International Projects / Hohensolms

Our International Team is happy to welcome you to the historic castle of Hohensolms, situated just a 5 minute's walk away from the village of Hohensolms. The castle has been welcoming young people from all over the world for many years. German students will also be present on campus. They will attend an English language course and participate in the programmed afternoon and evening activities.

Why with us

• We have more than 30 years experience in organising language holidays for students from all over the world.
• We operate our own language schools in the United Kingdom, Germany and France. Therefore, we can guarantee quality in all areas of your holiday.
• We implement our own vision with regards to education: our students can learn languages, have intercultural experiences and find out about their talents – learn more than a language • In our own language schools we offer an exciting activity programme in the afternoons and evenings.
• In our own language schools we offer an exciting activity programme in the afternoons and evenings
• Your well-being is important to us. That’s why in every IP language school there is an ‘IP Ocean Lounge’ (the meeting point in our language schools) with a chill out area and a Fruit ‘n’ Fit – Corner.

Courses

Intensive Course

20 lessons (x 45 mins or 15 hours) per week

Accommodation

Residence Live and socialise with your fellow students from Germany and many different countries on campus! You will stay in a real medieval castle in spacious multi-bedded standard rooms (4-8 beds). Also our supervisors live in the Residence and they are there for you if you have any problems or questions. You will have full board accommodation that includes breakfast, warm lunch and cold dinner. All meals are taken in the dining hall of the castle.

Teaching and Lessons

We ensure high customer satisfaction by using extensive quality management. (In 2016 customer satisfaction was 98%) In the lessons, we want to help you improve your language skills. At the same time you will learn a lot about the host country – and by meeting native people you will start to understand the people and their culture much better. We will do presentations, interviews and role plays during our classes, all of which will help your personal growth.

Activities

• Guided tour of the castle
• Sports (soccer, basketball, table tennis, beach volleyball)
• Medieval Games
• Arts & Crafts Workshops
• Quiz Night, Film Night, Games Night, Open Stage, Bonfire Night with BBQ
• A half-day trip per week for example to Marburg, Limburg, Giessen, Wetzlar, Schloss Braunfels or Hessenpark Open-AirMuseum
• A full day trip for example to Mainz, Frankfurt, Koblenz or Heidelberg (if you stay longer than one week)