Cologne city rating by our language course clients
5 language schools in Cologne from €205 for a 1 week German course
German course types in Cologne
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General German courses
Conventional adult German courses come in a range of styles such as general courses, intensive courses, combination courses and long term courses.- Learn a Language & Live with Teacher (80) - Offered by Influent
- German & Culture (31) - Offered by Influent
- Standard German Courses for Adults - Cologne (11)
- Combi: Group + Private Courses - Cologne (8)
- Senior Adult Learners 50+ years (5) - Offered by Influent
- Small Group (Max 6 Students) - Cologne (2)
- Conversation/Communication (2) - Only offered by BWS Germanlingua
- Evening (1) - Only offered by Sprachschule Aktiv
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German exam preparation courses
German exam preparation courses are available to help students to advance through the German levels and gain an official certificate on completion.- TELC Preparation Courses - Cologne (7)
- TestDaF Preparation Courses - Cologne (6)
- Zertifikat Deutsch (ZD) (2) - Offered by Influent
- Other Exams (2) - Offered by Influent
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German plus activity courses
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Private German courses
Private German package courses can be taken either individually or with a friend who holds the same German level. Packages can be taken alone or with a general German course. -
Business German courses
Business German classes come as packages of group or private classes, and have been tailor-made for professionals to know the fashionable German used within this field.- Business One-to-One (8) - Offered by Influent
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Junior German courses
Junior German courses have a selection of programmes available for teens or pre-teens to spend their school holidays meeting new people and improving their German.- Junior (<18 years) (5) - Offered by Influent
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Specialty courses German
Specialty courses are classes outside the normal scope of a German course. Specialty Courses included teacher training courses and school trips.- German Teacher Training (4) - Only offered by Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
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Cologne ratings & reviews
What our students said about Cologne
Wonderful city. I will come back to visit the teachers. I know it is just 2 weeks but you get really attached.
It is a pleasant and safe city, but the number of things to do / visit is quite limited.
The inhabitants of Cologne are very cold and very austere towards non German speakers.
Berlin > Munich > Frankfurt > Hamburg > Cologne > Stuttgart > Hanover
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Cologne
It has a great location in the city center. The facilities inside, including the lounge area and complimentary coffee and tea, are excellent. The textbooks are easy to understand, and the teaching method focuses on problem-solving, making it very efficient.
We have listening classes too, so I wish there was at least one speaker in the classroom. The teacher plays the listening broadcast by turning up the volume on their phone.
30 March 2026
Course: Intensive Course - 11 weeks
Student age: 41 years
The school is in a fantastic location!
The teachers and admin staff are super friendly and helpful.
9 July 2024
Course: Intensive Course - 9 weeks
Student age: 44 years
They were always very nice and helpful. I had two teachers. The second one, Astrid, was good.
19 September 2022
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 54 years
Thank you the welcome was great
My two boys had a great time, the group dynamic was very good.
Thank you we will come back to you.
9 May 2022
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 12 years
The teachers are very available, the course materials are personalised and very well designed, the lessons are very interesting and the teachers make us want to learn. The progress are visible, and their methods are effective.
Perfect, thank you very much.
17 August 2021
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 18 years
Information about Cologne
- Manageable size.
- Friendly locals.
- Excellent live music scene.
- Tasty local cuisine.
- Be firm with practising German - International city.
- Not much entertainment in the winter months.
Key facts about Cologne
Weather in Cologne
Events in Cologne
November 2026 - 24 December 2026A truly magical Christmastime event. Every year, Cologne holds several Christmas markets around the city. Artists and artisans come together to sell their wares and give demonstrations.
What to do in Cologne
Arrival airports
Public transportation to city center:
Every 15 minutes, 15 minutes.
Main stops: Köln/Bonn Flughafen, Köln Gremberghoven Frankfurter Str., Köln Kalk Trimbornstr., Köln Deutz Bf Deutz, Köln Dom/Hbf
Every 25 minutes, 45 minutes.
Main stops: Köln/Bonn Flughafen, Grengel Mauspfad, Urbach Kaiserstr., Eil Kirche, Ostheim, Höhenberg Frankfurter Str., Mülheim Bf Mülheim
Taxi: 15 minutes drive to city center of Cologne
Public transportation to city center:
Every 60 minutes, 45 minutes.
Main stops: Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal, Düsseldorf Hbf + Düsseldorf Hbf, Köln Hbf
Every 30 minutes, 50 minutes.
Main stops: Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal, Düsseldorf-Zoo, Düsseldorf Hbf – Köln Hbf
Taxi: 40 minutes drive to city center of Cologne
