Agents Most Frequent Questions
How does the Corona pandemic affect your courses?
The start of our courses is subject due to the current regulations. For the latest updates, please refer to our COVID 19 information page.
What year was your school established?
1995
Private/Public school (circle one)?
Private
Age Requirement?
18, unless it is a defined under 18 course
Nationalities: Where do your students come from?
Our students come from more than 32 countries all over the world. We have students from U.S./Canada/Australia, South America, Asia and European Countries.
Age: How old are your students in percentage?
- 18 – 22 year olds: 18%
- 23 – 33 year olds: 38%
- 34 – 44 year olds: 26%
- 45 – 55 year olds: 10%
- 56+ year olds: 8%
How long do your students stay?
Average booking duration is 8 weeks
How much do your students pay in average?
Average Payment is 2724€
How many levels of courses do you have?
Six levels according to the European Framework of reference for languages + business German
List the courses that your school offers:
- Mini Group German,
- German for Families (with child care option),
- Level Courses A1-C1,
- Vacation Courses for Juniors,
- Seasonal Easter and Christmas Courses,
- Business German,
- German for Doctors,
- University Pathway Courses,
- Technical German in group classes and individual lessons,
- Preparation for telc exams, TestDaF, Goethe Exams in our intensive plus programme
Do you offer any extra seminars?
Yes:
- Business Etiquette in Germany,
- Successful Presentations in German,
- Successful Job Applications in Germany,
- Successful Job interview in Germany,
- Intercultural Training – "Welcome to Germany"
- German Cuisine with vocabulary and cooking,
- German for tourism, hotel and travel agencies,
- German for Architects,
- Beer Seminar
Costs
- Intensive Course: 20 lessons per week
Group maximum of 10 students per class - EUR 200 up to EUR 290 per week, depending on duration of stay - Intensive plus: 24 lessons per week:
20 lessons in the group + 2 to 10 individual lessons - group maximum of 10 students per class – from EUR 376 per week - Individual tuition
One-to-one instruction can be booked exclusively or in addition to the group lessons in the morning (from EUR 43 per lesson). - How much is your administration fee?
EUR 65
Do you offer airport pick up?
Yes
If so, how much is airport pick up?
From Frankfurt and Munich to Bamberg = EUR 350, from Nuremberg to Bamberg EUR 130, other airports on request.
What is the name, mode of transportation and distance from the most commonly used airport to your school?
From Nuremberg to Bamberg, distance 60 km, 1 hour 15 minutes: First from the airport to the main railway station by underground, then by train from Nuremberg to Bamberg.
Mostly on train from Frankfurt airport, distance 230 km, 3 hours by train, train connection airport Frankfurt – Bamberg via Würzburg
Do you offer homestays?
Yes
How much is the homestay administration fee?
No fee
How much is a one-month homestay?
EUR 796 (28 days)
How many meals are included per day (if any)?
no meals included
… additional breakfast is EUR 200, dinner is 280 EUR (28 days).
Do you offer dormitories?
No
Do you help arrange apartment rentals?
Yes
Approximate cost of a one-bedroom apartment for one month:
The price for an apartment for you alone without catering starts at EUR 1680.
What's the approximate average distance from the accommodations to the school? For example: a 15 minute walk, 25 minutes by bicycle, 30 minutes by bus etc.
…mostly in a walking distance less than 25 minutes
…maximum 15 minutes by bicycle
…maximum 15 minutes on bus
How long are most classes (uninterrupted time between breaks)?
From 9 till 12:30 = 4 lessons per day, 1 lesson = 45 minutes, one coffee break from 10:30 to 11:00
What is the average number of students per class?
8 students = Mini Group
What is the maximum number of students per class?
Usually 8, in summer (June, July August) 10
How many classrooms do you have that you use regularly?
8
What are some popular extracurricular activities for students at you school?
"Stammtisch" – regular meeting on Thursday night in a pub or a beer garden with local food and German conversations.
Also we organize bicycle tours, evening walks, sports, movies, cultural events, ...
Write a very brief location description:
TREFFPUNKT is located at the beginning of the pedestrianized shopping center, surrounded by shops, restaurants, cafes and 2 popular breweries.
What city/town are you located in or nearest to?
We are located in Bamberg – 60 kms north of Nuremberg – UNESCO world heritage, a historical, lively and at the same time traditional university town, also called the Rome of the North, or even dream city of the Germans.
How many full time teachers do you presently have?
29
Are all of your teachers qualified university graduates?
Yes
If your institute is privately owned, does your school rent its facilities or own?
Rent
Which homestay company do you deal with?
None, the hosts are all chosen on a private basis and carefully selected.
Do you pay commission on accommodations?
No