German courses in Berlin, the lively cultural center of Germany
German language school in Berlin, the diverse German capital
Berlin is not only the capital but also the lively cultural center of Germany. The international atmosphere is comparable to New York or London. Over the last few years, people from all over the world came to live and work in Berlin: politicians, artists, businessmen, filmmakers and writers.
Our German language courses in Berlin provide you with the best opportunities to succeed. You can take a group course of 20 to 25 lessons per week to learn German. There are also various combinations of group and individual lessons, as well as exclusively private lessons, available (see below). A lesson lasts 45 minutes. Each class will only have a maximum of 12 students (but on average only 7 students). Please keep in mind that there are no courses on official public holidays.
Standard Course
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- 20 lessons per week, 45 min. each*
- Monday to Friday, 9:30AM – 1:00PM (or 2:30PM – 6:00PM in high season)
- The Standard German Course teaches speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in small groups of maximum 12 participants (average 7 participants)
*supplement for course weeks from 23 Jun – 22 Aug 2025: € 50,- per week
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Intensive German Course
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- 25 lessons per week, 45 min. each*
- Monday to Friday, 9:30AM – 2:00PM (or 1:15PM – 6:00PM in high season)
- In the Intensive Course you will also develop the skills taught in our Standard Course with an additional special focus on communication. Maximum 12 participants (average 7 participants)
*supplement for course weeks from 23 Jun – 22 Aug 2025: € 50,- per week
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Mini-Group Course
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- 20 lessons per week, 45 min. each, max 6 participants
- Monday to Friday, 9:30AM – 1:00PM
- This German course has been especially developed to meet the requirements of those people who prefer to study in a very small group on a very intensive basis. In this course, you will have the guarantee that there will be no more than 6 people in your group.
Important notice: This mini-group course is available only from October until June (not in July, August and September)
Fees
- 1 week 650,00 €
- 2 weeks 1.110,00 €
- 3 weeks 1.580,00 €
- extra week 460,00 €
Combined German Course
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- Standard Course + 5 or 10 one-to-one lessons, 45 min. each*
- You will take part in the Standard Course and additionally receive one-to-one private lessons where you will practice your German intensively. In the private lessons, you and your teacher can focus on your specific individual requirements.
*supplement for course weeks from 23 Jun – 22 Aug 2025: € 50,- per week
Fees
- 1 week 630,00 €
- 2 weeks 1.160,00 €
- 3 weeks 1.670,00 €
- extra weeks 530,00 €
20 + 10 one-to-one lessons/week
- 1 week 950,00 €
- 2 weeks 1.760,00 €
- 3 weeks 2.560,00 €
- extra weeks 810,00 €
Individual Tuition
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- Lessons of 45 min. each
- Individual lessons are the most intensive form of language learning and ensure the greatest possible success. The lessons are tailored to suit the needs of anyone requiring specialized vocabulary for professional purposes, a particularly high standard of language training or for those wishing to make maximum progress in the minimum amount of time.
Fees
- 10 lessons per week 610,00 €
- 20 lessons per week 1.190,00 €
- 25 lessons per week 1.450,00 €
- one single lesson 70,00 €
Business German
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- Economy, Hotel and Tourism, Marketing, Banking, Law, Medicine, Engineering etc.
- Business German lessons are perfect for those students who need the German language for their work. During these lessons, we focus on the special needs of the participants’ professions.
Fees
- 3 lessons per week 170,00 € per week
- 6 lessons per week 300,00 € per week
Preparation For Exams
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- Be prepared for your exam! We help you get ready for the exams of Telc and the Goethe Institute and others: the Zertifikat A1, the zertifikat A2, the Zertifikat B1 (ZD), the Zertifikat B2, the Zertifikat C1 (ZMP), the Zertifikat C2 (ZOP), Test-DaF and the Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Zugang ausländischer Studienbewerber – DSH (both are entrance examinations for German universities).
Students are responsible for registering to the examination. Please beware of the fact that the number of students for each exam is limited and often booked out fast. Therefore, students need to register ahead of time, directly for example, at Goethe Institute or Telc. We do not guarantee availability for exam dates.
