Price comparison: 1 week General German course
Morning Intensive Course
Classes are held in the morning from Tuesday to Friday for 4 weeks (in Summer from Monday to Friday for 3 weeks).
Intensive Course
This course can be taken online or on campus.
Super Intensive Course
Intensive course plus 2 extra lessons every afternoon in mini groups of 5 to 8 students.
Intensive Course - Theory & Practice Course
This is the ideal option for learning German quickly and in a group format, with a maximum of 15 students per class. Whether your future goals involve your academic career or your professional life, you’ll find this course practical and direct in its approach to levelling up your German language skills.
The content and focus is divided into two parts every day, with grammar being given priority in the morning sessions, while conversation and practical language use are the main aim of the afternoon classes. Victoria academy strives to bring these two approaches together to bring out the best results in their students.
Theory Course
Standard 25
Standard 15
Study German with customised private lessons in your teacher’s home in Berlin. Your classes will add up to 15 hours per week and can be based on any subject or material of your choice. The main advantage of this home tuition programme is that you have constant access to German conversation partners, whether at home with your host family, or while you’re out and about exploring Berlin. One of the first things that comes to mind about Berlin is its reputation for being multicultural and international, so if you’re coming to the city from another country then you can feel assured that you will fit right in. Berlin is also known for having a reliable and complete public transport network, as well as being affordable. The meal plan for this option is full board, meaning you will receive three meals per day from your host family. HLI has a Local Organiser in Berlin who can help you resolve any issues you might have during your home tuition experience.
Standard 30
Standard 20
Combined course German+English
This course is only available in the summer months from 01 Jul to 30 Aug.
Practice Course
TestDaF Exam Preparation Course
The course starts four weeks before the week of the exam; before and after the preparation weeks learners can participate in the telc C1 Hochschule or standard German courses. Maximum class size (15) may be exceeded for the telc C1 Hochschule and TestDaF courses.
Standard Course
Includes: online placement test, two weekly activities and weekend excursions (except transport and admission fees).
Intensive Course
Includes: online placement test, two weekly activities and weekend excursions (except transport and admission fees).
Premium Course
Includes: online placement test, two weekly activities and weekend excursions (except transport and admission fees).
Standard
The Standard 20 courses are an excellent choice if you want to improve your general linguistic communication skills and still have free time on your hands to explore and discover Berlin. Classes usually take place in the morning, so that you can make the most of your time off in the afternoon and take part in the activities that the school offers.
Students can choose either a morning or afternoon schedule.
Intensive
Includes Standard course and mini group lessons focused on oral communication.
Premium
Includes Standard course and mini group lessons focused on writing skills.
German Intensive Course Premium
Carl Duisberg Centrum’s main German language programme is their Intensive course, providing their international students with 24 professionally prepared lessons every week at their Berlin location. This is a particularly popular choice for those individuals who intend to apply to a German university, and who therefore need to either improve their German language skills and/or obtain a certificate that demonstrates their abilities.
Features included:
- Placement test to determine your initial group level.
- Welcome package.
- Textbook and access to online learning materials, among others.
- Leisure programme.
- Free WiFi access.
- Certificate at the end of the course.
High season surcharge for this course (1 Jul– 30 Aug) is only applicable for bookings with a duration of 1–11 weeks
German Intensive Course Standard
High season surcharge for this course (1 Jul– 30 Aug) is only applicable for bookings with a duration of 1–11 weeks
Online German Course
This online course consists of 15 group lessons and 5 learning tutorials per week. Students can choose between morning or afternoon sessions. Free trial is available on request (it usually takes place on Mondays).
Standard Course
Standard Course + English Lessons 23
Standard Course + English Lessons 26
Intensive Course
This course offers 25 German lessons in a group
Home Tuition 15
Juniors Berlin Villa
This course includes 2 activities per day (sightseeing and sports) as well as 1 full-day excursion per week.
Public transportation (2 to 4 weeks): EUR 60-80.
Airport transfer (in schedule): EUR 50 one way.
Airport transfer (out of schedule or after enrollment): EUR 90 one way.
Extra night EUR 100.
Unaccompanied Minor Fee: EUR 40.
Juniors Berlin Westend 20
This course 2 activities per day (sports and sightseeing in Berlin and Potsdam) as well as 1 full-day excursion per week.
Public transportation (2 to 4 weeks): EUR 60-80.
Airport transfer (in schedule): EUR 50 one way.
Airport transfer (out of schedule or after enrolling): EUR 90 one way.
Extra night: EUR 100.
Unaccompanied Minor Fee: EUR 40.
Standard Course + Residence
This Standard German course will prepare you for a variety of real-life contexts, from everyday life to working and studying while using German. Before getting started with your programme of 20 lessons per week, the school asks all newcomers to take their placement test in order to get an approximate idea of your current level, so that they can assign you to a group that is going to challenge you but also not overwhelm you.
Includes 2-afternoon activities per week.
As a part of this experience you will live in the school’s Berlin student residence, in a double room. You’ll get all the advantages of living with fellow students, including plenty of social opportunities as well as the occasion to practise your German speaking skills at all hours of the day.
WiFi access and laundry facilities are included on-site, and the residence’s bathrooms are situated in the corridors.
Extra night: EUR 55.
Transfer from/to Berlin International Airport: EUR 80 one way, EUR 160 both ways.
Standard Course + Homestay
Includes 2 afternoon activities per week.
Extra night: EUR 45.
