Study in Stuttgart, Germany – 2012 / 2013
German Language & Culture Studies
2 Weeks – 380 euros / 4 Weeks – 680 euros
(est $595 USD) / (est $995 USD)
The Program
Language courses are designed in such a way that the participants learn the German language systematically, and that all important areas are covered. These areas are: oral expression, listening and reading comprehension, grammar, and written expression. In addition, the culture, history, habits and customs of our country are explained and discussed.
Programs include day courses with 20 lessons per week (45 minutes per lesson), and summer vacation courses. All courses are offered for beginners through advanced levels, and are of small groups maximum of 10 students per class. Taught by an experienced team of university trained, native speaker teachers.
A 6 week Summer University Student program is also being offered, including housing with a host family, 1 meal daily with host family (breakfast), group activities, group excursions, and unlimited transportation within Stuttgart and region. All inclusive group program for University (College) students that want to take German Language courses – Semester University level courses: GER 101, 102, 201, 202, 301, 302. Students can begin on any Monday starting from June 4th – August 17th. Absolute beginners must begin on dates: June 4th, July 2nd, and July 30th.
* Housing, group activities, group excursions included in price of 3399 euros (est $4995 USD) for 6 weeks.
The Location
Stuttgart, Germany. The German Language Department is situated right in the 
center of Stuttgart, very close to Konigstrasse with its shops and cafes, and only a few minutes away from the tram stop/train station “Stadtmitte”.
Stuttgart is a city of history, tradition, full of energy, and pleasant. With an impressive number of cultural institutions including: Mercedes-Benz, museum to the Natural History Museum in the Rosenstein Palace; from the magnificently framed Opera House to the relaxed atmosphere of the Theatre in a former factory building, just to mention a few of Stuttgart’s cultural temples. In summer time, Stuttgart is full of open air festivals, concerts, sporting events.
Located between forests and vineyards, Stuttgart is the largest wine producing city in Germany and hosts the wine museum – Viniculture Museum. In December, Stuttgart becomes all lit-up in festive-holiday lights. With over 300 years of tradition, Stuttgart hosts the largest Christmas Market in all of Europe.
Courses
German Language Courses: all levels – beginners through advanced. Classes offered weekly (summer course has minimum 2-week stay). The classes are 45 minutes each with a maximum of 10 students.
General Language Courses: 20 lessons per week, M-F.
Summer Vacation Course: 20 lessons per week, M-F.
Course descriptions available upon request.
Academic Credit
3 – 4 credits for 4 week program. 6 – 8 credits for 2 months (8 weeks). 9 – 10 credits for 3 months (Quarter). All students receive a transcript (certificate) upon completing the course. See “Academic Credit” section of the Main Menu.
Financial Aid
Yes…..financial aid can be used for this program. Have your school financial aid office send CSA by e-mail a “Consortium Agreement” to complete and return. CSA has no financial aid programs for students. CSA can only assist in helping students use the aid from their “home school” for this program…..through “Consortium Agreements”.
Activities
Excursions are available to surrounding areas. A schedule will be given upon arrival. Excursions will cost extra for transportation and entry fees (museums, etc.)
Housing
Participants live with carefully selected German families or in student residences. All host-families live within reasonable 
distance from the school. Single room and half board (2 meals) daily, 3 meals daily on weekends. Students arrive on the Sunday prior to starting date (Monday), and departs on the Saturday after the course finishes. Students have much independence and flexibility. Costs 225 euros (est $315 USD) per week for host family + 2 meals, and only 145 euros (est $200 USD) without any meals per week. Student residence costs 30 – 40 euros (est $42 – $55 USD) per day.
CSA believes it is easiest to learn when everything around you is as it should be. Our carefully selected host families are very good at recognizing what their guests would like in order to make their stay as pleasant as possible. If preferred, CSA would also be glad to reserve a suitable hotel room. If you want to arrange your own housing, that’s okay with us.
* Housing is included in the 6 week Summer University Group program (host family).
Dates and Fees
General Courses – weekly: Jan – Dec
Non- beginners may begin on any Monday.
Starting dates for absolute beginners:
| Jan 9 | Feb 13 | Mar 12 | Apr 16 | May 14 | Jun 4, 18 | Jul 2, 30 |
| Aug 6, 27 | Sept 24 | Oct 22 | Nov 19 | Dec 3 | Jan 2, 2013 |
Dates are similar for 2013. No classes during the last week of December, and first week of January.
Intermediate and advanced level students may begin on any Monday.
Fees: General German Language Courses (non-summer periods)
| 2 weeks | 380 euros (est $595 USD) |
| 3 weeks | 540 euros (est $795 USD) |
| 4 weeks | 680 euros (est $995 USD) |
*Addtl week is 170 euros (est $295 USD)
SUMMER COURSES
* 6 Week University Group Program: June 4th – August 17th….3399 euros (est $4995 USD)
- Open to all students worldwide (university, college, high school graduate)…and groups.
- Non-beginners can start on any Monday: June 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, July 2nd, July 9th.
- Absolute beginners (no previous German lessons) can start: June 4, or July 2nd only.
- Housing, group activities, group excursions, and insurance are included in this 6 week price.
* Regular Summer Courses: Weekly – 20 lessons per week:
- Open to all students, adults, and groups
- Non beginners can start on any Monday.
- Absolute beginners (no previous German) can begin: June 4th, July 2nd, and July 30th.
Summer Fees: Prices in Euros
Regular Summer Language Courses: 20 lessons per week, M-F.
| 2 weeks | 450 euros (est $695 USD) |
| 3 weeks | 645 euros (est $895 USD) |
| 4 weeks | 820 euros (est $1195 USD) |
*Addtl week is 205 euros (est $295 USD)
Holidays
| Jan 1, 6 | Apr 6, 9 | May 1, 17, 28 | June 7 |
| Oct 3 | Nov 1, 24 | Dec 24th, 2012 – Jan 1, 2013 | |
Requirements
Programs are open to all adults. Minimum age is 16, however 15 years of age may apply with parental consent. A passport is required. Tourist visa not required for stay up to 3 months. Proof of health insurance required.
Plan on arriving 1 day prior to starting date. Airport pick-up service is available for $40 extra. Service is from the Stuttgart airport or Main Station, and must be booked at least 1 week prior to arrival. Please inform CSA staff to arrange pick-up service, and inform CSA of travel itinerary.
Registration and Information
Register online. CSA Registration Deposit of $45 USD required to be fully registered. Can pay online by credit card. CSA also accepts personal checks, cashier checks, money orders, wire transfer, or direct deposit. Please review the “Register Overview” section for details. We will send an e-mail confirmation receipt and additional information shortly after receiving your online registration form. Thank you.