Fees
- 3 lessons per week 180,00 € per week
- 6 lessons per week 320,00 € per week
German Pronunciation
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- Have a special focus on German pronunciation! This is often important for students in higher levels who still retain their native accent in German or for job purposes, where exact pronunciation is extremely essential.
Fees
- 3 lessons per week 170,00 € per week
- 6 lessons per week 300,00 € per week
English Lessons
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- You can take English lessons as well; in case you would like to refresh your English or to prepare for studies in Germany with English lectures.
Fees
- 3 lessons per week 170,00 € per week
- 6 lessons per week 300,00 € per week
The starting dates for absolute beginners 2025:
- 06 January
- 03 February
- 03 March
- 31 March
- 28 April
- 26 May
- 23 June
- 07 July
- 21 July
- 04 August
- 01 September
- 29 September
- 27 October
- 24 November
National holidays 2025 in Berlin:
- 18 April
- 21 April
- 01 May
- 08 May
- 29 May
- 09 June
- 03 October
The school is closed on:
- 22 December 2025 to 02 January 2026
- national holidays
BWS Germanlingua uses the levels of the Standard European Framework of Reference for Languages for our approved German language courses in Berlin. We assign students to classes based on the levels of the “Common European Framework of Reference for Languages” (CEFR) by administering a written placement test via the internet before arrival and a short oral test on the day of arrival.
The groups are not closed. This means it is possible to change classes (and therefore levels) during the stay (if a place is available in the higher or lower class). The teacher or the student may request a change of level. In either case, the procedure to follow is to speak to the Director.
Please note: In case a standard or intensive group course has less than 3 participants, we reserve the right to reduce the class length for the standard course from 20 to 15 lessons per week and the intensive course from 25 to 18 lessons per week.
A1
Beginners
By learning elementary language structures, you will be able to cope with simple everyday situations.
A2
Elementary I
An extension of elementary vocabulary and grammar will enable you to understand texts in everyday language and lead simple dialogues.
B1
Elementary II
Through an increase in grammar and vocabulary, you will be able to deal with everyday and professional situations and formulate simple texts.
B2
Intermediate I
A deepening of vocabulary and grammatical structures will enable you to understand difficult texts and discuss them.
C1
Intermediate II
You will work on specialized vocabulary and complex grammatical structures, analyze problems in written form, construct letters and discuss business situations.
C2
Advanced
By reading literary and scientific texts, you will become acquainted with grammatical structures and idiomatic uses. Your ability to express yourself will increase and you will be able to master all situations adequately in spoken language.
We offer a variety of accommodation options for your stay in Berlin to learn German. This way, you will get exactly the visit you want. Carefully chosen host families encourage you to immerse yourself in the German language and culture during your visit. The host family will supply you with a bed and breakfast. Accommodation can be in a twin room shared with another student with a different mother tongue, or in a single room for an extra cost. You can have dinner with the host family for an extra charge if you choose the half board option.
For students who wish to be more independent, our shared student apartments with single and twin rooms, as well as our private studio apartments, are an ideal choice. They’re both self-catering.
Hotel and company apartment rooms can be arranged upon request. Sunday as the arrival day and Saturday for departure with a stay of 6 nights and 7 days.
If you want a transfer to or from your hotel, please let us know and we will happily arrange one for you.
School-owned shared Apartment *
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In our student apartment you will share a flat with other students of our school. You have the option to book a twin room which you will share with another student of a different nationality or to book a single room just for yourself. In both cases, you will be sharing the kitchen and bathroom with the students living in the residence. The apartment is equipped with a washing machine, a dishwasher, and of course, a WiFi/WLAN internet connection. Please note that the minimum age for this type of accommodation is 18.
Fees
Price per week (6 nights / 7 days, Arrival: Sunday, Departure: Saturday)
- Double room, self-catering 270,00 €
- Single room, self-catering 360,00 €
*supplement for accommodation from 22 Jun – 23 Aug 2025: 60,00 € per week
School-owned Studio Apartment *
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If you like to be more independent, our self-catering apartments with a small kitchen and own bathroom for one person will be the right accommodation for you. You can bring a second person at extra charge. Please note that the minimum age for this type of accommodation is 18.
