Carl Duisberg Centrum, Cologne, Germany
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General Information on Carl Duisberg Centrum
The language school Carl Duisberg Centrum was founded in Cologne, Germany in 1962. The school is a 6-story building, located in the city centre, with a beautiful view of an ancient Roman fortification and the Cologne cathedral and has good transport connection. The school address is: Hansaring 49-51, 50670 Cologne (Germany).
Facilities
Cafeteria, computer lab, daily press, free after-class access to language learning software, lounge, library, movie room, student support desk, copy machine, printer for student use, table soccer / football, free WIFI
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to cafeteria, adapted for students with learning difficulty, wheelchair access to reception, wheelchair access to classroom
Classroom equipment
Heating in all classrooms.
TV, air conditioning, ample natural light in most classrooms.
Accreditations and Quality seals of Carl Duisberg Centrum, Cologne
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Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Köln-Bonn (Cologne-Bonn). It takes 20 minutes by suburban train + underground to school.
| Number of classrooms: | 15 | |
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| Number of public workstations: | 22 | |
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 180 Adult courses throughout the year: 80 | |
| Average no. of levels: | Adult courses in summer: 6 Adult courses throughout the year: 6 | |
| 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: 25 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 1 % China 5 % England 2 % France 8 % Holland 4 % | Italy 5 % Japan 4 % Korea 5 % Switzerland 5 % Spain 6 % USA 3 % |
All prices in € (convert currency). Below the original school prices are displayed. The 5% DISCOUNT on the tuition fee will automatically be deducted on receipt of your registration.
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| Price in € | 250 | 460 | 645 | 860 | 1290 | 1720 | 2150 | 2340 | 3900 | 5250 | 195 |
| 6 additional lessons of tutor guided training and self-learning program in the multimedia centre. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 04.Feb.2013, 04.Mar.2013, 02.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 02.Sep.2013, 04.Nov.2013 Course not available: 01.Aug.2013 - 31.Aug.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:45 - 13:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 25 € High season dates 01.Jul.2013 - 30.Aug.2013 | ||||||||||
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| Price in € | 180 | 360 | 540 | 720 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 4 lessons of individual training (2 afternoons). Bookable only in combination with Intensive Plus Course. Available modules: Phonetics, Communication skills training, German at the workplace, Training: applying for a job, propaedeutics. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Course not available: 01.Aug.2013 - 31.Aug.2013 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in € | 1450 | 2900 | 4350 | 5800 | 7250 | 8700 | 10150 | 11600 | 14500 | 17400 | 1450 |
| Accommodation at the trainer's home + full board + leisure program upon consultation + 2 x transfer upon request. 20 lessons = 1.700 € per week. 25 lessons = 1.950 € per week. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Course not available: 01.Jul.2013 - 30.Aug.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 0 - 0 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in € | 485 | 930 | 1350 | 1800 | 2250 | 2700 | 3150 | 3600 | 4500 | 5400 | 450 |
| 6 additional lessons of tutor guided training and self-learning program in the multimedia centre. The contents of the individual lessons will be tailor-made to suit the needs and wishes of the participant. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 04.Feb.2013, 04.Mar.2013, 02.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 02.Sep.2013, 04.Nov.2013 Course not available: 01.Aug.2013 - 31.Aug.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:45 - 13:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 30 € High season dates 01.Jul.2013 - 30.Aug.2013 | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in € | 720 | 1400 | 2055 | 2740 | 3425 | 4110 | 4795 | 5480 | 6850 | 8220 | 685 |
| 6 additional lessons of tutor guided training and self-learning program in the multimedia centre. The contents of the individual lessons will be tailor-made to suit the needs and wishes of the participant. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 04.Feb.2013, 04.Mar.2013, 02.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 02.Sep.2013, 04.Nov.2013 Course not available: 01.Aug.2013 - 31.Aug.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:45 - 13:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 40 € High season dates 01.Jul.2013 - 30.Aug.2013 | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in € | 2280 | 4560 | 6840 | 9120 | 11400 | 13680 | 15960 | 18240 | 22800 | 27360 | 2280 |
| It includes 5 lunches per week with the trainer to help simulate real-life business/social situations. Special language (e.g. technical German, law/legal German, medicine, finances, human resource management): 2880€ per week. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:30 - 13:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in € | 1080 | 2160 | 3240 | 4320 | 5400 | 6480 | 7560 | 8640 | 10800 | 12960 | 1080 |
