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1. When can I start a German course?
If you can already speak some German, there are German courses starting every Monday. German courses for complete beginners start once a month
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2. Are places available at my chosen date and German course?
As our German courses are very popular and often fully booked, we recommend that you register early.
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3. Can I extend my stay in Germany during the course?
You can extend your German course in Germany at our schools offices. The price for a prolongment (extra week) is very attractive.
If you plan a longer stay it pays to book the total duration at once: Longterm courses with a course duration of minimal 11 weeks are reduced by up to 20%. (This discount is already considered in our price list).
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4. Does the German course take place on public holidays?
No teaching takes place on public holidays. Tuition lost for this reason cannot be subsequently made up. No individual tuition is scheduled for public holidays.
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1. What does a Nassel German course cost and what do I get for my money?
Nassel is in a position to offer competitive prices.
20 lessons German course per week (1 lesson = 45 minutes)
• 5 lessons (2-3 times) cultural programme per week: e.g. town tours; talks and videos about German music, art, history, literature and architecture; parties; sports.
• Accommodation as booked
• Nassel Certificate
• Course books may be borrowed for the whole course. Books can be bought at a 50% discount from the school office
• Use of computers, books, videos and magazines in the multimedia library
• Student service at the school office, Monday-Friday
• Free internet access
• Free receiving and sending of emails
• Student manual with interesting tips
• Nassel Card entitling holder to discounts at a number of museums, theatres, restaurants and shops
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2. How much is that in my currency?
Our prices are quoted in Euros. To convert this into your currency use http://www.xe.com/ucc/
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3. Can I also pay the course fees in my currency?
The course can be paid for in Euros (EUR) only.
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4. How can I pay? What are your account details?
The best way of paying for your German course is by bank giro transfer direct to our bank
Our account details for bank transfer:
Account number 496634700
Deutsche Bank Stuttgart (bank code 600 700 24)
Hauptstr. 11, D-70563 Stuttgart
IBAN: DE54 6007 0024 0496 6347 00
SWIFT: DEUTDEDBSTG
Banking charges must be borne by the student. Please make out your money order as "banking charges borne by transferor".
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5. When do I have to pay?
The deposit is EUR 198 and should be paid at the time of registration. The remaining course fees are due within 14 days of receipt of our confirmation, or 30 days before the start of the course at the latest. Upon receipt of your payment we shall mail you the address of your accommodation. Payment must be made in Euro (EUR).
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6. Can I pay the course fees by instalments?
If you book a long-term course and prefer not to pay all of the course fees at once, we recommend you book a course duration you can easily pay in advance and then extend your stay at our student office in Germany. The price for a prolongment (extra week) is very attractive.
We regret that we cannot accept payment by instalments.
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7. Do you charge a registration fee?
Nassel charges no registration fee. For your registration, all we require is a deposit of EUR 198, which will be deducted from the total amount.
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8. Do I get a discount if I register together with my sister/my brother?
If you register for a German course with Nassel together with one or more siblings and put the words "Sibling Discount" into the Special Requests field on our registration form along with the name(s) of your sibling(s), you will receive a discount of EUR 25 per person!
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9. Is there a group discount?
Yes. We offer discounts for groups of at least 10 people. Please contact us to enquire directly and specify the starting date and group size. We are happy to make an offer!
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1. Which requirements do I have to satisfy to take part in a German course?
No previous knowledge is required for our German courses. Everyone is welcome. We offer German courses for every ability group. Your ability will be determined by means of a written and oral assessment test
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2. Is there any special form of dress at the school?
No special clothing is required. You can dress as casually as you like
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3. Can I take a German course even if I am a total beginner?
We can recommend our German courses even for total beginners who do not know a word of German! Our tutors are trained to teach beginners and since our colleagues and host families are used to foreign students there are hardly any difficulties outside of lessons. Courses for total beginners start once a month
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4. Can 15 year-olds attend courses at Nassel schools?
For adults aged 16 or above we offer German courses at one of Nassel schools . In special cases, we accept students aged 15 so long as the parent or legal guardian confirms in writing that they accept unlimited responsibility for the young person for the full duration of his/her stay. In the summer, there are special junior courses for 12 to 14 and 16 to 18 year-olds at our summer school.
