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Humboldt-Institut Bad Schussenried

Zellerseeweg 11, Bad Schussenried, Germany
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School description

Residential school on the edge of a magnificent park

Our school is housed in a modern building complex on the edge of a magnificent park. The city center of Bad Schussenried lies within walking distance of approx. 5 minutes. The course center is a residential school, i.e. the classrooms are located within the same building complex as the student dormitories.

Modern school facilities

Providing space where up to 300 students from all over the world can live and study makes Bad Schussenried Germany's largest boarding school for studying German as a foreign language. The school's rooms have a high standard, as does its infrastructure: in addition to pursuing traditional athletic and recreational activities, students can also take advantage of a large indoor swimming pool, indoor tennis facility and a climbing wall.

Intensive German Courses for Children

In each of our centers for children we teach intensive German courses with 25 lessons per week. The lessons are structured and designed for younger students: they are interactive and fun, yet at the same time demanding and very effective

Children have 5 lessons of 45 minutes each morning, starting at 8.30 a.m. and running until 1:00 p.m., including two breaks.

Language Levels

We offer up to 6 different language levels, from total beginners to very advanced, or, according to the European Framework of Reference, levels A1-C1.

Class Size

Our classes consist of 11 students on avergae. Such a small size ensures that individual attention is given to every single course participant. As we focus very much on the communicative approach of the language, while not neglecting grammar, we give heed to make every student talk and participate.

Tests

All course participants take a weekly exam which covers all the course content taught the preceding week, so that students and teachers alike can assess the progress made in the German language.

Homework

Our juniors are also expected to do some homework every day, yet they will still have plenty of time for extracurricular activities.

Year opened
2011
Number of classrooms
50

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Elevators
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Studying Area
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native German speakers
All
Teachers with German teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Humboldt-Institut Bad Schussenried varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 13. In the summer, the average age is 14.

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
01 May 2025, 03 Oct 2025, 21 Dec 2025 - 03 Jan 2026

School location

Idyllic resort in the south of Germany

The historic monastery town Bad Schussenried is nestled in the beautiful, idyllic hill country between Lake Constance and the Danube and Iller rivers. Known as much for its spas and the natural beauty of its surroundings as it is for its cultural monuments, this attractive resort in the heart of the Upper Swabia region is an ideal starting point for a wide variety of excursions.

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"It was ok but could have been more organized"

Saniya Agarwal, student from Switzerland

The classes were not so organized, teachers kept changing so was not so happy about it, location is good, activities could have been better. Housing was good but food options for vegetarian were very limited.

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Quality of teaching
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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
24 Dec 2017 - 5 Jan 2018
Would you recommend this school?
No
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Tobias, Marketing at Humboldt-Institut Bad Schussenried responded to this review.
12 February 2018

Thank you very much for your review. The Humboldt-Institut is constantly improving its facilities and services to offer the best possible experience to our students. We will take your remarks into account and hope to see you again at one of our schools!

"Great"

Devin Lu, student from Taiwan

Good place and teachers.

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Duration of study
11 weeks
Date of study
8 Oct 2017 - 29 Dec 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Tobias, Marketing at Humboldt-Institut Bad Schussenried responded to this review.
12 February 2018

Thank you very much for your positive review. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed learning German with the Humboldt-Institut and hope to see you again at one of our schools!

"It was a beautiful experience, because, there I could practice my German and also because I met a lots of friends."

Silvia Pirotta, student from Italy

In Bad Schussenried I met a lot of people and I knew a lot of friends. With them I could speak different languages.
The teacher that I've got was absolutely fantastic, she spoke clearly German and the activities that we did were very adapt to our level. The material that she gave to us was clear and beneficial for our German.
The location of the college was great because was near a little lake and also near at the city center (like 5 minutes of walk). Also the housing was pretty cool because every week, the cleaning ladies cleaned our room and also the corridor that bring to our room.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
16 Jul 2017 - 28 Jul 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Tobias, Marketing at Humboldt-Institut Bad Schussenried responded to this review.
12 February 2018

Thank you very much for your positive review. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed learning German with the Humboldt-Institut and hope to see you again at one of our schools!

