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German for expatriate family members (One-to-One)

Minnaar van Wyk Personalized Language Services

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Course description

This course is aimed at the spouses and children of expatriates in Switzerland. Apart from teaching vocabulary and grammar, the role of this course in integration is very important. For a Japanese family, where do I find the best fish in the region? Where do I find the right doctor for an American spouse? These topics play a defining role in moulding the course.

A social and cultural exchange which trains the hands-on, everyday German needed in the greater Basel area.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar

Class schedule

Course duration
1-25 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
10 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
08:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test before your arrival in Basel to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 1 student
Maximum 1 student

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 35 years old
(30 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

We specialize in providing employees, managers, skilled workers and executives with optimal conditions to learn and perfect their use of a foreign language. Through a partnership of equals we impart knowledge aimed at your function in your organization, attuned to your business, and in accordance with your personal needs. You do not simply learn a foreign language with us but exactly what you need in order to achieve your personal goals in your business life. Right from the beginning, we take plenty of time to assess your needs. Apart from defining your learning goals, we also try to ascertain which learning environment suits you best.
All trainers at Minnaar van Wyk Personalized Language Services are university graduates and CELTA certified.

Year opened
2001
Number of classrooms
1

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Elevators
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet

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 Minnaar van Wyk Personalized Language Services varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 35. In the summer, the average age is 30.

teaches students from all over the world, including:

Switzerland
80%
Germany
15%
France
5%

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
None

School location

We are located close to a public transport hub in the centre of Basel, near Wettsteinplatz, a 5-minute tram ride from both the Swiss- and German Railway stations. It takes two minutes to walk to the Rhine. Our office is halfway between two of the world’s most renowned pharmaceutical companies.

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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. The school is also not authorized to issue documents to support your visa application. If you need a visa, you have to apply for a visitor or tourist visa on your own.

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 Basel 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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