Summer School Vienna - Arrival

Your day of arrival is Sunday. If possible, you should arrive at the school campus between 9.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m.

Transfer on arrival by rail or air
If you have booked a transfer and have informed us about your precise arrival details, you will be met by a driver in the arrival area of the airport or on the station platform. He/she will be holding an "ActiLingua" sign with your name on it. If there are any difficulties, please call ActiLingua on: (01) 877 67 01.

Registration - Check-In
As soon as you have arrived, the first thing to do is to make your way to the school office for registration. You will need:
your passport, a copy of your payment confirmation, 1 photo, insurance documents (if applicable; see below)

After registration you can have lunch or a coffee with your parents and then move into your room.

Placement test
Please submit your placement test 1 week before your arrival at the latest so that we are able to allocate you to a group suited to your language ability. If your test does not reach us in time, you can fill it in on the day of your arrival. In addition, your oral skills will be assessed by one of our teachers which will help us to evaluate your level of German more precisely. Please take the assessment test online or send it to us by fax or mail.

Payment
All payments, e.g. public transport, deposit, leisure programme extras and insurance (if necessary), have to be made at registration. Please ensure that you have sufficient cash (Euros) with you!
Public transport:
Young people - up to 14 years of age - are entitled to use public transport free of charge during the summer months (don't forget ID!). Those aged 15 or over can buy a weekly pass, costs.
Refundable deposit:
EUR 40. The deposit will be refunded on the last day of your course provided that no damage has been done to school property.
Leisure programme extras:
At registration, you have the opportunity to enrol in the following leisure programmes.
ÖSD-exam: Zertifikat Deutsch, Preparation Course (6 lessons). Price.
Insurance:
If you are from an EU country, bring along an E111 form which will automatically entitle you to medical treatment in Austria; otherwise please do not forget to take out suitable health insurance before you leave home. If you wish to take out health insurance directly in Vienna, you can do so on the day of your arrival as follows.
Valuables:
Cash, flight tickets and passports can be deposited in the safe for safekeeping.

What do I have to bring?

• Passport
• Copy of payment confirmation
• 1 photo
• Insurance documents (if applicable)
• Permission to leave campus (if you would like to go out alone)
• Sufficient Euros for deposit and payments on arrival day: public transport, insurance (if applicable) and leisure programme extras
• Pocket money: The amount of pocket money you bring with you depends entirely on what you are used to. We would, however, recommend a little more than at home - at least EUR 36-73 per week.
• Bed linen/towels: Bed linen is provided. Please bring your own towels (min. 2).
• Clothing: Bring a selection of comfortable clothing for both hot and cold weather, as well as sportswear. You may also wish to pack something smarter for the theatre or disco!
• You will receive course books and materials at the school. It might be a good idea to bring a dictionary with you.
• Tennis racket and table-tennis bat (optional)
• Musical instruments, paraphernalia and ideas for an international evening (optional)
• A positive attitude!

Permission to leave campus
If you wish to leave campus and explore Vienna alone or with friends, without ActiLingua staff, you should discuss this at home with your parents. No ''unaccompanied discovery tours" are allowed unless you bring this form with you to Vienna - completed and signed by your parents.

Permission as PDF-file!