TANDEM Köln, Cologne, Germany
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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. The school address is: Rolandstraße 57, 50677 Cologne (Germany).
Facilities
Microwave for student use, cafeteria, kitchen for student use, movie rental, garden, balcony / terrace, daily press, free after-class access to language learning software, student support desk, movie room, copy machine, printer for student use, free WIFI, free water dispenser
Classroom equipment
Heating, ample natural light in all classrooms.
TV in some classrooms.
Accreditations and Quality seals of TANDEM Köln, Cologne
TANDEM International
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Koeln-Bonn (CGN). It takes 40 minutes by public transport to school.
| Number of classrooms: | 12 | |
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| Number of public workstations: | 14 | |
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 100 Adult courses throughout the year: 75 | |
| Average no. of levels: | Adult courses in summer: 12 Adult courses throughout the year: 10 | |
| German teacher qualifications: | 90 % hold a university degree 10 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 23 years throughout the year: 25 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 17 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 4 % China 1 % England 5 % France 10 % Holland 4 % | Italy 14 % Japan 5 % Korea 5 % Switzerland 10 % Spain 18 % USA 5 % |
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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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in € | 325 | 630 | 915 | 1180 | 1425 | 1700 | 1975 | 2250 | 2780 | 3290 | 255 |
| The course consists of 20 group lessons + 10 mini group lessons. The mini group lessons can be held before or after the course (schedule to be agreed on). In case there is no other student booked on a super-intensive course at your level, we will offer you 5 one-to-one lessons instead. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 04.Feb.2013, 04.Mar.2013, 02.Apr.2013, 29.Apr.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 05.Aug.2013, 02.Sep.2013, 30.Sep.2013, 28.Oct.2013, 25.Nov.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:15 - 13:30 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 25 € High season dates 01.Jul.2013 - 31.Aug.2013 | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 36 | 48 | [+] |
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| Price in € | 150 | 280 | 390 | 480 | 650 | 850 | 1030 | 2150 | 3110 | 4070 | 80 |
| Includes an interesting leisure programme (1 event per week, 3 or 4 events in summer (July and August). | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 04.Feb.2013, 04.Mar.2013, 02.Apr.2013, 29.Apr.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 05.Aug.2013, 02.Sep.2013, 30.Sep.2013, 28.Oct.2013, 25.Nov.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 10:00 - 13:30 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 25 € High season dates 01.Jul.2013 - 31.Aug.2013 | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in € | 175 | 330 | 465 | 580 | 675 | 800 | 925 | 1050 | -- | -- | -- |
| Includes 2 extra lessons per week (training Deutsch), 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 | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 10:00 - 13:30 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in € | 325 | 630 | 915 | 1180 | 1425 | 1700 | 1975 | 2250 | 2780 | 3290 | 255 |
| The private lessons can be held before or after the course (schedule to be agreed on). | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 04.Feb.2013, 04.Mar.2013, 02.Apr.2013, 29.Apr.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 05.Aug.2013, 02.Sep.2013, 30.Sep.2013, 28.Oct.2013, 25.Nov.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 13:30 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 25 € High season dates 01.Jul.2013 - 31.Aug.2013 | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | [+] |
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| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 938 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Preparation for the telc-exams B1, B2 or C1 and for the TestDaf exam, consisting of the standard intensive course in the mornings plus 40 lessons exam preparation in the afternoon (2x 3 lessons per week and 4 lessons exam simulation). Attention: TestDaf-exam takes place at different dates! | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 21.Jan.2013, 18.Mar.2013, 20.May.2013, 22.Jul.2013, 16.Sep.2013, 04.Nov.2013. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 10:00 - 13:30 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | ||||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 25 € High season dates 01.Jul.2013 - 31.Aug.2013 | ||||||||||
| Exam dates | 01.Mar.2013, 26.Apr.2013, 28.Jun.2013, 30.Aug.2013, 25.Oct.2013, 13.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| 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. | |
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| Lesson duration (minutes): | 45 minutes |
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| School's administrative fee: | 75.00 € |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 48 €. 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) , TestDaF , Zentrale Mittelstufenprüfung (ZMP) , DSH, telc A1 to C1 |
| Average examination results: | 91 at Zertifikat Deutsch (ZD) 87 at TestDaF 90% at DSH, telc A1 to C1 |
| Language school closed: | In 2013 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2013 - 04.Jan.2013, 11.Feb.2013, 29.Mar.2013, 01.Apr.2013, 01.May.2013, 09.May.2013, 20.May.2013, 30.May.2013, 03.Oct.2013, 01.Nov.2013, 23.Dec.2013 - 31.Dec.2013 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Dutch, German, Italian, French, Spanish, English |
4. Accommodation
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| Price in € | 130 | 240 | 330 | 400 | 100 | |||||
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Parking and TV on request. Distance from school: 20 minutes by public transport Includes: Towels, Bedding/linen, 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 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 01.Jul.2013 - 31.Aug.2013 | |||||||||
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| Price in € | 250 | 470 | 690 | 880 | 220 | |||||
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Parking and TV on request. Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport Includes: Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 40 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 01.Jul.2013 - 31.Aug.2013 | |||||||||
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| Price in € | 180 | 340 | 480 | 600 | 150 | |||||
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person TV and parking can be arranged on request. Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport Includes: Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, Breakfast, 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.2013 - 31.Aug.2013 | |||||||||
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | Deposit (refundable)* | ||||
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| Price in € | 300 | 560 | 780 | 960 | 240 | 240 | ||||
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per room Fully furnished for one person or two people travelling together. Prices may vary depending on availability and quality of the apartment. Final cleaning: 40,- €. Distance from school: 20 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 35 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 01.Jul.2013 - 31.Aug.2013 | |||||||||
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| Comment | All our accommodations are in or nearby the city centre. The prices are maximum prices and may be lower. You are kindly asked to pay the rent directly to your host. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | no |
| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | Koeln-Bonn CGD: for 70 € (one way) Taxi costs about 35 € to the city center Düsseldorf International (DUS): for 120 € (one way) Taxi costs about 100 € to the city center |
| 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 | | 3 km | ||
| Squash | | 3 km | ||
| Tennis | | 3 km | ||
| Volleyball | | 1 km |
| Overall rating | 4.1/5.0 (40 reviews) |
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| City |  4.5/5.0 |
| Organisation | 4.2/5.0 |
| Facilities | 3.8/5.0 |
| Social activities | 3.8/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 4.1/5.0 |
| Value for money | 4.0/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | 4.1/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 4.2/5.0 |
| Other | 4.0/5.0 |
| Students liked about TANDEM Köln, Cologne | |
| "The international atmosphere, helpful staff." - Reetta (31 years) | |
| "Everyone was very friendly and they gave us information or help about everything." - Isabel (38 years) | |
| "They help the students with everything, they answer any doubt you may have regarding the city, transportation...whatever." - Sara Isabel (22 years) | |
| "Friendly staff, enthusiastic teachers, method of teaching (exercises, grammar, lots of variety)." - Brendan (24 years) | |
| "Good teachers and helpful staff.
" - Karen (31 years) | |
| All 40 reviews of TANDEM Köln | |
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