Reviews of Carl Duisberg Centrum, Berlin, Germany
Total number of reviews: 50
NOTE: All reviews are authentic. Only students who booked their course through us can publish evaluations here, and only after the end of their programme. These evaluations then are not manipulated in any way, neither by us nor by the school, and can be trusted as honest opinions about personal experiences with the school.
Average Rating
Based on 50 reviews of former students of Carl Duisberg Centrum
Overall rating Carl Duisberg Centrum, Berlin, Germany | 4.1 |
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City | 4.7 |
Organisation | 4.3 |
Facilities | 4.0 |
Social activities | 3.5 |
Quality of teaching | 4.2 |
Value for money | 3.8 |
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Homestay | 4.1 |
Shared Flat (apartment) | 3.7 |
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Individual Reviews
Carl Duisberg Centrum
22. Aug. 2023
1. Marco
101.Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
101.Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
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30. Mar. 2020
2. Olga (42 years)
102.Course: Intensive Course [Немецкий] - 12 weeks
102.Course: Intensive Course [Немецкий] - 12 weeks
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Once a week, a test for passing the material, if two times in half a year (4 weeks) wrote on a score of less than 60%, they send it to the course below, so it stimulates
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All explanations, starting with a1, will be given only in German, maybe a1 is still in English, I was from b1.2 to b2.2, everyone speaks only German,
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There were no Russian-speaking students in my course, for me it is a plus, the group is very multinational, if you want to get to know each other and communicate, you will have to develop spoken German
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The school is good, all teachers are experienced, additional material is always given, except for the textbook, several times a week afternoon Activiti (visiting museums, excursions) or additional classes at the school (on various topics)
19. Nov. 2019
3. Rohner Rizaee (29 years)
103.Course: Crash Course 5 (24 Group + 5 Individual) - 2 weeks
103.Course: Crash Course 5 (24 Group + 5 Individual) - 2 weeks
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2. Oct. 2019
4. Oussama (28 years) Germany
104.Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
104.Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
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4. Sep. 2019
5. Nicolas (19 years) Italy
105.Course: TestDaF Preparation Course [German] - 4 weeks
105.Course: TestDaF Preparation Course [German] - 4 weeks
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16. Aug. 2019
6. Ramazan (16 years) Russia
106.Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
106.Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
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22. Jul. 2019
7. Dean (43 years) Bulgaria
107.Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
107.Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
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17. Jul. 2019
8. Alexander (17 years)
108.Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
108.Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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27. May. 2019
9. Alice (20 years) Switzerland
109.Course: Intensive Course - 16 weeks
109.Course: Intensive Course - 16 weeks
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11. Mar. 2019
10. Mauricio (25 years) Spain
110.Course: Intensive Course 24+6 - 24 weeks
110.Course: Intensive Course 24+6 - 24 weeks
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Great environment. Met a lot of people from different countries, and it was an overall amazing experience
6. Sep. 2018
11. Cristina (52 years)
111.Course: Intensive Course 24+6 - 2 weeks
111.Course: Intensive Course 24+6 - 2 weeks
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The possibility of learning and practicing the language in an international environment, with students from all over the world.
9. Aug. 2018
12. Supansa (35 years) Germany
112.Course: Intensive Course 24+6 - 2 weeks
112.Course: Intensive Course 24+6 - 2 weeks
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24. Jul. 2018
13. Alina (18 years)
113.Course: TestDaF Exam Preparation - 4 weeks
113.Course: TestDaF Exam Preparation - 4 weeks
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Nice building with a balcony and a spiral staircase, a backyard and a wall full of ivy
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The teacher Juliana gives a lot of useless theory and she is also rude to students (I consider the expression "Halt die Klappe" unacceptable for teacher-student relations)
Other comments
Russian House of Culture and Science is located across the street:)
6. Mar. 2018
14. Maria Michela (14 years)
114.Course: One-to-one Course - 1 week
114.Course: One-to-one Course - 1 week
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The number of books made available
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That, in a week of one-to-one course, the teaching method is different from that present in English schools: it is more rigid, scholastic, based on memory rather than on concrete and practical experience. Probably the group courses are different and more interactive.
16. Feb. 2018
15. Mykola (53 years)
115.Course: Intensive Course 24+6 - 4 weeks
115.Course: Intensive Course 24+6 - 4 weeks
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14. Aug. 2017
16. Evangelos (16 years) Greece
116.Course: Intensive Course 24+6 - 2 weeks
116.Course: Intensive Course 24+6 - 2 weeks
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i believe that the most important thing was that all teachers were very helpful. They had the necessary abilities to teach us significant stuff in German and provide us with some good quality of knowledge in the German language.
