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Alpha AktivAbout the
The idyllic University City Heidelberg is located in the southwest of Germany in the metropolitan area Rhein-Neckar, right next to the river Neckar. The city has a long history dating back to the Roman era. The castle ruins and the old town of Heidelberg attract millions of tourists every year.
30.000 of the 140.000 inhabitants of Heidelberg are students, most of whom study at the University of Heidelberg.
The University was established in 1386 as the third university to be founded in German-speaking countries and is the oldest university in Germany. Students study a wide range of subjects,the most popular of which remain Medicine, Law and Sciences.
Thanks to its central position, other famous University Cities including Karlsruhe, Darmstadt, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Mainz and Köln can be reached very quickly from Heidelberg.
As a University City, Heidelberg welcomes many international students. Our students can get a quick impression of student life, and students living in the city can use and improve their language skills on a daily basis.
Focus of Study : The language academy Alpha Aktiv specializes in German courses and it has much expertise in the field of intensive courses. We offer German courses at all levels of the Common European Framework (CEF), from beginners level A1 to the almost fluent level C2. We also offer preparation courses for the most important German tests: DSH, Test-DaF, certificate C1 and C2 of the Goethe-Institute, telc etc. Our intensive courses of 20 class hours per week are most popular. During these courses, class materials are intensely analysed, discussed and learned. German Level : A1 level (8weeks),A2 (8weeks),B1 (8weeks),,B2 (9 weeks), Takes total 33weeks Our Textbooks: „Begegnungen – Deutsch als Fremdsprache“ (A1-B1); „Erkundungen – Deutsch als Fremdsprache“(B2-C1); "Studio D" (A1-C1); "Schritte Plus" (A1-B1); "EM Hauptkurs" and "EM Abschlusskurs" (B2-C1)
Foreign students who wish to study at a German University need to prove their knowledge of German. Usually, language skills on at least Level B2 are requested by Universities.TestDaF tests the language skills reading, listening, writing and speaking. This way it can be verified that the test participant has the required language skills to be able to participate in scientific and academic fields of study and work.
The results of TestDaF are divided into three levels: TDN 3, which is about B2 Level, TND 4, which is about B2.2 - C1.1 Level, and TDN 5, which is about C1.2 Level. Students who wish to take the TestDaF should therefore have passed a German course of at least Level B2.
Advantages of TestDaF
TestDaF is an internationally centralised exam which is held at specific dates and only at licensed test centres. Unline the DSH, which is designed and held by different Universities for their own use, TestDaf provides the chance of internationally comparing German language skills. TestDaF is accepted with all German universities as proof of a student’s language skills.
TestDaF can be taken at Alpha Aktiv on specifically fixed dates. Participants get their results within 6 weeks, as well as a detailed certificate about their language skills.
Focus of Study : The language academy Alpha Aktiv specializes in German courses and it has much expertise in the field of intensive courses. We offer German courses at all levels of the Common European Framework (CEF), from beginners level A1 to the almost fluent level C2. We also offer preparation courses for the most important German tests: DSH, Test-DaF, certificate C1 and C2 of the Goethe-Institute, telc etc. Our intensive courses of 20 class hours per week are most popular. During these courses, class materials are intensely analysed, discussed and learned. German Level : A1 level (8weeks),A2 (8weeks),B1 (8weeks),,B2 (9 weeks), Takes total 33weeks Our Textbooks: „Begegnungen – Deutsch als Fremdsprache“ (A1-B1); „Erkundungen – Deutsch als Fremdsprache“(B2-C1); "Studio D" (A1-C1); "Schritte Plus" (A1-B1); "EM Hauptkurs" and "EM Abschlusskurs" (B2-C1)
Foreign students who wish to study at a German University need to prove their knowledge of German. Usually, language skills on at least Level B2 are requested by Universities.TestDaF tests the language skills reading, listening, writing and speaking. This way it can be verified that the test participant has the required language skills to be able to participate in scientific and academic fields of study and work.
The results of TestDaF are divided into three levels: TDN 3, which is about B2 Level, TND 4, which is about B2.2 - C1.1 Level, and TDN 5, which is about C1.2 Level. Students who wish to take the TestDaF should therefore have passed a German course of at least Level B2.
Advantages of TestDaF
TestDaF is an internationally centralised exam which is held at specific dates and only at licensed test centres. Unline the DSH, which is designed and held by different Universities for their own use, TestDaf provides the chance of internationally comparing German language skills. TestDaF is accepted with all German universities as proof of a student’s language skills.
TestDaF can be taken at Alpha Aktiv on specifically fixed dates. Participants get their results within 6 weeks, as well as a detailed certificate about their language skills.
Focus of Study : Possibility to improve your German – conveniently from the safe environment of your own home!
Benefit, Goal of this course : This type of courses is perfect for those of you who wish to learn German, but aren’t able to travel to Germany at the current moment. This way, you have the possibility to improve your German – conveniently from the safe environment of your own home!
Curriculum : We offer online classes for all levels from A1 to C1 as well as for the preparation course TestDaF / DSH / Telc C1 Hochschule. To participate in our online classes, you solely need a laptop / computer, a tablet or a smartphone. A headset is not absolutely necessary. For our Online Courses, we are using the platform Zoom.
