TANDEM Köln, Cologne, Germany
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| Description | Courses | |
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| 1 week more for free | 1 week more for free on tuition fees only, for enrolments of a minimum of 4 weeks - Only for absolute beginners! . Only valid for courses starting before 07.06.2010. |
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General Information on Cologne
Cologne hosts many galleries, museums and trade fairs, and also the Rhine and the Cathedral. The city also offers many shopping streets and has the highest concentration of pubs and taverns in Germany. Whether there is street music on the Hohe Strasse or galas in the modern opera house, or the annual music festival along the inner ring road or carnival in the entire city - in Cologne all this becomes synthesized into a vivacious work of art in a metropolis boasting more than a million inhabitants which, despite its size, has never lost its neighbourly character.
Events during which it may be particularly attractive to visit Cologne :
Christmas markets (27.Nov.2010- 24.Dec.2010), Koelner Lichter (17.Jul.2010)
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General Information on TANDEM Köln
The language school TANDEM Köln was founded in Cologne, Germany in 2003. The school is situated in the Suedstadt district, which is well-known and very lively. Lots of shops, bars and restaurants are around the corner. The closest metro station is at 3 min. walking distance, as well as one of the university canteens and a beautiful park for barbecue parties with the students.
Facilities
The school has 8 bright teaching rooms, a small cafeteria and a patio for the breaks. Students have free internet access and the possibility to use computers, video, DVD, CD and books for self study.
Accreditations and Quality seals of TANDEM Köln, Cologne
Tandem International
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Koeln-Bonn (CGN). It takes 45 minutes by public transport to school.
2.1. Language School TANDEM Köln in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 75 Adult courses throughout the year: 52 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 8 throughout the year: 6 | |
| German teacher qualifications: | 75 % hold a university degree 25 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | no | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 24 years throughout the year: 26 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 3 % China 2 % England 5 % France 10 % Holland 5 % | Italy 15 % Japan 5 % Korea 5 % Switzerland 5 % Spain 15 % USA 5 % |
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in EURO | 160 | 320 | 435 | 520 | 635 | 750 | 980 | -- | -- | -- |
| Includes 2 extra lessons per week (Deutsch-training), a wide leisure programme with at least 3 activities per week, like a BBQ party, a cycling tour along the river Rhine, guided tours, and sports. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: Every Monday 05.Jul.2010, 12.Jul.2010, 19.Jul.2010, 26.Jul.2010, 02.Aug.2010, 09.Aug.2010, 16.Aug.2010, 23.Aug.2010 Beginner level start only: 05.Jul.2010, 02.Aug.2010 Course not available: 01.Jan.2010 - 04.Jul.2010, 06.Sep.2010 - 31.Dec.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 10:00 - 13:30 Afternoon: 14:30 - 18:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| High season | High season dates 05.Jul.2010 - 27.Aug.2010 | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in EURO | 135 | 270 | 360 | 420 | 510 | 600 | 780 | 960 | 1140 | 90 |
| Includes an interesting leisure programme (1 event per week). Course type not available in summer (July and August). Please see summer course pricing. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday Beginner level start only: 11.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 06.Apr.2010, 03.May.2010, 07.Jun.2010, 30.Aug.2010, 27.Sep.2010, 25.Oct.2010, 22.Nov.2010 Course not available: 04.Jul.2010 - 29.Aug.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 10:00 - 13:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| High season | High season dates 05.Jul.2010 - 27.Aug.2010 | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in EURO | 295 | 590 | 840 | 1060 | 1310 | 1560 | 2060 | 2560 | 3060 | 250 |
| Add 5 private lessons per week to your intensive course; the private lessons can be held before or after your intensive course. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday Beginner level start only: 11.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 06.Apr.2010, 03.May.2010, 07.Jun.2010, 05.Jul.2010, 02.Aug.2010, 30.Aug.2010, 27.Sep.2010, 25.Oct.2010, 22.Nov.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 9:45 Afternoon: 14:15 - 15:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 25 EURO High season dates 05.Jul.2010 - 27.Aug.2010 | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in EURO | -- | -- | -- | 160 | 200 | 240 | 320 | -- | -- | -- |
| Duration: 4-8 weeks, 2 evenings per week. All levels not always available at all times; please check before enrolling. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Afternoon: 18:30 - 21:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| High season | High season dates 05.Jul.2010 - 27.Aug.2010 | |||||||||
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| Note: All courses offered by TANDEM 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 |
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| School's administrative fee: | 60.00 EURO |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 45,00 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. |
| Exams offered: | Zertifikat Deutsch (ZD) , Zentrale Mittelstufenprüfung (ZMP) , TestDaF , DSH, telc C1 |
| Average examination results: | 85 at Zertifikat Deutsch (ZD) 80 at Zentrale Mittelstufenprüfung (ZMP) 95 at TestDaF 85% at DSH, telc C1 |
| School closed: | In 2010 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2010, 02.Apr.2010, 05.Apr.2010, 13.May.2010, 24.May.2010, 04.Apr.2010, 01.May.2010, 05.Aug.2010, 03.Oct.2010, 25.Dec.2010, 16.Dec.2010, 15.Feb.2010, 03.Jun.2010, 01.Nov.2010 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Dutch, German, Italian, French, Spanish, English |
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Show details of all accommodations | weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | |
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| Price in EURO | 100 | 200 | 300 | 360 | 90 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Single room in a shared flat with Germans in or nearby the city centre. TV and/or internet access on request. Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport Includes: Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 20 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
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| Price in EURO | 195 | 390 | 585 | 780 | 195 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Private bathroom, room with TV and/or internet access can be arranged on request. Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport Includes: Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 30 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | Deposit (refundable)* |
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| Price in EURO | 250 | 400 | 600 | 740 | 185 | 200 |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Sample apartment: 2-room apartment close to school (2 minutes walking distance), TV, Radio, CD, terrace, fully furnished for one person or two people travelling together. Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, Air conditioning, No meals, 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. | ||||||
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| Price in EURO | 100 | 200 | 300 | 360 | 90 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Private bathroom, room with TV and/or internet access can be arranged on request. Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport Includes: Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 20 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
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| Price in EURO | 140 | 280 | 420 | 520 | 140 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Private bathroom, room with TV and/or internet access can be arranged on request. Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport Includes: Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 25 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
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| Comment | Accommodation is carefully selected and consists of individual rooms in private flats. All TANDEM-arranged accommodation provides a private room with access to kitchen and bath or shower. The rent has to be paid directly to the host. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | Koeln-Bonn: for 60 EURO (one way) Duesseldorf: for 100 EURO (one way) |
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing |  | 1 km | ||
| Golf | | 5 km | ||
| Horse riding | | 15 km | ||
| Mountainbiking | | 15 km | ||
| Music | | 2 km | ||
| Squash | | 2 km | ||
| Tennis | | 5 km | ||
| Volleyball | | 5 km | ||
| Examples of social activities organised by TANDEM Köln: | Barbecues, excursions by bike or ship, guided city walks, beach volleyball | |||
| No. of reviews: | 29 |
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| Overall rating |  4.0/5.0 (Details) |
| City |  4.5/5.0 |
| Organisation | 4.1/5.0 |
| Facilities |  3.6/5.0 |
| Social activities | 3.7/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 4.0/5.0 |
| Value for money | 4.0/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | 4.1/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 4.3/5.0 |
| Other | 4.4/5.0 |
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TANDEM Köln, Cologne, Germany
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