In the intensive German course you learn German efficiently and fast. For example, If you want to achieve sufficient skills in all aspects of the German language to enter an Austrian university (Level B2 or C1), it will take you about 6-9 months, assuming you are an absolute beginner. If you already have some German knowledge, it will take you correspondingly shorter.
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They come from many European countries such as Sweden, Spain, Italy, Poland, Hungary, France, Belgium, Croatia, Bosnia, and Greece. Also from Turkey, the Arab States, Japan or South Korea, the USA and Canada, Mexico or South America, and naturally, from Australia and the African countries.
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You will be assigned a certain level according to the result of your German placement test. You can take this test either when registering personally at our school, or online.
To the online placement test
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If you attend an intensive course it will take you approximately 150-200 units (6-8 weeks) to complete one level. Students who successfully complete certain levels early can skip half a level or one level after having consulted their German teacher.
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The German course books cost between € 15,- and € 30,- depending on the course level. The extra material which you receive from your German teacher is included in the German course fee.
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The intensive German course has 20 units (á 45 min.) plus 5 units Conversation, Interactive Computer lessons, Film-Workshop per week. In addition to this we offer our intensive plus individual program.
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In addition to the German lessons, you will also receive a homework assignment which will take about 1 hour to do. You may also need another half hour to learn vocabulary. A small weekly test will help you to see your progress in learning German. The more time you invest, the greater your success will be.
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Yes, but only after having consulted your German teacher and having informed the staff at reception.
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We organize a variety of activities for your free time in Vienna each month. You may join us for tours through museums, afternoon video films, lectures, and visits to typical Austrian wine taverns. Many events are free, but for some things we must ask you to cover the expense.
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Please register as soon as possible, so we can reserve your place on a German course. We recommend registering 4 weeks before the beginning of the German course.

1. Step: To register online, please fill in the German course registration form carefully. We cannot accept incomplete or faulty registrations. Please double-check your German course registration before sending it and remember to include the result of your placement test. You can also come to our school to register in person.
    
2. Step: Deposit. To reserve your place on the German course, a deposit of 50% of the course fee has to be made. If your booking includes accommodation, the full amount in due at the time of registration. You can make the deposit in cash at our school or by bank transfer. You can find our price list on the page terms and fees.
    
3. Step: Confirmation. As soon as your deposit reaches us, your place on the German course is reserved for you and you receive a confirmation via e-mail containing all the necessary information on the course and (if booked) accommodation.

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Before you register for a German course please contact the Austian embassy in your home country to find out details about the visa application. After your payment we issue a confirmation of your registration which you present at the embassy.
For details, go to Visa information.
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At Alpha you can take the German exams of the the Österreichisches Sprachdiplom (ÖSD).
See also German Exams
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Austrian universities require students to have either a B2 (Mittelstufe) or C1 (Oberstufe) Diploma, depending on the university and the field of study. Please make sure to find out which level is needed for enrolment at your university.
See also German Exams
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Yes, we organise evening courses for these special topics. They are also offered in the Intensive plus individual lessons.
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The "German and Music" program is offered the whole year round - except July, August and September.
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Practice facilities (also with piano) are available at the conservatory at a small fee.
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Yes. You can get a confirmation of attendance at the end of the program.
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As the accommodation offered by our German language school is specific to the needs of students it is not possible to organise accommodation for students of 30 years and older.
You can find reasonably priced accommodation on Odyssee - homesharing, at the Austrian National Union of Students, and www.apartment.at.
If you want to stay in a hotel in Vienna you have the possibility to book rooms online at www.inthotels.com
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The German language school is situated in the heart of Vienna in the first district. You can get there easily by public transport, taking either the underground lines U1, U2 or U4 to Karlsplatz or the trams 2 or D to Schwarzenbergplatz).

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You will be spending approx. € 150.- per week on food, tickets for public transport, admission fees etc. If you go out a lot, for example to the movies or the theatre, you will of course be spending more. A movie ticket is about € 7.30, a ticket for the theatre € 15, and a ticket for the Vienna Opera costs from € 36, standing-room tickets cost from € 3.63.
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