Kästner Kolleg - Tandem, Dresden, Germany
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General Information on Dresden
Dresden is situated in the south-eastern part of the Free State of Saxony and lies in a marked widening of the Elbe valley. It has a diverse festival culture that includes baroque celebrations dating back more than 400 years. Dresden is also home to the "Striezelmarkt", the oldest German Christmas market (founded in 1434). The abundance of woods and green spaces, such as the Grosser Garten, make Dresden one of the greenest cities in Europe.
For Dresden city map with location of school click hereCost 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 Kästner Kolleg - Tandem
The language school Kästner Kolleg - Tandem was founded in Dresden, Germany in 1998. The school is located in the city centre 'Dresden Neustadt', north of the river Elbe, which is the 'Szeneviertel' with shopping, restaurants, cafés and the 'Alaunpark' + 'Heide' relaxing green oasis next door to the Elbe mellows, an UNESCO heritage.
Click here for a detailed Dresden city guideFacilities
The school has 7 fully equipped modern classrooms, a private study room with a library, computer and internet service, a cozy cafeteria, a reception area and a large park for relaxing right across the street.
Accreditation & Organisation memberships of Kästner Kolleg - Tandem, Dresden
TANDEM International, FIYTO, VDP
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Dresden. It takes 20 minutes by tram/bus to school.
2.1. Language School Kästner Kolleg - Tandem in Figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 60 Adult courses throughout the year: 40 | |
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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: | partly | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 22 years throughout the year: 25 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years 11 years for specific Junior courses | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 5 % China 2 % England 2 % France 2 % Holland 2 % | Italy 10 % Japan 15 % Korea 5 % Switzerland 5 % Spain 10 % USA 2 % |
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 Intensive Course 20 - Low Season / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 150 | 275 | 385 | 450 | 550 | 640 | 820 | 1000 | 1180 | 90 |
| Comment | Standard course plus optional culture and leisure programme 2 to 3 times per week in low season. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 10:00 - 11:30 Afternoon: 12:00 - 13:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 2 Intensive Course 20 - High Season / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 200 | 375 | 535 | 650 | 800 | 945 | 1235 | 1525 | 1815 | 145 |
| Comment | Standard course plus optional culture and leisure programme daily Monday to Friday. Entrance fees, transportation costs and board not included in price. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 3 Intensive Course 30 - High Season / Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 275 | 515 | 730 | 875 | 1075 | 1275 | 1675 | -- | -- | -- |
| Comment | Standard course plus optional culture and leisure programme daily Monday to Friday. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday Dates not available: 01.Jan - 29.Jun, 30.Aug - 31.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 4 Private Tuition / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 600 | 1100 | 1650 | 2200 | 2750 | 3300 | 4400 | 5500 | 6600 | 550 |
| Comment | Each lesson lasts 45min. It's also possible to book 10 Lessons = 300 EUR; from 30 lessons = 27,50 EUR per lesson. One-to-One is also available in the teacher's home. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 5 Junior Summer Camp (11-15) / Lessons per week: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 990 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Comment | 2-week program (longer stay on individual request), must be booked 1 month in advance price includes: tuition, German studies projects, accommodation in the school residence (4 bed dorms), full board, daily leisure time activities, excursions, supervision 24 hours. Transfer from/to airport or train station is not included in the price. price without accommodation: 750 Euros (includes course, leisure activities, lunch) | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 13.Jul, 10.Aug Dates not available: 01.Jan - 11.Jul, 25.Aug - 31.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 6 Star Course + 10 - Low Season / Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 450 | 825 | 1285 | 1450 | 1800 | 2140 | 2820 | 3500 | 4180 | 340 |
| Comment | 20 group lessons plus 10 individual lessons per week. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 7 Star Course + 10 - High Season / Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 500 | 925 | 1360 | 1650 | 2050 | 2440 | 3220 | -- | -- | 390 |
| Comment | 20 group lessons plus 10 individual lessons per week. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 8 Star Course + 5 - High Season / Lessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 350 | 650 | 985 | 1150 | 1425 | 1690 | 2220 | -- | -- | 265 |
| Comment | 20 group lessons plus 5 individual lessons per week. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 9 Star Course + 5 - Low Season / Lessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 300 | 550 | 835 | 950 | 1175 | 1390 | 1820 | 2250 | 2680 | 215 |
| Comment | 20 group lessons plus 5 individual lessons per week. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 10 Standard course + 2 hours of business / Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 450 | 825 | 1285 | 1450 | 1800 | 2140 | 2820 | 3500 | 4180 | 340 |
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 11 Study year (TestDaF preparation) / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 150 | 275 | 385 | 450 | 550 | 640 | 820 | 1000 | 1180 | 90 |
| Comment | 50-week university preparation course = 4150 EUR (incl. 20 % discount). Only available as a 50-weeks package. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 12 TestDaF/DSH preparation course / Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 100 | 200 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Comment | Starting dates 28.01, 07.04 & 18.04 refer to TestDaF and 03.03 to DSH. Duration: 2 weeks. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 28.Jan, 03.Mar, 07.Apr, 18.Apr | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 45 minutes |
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| Note: All courses offered by Kästner Kolleg - Tandem, Dresden 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. | |
| Inscription fee: | 25.00 EURO |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 35 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: | Language level placement before arrival, Free certificate of course attendance, Wireless LAN zone at school, Internet access, organized activities, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 15 EUR EURO. |
| Exams offered: | TestDaF/DSH |
| Average examination results: | 90 at TestDaF/DSH |
| 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 02.Jan - 06.Jan, 31.Oct, 18.Nov, 22.Dec, 23.Dec, 24.Dec, 27.Dec - 31.Dec |
| Languages spoken by school staff (can not be guaranteed by school): | Polish, German, Italian, Spanish, English |
| Languages taught at the school: | German |
All prices in EURO (convert currency)
| 1 Hostel (single room) From 175 EURO week | ||||
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| 2 Hostel (dormitory) From 84 EURO week | ||||
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| 3 Student Apartment // Single room, Self catering | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (not refundable) | |
| Price EURO | 65 | 300 | 50 | |
| Comment | Includes: No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 4 Apartment // Single Room | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (not refundable) | |
| Price EURO | 175 | 700 | 50 | |
| Comment | . Includes: Kitchen, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 5 Homestay // Single room, breakfast | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (not refundable) | |
| Price EURO | 80 | 320 | 50 | |
| Comment | Half board available for an additional 50 Euros per week.. Includes: Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 12 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| 6 Youth Hostel // Single room, breakfast | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (not refundable) | |
| Price EURO | 120 | 480 | 50 | |
| Comment | Includes: Kitchen, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 20 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| 7 2-star Hotel // Single room, breakfast | ||||
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| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (not refundable) | |
| Price EURO | 260 | 1040 | 50 | |
| Comment | From 260 Euros per week.. Includes: Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 65 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 | |
| Comment | Double rooms in all accommodation options available at reduced price per person if 2 people book together. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 50 EURO (one way) |
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| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing |  | 0 km | ||
| Diving | | 30 km | ||
| Golf | | 10 km | ||
| Horse riding | | 10 km | ||
| Mountainbiking | | 0 km | ||
| Music | | 0 km | ||
| Skiing | | 30 km | ||
| Squash | | 2 km | ||
| Tennis | | 2 km | ||
| Volleyball | | 2 km | ||
| Other leisure options: | Soccer, canoeing & rafting, ballooning, climbing | |||
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Kästner Kolleg - Tandem, Dresden, Germany
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