School German Language Study Trip to Berlin

Combine language lessons with cultural activities, while exploring a vibrant, exciting city full of history and culture!

Berlin is a brilliant cross-curricular destination, with a rich history and culture that offers students excellent opportunities to practise their German. After lessons, students can visit historical sites, such as the Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie and the Reichstag, visit museums and enjoy open-air concerts.

Lessons are offered in closed groups with the content designed to meet your curriculum. And all teachers are fully qualified native speakers.

If you're looking for a more laidback introduction to Germany, you may prefer one of our German Culture Trips, which combines cultural activities and sightseeing, without the language lessons.

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1

Morning

Flight to Berlin

Afternoon

Transfer to accommodation by S-Bahn on arrival

Evening

Evening meal at accommodation

Day 2

Morning

Visit Potsdamer Platz, Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag

Afternoon

German lessons at the language school

Evening

Evening meal in accommodation followed by visit to IMAX cinema

Day 3

Morning

Visit the Berlin Story Bunker

Afternoon

German lessons at the language school

Evening

Evening meal in accommodation followed by bowling

Day 4

Morning

Visit the Berlin Wall Memorial

Afternoon

German lessons at the language school

Evening

Evening meal in accommodation followed by visit to Alexanderplatz and the TV Tower

Day 5

Morning

Berlin Adventure Trail

Afternoon

Transfer back to the airport on public transport

Evening

Return flights to the UK

4 nights' half-board accommodation
12 hours of language lessons in closed groups
Access to the Vamoos app to download all tour-related travel documents
Airport tax and passenger duty at current rates
ATOL protected return flights from the UK
Return airport transfers in-resort
Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
Detailed information pack
Use of school materials/resources and end-of-course certificates
VAT at current rates to tour operators

Curriculum

A Level

Theme-based vocabulary - chosen by teacher
Practising reading, writing and speaking skills
Communication strategies
Understanding rubrics and instructions
Grammar revision
Asking questions and giving opinions
Social conventions
Understanding culture and identity of German-speaking countries
Literary text and films

GCSE

Theme-based vocabulary - chosen by teacher
Practising reading, writing and speaking skills
Grammar revision
Communication strategies
Understanding rubrics and instructions
Asking questions and giving opinions
Social conventions
Understanding German culture and identity

Key Stage 3

Theme-based vocabulary chosen by teacher
Suggestions:
Exploring the town
Hobbies and pastimes
Food and drink
Eating out
Introducing yourself
Describing others
Likes and dislikes
Plants and animals
Cultural traditions

Accommodation

a&o Berlin Hauptbahnhof

This modern hostel is well located on a quiet street near the main train station in central Berlin.Students will generally be accommodated in multi-bedded rooms and staff in twins. All rooms are en-suite and have modern furnishings/ TV.Hostel facilities include a roof-top bar, games room and multiple conference rooms.

Aletto Kudamm

Newly opened in April 2012, the Aletto Kudamm offers 3* comfort and is only a few minutes walk away from the Zoological Garden, Kurfuerstendamm, the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and the famous KaDeWe.Students will generally be accommodated in multi-bedded rooms and staff in twins. All rooms are en-suite. Rooms are equipped with individually adjustable air-conditioning, Flatscreen TV with satellite television and radio stations, WiFi Internet access, shower-bath with WC, hairdryer and under-floor heating. Other facilities include a pool table, table football and other games. Weather permitting, there is a basketball court, 5-a-side football pitch, table tennis tables and boules area. The combination of a modern design, high quality facilities and excellent location make this an ideal hostel for school groups.

a&o Berlin Mitte

Located in the Mitte district of Berlin, this hostel's central location means you're right in the heart of the action. You'll be just two metro stations from Alexanderplatz and 10 minutes' walk from Ostbahnhof. All guestrooms feature a fully-equipped bathroom and WiFi is available throughout the property.

Meininger Berlin East-Side-Gallery

Located opposite the last remaining piece of the Berlin Wall, the East Side Gallery, this hotel also boasts easy public transport links to all of the city's attractions. Students stay in multi-bedded rooms, with staff in twins or singles. Breakfast, packed lunches and evening meals are all available. As well as a bar and lobby area, there is also a game zone that your students will love!

Meininger Berlin Hauptbahnhof

If you're looking for a hotel in Berlin that offers super quick and easy access to all of the city's attractions, then the Meininger Berlin Hauptbahnhof is hard to beat, as it's located next to Berlin's central station! Students will stay in multi-bedded rooms, with staff in twins or singles. The hotel can provide breakfast, packed lunches and evening meals. Plus, as well as a bar and lobby area, the hotel boasts a fantastic game zone that will go down a treat with your group!

Educational Activities

Bundestag

Take your students to visit the Bundestag, formerly the Reichstag, which is once again the focus of German political life.

Checkpoint Charlie Museum

During the lifetime of the Berlin Wall, this was the only way for non-Germans to cross from one half of the city to the other.

Cultural Activities

Berliner Fernsehturm (TV Tower)

Visible from almost any point in the city, the television tower was a flagship of East German architecture.

Best of Berlin Segway Tour

Arguably the best way to see the city, this tour takes you by all the main attractions with a local

Blue Man Group Berlin

The Blue Man Group show has been described as intense, innovative and creative... and a little crazy! The show is

Filmpark Babelsberg

Babelsberg was the home of German cinema in its heyday in the twenties and thirties. This theme park lets children

Supporting you every step of the way

Creating your perfect trip

Your quote will be put together by an experienced Tour Adviser who’ll be an expert in the subject area and will know the destination really well too. They’ll work with you to create a trip to suit your group’s needs and meet your learning objectives.

Launching your trip to parents and students

The next step is to get your trip approved and then get students signed up to it. Our ‘Trip Launch Pack’ will help you with this step. This is full of resources (all free to download) designed to make your life easier at this crucial point in the trip planning process.

After you’ve booked

Once you’ve booked, your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will start work on the finer details. They’ll make sure your itinerary makes the most of your time and they’ll take on most of the admin tasks for your trip (freeing you up to do what you do best – teach).

Support while you’re away

From lost property to properly lost, we’ll always be on the end of the phone while you’re out on the trip. You’ll get a final info pack before you go, as well as access to all your trip documents via the Vamoos app.

After your trip

We’ll ask you for feedback, so we can improve our service. Let’s start planning your next trip too, so parents have plenty of time to pay (and so it’s less stressful for you). And don’t forget to head to our resources hub to continue the learning back in the classroom.