The programme fee covers a placement test, teaching material, all courses and accompanying field trips, city tours and excursions, welcome evening and certificate of completion.
Please note that the programme fee does not include accommodation or insurance costs. Participants look for accommodation individually. However, there is a limited number of room contingents for the student dormitory at an additional cost, which will be confirmed in the middle of June (check-in is one day before the start of course; check out: last day of course).
The programme is intended for students of all majors and disciplines and German language learners who would like to improve their German language skills and explore German history and culture in depth. German classes can be taken at levels B and C.
The International Summer Academy Sans Souci offers intensive language courses and subject-specific courses. The first part of the programme focuses on German as a foreign language and practical phonetics. The second part of the programme includes a seminar and a project of your choice.
With ISAS, you have the opportunity to not only deepen your German language skills but also augment your knowledge of German history and culture.
After one month in the Sans Souci programme, you will return home with "a suitcase full of memories" of experiences, impressions, and new friendships. Above all, you will know about your own personal developments.
Content:
German as a Foreign Language course (level B and level C)
Phonetics
Seminars (select one of three)
Project courses (select one of three)
All courses will be taught in German.
Scope:
The well-being and safety of our participants is the highest priority.
We are regularly in contact with the university management, local and foreign authorities and partner institutions about health and security standards and monitor the situation closely. We will provide support to students with information about local health and safety services, and of course, we will arrange for assistance in case of an emergency.
The programme fee covers a placement test, teaching material, all courses and accompanying field trips, city tours and excursions, welcome evening and certificate of completion.
Please note that the programme fee does not include accommodation or insurance costs. Participants look for accommodation individually. However, there is a limited number of room contingents for the student dormitory at an additional cost, which will be confirmed in the middle of June (check-in is one day before the start of course; check out: last day of course).
For this course DAAD university summer course scholarships (usually starting at language level B1) are available. If you wish to apply for this course, you can find all necessary information about the scholarship programme and its application requirements here. To submit your application, please note the reference number HSK-0514. This number can only be used for presence courses. Applying for attending online courses is not possible.
German language level B2/C1
Are you at a B1 level? Please contact us!
Registration via online portal:
https://potsdam.moveon4.de/locallogin/5bb71bd084fb969a5af876e0/eng
Programme participants have access to the student dining hall ("Mensa") and cafeteria on campus. Both the dining hall and cafeteria offer a variety of freshly prepared lunch options including vegetarian and vegan choices, hot and cold snacks, and beverages.
You will find Potsdam and nearby Berlin to be two very exciting and vibrant places. Both cities offer an enormous mixture of cultural activities. Public transport allows for easy and fast travel to and from all locations in Potsdam and Berlin. We will make sure that you do not miss out on the most important events and attractions by giving you up-to-date recommendations.
The following cultural highlights are included in the programme fee:
Young, modern, future-oriented: Since its foundation in 1991, the University of Potsdam has achieved an outstanding position among the higher education and research institutions of the Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan area. The University of Potsdam offers a great variety of study programmes and courses with a distinct interdisciplinary profile. Subjects such as Jewish studies, patholinguistics, or IT systems engineering at the Hasso Plattner Institute are unique offerings in their form. Furthermore, the University of Potsdam has a strong focus on teacher education.
Potsdam and nearby Berlin are two thrilling and vibrant cities. Their countless cultural offers are waiting for you to discover them. Moreover, besides its numerous parks, castles, and lakes, Potsdam offers ideal opportunities to explore Germany and even Europe! And if you like it here, how about staying on and studying at the University of Potsdam?
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