TANDEM Köln, Cologne, Germany
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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.
For Cologne city map with location of school click hereEvents during which it may be particularly attractive to visit Cologne :
Christmas markets (28.Nov- 24.Dec)
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 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 round 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 our barbecue parties with the students.
Click here for a detailed Cologne city guideFacilities
The school has 7 bright teaching rooms, a small cafeteria and a patio for the breaks. Students have free internet access and the possibility to use video, DVD and books for self study.
Accreditation & Organisation memberships of TANDEM Köln, Cologne
Tandem International Verband deutscher Privatschulen VdP Co-operation with the local University of Applied Sciences
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: 7 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: 25 years throughout the year: 25 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 17 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 3 % China 2 % England 5 % France 10 % Holland 5 % | Italy 15 % Japan 5 % Korea 5 % Switzerland 5 % Spain 20 % USA 5 % |
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 courses / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 125 | 270 | 360 | 420 | 510 | 600 | 780 | 960 | 1140 | 90 |
| Comment | Includes an interesting leisure programme (1 event per week). Minimum duration: 2 weeks. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 11.Feb, 10.Mar, 07.Apr, 05.May, 02.Jun, 01.Sep, 29.Sep, 27.Oct, 24.Nov Dates not available: 30.Jun - 31.Aug | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 10:00 - 13:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 2 Summer courses / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 160 | 340 | 450 | 560 | 670 | 780 | 1000 | 1038 | 1116 | 39 |
| Comment | Includes a wide leisure programme with at least 3 activities per week, like BBQ-party, cycling tour along the river Rhine, guided tours, sports. Minimum duration 2 weeks, maximum duration 9 weeks (EUR 1110). | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 30.Jun, 04.Aug Dates not available: 01.Jan - 28.Jun, 30.Aug - 31.Dec | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 10:00 - 13:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 45 minutes |
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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. | |
| Inscription fee: | 40.00 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. |
| Prices include: | For adult courses: a minimun of one free organized leisure activity per week, Language level placement before arrival, Language level placement at first day of course, 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 - 30 EURO. |
| Exams offered: | TestDaF, DSH, ZMP, ZD |
| Average examination results: | 80% at TestDaF, DSH, ZMP, ZD |
| 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 04.Feb, 22.May |
| General opening hours for class lectures:: | Morning: 10:00 - 13:30 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (can not be guaranteed by school): | German, French, Spanish, English |
| Languages taught at the school: | German, Italian, French, Spanish, English |
All prices in EURO (convert currency)
| 1 Hostel (single room) From 350 EURO week | ||||
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| Click here for reserving yourself a Hostel in Cologne (best price single room at Hotel Fuerstenberger Hof) | ||||
| 2 Hostel (dormitory) From 119 EURO week | ||||
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| 3 Family with no meals | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (not refundable) |
| Price EURO | 100 | 340 | -- | 35 |
| Comment | Private bathroom, TV, Internet and phone on request. Includes: Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 15 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| 4 Shared flat | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (not refundable) |
| Price EURO | 100 | 340 | -- | 35 |
| Comment | Single room in a shared flat with Germans in or nearby the city centre. TV, Internet and phone on request. Includes: Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 15 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| 5 Family with half board | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (not refundable) |
| Price EURO | 195 | 720 | -- | 35 |
| Comment | Private bathroom, TV, Internet and phone on request. Includes: Access to laundry service, Kitchen, 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. | |||
| 6 Apartment | ||||
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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 | 245 | 800 | 200 | 35 |
| Comment | E.g. 2 room appartment close to school (2 minutes walking distance), TV, Radio, CD, terrace, fully furnished for one or two persons travelling together.. Includes: TV, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 35 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| 7 Family with breakfast | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (not refundable) |
| Price EURO | 140 | 500 | -- | 35 |
| Comment | Private bathroom, TV, Internet and phone on request. Includes: Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 20 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 | Typically, 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: | yes, for 60 EURO (one way) |
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| 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 | | 1 km | ||
| Tennis | | 5 km | ||
| Volleyball | | 5 km | ||
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| Examples of social activities organised by TANDEM Köln: | Barbecues, excursions by bike or ship, guided city walks, beach volleyball | |||
| No. of evaluations: | 25 |
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| To see the detailed evaluations of former language study participants for TANDEM Köln, Cologne click here | |
TANDEM Köln, Cologne, Germany
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