Carl Duisberg Centrum Köln, Cologne, Germany

Students rated Carl Duisberg Centrum Köln, Cologne : 4.1/5.0   (21 reviews)

Events during which it may be particularly attractive to visit Cologne:

Carnival (11.Nov.2012- 21.Feb.2012), Christmas Markets (24.Nov.2012- 24.Dec.2012)

Other German schools in Cologne offering German courses:  Study & Live in your Teacher's Home 4.0/5.0  , TANDEM Köln 4.1/5.0 

General Information on Carl Duisberg Centrum Köln

The language school Carl Duisberg Centrum Köln was founded in Cologne, Germany in 1962. The school is located in the city center, with beautiful view of an ancient Roman fortification and the Cologne cathedral. Good transport connection. The school is located in Hansaring 49-51, 50670 Cologne (Germany).

Facilities

The school is a 6-story building with 15 well equipped classrooms. The school has satellite TV, free W-Lan, 15 computers with Internet access and a cafeteria where you can have breakfast or lunch, chat with the other students or look for a tandem-partner to practice your German. Media Study Center with a language lab, multimedia computers, interactive video, video library, library.

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Airport transfer

Best arrival airport is Koeln-Bonn (Cologne-Bonn).  It takes 20 minutes by suburban train + underground to school.

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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1

Intensive Plus
Lessons per week: 30  | Max. group size: 15
250 € per week

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24 group lessons + 6 lessons of tutor-guided training and self-learning program in the multimedia center. Minimum course duration 1 week. Long-Term Course: 12 weeks supplementary week 207€ 16 weeks supplementary week 199€ 20 weeks supplementary week 192€ 24 weeks supplementary week 188€ 28 weeks supplementary week 184€ 32 weeks supplementary week 179€ 36 weeks supplementary week 174€ 40 weeks supplementary week 169€ Classes will be held, as a rule, in the morning; during high season they may also be held in the afternoon. ONE COURSE-4 CITIES: Get to know Carl Duisberg cities on a long term German intensive course by changing locations after a month to either Berlin, Cologne, Munich or Radolfzell.
Starting dates	Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 02.Jan.2012, 30.Jan.2012, 27.Feb.2012, 02.Apr.2012, 30.Apr.2012, 04.Jun.2012, 02.Jul.2012, 06.Aug.2012, 03.Sep.2012, 01.Oct.2012, 29.Oct.2012, 26.Nov.2012
General course schedule	Morning: 8:45  - 13:00 Afternoon: 13:30  - 17:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
High season	High season supplement per week: 25 € High season dates 02.Jul.2012 - 31.Aug.2012

2

Phonetics
Lessons per week: 34  | Max. group size: 8
310 € per week

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Price in €	310	580	825	1090	--	--	--	--	--	--
Intensive Course Plus + 4 lessons phonetics per week. Bookable for 1 week to 4 weeks, prolongation upon request. In the morning you will participate in the Intensive Plus Group Course, in the afternoon the classes will take place in a mini group. Minimum number of participants: 4, maximum number 8.
Starting dates	Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 02.Jan.2012, 30.Jan.2012, 27.Feb.2012, 02.Apr.2012, 30.Apr.2012, 04.Jun.2012, 02.Jul.2012, 06.Aug.2012, 03.Sep.2012, 01.Oct.2012, 29.Oct.2012, 26.Nov.2012
General course schedule	Morning: 8:45  - 13:00 Afternoon: 13:30  - 17:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
High season	High season supplement per week: 25 € High season dates 02.Jul.2012 - 31.Aug.2012

3

Communication Skills Training
Lessons per week: 34  | Max. group size: 15
310 € per week

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Price in €	310	580	825	1090	--	--	--	--	--	--
The focal point of this module is to increase spoken communication skills in every day and business situations, and evoke a high level of classroom participation. In the morning you will participate in group courses of Intensive Plus. In the afternoon classes will be held in mini groups (min.: 4 participants, max.: 8). Bookable for 1 week to 4 weeks. Prolongation upon request.
Starting dates	Every Monday .
General course schedule	Morning: 8:45  - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:00  - 17:00
Required minimum language level	Elementary (A2)
High season	High season supplement per week: 25 € High season dates 02.Jul.2012 - 31.Aug.2012

4

Wine growing on the Rhine
Lessons per week: 30  | Max. group size: 15
365 € per week (Based on the price of 2 weeks)

