Reviews of F+U Academy of Languages, Heidelberg, Germany
Total No. of Reviews: 87
NOTE: All evaluations are authentic. Only former participants who have booked a course with us at the school can publish evaluations after the end of the course. Schools could therefore not manipulate evaluations and you can trust in all published evaluations.
| Overall rating F+U Academy of Languages, Heidelberg, Germany |  4.0/5.0 (87 reviews) |
|---|---|
| City |  4.6/5.0 |
| Organisation | 3.8/5.0 |
| Facilities | 3.8/5.0 |
| Social activities |  3.5/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 4.1/5.0 |
| Value for money | 3.8/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | 4.0/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 3.6/5.0 |
| Other | 3.6/5.0 |
Individual Reviews
6. May. 2013
1. Nerea (37 years) - Spain
1. Intensive 20 - 3 weeks
1. Intensive 20 - 3 weeks
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Student Residence Category III (Schmitt, Turner)
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4. Mar. 2013
2. Carol (27 years) - Australia
2. Intensive 30 - 24 weeks
2. Intensive 30 - 24 weeks
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13. Dec. 2012
3. Lauren (21 years) - United States
3. TELC/Zertifikat Deutsch preparation course - 4 weeks
3. TELC/Zertifikat Deutsch preparation course - 4 weeks
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I really liked the diversity of students in the classroom. It was really neat to learn about different countries from around the world.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
The orientation tour really helped. It sounds cheesy, but it was really helpful in understanding some of the neat sites around the Old Town.
30. Nov. 2012
4. Vladimir (37 years) - Russian Federation
4. Combination course: German 20 + English 15 - 4 weeks
4. Combination course: German 20 + English 15 - 4 weeks
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Homestay B
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The atmosphere at home
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Organize a group for an evening meeting to have speaking practice.
29. Oct. 2012
5. Christopher (53 years) - United States
5. Intensive 30 - 1 week
5. Intensive 30 - 1 week
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17. Sep. 2012
6. Andreea Daniela (27 years) - Romania
6. Intensive 20 - 3 weeks
6. Intensive 20 - 3 weeks
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Student Residence Category I (Concordia, Freiburg, Constanz, Steinhof)
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3. Sep. 2012
7. Mohamed (21 years) - Spain
7. Intensive 30 - 3 weeks
7. Intensive 30 - 3 weeks
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29. Aug. 2012
8. Deanna (21 years) - Spain
8. Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
8. Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
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Student Residence Category I (Concordia, Freiburg, Constanz, Steinhof)
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24. Jul. 2012
9. Marianne (19 years) - Norway
9. Intensive 30 - 2 weeks
9. Intensive 30 - 2 weeks
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Shared apartment 'Bergheim' category IV
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8. Sep. 2011
10. Maria Luisa (27 years) - Spain
10. Intensive 20 - 4 weeks
10. Intensive 20 - 4 weeks
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5. Sep. 2011
11. Sofía (23 years) - Spain
11. Evening German course plus module 30 - 8 weeks
11. Evening German course plus module 30 - 8 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
The students and my teacher, who was really good.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Go to the school's activities, its a good place to get to know new people from different levels.
Other comments
There is absolutely nothing close to SRH residence. The rooms are very good, but to get anywhere you have to take public transport.
30. Aug. 2011
12. María (20 years) - Spain
12. Intensive 30 - 1 week
12. Intensive 30 - 1 week
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Choose März hall of residence. It's near the school, near Hauptstrasse and everything is new.
24. Aug. 2011
13. David (22 years) -
13. Intensive 20 - 4 weeks
13. Intensive 20 - 4 weeks
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Private apartment 'März' or 'Sophie', Category V
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Get a card for the Mensa!
