Carl Duisberg Centrum Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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General Information on Carl Duisberg Centrum Berlin
The language school Carl Duisberg Centrum Berlin was founded in Berlin, Germany in 1998. Located directly in the city center, with good transport connection. Numerous sights are in the direct vicinity of the school.
Click here for a detailed Berlin city guideFacilities
School facilities include: five newly equipped classrooms, free use of e-mail, Internet access, Media Study Centre with a language lab, multimedia computers, interactive video, video library, library.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Schoenefeld Airport (SXF). It takes 45 minutes by suburban train + underground to school.
2.1. Language School Carl Duisberg Centrum Berlin in Figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 70 Adult courses throughout the year: 40 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 8 throughout the year: 8 | |
| German teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 20 years throughout the year: 22 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 18 years 12 years for specific Junior courses | |
| Student nationalities: | China 2 % England 2 % France 5 % | Italy 15 % Japan 8 % Korea 1 % Switzerland 5 % Spain 20 % USA 20 % |
| 1 Intensive / Lessons per week: 24 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 430 | 585 | 780 | 975 | 1170 | 1536 | 1920 | 2268 | 189 |
| Comment | Minimum course duration 2 weeks. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 07.Apr, 05.May, 09.Jun, 07.Jul, 04.Aug, 01.Sep, 29.Sep, 27.Oct, 24.Nov | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 13:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 20 EURO | |||||||||
| 2 German and Rock Climbing / Lessons per week: 24 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 630 | 945 | 1260 | 1575 | 1890 | 2520 | 3150 | 3780 | 315 |
| Comment | German Intensive course in the morning + climbing course in the afternoon. Climbing equipment and entrance fees to the indoor climbing center included. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 07.Apr, 05.May, 09.Jun, 07.Jul, 04.Aug, 01.Sep, 29.Sep, 27.Oct, 24.Nov | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 13:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 3 German and Classical Music / Lessons per week: 24 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 555 | 700 | 890 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Comment | Intensive Course + 2 classical music performances (subject to what is on offer). This offer can not be booked during the summer seasonal concert break. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 07.Apr, 05.May, 09.Jun, 07.Jul, 04.Aug, 01.Sep, 29.Sep, 27.Oct, 24.Nov | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 13:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 4 German Summer Course for Adolescents (12-15 years) / Lessons per week: 24 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 1550 | 1850 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Comment | Located in the south of Berlin - directly on the Wannsee. The course participants stay in a Youth Guest House with friendly furnished dormitories, and are looked after round the clock by our experienced staff. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 20.Jul, 27.Jul Dates not available: 01.Jan - 19.Jul, 10.Aug - 31.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 5 German Language & Internship / Lessons per week: 29 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | -- | -- | 1310 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Comment | 4 weeks of Intensive Plus course and organisation of a 2 to 12 month internship for citizens of EU states and Switzerland. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 07.Apr, 05.May, 09.Jun, 07.Jul, 04.Aug, 01.Sep, 29.Sep, 27.Oct, 24.Nov | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 13:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 20 EURO | |||||||||
| 6 Intensive Plus / Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 470 | 645 | 860 | 1075 | 1290 | 1696 | 2120 | 2508 | 209 |
| Comment | 24 group lessons + 6 lessons tutor guided training and self-learning programme in the multimedia center. Minimum course duration 2 weeks. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 07.Apr, 05.May, 09.Jun, 07.Jul, 04.Aug, 01.Sep, 29.Sep, 27.Oct, 24.Nov | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 13:30 Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 20 EURO | |||||||||
| 7 Crash - 5 / Lessons per week: 29 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 450 | 900 | 1290 | 1720 | 2150 | 2580 | 3440 | 4300 | 5160 | 430 |
| Comment | 24 group lessons + 5 one-to-one lessons. The contents of the individual lessons will be tailor-made to suit the needs and wishes of the participant. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 07.Apr, 05.May, 09.Jun, 07.Jul, 04.Aug, 01.Sep, 29.Sep, 27.Oct, 24.Nov | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 13:30 Afternoon: 7:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 30 EURO | |||||||||
| 8 Crash - 10 / Lessons per week: 34 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 685 | 1370 | 1995 | 2660 | 3325 | 3990 | 5320 | 6650 | 7980 | 665 |
| Comment | 24 group lessons + 10 one-to-one lessons. The contents of the individual lessons will be tailor-made to suit the needs and wishes of the participant. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 07.Apr, 05.May, 09.Jun, 07.Jul, 04.Aug, 01.Sep, 29.Sep, 27.Oct, 24.Nov | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 13:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 40 EURO | |||||||||