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Price in €	--	730	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Includes: a visit to Cologne wine museum, 1 trip to a wine growing region and a visit to a wine cellar with wine tasting, each activity with language and thematic preparation beforehand. In the morning you will participate in the Intensive Plus Group Course, in the afternoon the activities will take place in a mini group. Minimum number of participants is 4. Bookable for 2 weeks; prolongation upon request.
Starting dates	Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 02.Jan.2012, 30.Jan.2012, 27.Feb.2012, 02.Apr.2012, 30.Apr.2012, 04.Jun.2012, 02.Jul.2012, 06.Aug.2012, 03.Sep.2012, 01.Oct.2012, 29.Oct.2012, 26.Nov.2012
General course schedule	Morning: 8:45  - 13:00 Afternoon: 13:30  - 17:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
High season	High season supplement per week: 25 € High season dates 02.Jul.2012 - 31.Aug.2012

5

One-to-One Executive Course
Lessons per week: 20  | Max. group size: 1
1080 € per week

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Price in €	1080	2160	3240	4320	5400	6480	8640	10800	12960	1080
Includes placement test, needs analysis taking into account individual learning requirements using authentic materials. For special language (e.g. technical German,law/legal German,medicine,finances,human resource management): 1380€ per week.
Starting dates	Every Monday .
General course schedule	Morning: 8:30  - 13:00 Afternoon: 13:30  - 17:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
High season	High season dates 02.Jul.2012 - 31.Aug.2012

6

Training: Applying for a job
Lessons per week: 36  | Max. group size: 15
340 € per week

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Price in €	340	640	915	1195	--	--	--	--	--	--
In this module the student will not only be practicing different situations that may arise at an interview but also analyzing it afterwards on video with the trainer. In the morning you will participate in group courses of Intensive Plus. In the afternoon classes will be held in mini groups (min.: 4 participants, max.: 8). Bookable for 1 week to 4 weeks. Prolongation upon request.
Starting dates	Every Monday .
General course schedule	Morning: 8:45  - 13:00 Afternoon: 13:30  - 17:00
Required minimum language level	Upper intermediate (B2)
High season	High season supplement per week: 25 € High season dates 02.Jul.2012 - 31.Aug.2012

7

Art City Cologne
Lessons per week: 36  | Max. group size: 15
500 € per week

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Price in €	500	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Intensive Course Plus + 6 additional lessons. The course includes 2 excursions in Cologne per week with language and thematic preparation beforehand. In the morning you will participate in the Intensive Plus Group Course, in the afternoon the activities will take place in a mini group. Minimum 3 participants.
Starting dates	Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 02.Jan.2012, 30.Jan.2012, 27.Feb.2012, 02.Apr.2012, 30.Apr.2012, 04.Jun.2012, 02.Jul.2012, 06.Aug.2012, 03.Sep.2012, 01.Oct.2012, 29.Oct.2012, 26.Nov.2012
General course schedule	Morning: 8:45  - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:00  - 17:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
High season	High season supplement per week: 25 € High season dates 02.Jul.2012 - 31.Aug.2012

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Propaedeutics
Lessons per week: 36  | Max. group size: 8
340 € per week

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Price in €	340	640	915	1195	--	--	--	--	--	--
In the morning you will participate in the Intensive Plus Group Course, in the afternoon the classes will take place in a mini group. Minimum number of participants: 4 Bookable for 1 week to 4 weeks. Prolongation upon request.
Starting dates	Every Monday .
Required minimum language level	Upper intermediate (B2)
High season	High season supplement per week: 25 € High season dates 02.Jul.2012 - 31.Aug.2012

9

Learning & Living in the Trainer's Home
Lessons per week: 15  | Max. group size: 1
1450 € per week

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Price in €	1450	2900	4350	5800	7250	8700	11600	14500	17400	1450
This individual training course takes place at the trainer's home. It guarantees very individual training and complete immersion into German language and culture. Extra service: Accommodation at the trainer´s home, full board, leisure program upon consultation, 2 x transfer upon request. 20 lessons = 1.700 €/ week 25 lessons = 1.950 €/ week Not bookable during high season (02.7.2012 - 31.08.2012).
Starting dates	Every Monday . Course not available: 02.Jul.2012 - 31.Aug.2012
General course schedule	Morning: 8:30  - 13:00 Afternoon: 13:30  - 17:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
High season	High season dates 02.Jul.2012 - 31.Aug.2012

10

Internship Placement
Lessons per week: 30  | Max. group size: 15
215 € per week (Based on the price of 6 weeks)