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You must be willing to climb up the levels of classes and that's why you should work hard. Also, you always have to ask you be transferred to another class when you think that the specific one you attend is too hard or too easy for you.
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The only thing that I didn't appreciate so much was the evaluation progress. Some students may have not be given the opportunity to attend classes of their level because of the lack of some teachers' good evaluation skills.
27. Feb. 2017
17. Lucile (35 years)
117.Course: Intensive Course 24+6 - 1 week
117.Course: Intensive Course 24+6 - 1 week
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The educational monitoring, the registration process with the French interlocutor
The room available for homework after school
The computer room to learn online on your own
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Visit Berlin
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Well located
I can not say about accommodation because I was hosted by a friend
1. Feb. 2017
18. Pedro Augusto Haas Da (16 years) Brazil
118.Course: Intensive Course 24+6 - 3 weeks
118.Course: Intensive Course 24+6 - 3 weeks
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31. Jan. 2017
19. Ricardo (33 years) Brazil
119.Course: Intensive Course 24+6 - 7 weeks
119.Course: Intensive Course 24+6 - 7 weeks
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Friendly staff.
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Get out of Berlin city center. There are some fantastic places farther away.
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They are great if you're interested in preparing yourself for a test, but not so good if you're interested in learning actual speaking skills.
2. Aug. 2016
20. Sara (17 years)
120.Course: Intensive Course 24+6 - 2 weeks
120.Course: Intensive Course 24+6 - 2 weeks
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The class and the method of dealing with various topics during the lessons
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It is definitely an experience to do
2. Aug. 2016
21. Giulia (17 years)
121.Course: Intensive Course 24+6 - 2 weeks
121.Course: Intensive Course 24+6 - 2 weeks
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11. Jul. 2016
22. Victor (46 years)
122.Course: Intensive Course 24+6 - 4 weeks
122.Course: Intensive Course 24+6 - 4 weeks
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20. May. 2014
23. Olga (35 years)
123.Course: Intensive Plus - 1 week
123.Course: Intensive Plus - 1 week
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5. Aug. 2013
24. Nicolas (22 years)
124.Course: Intensive Plus - 3 weeks
124.Course: Intensive Plus - 3 weeks
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The casino!
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A beautiful school, thank you for everything!
31. Mar. 2013
25. Mark (42 years) Germany
125.Course: Intensive Plus - 1 week
125.Course: Intensive Plus - 1 week
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Location and everything was made simple.
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All was very good but I did think the teacher felt that I was wasting my time being there for only 1 week.
17. Dec. 2012
26. Julia (34 years)
126.Course: Intensive Plus - 8 weeks
126.Course: Intensive Plus - 8 weeks
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My teachers Henrriet and Sofia. Excellent professionals.
17. Sep. 2012
27. Mª Isabel (43 years) Spain
127.Course: Intensive Plus - 3 weeks
127.Course: Intensive Plus - 3 weeks
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10. Sep. 2012
28. Pierre (29 years)
128.Course: Intensive Plus - 2 weeks
128.Course: Intensive Plus - 2 weeks
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My teacher Kristen Jänish, she is very good!
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china box for 3euros !
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everybody was friendly
7. Sep. 2012
29. Aixa (20 years) Spain
129.Course: Intensive Plus - 3 weeks
129.Course: Intensive Plus - 3 weeks
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13. Feb. 2012
30. Kaori (33 years)
130.Course: Intensive Plus - 4 weeks
130.Course: Intensive Plus - 4 weeks
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23. Jun. 2011
31. John (20 years) Australia
131.Course: 24 Tus a week in a Group Course - 6 Tus Tutor Guided - 4 weeks
131.Course: 24 Tus a week in a Group Course - 6 Tus Tutor Guided - 4 weeks
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The teacher I had was really great and the school staff was also friendly and well-organized. I think the courses could encourage a faster progress but the speed seems to be about the same as at other schools in Berlin. The only serious problem with the school is how expensive it is.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
It's probably better to organize your own accomodation. That's what I did and I had a great time while paying a lot less than what the school offered.