| 9 One-to-one Executive Course / Lessons per week: 40 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 2040 | 4080 | 6120 | 8160 | 10200 | 12240 | 16320 | 20400 | 24480 | 2040 |
| Comment | Includes placement test, need analysis taking into account individual learning requirements using authentic materials, every day lunch with the trainer to help simulate real-life business/social situations. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 10 German for Business and Commerce / Lessons per week: 24 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | -- | -- | 860 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Comment | This course is designed for those in business and administrative professions who wish to use German in their daily business life. | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 13:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 45 minutes |
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| Click here for calculation of course prices >> | |
| Note: All courses offered by Carl Duisberg Centrum Berlin, Berlin can be booked online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form. | |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 49 EURO. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses. |
| Prices include: | For adult courses: a minimun of one free organized leisure activity per week, For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program, Language level placement at first day of course, Free certificate of course attendance, Wireless LAN zone at school, Internet access, organized activities, course material, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property. |
| Exams offered: | TestDaF, ZDaF, PWD, WiDaF |
| School closed: | National holidays in Germany: 01.Jan, 21.Mar, 24.Mar, 01.May, 12.May, 03.Oct, 25.Dec, 26.Dec |
| General opening hours for class lectures:: | Morning: 9:00 - 13:30 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (can not be guaranteed by school): | German, French, Spanish, English |
| Languages taught at the school: | German, English |
| 1 Hostel (single room) From 175 EURO week | ||||
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| 2 Hostel (dormitory) From 55 EURO week | ||||
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| 3 Homestay // single room without board | ||||||||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport | ||||||||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (not refundable) | |||||||
| Price EURO | 125 | -- | 50 | |||||||
| Comment | Students are usually allowed to use the facilities in the apartment such as TV, video-recorder, CD-player, refrigerator, stove, microwave oven, etc.. Includes: Weekly cleaning, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 20 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 06.Jul - 30.Aug | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 15 EURO | |||||||||
| 4 Homestay // single room with breakfast | ||||||||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport | ||||||||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (not refundable) | |||||||
| Price EURO | 150 | -- | 50 | |||||||
| Comment | Students are usually allowed to use the facilities in the apartment such as TV, video-recorder, CD-player, refrigerator, stove, microwave oven, etc.. Includes: Weekly cleaning, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 25 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 06.Jul - 30.Aug | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 15 EURO | |||||||||
| 5 Homestay // single room with half board | ||||||||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport | ||||||||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (not refundable) | |||||||
| Price EURO | 200 | -- | 50 | |||||||
| Comment | Students are usually allowed to use the facilities in the apartment such as TV, video-recorder, CD-player, refrigerator, stove, microwave oven, etc.. Includes: Weekly cleaning, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 30 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 06.Jul - 30.Aug | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 15 EURO | |||||||||
| 6 Hostel | ||||||||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport | ||||||||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (not refundable) | |||||||
| Price EURO | 140 | -- | 50 | |||||||
| Comment | . Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 25 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 06.Jul - 30.Aug | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 10 EURO | |||||||||
| 7 Private Apartment | ||||||||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport | ||||||||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (not refundable) | |||||||
| Price EURO | 200 | -- | 50 | |||||||
| Comment | Single occupancy also possible. Includes: Kitchen, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | |||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 06.Jul - 30.Aug | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 20 EURO | |||||||||
| * if stated here, the language school will charge an additional one time fee for booking the accommodation | |
| Comment | The one time fee of 50 Euros is only applicable for bookings of less than 4 weeks. Additional days are available on request for an extra charge. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 60 EURO (one way) |
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| Other leisure options: | A guided city tour, museums, concerts, beer gardens, sports, short trips. | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by Carl Duisberg Centrum Berlin: | Video, cinema and party evenings are organised monthly. | |||
| No. of evaluations: | 10 |
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