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Price in €	--	--	--	--	--	1290	1720	2150	2484	--
After completing at least 6 weeks Intensive Course Plus the student can be placed in an internship in one of many branches. There is a placement fee of 600€. Minimum duration of German language course: 6 weeks. Requirements: - Minimum age 22 years. - 3 years professional experience or an advanced course of specialized study - Submission of the application documents three months before the start of the language course
Starting dates	Every Monday .
General course schedule	Morning: 8:45  - 13:00 Afternoon: 13:30  - 17:00
Required minimum language level	Upper intermediate (B2)
High season	High season supplement per week: 25 € High season dates 02.Jul.2012 - 31.Aug.2012

11

Crash - 5
Lessons per week: 35  | Max. group size: 15
485 € per week

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Price in €	485	930	1350	1800	2250	2700	3600	4500	5400	450
24 group lessons + 6 supervised self-study 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. Needs analysis will be taken into consideration as far as possible.
Starting dates	Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 02.Jan.2012, 30.Jan.2012, 27.Feb.2012, 02.Apr.2012, 30.Apr.2012, 04.Jun.2012, 02.Jul.2012, 06.Aug.2012, 03.Sep.2012, 01.Oct.2012, 29.Oct.2012, 26.Nov.2012
General course schedule	Morning: 8:45  - 13:00 Afternoon: 13:30  - 17:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
High season	High season supplement per week: 30 € High season dates 02.Jul.2012 - 31.Aug.2012

12

Crash - 10
Lessons per week: 40  | Max. group size: 15
720 € per week

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Price in €	720	1400	2055	2740	3425	4110	5480	6850	8220	685
24 group lessons + 6 supervised self-study 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. Needs analysis will be taken into consideration as far as possible.
Starting dates	Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 02.Jan.2012, 30.Jan.2012, 27.Feb.2012, 02.Apr.2012, 30.Apr.2012, 04.Jun.2012, 02.Jul.2012, 06.Aug.2012, 03.Sep.2012, 01.Oct.2012, 29.Oct.2012, 26.Nov.2012
General course schedule	Morning: 8:45  - 13:00 Afternoon: 13:30  - 17:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
High season	High season supplement per week: 40 € High season dates 02.Jul.2012 - 31.Aug.2012

13

Advent Special Cologne
Lessons per week: 30  | Max. group size: 15
345 € per week

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Price in €	345	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Intensive Course Plus + 1 visit to one of Cologne's Christmas markets, 1 guided tour of the nativity scenes in the Cologne churches, a Christmas Party at the training center and language and thematic preparation. In the morning you will participate in group courses of Intensive Plus. In the afternoon classes will be held in mini groups (min.: 3 participants). Prolongation upon request.
Starting dates	Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 26.Nov.2012
General course schedule	Morning: 8:45  - 13:00 Afternoon: 13:30  - 17:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
High season	High season dates 02.Jul.2012 - 31.Aug.2012

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One-to-one Executive Course
Lessons per week: 40  | Max. group size: 1
2280 € per week

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Price in €	2280	4560	6840	9120	11400	13680	18240	22800	27360	2280
Includes placement test, needs analysis taking into account individual learning requirements using authentic materials, 5x lunch per week with the trainer to help simulate real-life business/social situations. Also offer this course for special language (e.g. technical German,law/legal German,medicine,finances,human resource management): 2880€ per week.
Starting dates	Every Monday .
General course schedule	Morning: 8:30  - 13:00 Afternoon: 13:30  - 17:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
High season	High season dates 02.Jul.2012 - 31.Aug.2012

15

Intensive Course Business German
Lessons per week: 30  | Max. group size: 15
235 € per week (Based on the price of 4 weeks)

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Price in €	--	--	--	940	--	--	--	--	--	--
This course focuses on Business German and German for work at a high language level. With this course you can also prepare for the German Business Examination (PWD) and sit the exam at the end of the course. Fixed duration: 4 weeks.
Starting dates	2012: 02.Jul.2012.
General course schedule	Morning: 8:45  - 13:00 Afternoon: 13:30  - 17:00
Required minimum language level	Advanced (C1)
High season	High season dates 02.Jul.2012 - 31.Aug.2012

16

German at the Work Place
Lessons per week: 36  | Max. group size: 8
340 € per week

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Price in €	340	640	915	1195	--	--	--	--	--	--
Intensive Course Plus + 6 lessons per week German at the Work Place or Applying for a Job. In the morning the student will participate in group courses of Intensive Plus. In the afternoon classes will be held in mini groups (min.: 4 participants, max.: 8). Bookable for 1 week to 4 weeks. Prolongation upon request.
Starting dates	Every Monday .
General course schedule	Morning: 8:45  - 13:00 Afternoon: 13:30  - 17:00
Required minimum language level	Lower intermediate (B1)
High season	High season supplement per week: 25 € High season dates 02.Jul.2012 - 31.Aug.2012

