Best German schools in Cologne by category - student age group
Cologne ratings & opinions
How our students rated their experience in Cologne
What our students said about Cologne
I will repeat for sure. A beautiful city with very friendly people and a great atmosphere. Great transport network.
Spain
Wonderful city. I will come back to visit the teachers. I know it is just 2 weeks but you get really attached.
Spain
It is a pleasant and safe city, but the number of things to do / visit is quite limited.
France
The inhabitants of Cologne are very cold and very austere towards non German speakers.
France
beautiful city and other interesting places nearby to visit
Italy
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Cologne
During half a year some teachers changed, which is not bad, because everyone has their own approach to teaching. I liked some of the teachers very much, they were very dedicated and determined to improve my language level, some - a little less. Overall, a good environment to learn a language. From my point of view, there is no point in buying a course for less than a month.
26 February 2024
Course: German Intensive Course Premium - 24 weeks
Student age: 28 years
Excellent teacher, lots of personal attention.
18 July 2023
Course: German Intensive Course Premium - 2 weeks
Student age: 37 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
I adored most the great atmosphere created by the teacher and the group. Everyone was really helpful and nice.
27 July 2019
Course: German Intensive Course Premium - 2 weeks
Student age: 17 years
Good Programme and way of teaching. Lot's of opportunity to speak German, fun group exercises. I learnt a lot. Quality of the teaching was very good.
18 June 2019
Course: German Intensive Course Premium - 2 weeks
Student age: 47 years
Their professionalism, teaching methodology.
Great organization, the services offered by the teachers to the students.
16 April 2019
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 43 years
I enjoy that the school puts on multiple after-class activities during the week. Any opportunity to practice more German is a welcome one.
26 February 2019
Course: German Intensive Course Premium - 1 week
Student age: 26 years
The teachers are really nice.
The beginner course (A1) thought me the basis of the language, just as I wanted. I won't hesitate to come back if needed
4 February 2019
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 61 years
The school is really well located and the staff is nice. People are very friendly.
TANDEM Köln is a good school with a good value for money.
The professors are comprehensive and professional.
The only negative point is the difference in the teaching methods from a teacher to another.
The organisation and the structure of the courses are not the strongest points of the school.
Generally speaking, I had a really good time in this school and will come back as soon as possible.
21 January 2019
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 34 years
It had a relaxed atmosphere which was good for learning.
3 November 2018
Course: German Intensive Course Premium - 4 weeks
Student age: 51 years
The method with which teachers taught.
9 September 2018
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 20 years
Professional teaching, mixed origin of students
Update technology/facilities
11 July 2018
Course: German Intensive Course Premium - 2 weeks
Student age: 51 years
The teachers were very friendly and focused more on personally guiding every student.
Good School
Professional Staff
Friendly and very good Teachers
Diverse nationalities of students
14 May 2018
Course: Intensive Course - 13 weeks
Student age: 27 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
- Price index excluding rent: 73* (27% cheaper than New York)
- Price index including rent: 52* (48% cheaper than New York)
- Price index food only:55* (45% cheaper than New York)
- Big Mac price (Germany average):
4.48 € (7% cheaper than in USA)
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Weather in Cologne
Events in Cologne
19 July 2024 - 21 July 2024Cologne hosts one of the biggest Christopher Street Day celebrations in Europe. On the first weekend in July, over half a million people converge on Cologne to participate in the demonstration and parties. The two weeks prior, Cologne Pride also organises many LGBT events.
21 November 2024 - 23 December 2024A 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
Q&A - Questions and answers about Cologne
- What is the minimum age of acceptance for schools in Cologne?“Normally, schools only accept students over 16 years of age on their adult courses.”Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 28, 2023
FAQ about schools in Cologne
- My partner and I are planning to take up 6 months German language classes. We'd like to understand what would happen if we began our classes with you, paying for the 6 months in advance for in person lessons and then when perhaps having to relocate away from Cologne half way through classes due to employment. Are we able to move to complete our lessons elsewhere? Can we refund the remaining lessons if needed?
“It's not possible to cancel and receive a refund once the course has started. However, most schools allow students to postpone the course and continue the classes later. You may also consider booking a course at a language school that offers courses in different cities. I can highly recommend you the Tandem school in Cologne. They also offer courses in Hamburg and Munich. If you wish to change location it's usually possible. If you are not sure if you'll be able to finish the course in Cologne you can also consider booking a course for less than 6 months and extend it in case you decide to stay in the city. ”Angela Ligartova, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Sep 28, 2023Didn't find what you are looking for?Interested in a specific type of course? See our reviews of German courses & camps for teenager and children in Cologne or other 22 different German course types in Cologne.Interested in language travel to other cities? Have a look at German language schools in other cities in Germany such as Augsburg, Bamberg, Berlin, Blossin, Bonn ..., Brunswick, Dresden, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Ebernburg, Erfurt, Essen, Frankfurt, Freiburg, Freising, Greifswald, Hamburg, Hannover, Heidelberg, Horb am Neckar, Landshut, Leipzig, Lindau, Lübbecke, Mainz, Mannheim, Muenster, Munich, Nuremberg, Oberwesel, Radolfzell, Regensburg, Rheinfelden, Schwerin, Stuttgart, Wiesbaden or see our list of all schools in Germany. You may also want to consult options outside Germany for learning German.Show more