| Special language (e.g. technical German, law/legal German, medicine, finances, human resources management): 1380€ per week. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:30 - 13:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | 940 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Business German and German for the job at a high language level. With this course the student can also prepare for the German Business Examination (PWD) and sit the exam at the end of the course. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 01.Jul.2013. Course not available: 01.Aug.2013 - 31.Aug.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:45 - 13:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Advanced (C1) | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in € | 430 | -- | -- | 1580 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Intensive Course Plus + 6 additional lessons of tutor guided training and self-learning program in the multimedia centre + 4 lessons test training, focusing on the format of the examination. Starting dates may vary. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 14.Jan.2013, 18.Mar.2013, 13.May.2013, 17.Jun.2013, 12.Aug.2013, 14.Oct.2013. Course not available: 01.Aug.2013 - 31.Aug.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:45 - 13:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Advanced (C1) | ||||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 25 € High season dates 01.Jul.2013 - 30.Aug.2013 | ||||||||||
| Exam dates | 13.Feb.2013, 18.Apr.2013, 11.Jun.2013, 18.Jul.2013, 12.Sep.2013, 13.Nov.2013 | ||||||||||
| Exam fee | 175 € | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | 395 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Examination TestDaF not included. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 14.Jan.2013, 11.Mar.2013, 13.May.2013, 17.Jun.2013, 12.Aug.2013, 14.Oct.2013. Course not available: 01.Aug.2013 - 31.Aug.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Advanced (C1) | ||||||||||
| Note: All courses offered by Carl Duisberg Centrum, Cologne 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. | |
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| Lesson duration (minutes): | 45 minutes |
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| Exams offered: | TestDaF , DSH, PWD, WiDaF, Telc B1-C1 |
| Language school closed: | In 2013 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2013, 11.Feb.2013, 29.Mar.2013, 01.Apr.2013, 01.May.2013, 09.May.2013, 20.May.2013, 30.May.2013, 03.Oct.2013, 01.Nov.2013, 24.Dec.2013, 25.Dec.2013, 26.Dec.2013, 31.Dec.2013 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | German, Italian, French, Spanish, English |
| Comments about courses: | Price for individual classes upon request. Additional courses: Advent Special, Art City Cologne, Wine growing on the Rhine, Internship placement, ACCESS: Placement at a German University, Test Training for Telc-certificates B1,B2 and C1. Issuing of a special certificate for the German Embassy/Consulate (only after full payment): 30€. Delivery of papers and documents by courier: 60€. |
4. Accommodation
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| Price in € | 230 | 460 | 690 | 920 | 230 | |||||
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person There may be a fee for bedding, TV and WiFi. Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Heating, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 30 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 30.Jun.2013 - 31.Aug.2013 | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 25 € | |||||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | |||||
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| Price in € | 160 | 320 | 480 | 640 | 160 | |||||
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person There may be a fee for bedding, TV or Internet Access. Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 25 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 30.Jun.2013 - 31.Aug.2013 | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 25 € | |||||||||
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| Price in € | 180 | 360 | 540 | 720 | 180 | |||||
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person There may be a fee for bedding, TV and WiFi. Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Heating, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 28 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 30.Jun.2013 - 31.Aug.2013 | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 25 € | |||||||||
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| Price in € | 225 | 450 | 675 | 900 | 225 | |||||
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 50 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 30.Jun.2013 - 31.Aug.2013 | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 25 € | |||||||||
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | no |
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| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | Cologne-Bonn Airport: for 60 € (one way) Düsseldorf International (DUS): for 120 € (one way) |
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Other leisure options: | CDC leisure activities | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by language school: | Center Party, Excursions, etc. | |||
| Overall rating | 4.1/5.0 (22 reviews) |
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| 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 |
| Students liked about Carl Duisberg Centrum, Cologne | |
| "The availability of teachers and staff, mediothèque and multiculturalism of the school." - Héloïse (22 years) | |
| "The small class size, the teaching quality and the general atmosphere of the school are fantastic" - Charlie (30 years) | |
| "The international students and the great atmosphere." - Sjoerd (27 years) | |
| "The organization" - Svetlana (22 years) | |
| "The instructors and the students" - Mark (27 years) | |
| All 22 reviews of Carl Duisberg Centrum | |
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