Transfer from/to Berlin International Airport: EUR 80 one way, EUR 160 both ways.
Homestay Summer Course 20
Transfer on arrival (Sunday) /on departure (Saturday) between 9:00 and 18:00:
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One-way transfer from/to the closest airport: EUR 80
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One-way transfer from/to the course location's central railway station: EUR 125
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One-way transfer surcharge for transfers prior to 9:00 and after 18:00: EUR 75
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One-way transfer surcharge for unaccompanied minors (UM): EUR 50
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Single room supplement: EUR 150 per week
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Supplementary night: EUR 100
Residential Summer Course 20
Additional expenses: Transfer on arrival (Sunday) /on departure (Saturday) between 09:00 and 18:00:
One-way transfer from/to airports to the closest airport: EUR 80
One-way transfer surcharge for transfers prior to 9:00 and after 18:00: EUR 75 One-way transfer surcharge for unaccompanied minors (UM): EUR 50.
Security deposit: EUR 50. Extra night: EUR 100. Supplement for a double room: EUR 125 per week.
Optional activities (twice per week):
- Football : EUR 200 per week
Homestay Summer Course 24
Transfer on arrival (Sunday) /on departure (Saturday) between 9:00 and 18:00:
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One-way transfer from /to the closest airport: EUR 80
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One-way transfer from/to the course location‘s central railway station: EUR 125
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One-way transfer surcharge for transfers prior to 9:00 and after 18:00: EUR 75
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One-way transfer surcharge for unaccompanied minors (UM): EUR 50
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Single room supplement: EUR 150 per week
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Supplementary night: EUR 100
General Course
This course is ideal for students who wish to gain a sound understanding of the language through a well-rounded course. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 4 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course material is not included in the price.
Summer Course
This course is suited for those learners who can’t commit to a full-time German learning experience, but would like to have good communication skills in order to improve their confidence as a speaker. There are 20 classes in total per week, and these are divided as follows: 16 General language lessons, 2 project sessions and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course materials are paid for separately.
One of the reasons that their Basic Course is so popular, is that it allows students to explore the cultural capital that is Berlin. The school itself is centrally located, making it easy for you to hop on public transport when getting to and from your classes, and allowing you to walk to one of the many bohemian or foodie neighbourhoods in the centre with your classmates for brunch or a drink after classes.
Intensive Course
This course is ideal for students who want to learn a language as fast as possible. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 10 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course material is not included in the price.
Summer Course + Accommodation
This course is ideal for students who do not have a lot of time to dedicate to learning but want to communicate well. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 2 project sessions and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course material is not included in the price.
General Course + Accommodation
This course is ideal for students who wish to gain a sound understanding of the language through a well-rounded course. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 4 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course material is not included in the price.
Intensive Course + Accommodation
This course is ideal for students who want to learn a language as fast as possible. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 10 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course material is not included in the price.
General Language - Fast Track
General Language - Intensive
General Language - Classic
Summer Standard Course
Includes:
- Tuition
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Excursions
- Activities
Optional extra activities: (price per week) - Exclusive tours: EUR 130
- Creative arts: EUR 110
- Tennis: EUR 150.
German course types in Berlin
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General German courses
General adult courses cover the main elements of the German language for all levels and have various options including number of lessons per week and course duration.- Learn German & Live with Teacher - Berlin (109)
- Standard German Course - Berlin (43)
- German & Culture - Berlin (32)
- Combi: Group + Private - Berlin (9)
- Senior (50 plus) - Berlin (7)
- Super Intensive German (+35h) - Berlin (3)
- Evening - Berlin (3)
- Afternoon - Berlin (3)
- Small Group (max 6 students) - Berlin (2)
- German Conversation / Communication - Berlin (2)
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Junior German courses
For students under 18 years of age who want to study German, there are a selection of day courses, week packages with accommodation choices and whole family programmes. -
German exam preparation courses
Exam preparation courses cover a number of different German exams, which are designed for completion of a specific German level or for particular admission purposes.- TELC - Berlin (17)
- TestDaF - Berlin (14)
- Other exams - Berlin (10)
- Zertifikat Deutsch (ZD) - Berlin (2)
- TOEFL - Berlin (1)
- TOEIC - Berlin (1)
- IELTS - Berlin (1)
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Business German courses
Business people can enhance their German language used within this field by selecting a group or private class, which focuses solely on using German in the business context. -
Private German courses
One-to-one classes in German are available in bundles which can be added to general German courses or as a stand alone course. -
Work & Study German programmes
Offered as a combination of German classes followed by the programme, the Work and Study option provides students with work placements or volunteering opportunities in certain fields. -
German plus activity courses
Combination courses of German classes and an after class activity results in a very productive use of time whilst studying abroad as you can perfect your German and a hobby at the same time. -
Specialty courses German
Teacher training programmes and school trips are just some of the German options students can take in the Specialty category.
Reviews by former students who attended a General course in Berlin
Great teachers and good organisation
26 February 2024
Course: Intensive Course - Theory & Practice Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 54 years
All teachers are nice and have good teaching performance.
12 December 2023
Course: Super Intensive Course - 8 weeks
Student age: 25 years
Tuition fee, school location and suitable living environment
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11 October 2023
Course: Intensive Course - Theory & Practice Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 50 years
Very intensive course. I would suggest you to live closer to the school if you are interested in getting a certificate.
2 October 2023
Course: Intensive Course - Theory & Practice Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 25 years
Very good teachers.
14 August 2022
Course: Intensive Course - Theory & Practice Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 24 years
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