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AlpadiaFreiburg, Germany

Werthmannstrasse 18 - 79098 Freiburg - see on map
What we like about the school
  • Based in an elegant neoclassical house with a cafeteria, spacious terrace and garden.
  • Explore the medieval university city with an immersive activity programme.
  • Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 10% of students.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0%
18-24 years 50%
25-34 years 35%
35-50 years 15%
>50 years 0%

Neighbourhood: The school is located in the Altstadt neighbourhood of Freiburg, centrally located in the city. This area has a deep history, with many old buildings still standing, and many cobblestone streets making it more or less car less. The school is to the south of Altstadt, close to the Alleegarden, a park that is used as a social meeting place in the summer months by locals and visitors. The area around the school has local stores and it is a short walk to the centre of the city with lots of bars, cafes and restaurants.

Getting around: Freiburg itself is very walkable from the school, with all the main sights such as Martin's Gate, Freiburger Münster and Schwabentor are all within a 15-minute walking radius from Alpadia. The Erbprinzenstraße Tram Station is moments from the school's entrance. For trips outside the city, the Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf Central Train Station is 11 minutes by foot from Alpadia.

Learning German: Standard German group lessons are available, with a selection of lessons per week, as well as combination programmes, which mix morning group courses with afternoon private lessons. There are more specific German courses for those that want to specify in a particular field including a TELC Exam Preparation Course and an Academic Pathway Programme to help students enter into a German University.

German Courses

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Typical content of a language course
General Language
Intensive German CourseRecommended German courseMost Popular German course
25 lessons per week
|
14 students (max)
In high demand!
from
245€
Course Details
Standard German Course Popular German course
20 lessons per week
|
14 students (max)
from
195€
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Premium German Course
30 lessons per week
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14 students (max)
from
330€
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Combi 10
30 lessons per week
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14 students (max)
from
875€
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Combi 5
25 lessons per week
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14 students (max)
from
535€
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Work & Study
Academic Pathway Programme
20 lessons per week
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14 students (max)
from
205€
Course Details
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
TELC Exam Preparation CourseRecommended German course
30 lessons per week
|
14 students (max)
from
335€
Course Details

Our prices for Alpadia include

  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival

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Alpadia

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOEAQUALSPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
German teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:45
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Alpadia and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoMaestro - logoBank Transfer - logo
Legal name/parent company
ALPADIA Berlin GmbH | Tax registration ID: DE276125087

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Free parking

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in some classrooms

    • Heating in most classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 15
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 60
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 25 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Switzerland 10%
Germany 10%
France 10%
Sweden 10%
USA 10%
Spain 10%
Saudi Arabia 3%
Other nationalities 37%

Information for all courses offered by Alpadia

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
90.00 €
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

The minimum duration for A1 absolute beginners is two weeks.

Other fees:

  • Work experience/Internship placement fee: EUR 600.
  • Volunteering placement fee: EUR 85.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 70 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 03 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 09 May 2024, 20 May 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 06 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 29 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 03 Jan 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per German language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 100 5
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 200 10
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 225 11.25
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 250 12.5
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 275 13.75
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Visa Documents

Nationals from Indonesia require a visa to enter and study in Germany.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
95 €
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Accommodation

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Homestay
Single room, Breakfast
from
295 €
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
from
350 €
Homestay
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
from
235 €
Homestay
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
from
305 €
Residence
Single room, No meals
from
495 €
Student Apartment
Single room, No meals
from
480 €
Student Apartment
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
from
370 €

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FAQ about Alpadia, Freiburg

  • “Please note that the TELC preparation course at Alpadia Freiburg has a minimum duration of 4 weeks time, thus it is not an option for the students to apply for a week only. The better option would be an intensive course or standard course instead.”
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Sep 21, 2023
  • “For the course you have selected at Alpadia, Fribourg, free cancellation is possible up to 22 days before the course start date. This means that in the event of unforeseen circumstances, if you have to cancel your stay, your deposit with our agency will be refunded in full, as will the amount you have paid to the school.
    Normally, our deposit is non-refundable, but for this course it is possible.     ”
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 15, 2024
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Alpadia varies from 14 students (Intensive German Course) to 14 students (Intensive German Course)
  • 100% of teachers at Alpadia hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Alpadia comes from Germany with a 10% representation, followed by students from France (10%) and Switzerland (10%).
  • Alpadia offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.

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