Page 2 of 3, top Courses in Austria 2019/2020

Vienna is teeming with people from around the world who have made this city their home.

Situated at the center of Europe and rich in culture, this is a place where people from all walks of life thrive. Perhaps not surprisingly, it is also a city where the study of society has a long history and where modern psychology claims its birthplace. Many prominent thinkers made Vienna their home—Alfred Adler, Max Wertheimer, Helene Deutsch, Erwin Ringel, Viktor Frankl (who taught at IES Abroad), and, of course, Sigmund Freud.

Experience life in Vienna as a student of Psychology and Social Sciences. Our courses give you the opportunity to explore youth cultures, childhood development, virtual identity on the web, the immigrant experience, and the social and psychological dimensions of discrimination. Deepen your learning experience with a program-related trip to destinations throughout Austria, Hungary, and Germany to explore these issues in a broader cultural and geographical context.... [-]

A stunningly beautiful city, Vienna occupies a unique position at the crossroads between east and west, north and south, long making the city a central meeting place for trade and international politics, as well as arts and culture. Imagine studying International Business in the birthplace of Peter Drucker, or learning about politics and international organizations and then visiting the UN, the OSCE, OPEC. This is study abroad!

Choose from a wide selection of courses in disciplines such as Economics, Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing, and Political Science. You can also enhance your experience by taking courses in Art History, History, Humanities, Psychology, and so much more.... [-]

Home to an astounding number of legendary composers—from Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven to Brahms, Mahler, and Schoenberg—Vienna maintains an incredible richness of musical culture to this day. The world-renowned Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, the Musikverein, and the Staatsoper are just a few of the many leading institutions that help make Vienna a true “city of music”—and make it the perfect location for an engaging study of Music History and Performance.

The IES Abroad Vienna Music Program is ideal for students majoring or minoring in Music, and offers you the opportunity to participate in a wide selection of courses focusing on Music and European culture and society. The program is organized in conjunction with the Vienna European Society & Culture Program.... [-]

Offering both English- and German-taught courses, the IES Abroad Vienna European Society & Culture program allows you to study the culture, history, business, and politics of a region that continues to play a major role on the world stage. You can also enroll in an internship or field experience, which includes time spent working at your placement in addition to an academic seminar that helps you contextualize what you’re learning. Open to students at all German language levels, our program brings more than 60 years of experience to a variety of unique courses taught by faculty from top European institutions. Courses are clustered into the following topics:

Located in the heart of Europe, Vienna is a city of about 1.8 million inhabitants that has, since its founding in the 3rd century, served as a bridge between a myriad of cultures. As an important crossroads between North and South, East and West, the city became a natural melting pot for new ideas. Out of this cultural richness has emerged a wealth of artistic accomplishments and innovative thinking—a heritage that we explore in our summer programs.

Vienna has been home to many of history's greatest composers, from Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven to Brahms, Mahler, and Schoenberg. To this day, the world-renowned Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, the Musikverein, and the Staatsoper continue to help make Vienna a true "city of music." Study Music History and Performance in Vienna, a city recognized around the world for its influence on the development of classical music.... [-]

Combine a standard SD group course with the luxury of individual training. Got a new job? Need to relocate to Austria? You want to brush up on your professional German or you just have a very specific interest and want to improve your German there? Then the SD PLUS is perfect for you! You can participate in a general German group course, and after that have a daily meeting with your teacher where you can focus on specific topics you picked yourself.

Extra time to speak! On top of the standard SD course, you have extra lesson hours per day to revise, repeat and deepen your German skills. As with all our group courses – our method is unique. Our teachers are drilled to motivate you to speak – speaking is learning! With our own material (books, CDs, iOL – inlingua Online Learning, …) you always know where you are, what you are capable of and how fast you progress. Our course books and exercises are developed in accordance with the CEFL level system, so when you are finished with e.g. book 1.2. you know you have reached level A2!

This in one of our most popular group courses! Learn German in very small groups (3-6 students, in June, July, August 3-8 students), be fast, be efficient! There is no time to waste, active speaking is key! With our own material (books, CDs, iOL – inlingua Online Learning, …) you always know where you are, what you are capable of and how fast you progress. Our course books and exercises are developed in accordance with the CEFL level system, so when you are finished with e.g. book 1.1. you know you have reached level A1!

ActiLingua offers German courses in combination with paid or unpaid work experience. The programme is divided into two parts. First you attend a preparatory German course in Vienna for at least 4 weeks. This is followed by a work placement lasting a minimum of one months at a carefully selected Austrian enterprise, e.g. hotel, restaurant, travel agency, import/export company or ski school.

Paid work experience: For students from countries of the European Union and from Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland.

In addition to your Standard or Intensive German course you can book music lessons. Music instruction takes place at the Vienna Conservatory and is available for music students, professionals and enthusiastic amateurs. Practical lessons: You receive one individual instrumental (e.g. violin, piano, clarinet etc.) or vocal lesson per week. Theoretical lessons: music history, acoustics, solfeggio. (Good knowledge of German required!)

German course of your choice with 20 to 30 German lessons and 5 lessons (2-3 times) of cultural and leisure programme per week. You study German for 4 or 6 lessons daily from Monday to Friday in small international groups, following a recognized curriculum. Our cultural programme with its Vienna city walks, talks and other activities promotes insights into Austrian culture and music.... [-]

Courses for non-native German teachers who work with teenagers or adults.

Objectives: to improve personal German skills, discuss various teaching methods and approaches, and learn more about Austrian literature and culture. Funding available through Erasmus+.

German Teachers’ Course 1:

Teachers’ training course (20) + cultural/special interest programme (5) per week or

German Teachers’ Course 2:

General German course (20) + cultural/special interest programme (5) per week + teachers’ training course (7)

We run special training courses for teachers who are non-native speakers of German. The courses are an opportunity for you to update your language skills and exchange your experiences with various teaching methods with international colleagues and teaching staff of our language school. Up-to-date information on the Austrian and German language, culture and literature is part of the programme. The course is designed to provide you with suggestions and new ideas which you can then put into practice after returning home.... [-]

The combination of a Standard Course and Business German enables you to learn what you need for your job.

Lessons: 35 lessons per week Standard Course (20) + Business German (10) + cultural/special interest programme (5). (1 lesson = 45 minutes)

The programme is directed at high school graduates who would like to study in Austria. In the German course you perfect your knowledge of German. The ActiLingua university expert advises you on the right choice of university and the enrolment process. We can also help you regarding registration at a suitable private/public university or university of applied sciences in Austria with Bachelor or Master degree. This course has to be booked in addition to a Standard or Intensive Course.

University Preparation

A certificate preparation course prepares you for taking a university entrance exam. ActiLingua is an examination centre for OSD University entrance certificates. OSD Zertifikat B2 or OSD Zertifikat C1 will be recognized by Austrian and some German universities as sufficient language entrance requirements. Our university advisor will inform you in two tutorials about the Austrian system of higher education and assist you in choosing the right university and study programme.... [-]

You define the content of your language course yourself, resulting in a maximisation of input in the one-to-one sessions with your own teacher(s).

Lessons: 10-40 lessons per week 2, 4, 6 or 8 lessons daily + 5 lessons cultural/special interest programme. (1 lesson = 45 minutes)

Combination of group tuition (Standard Course) and individual tuition. Individual tuition caters to special learning needs and takes your vocational interests into account.

Lessons: 35 lessons per week German course (20) + individual tuition (10) + cultural/special interest programme (5). (1 lesson = 45 minutes)

When booking this course with 12 weeks duration or more you will benefit from our long-term discount up to 18%.