa can be obtained in your home country [for up to 12 months], which requires confirmation from ADK that the enrolment has been submitted and a deposit paid. Please note that this procedure can take a few weeks.
Laundry
If required, the homestay families will gladly do the washing for long-term students. However, please keep in mind that they are not laundromats!
Weekends
Weekends are off, with no classes on Saturday or Sunday.
Certification
Every student receives an ADK-Certificate upon completion of the course, on which achievement is assessed and the number of hours completed is noted.
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