Humboldt Institut Constance

The Humboldt Institute specialises in teaching German as a foreign language. From a small beginning in its original headquarters at Ratzenried Castle the school has grown to include over 17 school locations. The main goal is to assure all the students have full support for their language learning.
The students are always taught by native speakers who have at least a university degree. The classes consist of a maximum of 10 students, and the intensive courses consist of up to 30 lessons which are more than the average other schools are willing to offer.
The students can be sure that their experience will be great as the school has been working for over 40 years with over thousands of satisfied students from all corners of the planet. The school is exceptionally efficient in preparing the students for TestDaF and Telc C1 Deutsch Hochschule examinations. We assure you that beginners of the language can pass any of these exams after only eight months of learning at the Humboldt Institut. These tests, along with TestAS, are internationally recognised and will significantly improve the students’ chances in academic or work life.
There are no hidden costs here as we clearly state all that is included. Instruction, room and full board, course materials, extracurricular activities and excursions are usually included in the price.
24-hour support is given to students in all aspects while studying here. This way, they can be confident in asking anyone of the staff if they feel worried. A family atmosphere is also provided given that the students will all be at boarding schools. This will give them to learn and experience a sense of community at full capacity. You can be sure that you will feel at home from the moment you arrive at school.
Students will be able to learn German throughout the whole year. They have 365 days at their disposal to learn the language. The study will be combined with fun to make the experience worthwhile, while at the same time, students will learn the language in the shortest amount of time possible through intensive lessons.

LOCATION

Constance is known for being a university town with a population of about 85,000 people. This is the largest city on Lake Constance. It is located in the perfect spot, right by the lake with its fantastic scenery and cultural attractions. This setting is a significant selling point for students around the world. This modern Humboldt centre is located only 5 minutes away from the lake and 10 minutes from the university and Lake Constance.
Humboldt Institut is situated in a modern, comfortably furnished building with all conveniences and large classrooms with high-quality equipment.
Humboldt Institut is acknowledged as a licensed test centre for the Test DaF and Telc Examinations.

MAJOR SIGHTS NEARBY

This school is known for its proximity to Lake Constance, Switzerland and the Alps. A lot of leisure activities are available in and around the school due to its beautiful location.

AVAILABLE SOCIAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMMES

Humboldt Institut specialises in creating fun and educational experiences outside of the classroom. Depending on the site, there are different kinds of leisure activities and excursions, supported by the program supervisors. They make sure to encourage all students to join in the fun.
The city of Constance offers different cultural programmes, shopping tours and sports facilities. To the course start, students will be taken on a guided city walk.
Moreover, students can participate in sporting programmes of 30 different types, which are organised by the University of Constance.
Excursions are planned for after school and during weekends. These can be either half-day or full-day excursions, contests or games. While most of the planning and decision making for tours is made by staff, the school is always welcome with input from students about different suggestions for extracurricular activities.
The following are some of the social and cultural programmes provided at Constance.

LEISURE

• Ice skating
• Karaoke
• Football
• Disco
• Climbing
• Bowling
• Billiard
• Bicycle tours
• Basketball
• Barbecue
• Badminton
• Alpine skiing
• Volleyball Tennis
• Table tennis
• Table football
• Swimming in a public pool
• Swimming in the lake
• Stand Up Paddling
• Squash
• Rowing
• Movie theatre
• Excursions – Stuttgart, Freiburg, Friedrichshafen, Meersburg, Tübingen, Überlingen, Schaffhausen with Rhine Falls, Island of Mainau, Zürich, Basel, St. Gallen, the Alps