"It was too early for my son"

Manuel Häner, student from Switzerland

My son was so homesick that we had to return him after a week. He had to share the room with a bigger Russian boy and that was not a good solution.
No one has noticed his discomfort. I (his father) believe that the school is already OK, but better 15 or 16 years or together with a friend. Manuel is only 13.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
30 Jul 2017 - 11 Aug 2017
Would you recommend this school?
No
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
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Housing

Humboldt-Institut Bad Schussenried offers the following housing types:
student-residence

Student residence (on-campus) - Twin and triple rooms with en-suite bathroom

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weekly
Age range: 10 - 17 years old
Address: Zellerseeweg 11, Bad Schussenried, Germany
Location: Humboldt-Institut Bad Schussenried
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, heating, 24/7 supervision, garden, and sports facilities
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
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Our students stay in twin rooms directly on campus. All rooms have their own en-suite bathroom, as well as a balcony.

We carefully choose the students who will share a room with each other. We take care to match roommates who have a comparable German language level and are of similar age, yet speak different native languages. This way we encourage them to speak and practice German with each other outside of the classroom. Boys and girls are housed separately.

Our students receive three meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner).

Laundry service is offered daily to all students free of charge for their personal laundry. Bed linen and towels will be provided and changed regularly.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 125 € when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Bad Schussenried based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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Zellerseeweg 11
Bad Schussenried

Germany

School location

Idyllic resort in the south of Germany

The historic monastery town Bad Schussenried is nestled in the beautiful, idyllic hill country between Lake Constance and the Danube and Iller rivers. Known as much for its spas and the natural beauty of its surroundings as it is for its cultural monuments, this attractive resort in the heart of the Upper Swabia region is an ideal starting point for a wide variety of excursions.

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Have questions? Get answers from Humboldt-Institut Bad Schussenried staff, Language International student advisors, and past students.

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"Buon giorno, un ragazzo del 2002 che compie gli anni in settembre può iscriversi al corso di 30 lezioni a settimana e le attività 14/17 anni? Grazie e buona giornata Tiziana"

Tiziana Chioni , student from
Tobias Langenstein, Humboldt-Institut e.V. school representative (Marketing)

Dear Tiziana,

Please excuse my late reply.

Yes it is possible for a 13 year old junior to attend the teenager course with 30 lessons/week. Please note that he will be accommodated with other juniors and the same rules like for bed time or going to the village apply. For the period of July 10 - July 23 we are already fully booked. For all other dates we still have places available.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards,

Tobias

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"Given that you devide children into groups of 10-13 and 14-17 does this means that younger children are not allowed to socialize with older ones or older with youngers?"

Urh Matjašič, student from Slovenia
Norbert Guethling, Humboldt-Institut e.V. school representative (Director)

The students are divided into different classes (25 lessons per week for the younger students and 30 lessons per weeks for the older students). Also only students from the same age group are housed together. During leisure activities and excursions students from the different age groups can mingle. There is no strict separation. So friends and siblings from different age groups can meet outside classes.

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"Please send me your Email adress"

Heriberto Gualterio Fritsches, student from Argentina
Norbert Guethling, Humboldt-Institut e.V. school representative (Director)

Please send your inquiries to [email protected]. Thank you!

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"I am attending the Humboldt-Institut Bad Schussenried Language school in Bad Schussenried, Germany. I am curious about the rooms; I was wondering if they were all bunk beds, or if there are twin separate beds , pictures would be great of the inside of the living facility!"

Megan Gainey, student from USA
Tobias Langenstein, Humboldt-Institut e.V. school representative (Marketing)

In Bad Schussenried all rooms are twin-rooms with en-suite facilities. Most rooms are fitted with bunk beds. However some rooms also have separate beds. Please check the image gallery for images of the rooms.

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"Hallo, ich wollte fragen, ob es bei ihnen überall im Haus kostenloses W-LAN zur Verfügung steht oder ob das nur in bestimmten Bereichen des Hauses gilt. Danke für ihre Antwort!"

Phinyarat Chanawong, student from
Tobias Langenstein, Humboldt-Institut e.V. school representative (Marketing)

Derzeit ist WLAN im Eingangsbereich und der Cafeteria verfügbar.

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