16. Aug. 2011
14. Beatriz (24 years) - Spain
14. Intensive 20 - 3 weeks
14. Intensive 20 - 3 weeks
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16. Aug. 2011
15. Inmaculada (48 years) - Spain
15. Intensive 20 - 5 weeks
15. Intensive 20 - 5 weeks
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Private apartment 'März' or 'Sophie', Category V
15. Aug. 2011
16. Carlos (23 years) - Spain
16. Intensive 20 - 3 weeks
16. Intensive 20 - 3 weeks
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Student Residence Category I (Concordia, Freiburg, Constanz, Steinhof)
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The teacher.
27. Jun. 2011
17. Mari Carmen (38 years) - Spain
17. Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
17. Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
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Private apartment 'März' or 'Sophie', Category V
3. Aug. 2010
18. Ekaterina - Russian Federation
18. Afternoon Course 20 - 4 weeks
18. Afternoon Course 20 - 4 weeks
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You'd better take 4 weeks at least.
6. Jul. 2010
19. Max (19 years) -
19. Intensive 30 - 4 weeks
19. Intensive 30 - 4 weeks
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Disappointed with accommodation (Cat. III Turner Residence) - light had constant loud buzz, shower fittings broken, insects in room (!!), wardrobe was a bit kaputt.
7. Jun. 2010
20. Aleksandra (24 years) - Italy
20. Intensive 30 - 1 week
20. Intensive 30 - 1 week
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Organization
23. Oct. 2009
21. Jakub (21 years) - Poland
21. Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
21. Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
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12. Oct. 2009
22. Gabrielle (17 years) - United States
22. Intensive 30 - 2 weeks
22. Intensive 30 - 2 weeks
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Homestay A
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Positive aspects of school
Meeting all the students from around the world!
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
I would definitely recommend taking a conversation course. I learned a lot while having fun
9. Oct. 2009
23. Anastasia (23 years) - Russian Federation
23. Intensive 30 - 2 weeks
23. Intensive 30 - 2 weeks
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Student Residence Category IV
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teachers
6. Oct. 2009
24. Maria (19 years) - Russian Federation
24. Intensive 20 - 3 weeks
24. Intensive 20 - 3 weeks
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Teacher Thomas
12. Sep. 2009
25. Igor (19 years) - Russian Federation
25. Intensive 20 - 3 weeks
25. Intensive 20 - 3 weeks
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My teacher Thomas
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
take minimum 4 weeks course
15. Jul. 2009
26. David (38 years) - United Kingdom
26. Intensive 20 - 3 weeks
26. Intensive 20 - 3 weeks
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Student Residence Category IV
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Excellent teaching for two out of the three weeks - thank you Thomas!!
23. Dec. 2008
27. Elif Ece (29 years) - Turkey
27. Intensive 30 - 1 week
27. Intensive 30 - 1 week
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it was in a central area
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heidelberg is a small city but nice. the course was helpful especially the conversation classes.
1. Nov. 2008
28. Ketevan (22 years) - No Country Selected
28. Intensive 30 - 4 weeks
28. Intensive 30 - 4 weeks
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Private apartment 'März' or 'Sophie', Category V
22. Oct. 2008
29. Elena (19 years) - Italy
29. Intensive 30 - 4 weeks
29. Intensive 30 - 4 weeks
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Homestay A
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The lessons
22. Oct. 2008
30. Justyna (20 years) - Poland
30. Intensive 20 - 4 weeks
30. Intensive 20 - 4 weeks
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Student Residence Bahr, Category IV (double room)
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2. Jan. 2013
31. Charlène (20 years) - 
31. Intensive 30 - 7 weeks
31. Intensive 30 - 7 weeks
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Student Residence Category I (Concordia, Freiburg, Constanz, Steinhof)
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The classes were very interactive and lively.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
The Castle 'Heidelberg.