Fees
Price per week (6 nights / 7 days, Arrival: Sunday, Departure: Saturday)
- Whole apartment, private bathroom, self-catering 470,00 €
- Second person in apartment 100,00 €
*supplement for accommodation from 22 Jun – 23 Aug 2025: 60,00 € per week
Living in a Host Family *
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This option offers the possibility to indulge into German daily life, culture and food and the opportunity to speak German also after school hours. There is no such thing as a classical “host family”, so your accommodation could be with a big family of father, mother, two kids and a dog as well as a single mother and her child, a single person or a couple. In any case, we always do our utmost to match your needs, requirements and interests with the host family’s profile.
Fees
Price per week (6 nights / 7 days, Arrival: Sunday, Departure: Saturday)
- Double room, with breakfast 270,00 €
- Single room, with breakfast 360,00 €
- Double room, with half board 370,00 €
- Single room, with half board 460,00 €
*supplement for accommodation from 22 Jun – 23 Aug 2025: 60,00 € per week
Visa invitation letter
We support you in obtaining your visa to enter Germany. You will get an invitation letter, which you will need for your visa application. We will send it by express mail to the German embassy in your country. However, we cannot guarantee that every visa process will be successful. This service does not include the visa issue fee, which has to be paid directly to the embassy. Please click here if you need information on Visa requirements.
- Invitation letter 80,00 € plus optional DHL fee
University placement program
BWS Germanlingua will take care of the placement at a German University and provide assistance and counseling in regard to getting your visa and opening the locked bank account. Please refer to our University program page and our Pathway brochure for more information on course prices and dates. Find further information in our brochure here.
- Booking Fee 700,00 €,-
Vocational training program
Complete a paid vocational training (Berufsausbildung) at a German company and learn German with BWS Germanlingua. With this program you will start learning German at one of our BWS Germanlingua schools in Berlin, Munich or Cologne and continue your stay in Germany with a vocational training in your selected area at a German company. You can choose from various professions in different areas, such as baker’s craft, horticulture, nursing care and many more. Find further information here
- Booking fee 1000,00€
Transfer from the Berlin airport
- Euro 150,00 €
- Euro 270,00 €
Complete your language travel to Germany with our exciting activities
Learning a language is even easier when you explore the country where it is spoken. To have your full German experience, we have set up a weekly new program with 3 activities. These can be social gatherings, cultural activities, sporty events or sightseeing trips. Choose your favorites and start your discovery with us.
Our activities are offered on the notice boards every Monday. The guided activities are optional. The office team can be contacted for advice or information. A notice board also provides information on what to do and where to go, and of course on upcoming events in Berlin.
Upcoming activities
- Activities are subject to change, please check the notice board at school.
- If less than 3 participants register for an activity, it will be cancelled.
Every year a great number of festivals and parades – such as ‘Carnival of Cultures’ – are filling the streets of Berlin. People enjoy the multi-nationality of Berlin’s inhabitants. Each district is different – in Kreuzberg you can find a lovely Turkish market with delicious food, in Prenzlauer Berg a lot of small bars and at Potsdamer Platz the International Film Festival takes place every year. In numerous museums and exhibitions, you can discover the diverse world of arts or learn about the history of Germany. By making a tour through the city, you can explore the various projects of contemporary architecture which have been built within the recent years. The surroundings offer various leisure possibilities such as canoeing on the lakes of Mecklenburg or visiting the beautiful castles of Potsdam.
Some useful Links
- berlin.de – The official tourist-board guide to the city, including a calendar of events
- zitty.de – Berlin’s cultural program for the next two weeks
- BVG – Information on the public transportation system of Berlin (Fares, subway map, etc.)
- Wetter.net – The current weather conditions in Berlin
- Berlin Airports – Information about the airports in general, arrival and departures
- oanda.com – Currency converter