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5. How many course levels are there?
Nassel offers German courses for seven different course levels all year round: Beginners, Elementary 1, Elementary 2, Elementary 3, Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2 and Advanced. Each course level involves 20 lessons of tuition per week and takes four to eight weeks to complete.
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6. How is my course level determined?
The course level is determined according to the results of a written and oral assessment test. The written assessment test takes approximately 60 minutes to complete and covers grammar, reading comprehension and writing skills. It is automatically enclosed with the booking documents when a booking is made. Participants also have the possibility to take the assessment test online after registration. The assessment test needs to arrive at our office on Tuesday prior to course start. If you take it after arrival it might happen that you miss class on Monday.
An oral assessment takes place in the course of your welcome and registration on Monday, your first day at Nassel.
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7. If I feel that I have been put in the wrong group can I change level?
If you feel that the level is too high or too low, then please discuss the situation with your course coordinator. You will then be moved to the a more suitable level.
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8. My German is already very good. Can I profit from a German course?
Throughout the year,Nassel offers German courses which cater to all levels from beginner to advanced. Our advanced courses include literary, socio-political, cultural and business related themes, and help to develop a very high command of German still further.
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9. What level of German do I have to have in order to begin on a date other than the dates for beginners?
To start on another date than the dates for beginners, you should have some understanding of basic structures and a limited vocabulary. You should be able to answer very simple questions spoken slowly. If you know the present tense verb forms of ‘gehen', ‘kommen', ‘sprechen', ‘arbeiten' and ‘schreiben', are able to introduce yourself in German or ask for the directions of the train stations, you are likely not an absolute beginner.
If you are unsure about your German proficiency, we recommend that you book your course for a beginners date. Then you can be sure to be placed in the appropriate level. If this is not possible, please contact us, so that we can work out an individual solution!
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1. What is the average age of students on the course?
Sixty percent of our students are university students aged between 17 and 30 seeking to improve their German language skills and awareness of German culture as a supplement to their academic studies. Thirty percent are already working, with ages ranging from 25 to 65. Eight percent are business managers and executives of different nationalities. Two percent are retired and wish to improve their German and familiarize themselves with Nassel culture. We hold separate courses for juniors aged 10-18 during the summer months at our summer school.
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2. Where do the other participants of Nassel courses come from?
Nasssel schools are attended by people from more than 30 countries - all continents are represented! Most students come from Europe, many are from Asia and North and South America, and an ever-increasing number come to us from Australia and Africa. Our schools therefore boasts a full spectrum of nations. Students' different native countries and cultures go a long way to enlivening discussion in our international learning groups.
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1. What linguistic success can I expect from the course?
Our motivated staff and small international study groups provide an ideal atmosphere for successful language learning. However, your progress depends very much on your own motivation and abilities.
Nassel offers seven different course levels from beginner to advanced. Each course level usually consists of 20 lessons/week (=Standard course) over a period of 4 weeks with the exception of Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2 and Advanced which usually take 8 weeks to complete if you are good at languages and ready to work hard.
If you book an Intensive or a Superintensive course you will speed up the process considerably!
An example: you have no prior knowledge of German. If you are good at languages and work hard, it is possible to complete Beginner and Elementary 1 in 12 weeks. After four more weeks, you may complete Elementary 2.
From this level onwards you can take the internationally recognized exam 'Zertifikat Deutsch'.
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2. Do I get a certificate?
If you have attended your course regularly (at least 80%), you receive a certificate of participation giving details of the type of course, duration, course level, number of lessons attended and topics covered.
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3. Can a Nassel course prepare me for official examinations for internationally recognized certificates?
Nassel offers tailored preparation courses starting approx. two weeks before the exam.
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4. How do I know my level of German and for which certificate I qualify? Can you return the assessment test, so that I can find out prior to my arrival in Germany?
Our teachers and staff will counsel you and help you find a suitable exam. It is not possible to answer this question prior to arrival in Germny, as the student's definite level of German can only be checked upon arrival on a short oral assessment.
Certificate preparation courses are booked and payed after oral assessment directly in Germany
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5. Are there special dates for certificate preparation course?
Nassel offers tailored preparation courses starting approx. two weeks before the exam.
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