What we like about the school
- Excellent rating of teaching quality
- Top rated school facilities
Alpha Aktiv
The language school Alpha Aktiv was founded in Heidelberg, Germany in 2003. The language academy Alpha Aktiv is located in the heart of Heidelberg, not far from Bismarckplatz which is the central meeting point in Heidelberg.
The University and a lot of important attractions, including stores and restaurants, are within a few minutes walking distance from Bismarckplatz.
The school address is: Hans-Böckler-Straße 2, 69115 - Heidelberg (Germany).
Accreditations and Quality seals
School Size:
Facilities
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Movie rental
Free after-class access to language learning software
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free WIFI
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Wheelchair access to reception
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Air conditioning in most classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms:
13Number of public PC workstations:
25Prices include
- Internet access and use of school computers
- Wireless LAN zone at school
- Free certificate of course attendance
- Language level placement test at first day of classes
- Language level placement test before arrival
- For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by qualified consultant
- Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by qualified consultant
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
Course material:
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 30 € per course.
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 300
- Adult courses throughout the year: 220
- Junior courses in summer: 30
- Junior courses throughout the year: 10
Average age of students
- in summer: 17 years
- throughout the year: 19 years
- See our recommendations for students over 30.
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 9
- Adult courses throughout the year: 9
- Junior courses in summer: 3
- Junior courses throughout the year: 1
Minimum age of students
- 18 years
- 14 years for specific Junior courses
The school is an official exam center
The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school: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):
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8
3
4
2
5
3
2
2
4
4
3
6
6
7
2
5
5
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1
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4
Optional airport transfer
Frankfurt Airport:70 € pick up
140 € return (both ways)
Frankfurt-Hahn Airport:
70 € pick up
140 € return (both ways)
Language school closed
In 2018 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2018, 30.Mar.2018, 02.Apr.2018, 01.May.2018, 10.May.2018, 21.May.2018, 31.May.2018, 03.Oct.2018, 01.Nov.2018, 24.Dec.2018 - 31.Dec.2018School policy regarding bank holidays:
Full number of lost classes are made up
German Courses
In high demand!
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 15
162 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 170 162 | 340 323 | 510 485 | 680 646 | 850 808 | 1020 969 | 1190 1131 | 1360 1292 | 1530 1454 | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 185 | 369 | 553 | 737 | 921 | 1106 | 1290 | 1474 | 1658 | -- | -- |
Starting dates
2018: 02.Jul.2018, 16.Jul.2018, 30.Jul.2018, 13.Aug.2018, 27.Aug.2018.
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 14:00
Morning: 9:00 - 14:00
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This course tends to sell out quickly!
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 18
119 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 125 119 | 250 238 | 375 357 | 460 437 | 575 547 | 690 656 | 805 765 | 920 874 | 1150 1093 | 1380 1311 | 2375 2257 |
| Price in US$ | 136 | 271 | 407 | 499 | 623 | 748 | 873 | 997 | 1246 | 1496 | 2574 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Absolute beginners start on: 08.Jan.2018, 05.Feb.2018, 05.Apr.2018, 03.Apr.2018, 07.May.2018, 04.Jun.2018, 02.Jul.2018, 06.Aug.2018, 03.Sep.2018, 01.Oct.2018, 05.Nov.2018, 03.Dec.2018
Absolute beginners start on: 08.Jan.2018, 05.Feb.2018, 05.Apr.2018, 03.Apr.2018, 07.May.2018, 04.Jun.2018, 02.Jul.2018, 06.Aug.2018, 03.Sep.2018, 01.Oct.2018, 05.Nov.2018, 03.Dec.2018
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 12:30 - 15:45
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 12:30 - 15:45
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Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 15
111 € per week
(Based on the price of 2 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in € | -- | 232 221 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | 252 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course will help you obtain specific vocabulary for applying for a job in Germany, as well as common techniques you will need for writing your application letters and CV.
Starting dates
2018: 15.Jan.2018, 12.Mar.2018, 07.May.2018, 02.Jul.2018, 22.Oct.2018.
