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CENTRE GUIDE
YEAR-ROUND LANGUAGE COURSES / AGE 16+
ALPADIA BERLIN
Hauptstraße 23/24, 10827 Berlin / T: +49 (0) 30 781 1076
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ALPADIA
Berlin
500 m
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SCHOOL
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CENTRE GUIDE
YEAR-ROUND LANGUAGE COURSES / AGE 16+
ALPADIA BERLIN
Hauptstraße 23/24, 10827 Berlin / T: +49 (0) 30 781 1076
School factsheet
School
Language German
Minimum age 16
Student capacity220-360
Classrooms 25
Internet free
Year of Foundation1986
Address
Hauptstraße 23/24, 10827 Berlin, Germany
Telephone
ALPADIA Main 0049 (0) 30 781 1076
Berlin Emergency 24/7 0049 (0) 157 7173 4269
Opening hours
Click on map Monday-Friday 08:00-18:00
Courses
German Language Group / Private
Official Exam TestDaF / TELC Deutsch / Goethe
University Pathway Bachelor’s, Master’s & PhD
Studienkolleg Preparation Introductory &
Extension module
School highlights Carrer Pathway
Work and Study Work Internship &
9 Bustling school with friendly atmosphere
Experience & Volunteering
9 Central location in lively neighbourhood of Schöneberg
Currency
9 Close to public transport
Euros €
9 Bright & spacious classrooms with modern facilities
Accommodation
9 Dedicated Student Support Service
Student apartment single or double / self-catering
9 Free book & DVD library Student residence single / self-catering
9 Vending machine with snacks & cold/hot beverages Homestay WG single or double / self-catering
9 Generous selection of weekly extracurricular activities Host family single or double / HB or B&B
Hotel / Bed & Breakfast on request
Destination highlights How to get there
9 European capital city with a unique soul & deep history Plane Nearest airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport
(see details)
9 Neighbourhood with great cafés, restaurants, shops & bars
Train Nearest station is “Berlin Südkreuz”
9 City with a kaleidoscope of artistic activity S-Bahn Nearest station is “Julius-Leber-Brücke”
9 Rich selection of museums, art galleries & theatres Metro U7 Eisenacher Str. – 700 m / 8 min. walk
U7 Kleistpark – 600 m / 7 min. walk
9 Plenty of outdoors activities
Bus Nearest bus stop “Kaiser-Wilhelm-Platz”
9 Multicultural city with many gastronomical diversity
9 Affordable city with a fantastic night life
no parking no smoking free WiFi no wheelchair
Accreditations & certifications
access
CENTRE GUIDE
YEAR-ROUND LANGUAGE COURSES / AGE 16+
ALPADIA BERLIN
Hauptstraße 23/24, 10827 Berlin / T: +49 (0) 30 781 1076
Team
Felix Breitkreuz Katrin Valance
Centre Manager Student Support Manager
Juliane Thoran
Anja Grüneberg
Pathway Program
Director of Studies
Coordinator - Germany
Courses
Dates 2021
A1
09:00-12.15
> Max. 14 students Elementary to advanced levels, A1 > C1:
(14.45-18.00* in case
C1
Standard of double run) Course starts every Monday
Start dates for absolute beginners, minimum 2 weeks
A1 booking: 04.01 / 01.02 / 01.03 / 29.03 / 03.05 / 31.05 /
> 09.00-12.15* + Max. 14 students
28.06 / 12.07 / 02.08 / 30.08 / 27.09 / 25.10 / 22.11.2021
C1 12.45-13.30
Intensive Bank holidays, lessons are not substituted (school
closed): 21.12.2020 - 01.01.2021 / 08.03 / 02.04 / 05.04 /
A1 6th lesson 13.05 / 24.05 / 20.12.2021 - 31.12.2021
> 09.00-12.15* + 12.45- max. 8 students
C1 13.30 + 13.45-14.30
Premium High season supplement:
+ 10% on course & accommodation
A1 Max. 14 students From Sunday 20th June until Saturday 21st August 2021
> 09:00-12.15* + private 1-to-1
C1 + private lessons
Combi
Programmes
A1 9 German courses & official diplomas
> to be discussed private 1-to-1
C1 except in July & August 9 German courses & university pathway
Private
9 German courses & career pathway
B1 2 daily lessons with 9 German courses & work experience
> 09.00 - 12.15* max. 8 students
C1 + 12.45-14.15 9 German courses & internship
Exam Prep**
9 German courses & volunteering
Online placement test
All students take a pre-arrival test at least 4 weeks prior to their
arrival in order to be placed in the appropriate class on day one.
