Combined Language Instruction and
Internship
Students may take,
prior to an internship in Berlin, language instruction in cooperation with a very experienced language school in Berlin, DIE NEUE SCHULE. These courses
are to improve the German
language skills to enhance
students'
chances for being accepted by
attractive sites. Furthermore,
the better the language
proficiency, the higher the effectiveness throughout
the internship. Click here
for more details on the language
program for individual students
and here
on the internship program. The
site lists some of the
institutions in
Berlin where students were
placed
from 2001 to 2009. In addition,
you can find a list of the home colleges and universities
of participating students.
The combination of both programs
allows students to start their stay in Berlin by attending a language class over the first four weeks
(80 h) and then take an
eight-week internship. The table
at the bottom of this site gives a price example.
The STUDIENFORUM BERLIN's
Combination Program is open to undergraduate and graduate students in all fields of
study. Students must be
sophomores, juniors or seniors at the time of their internship and have a grade point average of 3.0 (B) or
better.
STUDIENFORUM BERLIN is an academic non-profit
institution. Thus, all internships STUDIENFORUM BERLIN arranges are
not paid.
STUDIENFORUM BERLIN's
Combination Program attempts to
prepare students for the
subsequent internship. Some
prior knowledge of the German
language, both spoken and
written, is very helpful. Preference is given to applicants who have taken at least one year of conversational German.
Students who have a detailed knowledge or a particular interest in a specific field
for their internship should note this in the cover letter of the
application. In a short essay (no more than a
page) they should explain why they would like to do an international
internship, make clear what the purpose of their internship is and how the internship contributes to their field of
study. For the application students are also required to send
- a current résumé,
- current transcript,
- copy of current student ID,
- three photographs,
- proof of health, accident
and liablity insurance coverage for abroad
(these three insurance components are
mandatory. STUDIENFORUM BERLIN can arrange for insurance coverage at reasonable cost upon
arrival).
Attention:
Internship placements are quite
competitive. STUDIENFORUM BERLIN makes strict efforts to place the interns in order of their preferences but cannot make sure that each one will get her/his first
choice.
Orientation covers all aspects of the
program, with special emphasis on
living, studying, and interning in Germany. Cultural and social activities are held to acquaint students with each other and the New Berlin.
Orientation does emphasize health and personal security while studying and while traveling in Berlin and Germany.
STUDIENFORUM BERLIN's staff will be available throughout the program to meet the needs of the
interns. The staff will also arrange for a sightseeing tours in Berlin
(included in the program fee) and make reservations for optional cultural
events: theatres, operas,
concerts, exhibitions. Tours to sites outside of Berlin are optional.
STUDIENFORUM BERLIN does not grant credit or confer degrees
itself. After completing the internship successfully students will get certificates by Studienforum Berlin.
STUDIENFORUM BERLIN'S
tuition and fees include
- internship placement,
- orientation,
- supervision,
- health, accident and liability insurance,
- pick-up service,
- "Welcome package" (including Public Transportation Pass (A and B), a Falk City Map,
an international telephone card, the STUDIENFORUM BERLIN's Student Handbook "Discover Berlin",
several brochures etc.),
- Berlin sightseeing tour,
- organization of leisure and cultural activities (social gatherings, tickets for theatre, operas, concerts),
- administration fee (includes accommodation
arrangement).
The price of the language course includes
- language course
registration
- placement test
- 20 h of language
instruction per week
- learning material
- final test
Excursions outside of Berlin are optional.
Cellphones are available for
a small fee.
The following table gives you a price example
of a typical 12-week
combination of language/internship
and, as a reference, for a typical 8-week internship
(for longer terms prices
will be
adjusted):
| |
Tuition
|
Fees
|
Accommodation
(shared apartment without
meals)
|
Total
|
Typical
12-week combined
Language
(4 weeks)/Internship
(8 weeks) |
EUR
1,160*
|
EUR
1,360*
|
EUR
975
|
EUR 3,495*
|
Typical
8-week Summer/Fall
Internship Program |
EUR
890*
|
EUR
1190*
|
EUR
690*
|
EUR 2,770*
|
*Current
Euro-Dollar exchange rates are
available
here.
For further information or questions please
email us.
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