DID Deutsch-Institut, Berlin, Germany


General Information on Berlin

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

Berlin Marathon (28.Sep), National Holiday Festival (03.Oct)



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2. Language School  DID Deutsch-Institut, Berlin

General Information on DID Deutsch-Institut

The language school DID Deutsch-Institut was founded in Berlin, Germany in 1970. As only few other places in the capital, the street is busy with life at night. Night owls and metropolitan adventurers stroll along the one kilometer stretch between Hackescher Market and Friedrichstrasse where you find more than 40 bars, coffee shops, trendy shops and galleries. Here – in a quiet street nearby – the Berlin did institute invites the students to study German.

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Facilities

The institute has two floors, the classrooms are friendly and spacious. During the breaks the students can get coffee and soft drinks from the vending machines in the cafeteria and use the Internet. They can also go up to the roof terrace where they can also relax with their friends after class.



Accreditation & Organisation memberships of DID Deutsch-Institut, Berlin

EAQUALS (Full Member), TestDaF-Center, German Language Society (GfdS), FIYTO, ALTO, fadaf



Airport transfer

Best arrival airport is Berlin Airports.  It takes 40  minutes by public transport  to school.

2.1. Language School DID Deutsch-Institut in Figures

Average no. of students: Adult courses in summer: 230
Adult courses throughout the year: 100
Average no. of levels: in summer: 6
throughout the year: 6
German teacher qualifications: 100 % hold a university degree
100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Facilities for disabled students: yes
Average age of students: in summer: 21 years
throughout the year: 22 years
Minimum age of students: 17 years
14 years for specific Junior courses
Student nationalities: Brazil 5 %
China 2 %
England 2 %
France 6 %
Holland 1 %
Italy 9 %
Japan 1 %
Korea 1 %
Switzerland 10 %
Spain 9 %
USA 6 %

3. German Courses

All prices in EURO (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.

1
Standard Course  / Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 15
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 200 380 560 740 920 1100 1460 1690 1920 115
Comment In case the school reaches maximum capacity lessons may also take place in the afternoon.
Dates Starting dates: Every Monday
Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 18.Feb, 07.Apr, 19.May, 30.Jun, 21.Jul, 04.Aug, 01.Sep, 20.Oct, 01.Dec
High season dates 02.Jul - 31.Aug
Standard Course times Morning: 9:00  - 12:30
Afternoon: 14:45  - 18:00
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
High season High season supplement per week: 25 EURO
2
Intensive Course  / Lessons per week: 24  / Max. group size: 15
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 250 460 670 880 1090 1300 1720 2000 2280 140
Comment In case the school reaches maximum capacity lessons may also take place in the afternoon On Tuesdays and Thursdays, courses starting in the morning finish at 14:30, courses starting in the afternoon start at 13:00.
Dates Starting dates: Every Monday
Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 18.Feb, 07.Apr, 19.May, 30.Jun, 21.Jul, 04.Aug, 01.Sep, 20.Oct, 01.Dec
High season dates 02.Jul - 31.Aug
Standard Course times Morning: 9:00  - 12:30
Afternoon: 14:45  - 18:00
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
High season High season supplement per week: 25 EURO
3
Premium Course  / Lessons per week: 28  / Max. group size: 15
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 300 560 820 1080 1340 1600 2120 2460 2800 170
Comment In case the school reaches maximum capacity lessons may also take place in the afternoon.
Dates Starting dates: Every Monday
Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 18.Feb, 07.Apr, 19.May, 30.Jun, 21.Jul, 04.Aug, 01.Sep, 20.Oct, 01.Dec
High season dates 02.Jul - 31.Aug
Standard Course times Morning: 9:00  - 14:30
Afternoon: 13:00  - 18:00
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
High season High season supplement per week: 25 EURO
4
Standard Course + TestDaF Preparation Course  / Lessons per week: 36  / Max. group size: 15
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO -- -- -- 1030 -- -- -- -- -- --
Comment Standard Course (20 lessons) + 16 lessons of TestDaF preparation per week in groups. You must register personally for the TestDaF exam. Please show proof of identification (ID card, passport). The exam fee (€150) has to be paid upon registration at the school. Please note that the last day for registration is always on your 1st school day.
Dates Starting dates: 14.Jan, 25.Mar, 19.May, 23.Jun, 25.Aug, 13.Oct
High season dates 02.Jul - 31.Aug
Standard Course times Morning: 9:00  - 12:30
Required minimum language level Upper intermediate (B2)
High season High season supplement per week: 25 EURO
5
Junior Summer Camp (14-17 years)  / Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 15
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO -- 1250 1850 2450 3050 3650 -- -- -- --
Comment Our Junior Summer Residence is located in the trendy Prenzlauer Berg at the famous Schoenhauser Allee. Students live in a residence with 2-4 bedded rooms with en-suite shower and WC. Students will be looked after 24h by the did staff. The price includes the course, accommodation with full-board, a local transportation card and all activities and excursions. Additional Costs: 50 EUR for a single accompanied airport transfer service, SECURITY DEPOSIT of 50 EUR must be settled with the booking and will be returned if no damage has been caused on departure.
Dates Starting dates: 29.Jun, 06.Jul, 13.Jul, 20.Jul, 27.Jul, 03.Aug
Starting dates for beginners 29.Jun
High season dates 02.Jul - 31.Aug
Standard Course times Morning: 9:00  - 12:30
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
6
Standard Course + Internship Placement  / Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 15
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO -- -- -- 1190 -- -- 1910 -- -- --
Comment Only for EU-citizens and students from Switzerland. Requirements: Level B1 completed, 18 - 26 years. Duration: 4 or 8 weeks course, 3 to 6 months internship. It is also possible to combine the Internship placement with Intensive and Premium Courses.
Dates Starting dates: Every Monday
High season dates 02.Jul - 31.Aug
Required minimum language level Upper intermediate (B2)
High season High season supplement per week: 25 EURO
Lesson duration (minutes): 45 minutes
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Note: All courses offered by DID Deutsch-Institut, 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 40 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 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, tuition
Course material: Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 15-30 EUR EURO.
Exams offered: TestDaF + GfdS Diplom
School closed: National holidays in Germany:
01.Jan, 21.Mar, 24.Mar, 01.May, 12.May, 03.Oct, 25.Dec, 26.Dec
And also on the following dates 20.Dec - 04.Jan
General opening hours for class lectures:: Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 14:45 - 18:00
Languages spoken by school staff (can not be guaranteed by school): Russian, German, French, Spanish, English
Languages taught at the school: German
Comments on the school: Individual tuition is tailor-made and focuses on the participant's individual needs.