Classroom Hour : Morning from 09.00 a.m. to 12.15 p.m. (in special cases from 12.30 p.m. to 3.45 p.m.)
Focus of Study : Possibility to improve your German – conveniently from the safe environment of your own home!
Benefit, Goal of this course : This type of courses is perfect for those of you who wish to learn German, but aren’t able to travel to Germany at the current moment. This way, you have the possibility to improve your German – conveniently from the safe environment of your own home!
Curriculum : We offer online classes for all levels from A1 to C1 as well as for the preparation course TestDaF / DSH / Telc C1 Hochschule. To participate in our online classes, you solely need a laptop / computer, a tablet or a smartphone. A headset is not absolutely necessary. For our Online Courses, we are using the platform Zoom.
Classroom Hour : Morning from 09.00 a.m. to 12.15 p.m. (in special cases from 12.30 p.m. to 3.45 p.m.)
It program is for students who wish to take college courses in Germany.
The University Pathway Program guides students to pass the TestDaF/telc exam with appropriate instruction and consulting. Also, it helps the process of entering the university you wish.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
> Registration at the Bürgeramt
> A Residence permit
> A Consultation regarding the different universities
> A Search for the right city & university
> A Consultation regarding the different university programs / majors
> A Application for a program at max. two universities
> A Advice regarding the registration documents
> A Support with writing the motivational letter
> A If necessary: Help with the notarisation of the certificates (cost of the notarisation has to be covered by the student)
Curriculum : Total of 46 weeks
A1 – C1 Course (42 weeks)
Preparation course for TestDaF or telc C1 HS exam (4weeks)
It program is for students who wish to take college courses in Germany.
The University Pathway Program guides students to pass the TestDaF/telc exam with appropriate instruction and consulting. Also, it helps the process of entering the university you wish.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
> Registration at the Bürgeramt
> A Residence permit
> A Consultation regarding the different universities
> A Search for the right city & university
> A Consultation regarding the different university programs / majors
> A Application for a program at max. two universities
> A Advice regarding the registration documents
> A Support with writing the motivational letter
> A If necessary: Help with the notarisation of the certificates (cost of the notarisation has to be covered by the student)
Curriculum : Total of 46 weeks
A1 – C1 Course (42 weeks)
Preparation course for TestDaF or telc C1 HS exam (4weeks)
TestDaF / telc C1 HS exam
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Classroom Hour :
Class opens every first Monday of the month
Program Cost :
6.965€ (excluding accommodation and exam fees)
Course Information
Schedule
46 Weeks
Course Level
TestDaF / telc C1 HS
VISA Info
I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age
17
Accommodation
Homestay, Off-campus Residence
Qualification
N/A
Course Schedule
2025-12-01
※ From the Course Starting Dates 46Weeks(month) Choose
Fees
School's Admin fee
Tuition
42 Week
Week
Week
Week
Week
(EURO)€ 8,420
Week
Week
Week
Week
Week
Housing Placement
Accommodation Fee
Terms
Homestay
On-Campus Dorm/residence
Off-Campus residence
Airport Pickup
Other Charges
Remarks / Other Information
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
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Fees
School's Admin fee
Tuition
36 Week
Week
Week
Week
Week
(EURO)€ 7,995 / Week
Week
Week
Week
Week
Week
Housing Placement
Accommodation Fee
Terms
Homestay
On-Campus Dorm/residence
Off-Campus residence
Airport Pickup
Other Charges
Remarks / Other Information
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Accommodation
Student Residence
The language academy Alpha Aktiv provides several student residences in Heidelberg. There are two buildings in the city center and another in the idyllic area Ziegelhausen. All these academy owned buildings have both single and double rooms.
In a student residence, a student has the choice of living alone or sharing a room with another student. In these residences, students share the kitchen and the bathroom with other flat-mates. It is well known that students quickly make contact with other international students in these residences and that they can benefit from this through practicing what they have already learned in class on a daily basis.
price per 1 week
St. Residence// Price per Person
1 night
1 - 3 weeks
4 - 12 weeks
13 - 24 weeks
25 + weeks
Single Student Residence Bismarckplatz
€ 70
€ 205
€ 175
€ 150
€ 145
Double Student Residence Bismarckplatz
€ 50
€ 155
€ 145
€ 125
€ 110
Single Student Residence Ziegelhausen
€ 70
€ 160
€ 140
€ 135
€ 130
Double Student Residence Ziegelhausen
€ 50
€ 145
€ 125
€ 115
€ 105
Apartment // Price per Person
1 night
1 - 3 weeks
4 - 12 weeks
13 - 24 weeks
25 + weeks
Single Apartment
€ 90
€ 280
€ 245
€ 210
€ 195
Double Apartment
€ 70
€ 225
€ 190
€ 165
€ 155
*the refundable deposit will vary according to the type of accommodation booked
** 100€ housing placement fees will be added to the price.
Host Families
Living with a host family is an alternative to living in our student residences or in an apartment. Living with a host family of our choice gives you the best chance to learn about the German way of life. In addition, by engaging with native speakers on a daily basis you get to improve your language skills in a very practical way. The accommodation is usually booked with half board, but of course boarding arrangements can be customized if required.
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