German Language Immersion to Heidelberg
This is a trip outside Hong Kong.
Please see this explanation of the costs, visa requirements, safety, behaviour expectations and deposits before proceeding.
Approximate cost: $16,000 depending on student numbers.
A non-refundable deposit of $3000 will be required immediately after signup.
Year groups who can apply: Students in Y11 or above for Challenge Week November 2024.
Maximum numbers: No limit.
Requirements: Students studying or who have studied German at IGCSE level or higher.
Outside provider or Organisation: Alpha Heidelberg
Departure Sunday, 3rd November 2024. Return Sunday, 9th November 2024
Full and detailed itinerary TBC.
You may have been studying German for up to 4 years or more and may never have been to a German-speaking country!
Well, now is your chance to do just that by coming with us to beautiful Germany and experience life as a German for a week. With some luck, we might even have snow in early November.
This trip's primary purpose is to give you the opportunity for language immersion in German. We will travel to Frankfurt before moving on to Heidelberg, which will be our base for the week.
From Monday to Friday, you will do more intensive work on your language skills as each day will begin with a morning language course at Alpha. That still leaves the afternoons and evenings for lots of indoor and outdoor activities.
We will also visit some of the amazing sights in and around Heidelberg for example Heidelberg Castle, and the university, one of the oldest in the world (founded in 1386)
Flight details
Frankfurt, Germany (By Cathay Pacific)
CX 289 03NOV HKG/Frankfurt 0015/0705
CX 288 09NOV Frankfurt/HKG 1205/0650 (Arr 10NOV)
PLEASE COME AND PICK UP YOUR CHILDREN ON TIME ON SUNDAY, 10TH NOVEMBER,.
Accomodation
You will stay in host families. Living with a host family offers the best opportunity to get to know the German way of life and hospitality and improve your language skills by practicing everyday phrases in exchange with native speakers. You will be placed with at least one classmate.
CAS elements
Creativity: Using your language skills both in and outside of the classroom.
Activity: Attractive and varied activity program with sports, games or cultural events.
Service: Engaging with the local community.
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