EF BERLIN Opened in 2015
EF BERLIN New EF Centre 2015 > Located in the heart of Berlin @Potsdamer Platz in Berlin-Mitte > Newly-renovated historical building with modern facilities Wide range of individual options and services > > Academics: Many course types, any length, up to 18 levels > Activities: Daily leisure program by own EF Activities office > Housing: Host family, international residence or hotel Nationality mix: Students of more than 50 nationalities in 2015 > > Friendly learning environment: student terrace, cafeteria & lounge areas > EAQUALS-accredited in December 2015 with 11 points of excellence
EF BERLIN City > Capital and biggest city in Germany (3.5 Mio) > Divided into East & West by Berlin Wall (1961- 1989) Europe ´ s creative capital: arts, music, architecture, > culture, nightlife, fashion, history & more. > East meets West, past meets future: In Berlin, every street corner and every building tells a story.
EF BERLIN Location > Prime location in the city centre District („Bezirk“): Mitte > Subdivision („Ortsteil“): Tiergarten > Close to Potsdamer Platz , the “new” city centre > Minutes away from the former Wall and “No > man ´ s land” > Perfect starting point for Big City Life – Shopping, sightseeing, entertainment & history Outdoor sports & green environment: Popular parks (Tiergarten & Park am Location of Mitte-district in Berlin Gleisdreieck) around the corner
EF BERLIN Distances > Public transports 5-10 min walk: - Potsdamer Platz (S-/U-Bahn, Trains, Bus) - Gleisdreieck (U1/U2) > In walking distance (5-20 min) Potsdamer Platz & Brandenburg Gate - - Checkpoint Charlie & Wall Museum - Popular parks with sports facilities - Cinemas, museums, entertainment, .. Shopping (incl. Mall of Berlin – the - biggest mall in Europe, opened in 2014) - Plenty of restaurants & snack bars
EF BERLIN School Building > Historical building with flair > Built in 1914 > Completely renovated in 2014/15 > EF facilities: > ~820 sqm indoor > ~120 sqm outdoor > All EF school facilities located on ground floor
EF BERLIN Facilities & Learning environment > Bright classrooms with state-of-the-art equipment > Well equipped-iLab & free high-speed WiFi > School backyard, exclusively for EF students > Several lounge & self-study areas > Self-Service cafeteria > Meet & Eat: Free water dispenser & microwaves Starbucks “On The Go” corner: Hot drinks in original Starbucks quality > > Vending machine: Sandwiches & fresh snacks > Free learning / leisure resources for students: > Computers & iPads, TVs in lounge and cafeteria > Free Playstation & Table-football for student use > Berlin book corner, daily newspapers & weekly magazines
EF BERLIN Academics: Courses offered Flexible length courses (1-52 weeks) > – Intensive (32x40 min) & General (26x40 min) courses: Starting every Monday – Basic Course (20x40 min): Special summer start dates – Beginner levels: Monthly start dates – Exam Preparation (>A2): Weekly start possible – Special course options for Young Professionals > Academic Semester / Year – Start dates in January, April, June & September – Long-term program for ~6, 9 or 11 months – Intensive (32x40 min) or General (26x40 min)
EF BERLIN Academics: Course details All courses include – General language tuition at your specific level – Special interest classes for individual focus – Guided Multimedia-/iPad-lessons (except Basic) – Weekly lecture (Listening comprehension) Special Interest classes examples: – German culture, slang, Berlin, News & Media – Exam Preparation, Grammar, Career – Spin classes offered change every 6 weeks Optional: – Internship or volunteering / social work possible for courses of min. 8 weeks (B2 level required) – 1-to-1 classes
EF BERLIN Accommodation options For full quality control, EF Berlin doesn ´ t work with housing agencies. Our own staff ensures the quality of the following options: Homestay (“Host Family”) > – Live in good residential areas (average distance ~40 min from school, max. 60 min door to door with public transports) – Twin (included in course fee) or single room incl. Half board – All hosts visited & selected by EF staff (yearly re-visit). > Residence options – Year-round: EF Apartments: Twin rooms for students aged 18+ – Summer residence available for younger students – Private studios for students aged >22 years available > Hotel – Partner hotels in less than 5 min walking distance
EF BERLIN Main Residence „Apartments am Brandenburger Tor“ Comfortable & spacious apartment units 1 unit for max. of 6 students 3 twin bedrooms per unit Shared & fully equipped kitchen, living room, bathroom See separate presentation for details 20 min walk from school (10-15 min by bus/U-Bahn) Free WiFi, Self-Catering 18+ years only
EF BERLIN Further residence options EF Star Apartments (year-round, 22+ only, >8 weeks) Private studios with en-suite bathroom EF Summer Residence (summer only, underage students) Triple/quad rooms with half / full board options EF Partner Hotels (year-round, upon request & availability) Special EF rates at partner hotels in walking-distance EF Star Apartments Separate presentations with more details available EF Partner Hotel EF Summer Residence
EF BERLIN Activities EF Berlin employs a full-time Activities Coordinator and offers daily group activities and supports you with individual plans. Weekly free activities (examples): – Orientation Walk for new students, City Tours – EF Student Round Table – Sports, Movie Night, Street Food Night, Events, ... – Student Clubs (e.g. yoga, literature, football, ..) Optional activities*: – Berlin ´s best sights (TV Tower, Museums, DDR Museum, …) – Theme Weeks related to course contents – “Concierge Service”, e.g. cinema, theatre, opera or concerts – Berlin on bike, culture, fun & sport activities, … *entrance fees may apply, often at discounted EF group rates
EF BERLIN Social activities – a few highlights & impressions Cooking Club BBQ on terrace Graduation ceremony Canoeing at Spreewald Football Club Movies Club
EF BERLIN Excursions (examples) Our goal is to offer organized and accompanied excursions at attractive group rates every month. The exact schedule depends on student requests and demand. > Half-/Full-Day excursions: – Potsdam / Sanssouci Castle – Dresden, Hamburg, Baltic Sea – Tropical Islands – Europe ´ s largest holiday world – Concentration Camp Sachsenhausen Weekend trips (2-3 days): * > – Exchange weekend with EF Munich – Cologne, Vienna, Zurich, ... – ~1 weekend trip per quarter planned *min. group size required
EF BERLIN Our School Management Team: See you soon! From the left to the right: Julian Trumpf – Activities Dr. Anika Bethan – Academics Lisa Gibellino – Administration Sabine Küchler – Housing Carsten Knobloch – School Director
EF BERLIN Good To Know > School information: Address: Am Karlsbad 16, 10785 Berlin-Tiergarten Phone: +49 30 85621890 (Reception – office hours only) Open Mon – Fri from 9:00 – 18:00 (except public holidays) 24/7 Emergency Phone Number (communicated before arrival) > Public transports: Popular & safe, 24/7. First choice to get around in Berlin. Purchase of week/month pass recommended for all students. Costs: ~30-35 € week, ~80-100 € month pass (depending on zones) > Cycling: Popular in Berlin and a possible addition/alternative to public transports You can rent a bike at the EF school (day: 8 € , week: 30 € ).
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