Included course materials
Each student will receive a folder, course book (included in the
price) and different photocopies with supplementary material.
Each student can bring their own dictionary in order to do their
homework.
*During high season or busy periods we may organise classes in the afternoon.
Students cannot choose between morning or afternoon classes.
**Specific start dates according to exam dates – see our website for dates.
We offer TELC from B1 to C1, Goethe B2 & C1 and TestDaF exam prep courses. Exam fees are not included in the price of the course and each exam
must be booked by students between 6 and 4 weeks in advance. TELC and TestDaf exams are organised directly at our school. Goethe exams are
organised in the local testing centre in Berlin.
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YEAR-ROUND LANGUAGE COURSES / AGE 16+
ALPADIA BERLIN
Hauptstraße 23/24, 10827 Berlin / T: +49 (0) 30 781 1076
Nationality Mix 2019
Eastern Asia & Middle East Western
CIS* Americas
Europe Pacific 10%
& Africa Europe
1% 2% 53%
9% 25%
Croatia Kazakhstan Australia Brazil Bahrain Belgium
Czech Rep. Russia China Canada Israel France
Georgia India Colombia Lebanon Ireland
Poland Japan El Salvador Saudi Arabia Italy
Ukraine Korea Mexico Syria Netherlands
Pakistan Peru Turkey Norway
Taiwan USA UAE Spain
Thailand Sweden
Switzerland
UK
*Commonwealth of Independent States
Age Mix 2019
Age Mix
20-29
16-19
30-39
40+
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YEAR-ROUND LANGUAGE COURSES / AGE 16+
ALPADIA BERLIN
Hauptstraße 23/24, 10827 Berlin / T: +49 (0) 30 781 1076
Top 10 landmarks
Youth Museum Schöneberg 400 m
Kunsthaus Kleistpark 600 m
Berlin Aquarium 3 km
Potsdamer Platz 3.2 km
Berlin Zoo 3.3 km
Tiergarten 3.5 km
Tempelhofer Feld 4 km
Checkpoint Charlie 4 km
Brandenburg Gate 4.3 km
Botanical Garden & Museum 5.8 km
Event highlights
Spring / Summer Autumn / Winter
January Tanztage Berlin September Young Euro Classic
February Berlinale – International Film Festival September Berlin Marathon
May Karneval der Kulturen October Festival of Lights
June International Music Day December Berlin Christmas Market
July Christopher Street Day December New Years Eve at Brandenburg Gate
Paid activities Free activities
DDR Museum from € 9 Stammtisch – Round table
Berlin Zoo from € 15 Movies at school
Egyptian Museum from € 9 Afternoon games at school
Alliiertenmuseum
Local partners discounts with Alpadia student card
Street Art Museum Urban Nation
Hope Superfood Deli 10% discount
I Love Nails 10% discount
Latino Night Club Havanna reduced entrance € 5 Excursions
Boulder park Brightside reduced entrance € 7 Dresden € 18
Fitness – Rent a Trainer monthly rate € 50 Hamburg / Leipzig from € 18
Pizzeria La Rosa 20% discount Potsdam from € 7.70
Schlaraffenland Baked potato + drink menu € 5 Gedenkstätte Sachsenhausen from € 7.70
Virtual Reality Escape Game 20% discount Magdeburg from € 18
Useful links Local transportation – Zones A + B
Berlin tourist office 2 hour ticket € 2.90
Berlin public transport 24 hour ticket € 8.60
Wikitravel – Berlin Weekly pass € 34.00
Moovit travel app Monthly pass € 84.00
Lonely Planet – Berlin
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YEAR-ROUND LANGUAGE COURSES / AGE 18+
ALPADIA BERLIN
Student apartment Akazienstraße 31, 10827 Berlin
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ACCOMMODATION
Student apartment
ALPADIA
Berlin
20 m
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STUDENT APARTMENT
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CENTRE GUIDE
YEAR-ROUND LANGUAGE COURSES / AGE 18+
ALPADIA BERLIN
Hauptstraße 23/24, 10827 Berlin / T: +49 (0) 30 781 1076
Student apartment
Akazienstraße 31
10827 Berlin
ACCOMMODATION
Student apartment
Apartment to school
• 1 minute walk
ALPADIA
Berlin
Airport to apartment
From Berlin Brandenburg – 1 hour.
