
The Goethe Institute program helped us get a grasp on the German language before we came to Vienna. There were students from all over - Brazilian, Chinese, Japanese, Canadian - and everyone still tried to converse in German.
Program dates are tentative. Do not purchase airline tickets based on these dates. Call 1-800-831-3629 to confirm dates.
Fall 2009
Two-month Goethe Institut option
| Arrival in Schwäbisch Hall; Orientation | Monday, Aug. 3, 2009 |
| Classes begin | Aug. 4 |
| Courses break | Aug. 28-30 |
One-month Goethe Institut option
| Arrival in Schwäbisch Hall; Orientation | Monday, Aug. 31, 2009 |
| Classes begin | Sept. 1 |
| Transfer from Schwäbisch Hall to Vienna | Sept. 24 |
Vienna program
| Arrival (all students) | Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009 |
| Orientation | Sept. 25 |
| Classes begin | Oct. 1 |
| Holiday break | Dec. 19-Jan. 6, 2010 |
| Classes resume | Jan. 7 |
| Final exams | Jan. 18-29 |
| Departure | Jan. 30 |
Spring 2010
Two-month Goethe Institut option
| Arrival in Schwäbisch Hall; Orientation | Monday, Jan. 4, 2010 |
| Classes (month 1) | Jan. 5-29 |
| Classes (month 2) | Feb. 1-25 |
| Transfer from Schwäbisch Hall to Vienna | Feb. 25 |
One-month Goethe Institut option
| Arrival in Schwäbisch Hall; Orientation | Monday, Feb. 1, 2010 |
| Classes | Feb. 2-25 |
| Transfer from Schwäbisch Hall to Vienna | Feb. 25 |
Vienna program
| Arrival (all students) | Monday, Feb. 25, 2010 |
| Orientation begins | Feb. 26 |
| Classes begin | March 1 |
| Easter break | March 27-April 10 |
| Intensive German classes end | June 18 |
| Final exams | June 16-30 |
| Departure date | June 30 |
2009-2010 Fees
Two months Goethe Institut + Vienna fall or spring semester - $20,680
One month Goethe Institut + Vienna fall or spring semester - $18,200
Two months Goethe Institut + Vienna academic year - $34,630
One month Goethe Institut + Vienna academic year - $32,150
Vienna only, fall semester - $15,910
Vienna only, spring semester - $15,910
Vienna only, academic year - $29,000
Airfare is not included in the program fees.
Program fee includes tuition, housing, excursions/cultural events, ISIC card, orientation and transcript. Also included are two meals a day while studying at the Goethe Institut and airfare from Schwäbisch Hall, Germany to Vienna, Austria. No board plan is included in Vienna program fees.