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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.
– Michael Thayer
Central College

dates and fees

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.