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Salem International Summer School
For students from around the world (Ages 14-16)
The Salem International Summer School welcomes students from all around the world. The common language of the summer school is English and hence the atmosphere is very international. In the mornings students attend language courses in German or in English. In the afternoons there is a wide range of sports and creative activities on the programme. The middle weekend is just the right time for a variety of different and challenging excursions, such as to Constance or the Austrian Alps. At the Final Evening Production, participants have the chance to show their parents and newly won friends all their artistic talents.
Natalie Lander
Head of Salem International Summer School
Tel.: +49 7553 919-422
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Learning & Experiencing
Mornings: Language Courses
Students must choose to study either English or German. Lessons take place from Monday to Friday for three hours each morning.
English is the common language at the Salem International Summer School. To ensure that all participants are able to understand instructions and announcements, they must have had a minimum of three years of English lessons at school. There is no minimum requirement for German.
Before starting their chosen language course, all students sit a placement test wich will be used to assign students to the appropriate learning group.
Students studying German will be divided into three teaching groups. Beginners will cover basic language skills and a priority will be given to conversation.
Intermediate students will read and discuss newspaper articles, short stories, and play scenes. To improve their knowledge of grammar and expand their vocabulary, they will read challenging and engaging texts and discuss current topics covered in current newspapers.
In literature courses advanced students will be encouraged, with the support of their teachers, to compose essays and reports on different themes discovered in literary texts.
All students also contribute to the course magazine which they take home at the end of the programme. All our German teachers are native speakers with many years of teaching experience in both German and German as a foreign language (DaF). Maximum size of any course group is 12 students.
Native English speaking, experienced teachers teach these courses. Each teacher focuses on one aspect of the curriculum and teaches it to all groups. As appropriate to their current level, each student will work on extending his or her oral and written skills. These will include grammar, listening comprehension, literature, composition, introductory economics, and business English. Students will also help produce a course magazine which they take home at the end of the programme. Maximum size of any course group is 12 students.
Afternoon Activities
There's no chance of getting bored in the afternoon, either. Our experienced leaders and enthusiastic assistants ensure that, whatever the weather or chosen activity, all students will enjoy themselves and get the most from their experiences. Many of our previous summer school students have taken the opportunity to try out a new challenge, be it sporty or artistic.
Here students can discover and enjoy their artistic inclinations. The course leader is an experienced local artist and teacher. Both on campus and in her studio, she will introduce students to a variety of media, as well as printing T-Shirts and jewelry making.
For those with artistic interests we offer a Ceramics course. Here students will go through the entire process of designing, creating, decorating and firing their own unique clay sculptures which they can take home at the end of summer school.
Water Sports mixes fun and sports in a program which takes place, depending on the weather, mainly out on the lake. It includes a variety of activities including kayaking, water-skiing, and swimming. In case of inclement weather students will visit the Lake Constance Water Supply Facility in the nearby village of Sipplingen. During a guided tour by a local expert students will learn more about the element of water.
Tennis-players can train their skills and play on our excellent astroturf courts at Salem's Upper School campus. Our experienced coaches can help both beginners and advanced players to develop their game. The highlight of the week will be a final tournament!
This is for anyone who like to spend time outdoors without working up too much of a sweat! Our leaders will offer a leisurely program of swimming, walking and visiting some local cultural attractions.
This is the perfect program for students who are in excellent physical shape. Mountain biking, kayaking and orienteering are just a few of the activities offered in this rigorous and challenging outdoor program.
This introductory course in rock climbing, which takes place both in natural settings as well as in the climbing hall in nearby Radolfzell, is very popular. No experience is necessary, but students shoujld be physically fit and have no fear of heights! Those who pass the test for a "Top Rope" climbing license will be eligible to participate in the Rock Climbing Weekend Excursion.
Im Salemer Schulhafen am Bodensee bei Überlingen können Schüler ihre theoretischen und praktischen Segelkenntnisse verbessern. Voraussetzung für einen erfolgreichen Kursus sind gute Schwimmkenntnisse sowie Erfahrung im Jollensegeln.
Nur die Schüler, die in der ersten Woche den Kursus "Sailing" besuchen, können an der Wochenendexkursion "Segeln auf dem Bodensee" teilnehmen.
The weekend programme at Salem International Summer School
Excursions from kayaking to alpine hiking
The Salem International Summer School offers Weekend Excursions designed to suit every taste. Students leave campus on Friday afternoon. Groups are made up of no more than 16 students and are accompanied by at least two members of staff . All groups return on Sunday afternoon and then gather to exchange stories at a barbeque in Spetzgart.
This physically demanding excursion involves five to six hours of hiking each day. The Austrian alps region is reached by school bus in about two hours. After the drive, together with experienced tour guides, students will head for the mountain tops. On the second day, the hiking tour passes through beautiful alpine scenery offering fascinating panoramic views of the mountain range. After each day hiking an Alpine Association mountain hut offers the perfect opportunity to rest and relax and enjoy spending time together.
Enjoy the varied landscape of the Lake Constance region, and visiting various towns and attractions, on this fun cycling trip. You will sleep in a hostel and cook together in the evenings.
Enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Constance (Bodensee) and a cultural visit to the historical university town of Konstanz, staying overnight in a youth hostel.
Have fun spending time on Lake Constance with our experienced guide whilst enjoying the beautiful scenery from your kayak. You will sleep in a hostel and enjoy kayak tours to various destinations on the lake. Must be a confident, capable swimmer.
Students who attend the Rock Climbing Afternoon Activity in week 1 can now 'rise up' to a real Rock Climbing experience at the weekend. Accompanied by experienced and specially trained experts, students will have the opportunity to use their newly acquired skills in more challenging surroundings. They will sleepover in a hut, enjoying the evenings cooking, relaxing and playing games together.
Students who took part in the Sailing Afternoon Activity in week 1 have the opportunity to experience Lake Constance from a sailor's perspective teaming up for fun days out onboard our cutter or in the jolly boats. Based for the weekend at the school harbour, they will spend their nautical evenings cooking, swimming, and playing games in and near the water. After their nights sleeping in the ship's galley or on under the stars on the harbour decking, students will return to join their ‘mates’at the barbecue in Spetzgart.