17

Test Training: TestDaF & DSH
Lessons per week: 34  | Max. group size: 15
310 € per week

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Price in €	310	580	825	1090	--	--	--	--	--	--
Intensive Course Plus + 4 lessons test training per week. Course dates on request. Prolongation on request. After reaching the required language level in the Intensive Course Plus, this TestDaF or DSH test training course will concentrate on the format of the examination. Many of our trainers are TestDaF markers. In the morning you will participate in group courses of Intensive Plus. In the afternoon classes will be held in mini groups (min.: 4 participants, max.: 8). Course dates upon request (four weeks prior to the test). TestDAF exam fee: 175€ Exam dates: 09.02, 26.04, 14.06, 18.07, 20.09, 13.11
Starting dates	Every Monday .
General course schedule	Morning: 8:45  - 13:00 Afternoon: 13:30  - 17:00
Required minimum language level	Advanced (C1)
High season	High season supplement per week: 25 € High season dates 02.Jul.2012 - 31.Aug.2012

Note: All courses offered by Carl Duisberg Centrum Köln, 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.
Lesson duration (minutes):	45 minutes
Exams offered:	TestDaF ,  DSH, PWD, WiDaF, Telc B1-C1
Language school closed:	In 2012 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2012, 20.Feb.2012, 06.Apr.2012, 09.Apr.2012, 01.May.2012, 17.May.2012, 28.May.2012, 07.Jun.2012, 03.Oct.2012, 01.Nov.2012, 24.Dec.2012, 25.Dec.2012, 26.Dec.2012, 31.Dec.2012
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):	German, Italian, French, Spanish, English
Comments about courses:	Minimum age of participation in summer (May-September): 16 years Price for individual classes upon request. A minimum of 3 participants required for each examination. Issuing of a special certificate for the German Embassy/Consulate (only possible after the whole payment has reached the Carl Duisberg Training Center): 30€ Sending papers and documents by courier: 60€

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1

Shared flat
Single room, No meals
170 € per week

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Price in €	170	290	410	480	120
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person The students are responsible for cleaning the accommodation in coordination with their flat mates. Distance from school: 60 minutes by public transport Includes: Kitchen, 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 01.Jul.2012 - 01.Sep.2012
High season	High season supplement per week: 20 €

2

Homestay
Single room, No meals
170 € per week

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Price in €	170	290	410	480	120
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Students are usually allowed to use the facilities in the apartment such as video-recorder, CD-player, etc. The student can stay with a host family at all locations when booking the ONE COURSE-4 CITIES. This can be either a family in the classical sense, an individual person or a single parent. The host family can live downtown but can also be located in the suburbs. When several guests stay at the same home, we attempt to ensure that they don’t speak the same native language. Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport Includes: 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 01.Jul.2012 - 01.Sep.2012
High season	High season supplement per week: 20 €

3

Homestay
Single room, Breakfast
195 € per week

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Price in €	195	340	485	580	145
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Students are usually allowed to use the facilities in the apartment such CD-player. The student can stay with a host family at all locations when booking the ONE COURSE-4 CITIES. This can be either a family in the classical sense, an individual person or a single parent. The host family can live downtown but can also be located in the suburbs. When several guests stay at the same home, we attempt to ensure that they don’t speak the same native language. Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport Includes: 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 01.Jul.2012 - 01.Sep.2012
High season	High season supplement per week: 20 €

4

Homestay
Single room, Half board
245 € per week

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Price in €	245	440	635	780	195
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Students are usually allowed to use the facilities in the apartment such as TV, CD-player. The student can stay with a host family at all locations when booking the ONE COURSE-4 CITIES. This can be either a family in the classical sense, an individual person or a single parent. The host family can live downtown but can also be located in the suburbs. When several guests stay at the same home, we attempt to ensure that they don’t speak the same native language. The meals are typical German cuisine. Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport Includes: 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 01.Jul.2012 - 01.Sep.2012
High season	High season supplement per week: 20 €

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Private Apartment
Single room, No meals  | Minimum stay in weeks: 4
275 € per week

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Price in €	275	500	725	900	225
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Apartments offer more comfort than a room in a guest house. Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport Includes: Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 33 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
Dates	High season dates 01.Jul.2012 - 01.Sep.2012
High season	High season supplement per week: 20 €

 

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Hostel Shared room (multiple beds)
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119 € per week

Comment	Additional days are available on request for an extra charge.
Max. 1 student of each nationality possible?	yes
Single room	always
Optional airport transfer:	Cologne-Bonn Airport: for 60 € (one way) Düsseldorf: for 120 € (one way)

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