Accommodation Practical information
9 Located on the top floor of the school building Check-in Sunday From 15:00-22:00
9 Maximum three Alpadia students Keys are in the small restaurant “La Rosa”, a 2-minute
9 Central location in lively district of Schöneberg walk from the apartment. The exact arrival date
needs to be communicated to the school at least one
9 Plenty of cafés, bars, restaurants and shops
week prior to arrival.
9 Fantastic location close to public transport
Check-out Saturday From 8:00-11:00
9 Great connections to the city centre
Minimum 1 week stay
Over age 18 only
€ 150 cash deposit required upon arrival
Facilities The deposit will be refunded by bank transfer, within 3 weeks after
9 Two bedrooms for single or double* occupancy departure, provided that no damage has been caused. €40 cleaning
9 One twin & one double bedroom fee is paid with the original invoice – no reimbursement.
9 Shared bathroom & toilet Important note: For stays with arrival before Saturday
9 Shared fully-equipped kitchen & dining area and/or departure after Sunday, a full week of accommodation
9 Desk, wardrobe, chair & lamp provided is charged – applicable year-round. Arrivals on Saturday and
9 Bedsheets & towels provided departures on Sunday are possible – please check availability.
9 Wood laminate flooring
9 Free weekly cleaning
9 TV in each bedroom
Services close-by
9 Bus stop 1-minute walk – same street
9 Free laundry in the apartment
9 Free WiFi access in public areas 9 Bakery 1-minute walk – same street
9 Room keys 9 Bank 1-minute walk – same street
9 Restaurants, cafés, bars same street
*only available for two students booking together 9 Pharmacy 1-minute walk – same street
9 Shops 1-minute walk – same street
9 Supermarket Aldi/REWE same street
no smoking no wheelchair mixed gender
9 S-Bahn 3-minute walk “Julius-Leber-Brücke”
free WiFi
access
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YEAR-ROUND LANGUAGE COURSES / AGE 18+
ALPADIA BERLIN
Central Berlin apartments Various addresses, 10117 Berlin
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Wilhelmstr. 75
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ACCOMMODATION
Central apartments
Wilhelmstr. 87
Wilhelmstr. 88
An der Kolonnade 6 An der Kolonnade 4
An der Kolonnade 11
Voßstrasse 1
Voßstrasse 12
50 m
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CENTRAL APARTMENTS
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CENTRE GUIDE
YEAR-ROUND LANGUAGE COURSES / AGE 18+
ALPADIA BERLIN
Hauptstraße 23/24, 10827 Berlin / T: +49 (0) 30 781 1076
ACCOMMODATION Apartments
Central apartments
Voßsrrasse 12
An der Kolonnade 11
Wilhelmstrasse 75, 87, 88
10117 Berlin
Apartments to school
• Approx. 15-20 minutes by metro
Airport to apartments
From Berlin Brandenburg – 1 hour.
ALPADIA
Berlin
Accommodation Practical information
9 Located in the heart of the city Check-in Sunday From 9:00-18:00
9 Within walking distance of major tourist attractions Check-out Saturday From 9:00-11:00
9 Lively neighbourhood with plenty of activities Minimum 1 week stay
9 Fantastic location close to public transport Over age 18 only
9 Only 3-5 Alpadia students per apartment € 150 cash deposit required upon arrival
The deposit will be refunded by bank transfer, within
3 weeks after departure, provided that no damage has
been caused. €40 cleaning fee is paid with the original
Facilities invoice – no reimbursement.