8. Oct. 2012
32. Selua (23 years) - 
32. Intensive 30 - 8 weeks
32. Intensive 30 - 8 weeks
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Student Residence Category I (Concordia, Freiburg, Constanz, Steinhof)
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8. Oct. 2012
33. Gialila (23 years) -
33. Intensive 30 - 8 weeks
33. Intensive 30 - 8 weeks
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Student Residence Category I (Concordia, Freiburg, Constanz, Steinhof)
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29. Aug. 2012
34. Marco -
34. Intensive 30 - 2 weeks
34. Intensive 30 - 2 weeks
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27. Aug. 2012
35. Ana Priscila (33 years) -
35. Intensive 30 - 2 weeks
35. Intensive 30 - 2 weeks
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Student Residence Category III (Schmitt, Turner)
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23. Aug. 2012
36. Andrea (19 years) -
36. Intensive 30 - 4 weeks
36. Intensive 30 - 4 weeks
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Homestay A
Shared flat (apartment)
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22. Aug. 2012
37. Benedetta (14 years) -
37. Junior German Course (7-15 years) - 3 weeks
37. Junior German Course (7-15 years) - 3 weeks
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22. Aug. 2012
38. Martino (9 years) -
38. Junior German Course (7-15 years) - 3 weeks
38. Junior German Course (7-15 years) - 3 weeks
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22. Aug. 2012
39. Chiara (12 years) -
39. Junior German Course (7-15 years) - 3 weeks
39. Junior German Course (7-15 years) - 3 weeks
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9. Jul. 2012
40. Beatrice (18 years) -
40. Intensive 30 - 2 weeks
40. Intensive 30 - 2 weeks
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Private apartment 'März' or 'Sophie', Category V
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24. Mar. 2012
41. Marco (36 years) -
41. Intensive 20 - 5 weeks
41. Intensive 20 - 5 weeks
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Student Residence Category I (Concordia, Freiburg, Constanz, Steinhof)
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19. Mar. 2012
42. Masanobu (27 years) - 
42. Intensive 20 - 1 week
42. Intensive 20 - 1 week
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Student Residence Category I (Concordia, Freiburg, Constanz, Steinhof)
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20. Dec. 2011
43. Paolo (29 years) -
43. Intensive 30 - 3 weeks
43. Intensive 30 - 3 weeks
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Homestay A
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the organizational system and schedules
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
there's not so much conversation during the lessons
19. Dec. 2011
44. Rosario (30 years) -
44. Intensive 30 - 1 week
44. Intensive 30 - 1 week
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booking at least one month course
Other comments
Great location, practically in the center.
12. Dec. 2011
45. Anaïs (24 years) -
45. Intensive 20 - 1 week
45. Intensive 20 - 1 week
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Homestay A
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The visit of the castle
6. Oct. 2011
46. Roxane (39 years) -
46. Intensive 20 - 1 week
46. Intensive 20 - 1 week
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Homestay B
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Centrally located.
16. Sep. 2011
47. Lucie (20 years) -
47. Intensive 30 - 3 weeks
47. Intensive 30 - 3 weeks
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Homestay A
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Meet students from all backgrounds ... It was very rewarding!
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
My only advice is to participate in the activities proposed to explore the city and get to know the people of the school!
Other comments
Trip that I keep in my best memories ...
7. Jun. 2011
48. Diana (25 years) -
48. Intensive 20 - 4 weeks
48. Intensive 20 - 4 weeks
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The school is located in the city center and the teachers are friendly, competent and attentive to each student needs'.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
The Concordia student residence is old and dirty but the biggest problem is the shared shower with no doors, there is only a transparent panel and everyone must pass in front to access the bathrooms.
2. May. 2011
49. Nidavary (17 years) -
49. Intensive Course Standard - 1 week
49. Intensive Course Standard - 1 week
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Private apartment 'März' or 'Sophie', Category V
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Everything was very close, teachers, and small groups.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Visit Heidelberg! It's magnificent.
Other comments
None
26. Apr. 2011
50. Claire (26 years) -
50. Intensive 30 - 4 weeks
50. Intensive 30 - 4 weeks
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Some teachers are really good.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
The Neckar river during sunshine
Other comments
The school: do not hesitate to change course as soon as you realize that a course is not suitable (class composition, teacher, etc.).