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
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Only limited places left for the summer months!
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 12
447 € per week
(Based on the price of 2 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 940 893 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | 1019 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Course addressed to teenagers and young adults. The course focus on cultural and regional matters and it includes Free Time Activities on three afternoons per week.
Starting dates
2018: 02.Jul.2018, 16.Jul.2018, 30.Jul.2018, 13.Aug.2018, 27.Aug.2018.
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
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This course tends to sell out quickly!
Lessons per week: 25
| Max. group size: 15
219 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 230 219 | 460 437 | 690 656 | 840 798 | 1050 998 | 1260 1197 | 1470 1397 | 1680 1596 | 2100 1995 | 2520 2394 | 2600 2470 |
| Price in US$ | 250 | 499 | 748 | 911 | 1138 | 1366 | 1593 | 1821 | 2276 | 2731 | 2818 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Absolute beginners start on: 02.Jan.2018, 05.Feb.2018, 05.Mar.2018, 03.Apr.2018, 07.May.2018, 04.Jun.2018, 02.Jul.2018, 06.Aug.2018, 03.Sep.2018, 01.Oct.2018, 05.Nov.2018, 03.Dec.2018
Absolute beginners start on: 02.Jan.2018, 05.Feb.2018, 05.Mar.2018, 03.Apr.2018, 07.May.2018, 04.Jun.2018, 02.Jul.2018, 06.Aug.2018, 03.Sep.2018, 01.Oct.2018, 05.Nov.2018, 03.Dec.2018
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 320 304 | 640 608 | 960 912 | 1200 1140 | 1500 1425 | 1800 1710 | 2100 1995 | 2400 2280 | 3000 2850 | 3600 3420 | 3770 3582 |
| Price in US$ | 347 | 694 | 1041 | 1301 | 1626 | 1951 | 2276 | 2601 | 3251 | 3901 | 4085 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Absolute beginners start on: 02.Jan.2018, 05.Feb.2018, 05.Mar.2018, 03.Apr.2018, 07.May.2018, 04.Jun.2018, 02.Jul.2018, 06.Aug.2018, 03.Sep.2018, 01.Oct.2018, 05.Nov.2018, 03.Dec.2018
Absolute beginners start on: 02.Jan.2018, 05.Feb.2018, 05.Mar.2018, 03.Apr.2018, 07.May.2018, 04.Jun.2018, 02.Jul.2018, 06.Aug.2018, 03.Sep.2018, 01.Oct.2018, 05.Nov.2018, 03.Dec.2018
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 14:00
Morning: 9:00 - 14:00
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Lessons per week: 4
| Max. group size: 10
24 € per week
(Based on the price of 12 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 300 285 |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 326 |
Starting dates:
- Level A1: 05.02,30.04,23.07,22.10
- Level A2: 30.04,23.07,22.10
- Level B1: 22.01,16.04,06.07,01.10
- Level B2: 05.02
- Level A1: 05.02,30.04,23.07,22.10
- Level A2: 30.04,23.07,22.10
- Level B1: 22.01,16.04,06.07,01.10
- Level B2: 05.02
Starting dates
2018: 22.Jan.2018, 05.Feb.2018, 16.Apr.2018, 30.Apr.2018, 06.Jul.2018, 23.Jul.2018, 01.Oct.2018, 22.Oct.2018.
Absolute beginners start on: 05.Feb.2018, 30.Apr.2018, 23.Jul.2018, 22.Oct.2018
Absolute beginners start on: 05.Feb.2018, 30.Apr.2018, 23.Jul.2018, 22.Oct.2018
General course schedule
0-1 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 18:30 - 20:00
Afternoon: 18:30 - 20:00
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 743 706 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 806 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
20 lessons of specific German language course + exam preparation for telc Deutsch B1-B2 Pflege.
Exam fee: 170 EUR.
Exam fee: 170 EUR.
Starting dates
2018: 19.Mar.2018, 18.Jun.2018, 17.Sep.2018.
