DID Deutsch-Institut, Berlin, Germany
General Information on Berlin
The Kurfürstendamm and Memorial Church, Love Parade and Brandenburg Gate. Berlin looks back on a dramatic history and forward to a hectic present. The city has an exciting blend of art, culture, science, politics and business.
For Berlin city map with location of school click hereEvents during which it may be particularly attractive to visit Berlin :
Berlin Marathon (28.Sep), National Holiday Festival (03.Oct)
Cost of living in Germany
In the opinion of finance experts the price of a Big Mac is a good indicator of living expenses. The price of a Big Mac in Germany is around US$ 2.37.
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.
Click here for a detailed Berlin city guideFacilities
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 | |
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| 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 % |
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 | ||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||
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| 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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| Click here for calculation of course prices >> | |
| 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. |
All prices in EURO (convert currency)
| 1 Homestay | ||||
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| 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 | ||||
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| 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 | ||||
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| 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 | ||||
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| 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 | ||||
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| 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 | ||||
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| 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 | ||||
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| 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 | ||||
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| 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 | ||||
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| 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 |
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| Single room | on request |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 50 EURO (one way) |
| Click here for calculation of course prices >> | |
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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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... | |||
DID Deutsch-Institut, Berlin, Germany
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