9 Two single & one double* bedroom per apartment Important note: For stays with arrival before Saturday
9 Shared living room and/or departure after Sunday, a full week of
9 Shared bathroom & toilet accommodation is charged – applicable year-round.
9 Desk, wardrobe, chair & lamp provided Arrivals on Saturday and departures on Sunday are
9 Kitchen with fridge & stove possible – please check availability.
9 Bedsheets & towels provided
9 Laminate flooring
9 LCD TV Services close-by
9 Self-service laundry in the apartment 9 U-Bahn 1-minute walk “Mohrenstraße”
9 Free WiFi access 9 Mall of Berlin 1-minute walk
9 Room keys 9 Restaurants, cafés, bars 1-minute walk
*only available for two students booking together 9 Boutiques & shops 1-minute walk
9 S-Bahn 7-minute walk “Brandenburger Tor”
9 Cinema 10-minute walk
9 Supermarket Lidl 17-minute walk
no smoking free WiFi no wheelchair mixed gender
access
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YEAR-ROUND LANGUAGE COURSES / AGE 18+
ALPADIA BERLIN
David Friedländer Haus Kaiserin-Augusta-Allee 4, 10553 Berlin
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ACCOMMODATION
Student residence
500 m
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DAVID FRIEDLÄNDER HAUS
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ALPADIA BERLIN
Hauptstraße 23/24, 10827 Berlin / T: +49 (0) 30 781 1076
ACCOMMODATION Residence
Student residence
David Friedländer Haus
Kaiserin-Augusta-Allee 4
10553 Berlin
Residences to school
• Approx. 25 minutes by bus
ALPADIA
Berlin
Airport to residences
From Berlin Brandenburg – 1h15.
Accommodation Practical information
9 Located by the River Spree, close to Tiergarten Check-in Sunday From 15:00-18:00
9 Within walking distance of major tourist attractions Check-out Saturday From 9:00-11:00
9 Quiet residential neighbourhood Minimum 1 week stay
9 Fantastic location close to public transport Over age 18 only
9 Great access to the city centre € 150 cash deposit required upon arrival
The deposit will be refunded by bank transfer, within
Facilities 3 weeks after departure, provided that no damage has
9 Fully-furnished single bedrooms been caused. €40 cleaning fee is paid with the original
9 Private shower room & toilet invoice – no reimbursement.
9 Desk, wardrobe, chair & lamp provided Important note: For stays with arrival before Saturday
9 Kitchenette with fridge, stove & microwave and/or departure after Sunday, a full week of
9 Bedsheets & towels provided accommodation is charged – applicable year-round.
9 Shared communal area including large kitchen Arrivals on Saturday and departures on Sunday are
9 Laminate flooring possible – please check availability.
9 LCD TV in shared communal area
9 Self-service laundry in the residence
€2 for washing / €1 for drying Services close-by
9 High-speed fibroptic internet access 9 U-Bahn 10-minute walk “U-Bhf Turmstraße” U9
9 Covered stands for bicycles 9 Shell petrol station 1-minute walk
9 Room keys 9 Bus station 5-minute walk “Turmstr./Beusselstr”
9 Roof terrace with numerous bus connections
9 Paid parking available upon request 9 Pharmacy 5-minute walk
9 Restaurants, cafés, bars 5-minute walk
9 Supermarket 8-minute walk
no smoking no wheelchair mixed gender
9 S-Bahn 20-minute walk “S-Tiergarten”
free WiFi
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ALPADIA BERLIN
Shared Apartments / WG Multiple addresses
The light area on the map represents
the WG apartment accommodation zone
Max 50 minutes on public transport,
up to 60 minutes during high
season or busy periods.
ALPADIA
Berlin
2 km
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SHARED APARTMENTS / WG
These photos are not contractual and may not represent the actual accommodation option
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ALPADIA BERLIN
Hauptstraße 23/24, 10827 Berlin / T: +49 (0) 30 781 1076
Shared apartments / WG
Various addresses in the locality
Apartment accommodation to school
• Max 50 minutes on public transport, up
to 60 minutes during high season
or busy periods.
• Most apartments are 20 minutes away
ALPADIA
Berlin
Accommodation Practical information
9 Comfortable and clean accommodation with local Check-in Sunday From 11:00-21:00
Students are invited to contact their host before they
hosts who speak German
arrive and make sure to check the address location.
