COVID-19 Response at the Barenboim-Said Akademie
The Barenboim-Said Akademie is committed to the health and safety of its entire community. This page has the latest information about the measures against the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and how it affects the academic activity, as well as the public events at the Akademie and Pierre Boulez Saal. We hope that by following the social distancing policies that are being enforced around the world, we will do our part to limit the spread of the COVID-19.
Latest Update: 14 October, 2020
The health and safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors is our main priority. In line with the official measures put in place by the City of Berlin to combat the Coronavirus, the Barenboim-Said Akademie is implementing the following measures effective immediately:
The Building & Public Events
To protect audiences, artists, and employees, specific protective and hygiene measures, coordinated with the authorities, are in effect. Please visit the website of the Pierre Boulez Saal for the latest detailed information.
Academic Life
- The Winter Semester 2020-21 will begin on October 19, 2020.
- The wearing of masks in all public spaces in the Akademie
building is mandatory.
- We have determined maximum capacity for all seminar and practice
rooms at the Akademie in order to make in-person instruction possible.
- Courses that exceed room capacity will be conducted online.
- In exhibiting any symptoms of Covid-19, students are asked to
contact the Student Office immediately, and stay home.
Contact the Registrar and Student’s Office
- Students can contact our Registrar and Student’s Office per email, or stop by during the Registrar Office Hours.