4. Accommodation

All prices in EURO (convert currency)

1
Homestay
Minimum stay in weeks: 1   Distance from school: 45 minutes by public transport
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)* One-time fee
(not refundable)
Price EURO 152 -- -- --
Comment Students share the room with another student from another nationality. The maximum distance from school is 45 minutes, average is 20-30 minutes..
Includes: Weekly cleaning, Breakfast, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Double room.
Price extra night: 24 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
2
Homestay
Minimum stay in weeks: 1   Distance from school: 45 minutes by public transport
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)* One-time fee
(not refundable)
Price EURO 195 -- -- --
Comment Students share the room with another student from another nationality. The maximum distance from school is 45 minutes, average is 20-30 minutes..
Includes: Weekly cleaning, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Double room.
Price extra night: 30 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
3
Homestay
Minimum stay in weeks: 1   Distance from school: 45 minutes by public transport
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)* One-time fee
(not refundable)
Price EURO 188 -- -- --
Comment The maximum distance from school is 45 minutes, average is 20-30 minutes..
Includes: Weekly cleaning, Breakfast, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 24 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
4
Homestay
Minimum stay in weeks: 1   Distance from school: 45 minutes by public transport
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)* One-time fee
(not refundable)
Price EURO 231 -- -- --
Comment The maximum distance from school is 45 minutes, average is 20-30 minutes..
Includes: 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.
5
Shared Apartment
Minimum stay in weeks: 1   Distance from school: 45 minutes no
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)* One-time fee
(not refundable)
Price EURO 120 -- -- --
Comment The maximum distance from school is 45 minutes, average is 20-30 minutes..
Includes: Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 18 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
6
Summer Studio
Minimum stay in weeks: 1   Distance from school: 10 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)* One-time fee
(not refundable)
Price EURO 280 -- 100 75
Comment Studios are located within 10 minutes walking distance from the school or if unavailable 10 minutes by public transport (near Potsdamer Platz). .
Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, No meals, Private bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
No extra nights bookable.
7
Studio
Minimum stay in weeks: 4   Distance from school: 10 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)* One-time fee
(not refundable)
Price EURO -- 1050 100 75
Comment Accommodation is only available for a monthly period and you can only start on a 1st of a month or on a 15th of a month with this type of accommodation..
Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, No meals, Private bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
No extra nights bookable.
8
Youth Hotel
Minimum stay in weeks: 1   Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)* One-time fee
(not refundable)
Price EURO 260 -- -- --
Comment Includes: TV, Breakfast, Private bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 45 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
9
Youth Hotel
Minimum stay in weeks: 1   Distance from school: 30 minutes no
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)* One-time fee
(not refundable)
Price EURO 230 -- -- --
Comment Includes: TV, Breakfast, Private bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Price extra night: 40 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
* if stated here, the language school will charge an additional one time fee for booking the accommodation
Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? yes
Single room on request
Optional airport transfer: yes, for 50 EURO (one way)
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5. Leisure activities

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Other leisure options: Guided city trips, activities and excursions are organized by the school
Examples of social activities
organised by DID Deutsch-Institut:
Visit of Berlin sights and museums, as well as excursions to Dresden, Weimar...

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Important note: You will only be able to receive the 5% discount on your German course at DID Deutsch-Institut, Berlin when registering online here at the Languagecourse.Net website. If you book directly at the school, you will have to pay the full course price and no discount can be applied. The LanguageCourse.Net booking service for language studies is 100% free of charge.

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