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Salem International Summer School
For students from around the world
Age: 14 - 16 years
Date: Saturday, 26 July - Sunday, 10 August 2025 (please note: Salem Summer Camp and Salem Summer School end a day earlier on Saturday, 09 August 2025)
Fee: 3,250,- €
The Salem International Summer School welcomes students from all around the world. Each year 20+ nationalities are represented. The common language is English, and hence the atmosphere is very international. In the mornings, students attend a language course in either German or English. In the afternoons, a wide range of sports and creative activities are on offer. The middle weekend is just the right time for a variety of challenging excursions, such as a trip to Konstanz, cycling in the local area or kayaking on Lake Constance. At the Final Evening Production, participants have the chance to show their parents and newly won friends all their artistic talents.
Please note that first-time registrations for each programme have priority. Repeat applicants for the same programme will be placed on a waiting list. Places will be offered if they become available, usually no earlier than May. Thank you for your understanding.
For participants in Baden-Württemberg, please ensure your child has permission to miss the last few days of the summer term!
Thank you for your interest in the Salem International Summer School. Due to high demand, all places are already taken. We are no longer able to accept applications for our waiting list at this time.
Natalie Lander
Head of Salem International Summer Schools
Learning & Experiencing
Mornings: Language Courses
Students 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 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 which will be used to assign students to the appropriate learning group.
Students studying German will be divided into differentiated teaching groups.
Beginners will cover basic language skills and a priority will be given to conversation. In order to improve their knowledge of grammar and expand their vocabulary, Intermediate students will read and discuss a variety of engaging texts and discuss current topics. Advanced students will be encouraged, with the support of their teacher, to compose essays and reports on different themes including those 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/or German as a foreign language (DaF). Maximum size of any group is 12 students.
Experienced, native English-speaking teachers lead 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 and business English. Students will also contribute to the course magazine which they take home at the end of the programme. Maximum size of any group is 12 students.
Short periods of free time are built into the programme to ensure students are able to enjoy time with their new-found friends.
Afternoon Activities
There's no chance of getting bored in the afternoons. Our experienced Leaders and enthusiastic Assistants ensure that, whatever the weather or chosen activity, all students 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.
Please allow your child to choose their own activities! Experience tells us that when students, rather than parents, choose their activities more enjoyment is had and less problems occur!
Develop your acting skills with our experienced Theatre Director and perform on stage at our Final Evening Production.
Beginners and experienced actors are encouraged to participate - challenge yourself!
Here students can discover and develop their artistic talents. The course leader is an experienced artist and teacher, who will introduce students to a variety of media and techniques, working both in the classroom and outdoors.
Students will learn 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.
Showcase your musical skills as a member of the 'Summer School Band' in preparation for performing at the Final Evening Production. Singers and musicians are welcome.
Join our enthusiastic Dance Teacher and other creative students, to have fun choreographing and rehearsing dances for the Final Evening Show. All levels and styles of dance are welcome (hip hop, ballet, street, jazz, classical, etc.), beginners too!
This is the best choice for students who are in excellent physical shape. Mountain biking, kayaking and a visit to a local high ropes course are just a few of the activities offered in this rigorous and challenging outdoor programme.
This is the perfect activity for anyone who likes to spend time outdoors without working up too much of a sweat! Our leaders offer a leisurely programme of swimming, walking and visiting local tourist and cultural attractions.
This very popular course takes place under the guidance of highly qualified and experienced trainers at the excellently equipped climbing hall in nearby Radolfzell. No experience is necessary, but students should be physically fit and have no fear of heights!
Improve your technical and practical sailing skills with our qualified leaders at our own harbour on Lake Constance. You must be a good swimmer, confident and capable of swimming in a lake. Previous dinghy sailing experience is useful, but not essential!
Tennis players can train their skills and play on our astroturf courts at our nearby Härlen campus. Our experienced coaches can help beginners, intermediate and advanced players to develop their game. The highlight at the and of each week will be a final tournament!
Water Sports mixes fun and sport in a programme which takes place mainly out on the lake. It includes a variety of activities including kayaking, water-skiing, and swimming. You must be a capable and confident swimmer and not afraid to swim in the lake.
Each afternoon you will have the opportunity to play a different ball sport e.g. hockey, football, basketball, dodge ball, tennis, volleyball, with our enthusiastic Leaders.
The weekend programme at Salem International Summer School
Weekend Excursions
Each student will participate in one weekend excursion. Groups are made up of no more than 16 students and are accompanied by at least two members of staff. They will sleep away from campus either in mountain huts, tents or youth hostels, depending on the excursion.
Please allow your child to choose their own excursions! Experience tells us that when students, rather than parents, choose their excursions more enjoyment is had and less problems occur!
Enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Constance (Bodensee) and a cultural visit to the historical university town of Konstanz and the castle of Meersburg.
Enjoy the varied landscape of the Lake Constance region, and visiting various towns and attractions, on this fun cycling trip.
This is a more physically demanding excursion involving 4-5 hours of hiking each day in a high altitude terrain.
Have fun spending time on Lake Constance whilst enjoying the beautiful scenery from your kayak. You must be a confident, capable swimmer and not afraid to swim in the lake.
Students who attend the Climbing Afternoon Activity in week 1 can enjoy a real rock climbing experience at the weekend. Accompanied by our experienced and trained experts, students will have the opportunity to use their newly acquired skills in more challenging surroundings.
Students who take 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 the Jollen.
