Alpadia Language Schools, Freiburg, Germany

With over 20 years of experience helping students progress their language skills to the next level, Swiss-based Alpadia is known for excellence in language education. Inspired by the multilingual and multicultural communities across Switzerland, Alpadia offers 16 year-round language programs in addition to various summer camps around the European continent. Students at each campus leave with a firmer understanding of their studied language, as well as with a tight-knit group of international friends thanks to small class sizes. Students are also given the opportunity to participate in a university placement or internship as part of the school’s efforts to combine practical application with language-learning prestige. For students who prefer a small university town closer to nature in lieu of the busy city of Berlin, Alpadia in Freiburg is an ideal choice. The town is home to historic buildings and Gothic towers, and the language school itself is based in a neoclassical house complete with a terrace and gardens that are perfect for studying. In their off time, students can hike through the famous Black Forest. Trails that begin near the town's edge lead to castle ruins, quiet views, and even a 114-foot observation tower. Students can choose between staying in an apartment or dorm near the school or with a German host family. Between the focused instruction in class and the dynamic interactions with a diverse local community, Alpadia Freiburg will set German students on the path to success.