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
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Only limited places left for the summer months!
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 15
357 € per week
(Based on the price of 2 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in € | -- | 750 713 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | 813 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Starting dates
2018: 09.Jul.2018, 30.Jul.2018, 20.Aug.2018.
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 14:00
Morning: 9:00 - 14:00
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Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 20
124 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price in € | 130 124 | 260 247 | 390 371 | 480 456 | 600 570 | 720 684 | 840 798 | 960 912 | 1080 1026 | 1200 1140 | 1440 1368 |
| Price in US$ | 141 | 282 | 423 | 521 | 651 | 781 | 911 | 1041 | 1171 | 1301 | 1561 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 12:30 - 15:45
Afternoon: 12:30 - 15:45
Exam dates
20.Feb.2018, 26.Apr.2018, 23.May.2018, 19.Jul.2018, 20.Sep.2018, 13.Nov.2018
Exam fee
175 €
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 865 822 | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 938 | -- | -- |
20 lessons of B2 level with special focus on language needed on the German job market + exam preparation fro telc Deutsch B2 + Beruf.
Exam fee: 180 EUR.
Exam fee: 180 EUR.
Starting dates
2018: 05.Feb.2018, 07.May.2018, 06.Aug.2018, 05.Nov.2018.
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
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Note: All courses offered by Alpha Aktiv, Heidelberg can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form.
Lesson duration: 45 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 30 €. 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.
Accommodation
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 180 | 340 | 480 | 575 | 125 | 600 | 50 |
| Price in US$ | 206 | 388 | 548 | 656 | 143 | 685 | 58 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Friday
Price per person
Price per person
4 or more weeks' prices vary between 500 to 650 EUR depending on the availability and the size of the apartment.
No extra nights bookable.
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, No meals, Private bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
250 € per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | -- |
| Price in US$ | 286 | 571 | 856 | 1141 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Double room, No meals
120 € per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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| Price in € | 120 | 240 | 360 | 410 | 100 | 400 | 50 |
| Price in US$ | 137 | 274 | 411 | 468 | 115 | 457 | 58 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Friday
Price per person
Price per person
4 or more weeks' prices vary between 320 to 460 EUR depending on the availability.
No extra nights bookable.
Room Occupancy:
Double room.
Distance from school:
5 minutes walking
Includes:
Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 100 | 190 | 260 | 310 | 72.5 | 400 | 50 |
| Price in US$ | 115 | 217 | 297 | 354 | 83 | 457 | 58 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Friday
Price per person
Price per person
No extra nights bookable.
Room Occupancy:
Double room.
Distance from school:
5 minutes walking
Includes:
Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 170 | 290 | 360 | 440 | 102.5 | 500 | 50 |
| Price in US$ | 194 | 331 | 411 | 502 | 117 | 571 | 58 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Friday
Price per person
Price per person
No extra nights bookable.
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
5 minutes walking
Includes:
Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 140 | 260 | 330 | 380 | 87.5 | 500 | 50 |
| Price in US$ | 160 | 297 | 377 | 434 | 100 | 571 | 58 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Friday
Price per person
Price per person
No extra nights bookable.
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
20 minutes by public transport
Includes:
Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 90 | 160 | 220 | 260 | 60 | 400 | 50 |
| Price in US$ | 103 | 183 | 251 | 297 | 69 | 457 | 58 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Friday
Price per person
Price per person
No extra nights bookable.
Room Occupancy:
Double room.
Distance from school:
20 minutes by public transport
Includes:
Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
- IMPORTANT: Additional fees for all types of accommodation except homestay:
- Towels, linen and pillows: 30 EUR. - End cleaning fee: 50 EUR. - Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? no
Reviews
4.2/5.0
Overall rating
4 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usCity
5.0/5.0
Organisation
3.7/5.0
Facilities
4.5/5.0
Social activities
4.2/5.0
Course quality / Progress in language
4.7/5.0
Value for money
3.7/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
2.7/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
2.7/5.0
Other
2.7/5.0
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