Reviews of Carl Duisberg Centrum, Cologne, Germany
Total No. of Reviews: 22
NOTE: All evaluations are authentic. Only former participants who have booked a course with us at the school can publish evaluations after the end of the course. Schools could therefore not manipulate evaluations and you can trust in all published evaluations.
| Overall rating Carl Duisberg Centrum, Cologne, Germany |  4.1/5.0 (22 reviews) |
|---|---|
| City |  4.5/5.0 |
| Organisation | 4.3/5.0 |
| Facilities | 4.0/5.0 |
| Social activities |  3.7/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 4.4/5.0 |
| Value for money | 3.9/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | 4.4/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 4.0/5.0 |
| Other | 4.5/5.0 |
Individual Reviews
18. Apr. 2012
1. Edwin (19 years) - Netherlands
1. Crash - 5 - 1 week
1. Crash - 5 - 1 week
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23. Nov. 2011
2. Sjoerd (27 years) - Netherlands
2. Crash - 10 - 2 weeks
2. Crash - 10 - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
The international students and the great atmosphere.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
The different social activities. I participated from day 1 and there lots of fun and also very interesting.
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Very easy to reah by public transport. Get a week or month card (20 or 62 euro) for unlimited travelling in Koln.
6. Sep. 2011
3. Svetlana (22 years) - Russian Federation
3. Intensive Plus - 2 weeks
3. Intensive Plus - 2 weeks
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The organization
11. Jul. 2011
4. Melanie (26 years) - Spain
4. Intensive Plus - 4 weeks
4. Intensive Plus - 4 weeks
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Homestay
31. Dec. 2010
5. Mark (27 years) - United States
5. Intensive Plus - 3 weeks
5. Intensive Plus - 3 weeks
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the instructors and the students
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
stay longer if possible
5. Sep. 2009
6. Charlie (30 years) - Australia
6. Intensive Plus - 4 weeks
6. Intensive Plus - 4 weeks
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The small class size, the teaching quality and the general atmosphere of the school are fantastic
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The cultural/sport/social activities run by CDC are well worth attending, Its a great way of making new friends while learning what Köln has to offer.
9. Jul. 2009
7. Catherine (35 years) - United Kingdom
7. Intensive Plus - 4 weeks
7. Intensive Plus - 4 weeks
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22. Oct. 2008
8. Marta (21 years) - Poland
8. Intensive Course - 2 weeks
8. Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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The canteen could have been better.
28. Jun. 2008
9. Ciaran (26 years) - Ireland
9. Crash - 5 - 1 week
9. Crash - 5 - 1 week
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The teaching staff and their methods of teaching were excellent.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Try to avoid "tourist traps" and find out where German people themselves go for a richer and more enjoyable cultural experience.
10. Sep. 2007
10. Oto (55 years) - Brazil
10. Intensive Course/ High Season - 4 weeks
10. Intensive Course/ High Season - 4 weeks
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Friendly people.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
To participate in all activities out of the class.
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Good location
8. Aug. 2007
11. Maarten (20 years) - Netherlands
11. Intensive Course/ High Season - 4 weeks
11. Intensive Course/ High Season - 4 weeks
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Good balance of education and fun
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Buy a bicycle! Makes going around the city way easier
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Although the price is in my opinion a bit steep, the school is organised well and good care is taken of the students. Had a very good time
28. Jun. 2006
12. Helen (23 years) - Germany
12. Intensive Plus/ Low Season - 2 weeks
12. Intensive Plus/ Low Season - 2 weeks
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location
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I thought that the course was centred on those doing the test to get into university and wasn't particularly relevant for other language learners
8. Feb. 2006
13. Lucas - The Netherlands
13. Intensive Plus/ Low Season - 2 weeks
13. Intensive Plus/ Low Season - 2 weeks
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1. Sep. 2005
14. Nora (23 years) - France
14. Standard Course
14. Standard Course
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Everyone is given the opportunity to actually understand and practise the language.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
the internet access in the school
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excellent center, good information at the reception desk, students' progress followed in a very personal, interactive way, enthusiastic, motivating teaching
20. Dec. 2004
15. Marla (26 years) - Usa
15. Standard Course
15. Standard Course
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they were helpful in getting student forms for public transportation
12. Sep. 2011
16. Héloïse (22 years) - 
16. Intensive Plus - 9 weeks
16. Intensive Plus - 9 weeks
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The availability of teachers and staff, mediothèque and multiculturalism of the school.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
The beer garden of Stadtgarten, the Museum Ludwig and visit Bonn!
12. Mar. 2008
17. Yuan (27 years) - 
17. Intensive Plus - 4 weeks
17. Intensive Plus - 4 weeks
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1.staff,2.facilities,3.text.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
bring a grammer book with you, since the text has a tendency not to teach grammer detailedly.
Other comments
There is a medieval castle which stands across the building of CDC.
15. Nov. 2007
18. Eleonora (29 years) - 
18. Intensive Course/ Low Season - 3 weeks
18. Intensive Course/ Low Season - 3 weeks
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The organization and the teachers
3. Oct. 2007
19. Dolores (31 years) - 
19. Intensive Course/ Low Season - 2 weeks
19. Intensive Course/ Low Season - 2 weeks
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The friendly, helpful staff
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The international Party is a must!!!
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It's a great school and my German is way better than before! I recommend this school to everybody! I made new friends for life!
10. Sep. 2007
20. Aurélie (19 years) -
20. Crash Course - 5/ High Season - 2 weeks
20. Crash Course - 5/ High Season - 2 weeks
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Different cultures
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
To make progress, taking private lessons
2. Aug. 2006
21. Lina (20 years) - 
21. Intensive Course/ High Season - 3 weeks
21. Intensive Course/ High Season - 3 weeks
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Do all the homework!
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I enjoyed it a lot! Thank you!
19. Dec. 2005
22. Vasupree -
22. Intensive Plus/ Low Season - 4 weeks
22. Intensive Plus/ Low Season - 4 weeks
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