For Kids & Teens 12-17 years

German Summer School in Vienna (12-17 years)

Experience the ultimate German language camp at ActiLingua Academy’s German Summer School in Vienna. For over 35 years, we have provided an engaging environment for students aged 12-17 to learn German while enjoying cultural experiences in Austria’s capital. Our program combines effective language learning with unforgettable summer activities.

German Summer Camp for Kids and Teenagers – Summer School
Join our prestigous German summer camp, tailored for young learners. Choose between 20 or 30 German lessons per week, taught by friendly native speakers in small, interactive groups. Our program balances language instruction with exciting leisure activities, allowing students to practice German in real-life situations while making international friends.

Accommodation at the Historic Theresianische Akademie
Students stay on campus at the Theresianische Akademie, a prestigious institution founded by Empress Maria Theresa in 1746. With a rich history and a commitment to high-quality education, the academy provides an inspiring environment for our summer school students. Comfortable rooms with full board ensure a safe and supportive setting, where we carefully match roommates based

Choose between two Summer School options:

Course Name Lessons Extra lessons
Summer Course 20 20 German lessons/week Culture & Leisure Programme
Summer Course 30 30 German lessons/week Culture & Leisure Programme

Course details:

  • Summer Course 20: 20 lessons of German tuition per week + Culture and Leisure Program

  • Summer Course 30: 30 lessons of German tuition per week + Culture and Leisure Program

  • Group size: average 10, max 15.

  • Levels: all levels

  • Duration: 2-5 weeks

  • Age: 12-17

  • Preparation for OSD certificate: 6 German lessons in addition to Summer Course 20 or Summer Course 30 lessons.

Lessons

Lessons are held in small groups from Monday to Friday. You practice grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and auditory comprehension in systematically structured lessons. Emphasis is placed on language for use in real-life situations outside the school, communicative language games and working in groups and pairs.

Certificate Preparation Course OSD

Get ready to shine! At the ActiLingua Summer School, you can confidently prepare for the ÖSD Zertifikat B1 with our dedicated Certificate Preparation Course. For students 16 and older, we also offer expert guidance to help you ace the ÖSD Zertifikat B2.

Starting Dates:

  • Summer Course 20 + 30: 05.07.2026 / 19.07.2026 / 26.07.2026 / 02.08.2026

  • 1 week: 19.07. – 25.07.2026 / 26.07. – 01.08.2026 / 02.08. – 08.08.2026

  • 2 weeks: 05.07. – 18.07.2026 / 19.07. – 01.08.2026 / 26.07. – 08.08.2026

  • 3 weeks: 05.07. – 25.07.2026 / 19.07. – 08.08.2026

  • 4 weeks: 05.07. – 01.08.2026

  • 5 weeks: 05.07. – 08.08.2026

  • Beginners: 05.07.2026 / 19.07.2026

  • Certificate preparation course (OSD): 05.07.2026 / 19.07.2026 / 02.08.2026

Please note that a proficiency with the latin alphabet is required for our German courses, as we don’t offer alphabetization courses.

Day of Arrival: Sunday
Day of Departure: Saturday

Prices

Prices (Full board) Summer School 20 Summer School 30
Tuition + Residence Standard Tuition + Residence Superior Tuition + Residence Standard Tuition + Residence Superior
1 week € 1,480.– € 1,605.– € 1,626.– € 1,751.–
2 weeks € 2,361.– € 2,609.– € 2,649.– € 2,897.–
3 weeks € 3,367.– € 3,739.– € 3,799.– € 4,171.–
4 weeks € 4,373.– € 4,869.– € 4,949.– € 5,445.–
5 weeks € 5,379.– € 5,999.– € 6,099.– € 6,719.–

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Course schedule

  • Course schedule Summer Course 20: 09:00 am – 12:20 pm

  • Course schedule Summer Course 30: 09:00 am – 12:20 pm and 01:30 – 03:00 pm

Included in the package

  • 20 or 30 German lessons/week (1 lesson = 45 minutes)

  • Accommodation, Classes, Meals & Activities at the Summer School Residence:

    • Standard rooms: 4–6 beds, shared shower, toilet facilities on each floor
    • Superior rooms: 2–4 beds, private en-suite shower. Toilets: either in-room or same-floor WC, depending on availability.

    Boys and girls are accommodated in separate wings of the same building, with designated showers and toilets.

  • Full board (3 meals/day) – with vegetarian or vegan options always available

  • Bed linen (please bring towels)

  • Free WiFi on camp

  • Course books on loan, a notebook and pen

  • 24/7 supervision

  • Daily activity and sports programme (e.g. football matches, shopping trips, creative workshops)
    NEW! Leisure activities now tailored separately for younger and older students.

  • Evening programme (e.g. disco, Vienna by night, BBQ)

  • ActiLingua Certificate

Bookable Extras

  • Airport or station transfer: EUR 60.– (one-way) / EUR 120.– (round-trip)

  • Personal Pick-Up Service + Transfer (one way):
    EUR 130.– (9am–5pm) / EUR 160.– (5pm–9am)

  • Public transport ticket: EUR 32.–/week (mandatory for students aged 15 and older)

  • Full–day excursions (e.g. Salzburg/Lake Neusiedl/Chocolate Factory): EUR 90.–

  • Half–day excursions (e.g. castles, landmarks, museums, zoo, swimming trips and more): EUR 50.–

  • Culture Special (tours & entries): EUR 30.–

  • Tennis training in small groups, with certificate (max. 2 lessons/week): 2 lessons: EUR 30.-

  • Acting in German Module with certificate (8 hours): EUR 80.–

  • Classical orchestra music concert: EUR 50.–

  • ÖSD exam preparation (6 lessons): EUR 150.–

  • ÖSD examination with certificate (EUR):
    A1: 160.– / A2: 170.– / B1: 195.– / B2: 225.– / C1: 290.– / C2: 350.–

  • Medical & travel insurance: EUR 30.–/week

  • Express letter (DHL): from EUR 100.–

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ActiLingua Accomodation - Theresianum Superior Room

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Accommodation

  • All on one campus: classrooms, accommodation, common rooms and restaurant
  • 24 hours support and supervision

  • Meals: full-board is included
  • Free WLAN

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Learning German Language in Vienna

Experience the ultimate German language camp at ActiLingua Academy’s German Summer School in Vienna. For over 35 years, we have provided an engaging environment for students aged 12-17 to learn German while enjoying cultural experiences in Austria’s capital. Our program combines effective language learning with unforgettable summer activities.

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