The language academy Alpha Aktiv was established in 2003 by Ms. Beata Drogi, a pedagogue and specialist in German studies with years of experience.
With the help of our young and engaging team and by the use of our efficient and unique training methods, we work hard to achieve our committed goal of leading you through the world of languages.
The language academy Alpha Aktiv is situated in a very modern building in the center of Heidelberg.
The classrooms are spacious and equipped with modern furnishings, which helps to create a pleasant, friendly and delightful learning atmosphere.
Students have the opportunity to take advantage of classroom facilities when they are not in use, for their homework or to listen to Learning-CDs.
Current media and other helpful learning materials are available at the school, free-of-charge.
WiFi is available throughout the school.
Courses
Intensive German course
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. Students improve their abilities in the four main areas: Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, and also in Grammar.
Super-intensive courses
The superintensive German as a foreign language course with 30 lessons per week is based on the content of the regular intensive course with 20 lessons per week.
The ten additional hours are devoted to the development of language skills. Students receive ten extra hours of conversation each week. Through the discussions, dialogues and conversations that students have with their classmates and faculty, they are able to significantly improve their language skills.
Intensive German course +5/ +10
The course option ‘intensive course plus individual lessons’ is especially recommended for students who want to learn quickly. In this course it is possible to book either 5 or 10 extra hours per week as individual lessons.
DSH/Test-DaF Preparatory Course
The DSH/Test-DaF preparatory course is mainly directed at students who need to pass one of these exams so that they can study at a German university.
To take part in this course you need to have passed a B2 exam.
The preparatory course includes Reading comprehension, Listening, Writing skills and description of charts and diagrams. It contains all the main sections of the DSH as well as those of the Test-DaF.
Evening courses
In addition to morning and afternoon courses, we also offer evening German courses. These courses are essentially offered to employees interested in improving their language skills.
School preparatory German courses
For high school students who are planning to attend a German boarding school later on, we offer a special preparatory courses.
The all-in price of 700€ per week includes the following services:
- Intensive course with 20 lessons per week
- Private lessons with 5 lessons per week
- Course materials
- Host family with half-board (breakfast and dinner)
- Leisure activities
- Ticket for the local public transportation
Accommodation
- Host families
Living in the local family is the best way to know the German culture and customs, and always practice your German skills of course
- Residence
It located in the immadiate neighborhood of the school, just two minute walking distance.
- Apartments, hotels and hostels