9 Friendly atmosphere Check-out Saturday Until 12:00
9 Shared bathroom with the host Arrange with host
9 Street parking may or may not be available Minimum stay one week
9 Single or twin bedrooms available Key deposit of € 50 may be requested
Over age 18 only
Important note: For stays with arrival before Saturday
and/or departure after Sunday, a full week of accommodation
is charged – applicable year-round. Arrivals on Saturday and
departures on Sunday are possible – please check availability.
Facilities & Services
9 Single rooms or twin rooms
9 Desk, wardrobe, chair & lamp in rooms
9 Shared bathroom & toilet Important
9 Common kitchen 9 Pets Some hosts may have pets so let us know if students
have allergies or are afraid of animals.
9 Bedsheets & towels provided 9 Smoking Some hosts may be smokers, so
9 Laundry may be at additional cost please make sure to request a non-smoking host
9 Free WiFi with some hosts or €2.50 per week if necessaryCENTRE GUIDE
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ALPADIA BERLIN
Host families Multiple addresses
The light area on the map represents
the host family accommodation zone
Max 50 minutes on public transport,
up to 60 minutes during high
season or busy periods.
ALPADIA
Berlin
2 km
Map data © 2017 Google
HOST FAMILIES
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ALPADIA BERLIN
Hauptstraße 23/24, 10827 Berlin / T: +49 (0) 30 781 1076
Host families
Various addresses in the locality
Host family accommodation to school
• Max 50 minutes on public transport,
up to 60 minutes during high season or
busy periods.
• Most families are 20 minutes away
ALPADIA
Berlin
Accommodation Practical information
9 Comfortable and clean accommodation Check-in Sunday From 11:00-21:00
Students are invited to contact their host family before they
with local families who speak German
arrive and make sure to check the address location.
9 Friendly atmosphere Check-out Saturday Until 12:00 (Arrange with host family)
9 Shared bathroom with the family Minimum stay one week
9 Street parking may or may not be Key deposit of € 50 may be requested
available Important note: For stays with arrival before Saturday
9 Single or twin bedrooms available and/or departure after Sunday, a full week of accommodation is charged –
applicable year-round. Arrivals on Saturday and departures on Sunday are
possible – please check availability.
Facilities & Services Important
9 Single rooms or twin rooms 9 Pets Some families may have pets so let us know if students have
allergies or are afraid of animals.
9 Desk, wardrobe, chair & lamp in rooms
9 Smoking Some families may be smokers, so
9 Shared bathroom & toilet please make sure to request a non-smoking family
9 Common kitchen, lounge & dining area if necessary
9 Bedsheets & towels provided 9 Children Please note that some families may have young
children.
9 Laundry may be at additional cost 9 Food allergies & health conditions Please make sure to
9 Free WiFi in some families or €2.50 communicate any food allergies, special diets and food
per week intolerances as well as other health conditions.
A supplement might be requested for special diet.
9 Breakfast and/or dinner are available Please contact the school for more details.CENTRE GUIDE
YEAR-ROUND LANGUAGE COURSES / AGE 18+
ALPADIA BERLIN
Hauptstraße 23/24, 10827 Berlin / T: +49 (0) 30 781 1076
ALPADIA
Berlin
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Luggage storage service Transfers
9 Available during school holidays Transfer is collective, students could wait up to
9 Available at all accommodation options 45 minutes for other students to arrive.
9 Contact us to book this extra service
Option 1 Airport transfer
Student stay over the holidays Berlin Brandenburg BER 30 min. / € 75 one way
Leaves luggage in room & keeps keys
√ Full accommodation payment
√ No extra cleaning fee
√ Alpadia keeps deposit
Option 2 Student apartment & residence
Student leaves over the holidays
Leaves locked luggage in room or at school & returns the keys
√ Free
√ Cleaning fee paid twice
√ Alpadia keeps deposit
√ New check-in date on Sunday before school reopens
Option 3 Host family & WG
Student leaves over the holidays
Leaves luggage with the host family & returns the keys
√ € 70 for two weeks
√ Nothing left in the room
√ Everything packed and locked in one suitcase/bag
Holiday period
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