16. May. 2011
32. Marina (50 years) Switzerland
132.Course: Examination Preparation for telc Certificates B1, B2 & C1 - 8 weeks
132.Course: Examination Preparation for telc Certificates B1, B2 & C1 - 8 weeks
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4. Apr. 2011
33. Mauro (38 years)
133.Course: Intensive Plus - 4 weeks
133.Course: Intensive Plus - 4 weeks
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21. Mar. 2011
34. Barbara (23 years)
134.Course: Intensive Plus - 4 weeks
134.Course: Intensive Plus - 4 weeks
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The course organization.
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I suggest a smaller city than Berlin and to stay for at least two months to achieve the best results.
3. Sep. 2010
35. Irina (18 years)
135.Course: Intensive Plus - 2 weeks
135.Course: Intensive Plus - 2 weeks
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1. Sep. 2010
36. Denis (22 years)
136.Course: Crash - 10 - 2 weeks
136.Course: Crash - 10 - 2 weeks
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Teacher (Miriam) - so sweet
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they should not miss the chance to meet such pretty teacher)
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all was really fine
30. Aug. 2010
37. Melisa (22 years)
137.Course: Intensive Plus - 3 weeks
137.Course: Intensive Plus - 3 weeks
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Excelent location, right in the middle of the city.
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You must be comfortale with the level of the class. If you do not agree with the level or the teacher, ask for a change.
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I stayed in the private apartments they offer, and they were very comfortable.
17. May. 2010
38. Nell (20 years)
138.Course: Intensive Plus - 16 weeks
138.Course: Intensive Plus - 16 weeks
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7. Dec. 2009
39. Donato (25 years)
139.Course: Intensive Plus - 4 weeks
139.Course: Intensive Plus - 4 weeks
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16. Nov. 2009
40. Chiara (36 years)
140.Course: Intensive Plus - 2 weeks
140.Course: Intensive Plus - 2 weeks
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the media center and the abundant educational materials provided for free
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You cannot rely on the kitchen
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the kitchenette in the apartments is really bad: absolutely small and inadequate facilities. There was just one pan, without the cover. The microwave would have been very useful, but notwithstanding the fact that I have complained for two weeks in a row with the reception I got nothing, not even one of the things (in my opinion) fundamental such as a lid, a sharp knife, a saucepan, a colander , a can opener or a bottle opener. I heard from other guests that it's like that in all the apartments.
5. Oct. 2009
41. Michal (18 years) Poland
141.Course: Examination Preparation for telc Certificates B1, B2 & C1 - 4 weeks
141.Course: Examination Preparation for telc Certificates B1, B2 & C1 - 4 weeks
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8. Apr. 2009
42. Emil (25 years) Bulgaria
142.Course: Examination Preparation for Business German International (PWD) - 4 weeks
142.Course: Examination Preparation for Business German International (PWD) - 4 weeks
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in the heart of Berlin.
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enjoy Berlin
14. Nov. 2008
43. Donato (24 years)
143.Course: Intensive - 4 weeks
143.Course: Intensive - 4 weeks
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great teachers
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serious and recommended school
18. Aug. 2008
44. Francesca (20 years) Italy
144.Course: Intensive Plus - 3 weeks
144.Course: Intensive Plus - 3 weeks
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19. May. 2008
45. Thomas (27 years)
145.Course: Intensive - 4 weeks
145.Course: Intensive - 4 weeks
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30. Aug. 2007
46. Montse (31 years)
146.Course: Intensive course/Low season - 2 weeks
146.Course: Intensive course/Low season - 2 weeks
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organization of the classes
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enjoy the time as much as you can to visit the place, learn and get to know your classmates (not only in class)
27. Jun. 2007
47. Federico (19 years)
147.Course: Intensive course/Low season - 2 weeks
147.Course: Intensive course/Low season - 2 weeks
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13. Feb. 2007
48. Eri (24 years)
148.Course: Intensive Course Plus/ Low Season - 4 weeks
148.Course: Intensive Course Plus/ Low Season - 4 weeks
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the place where the language school is
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I had a problem. I booked the expensive Car-servise from the airport to my hostfamily´s house, but my airplane was very late, so I couldn't be in time at the Tegel(Berlin) airport. So I couldn't get the servise,and took a taxi. But after that I could get back the mony only for the taxi.
30. Sep. 2006
49. Francois (34 years) France
149.Course: Crash Course - 10/ Low Season - 1 week
149.Course: Crash Course - 10/ Low Season - 1 week
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12. Jul. 2006
50. Karolina (21 years)
150.Course: Intensive Course Plus/ Low Season - 4 weeks
150.Course: Intensive Course Plus/ Low Season - 4 weeks
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