Reviews of Carl Duisberg Centrum, Cologne, Germany
Total number of reviews: 54
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 54 reviews of former students of Carl Duisberg Centrum
| Overall rating Carl Duisberg Centrum, Cologne, Germany | 4.3 |
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| City | 4.5 |
| Organisation | 4.2 |
| Facilities | 3.9 |
| Social activities | 3.6 |
| Course quality / Progress in language | 4.5 |
| Value for money | 4.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Homestay | 4.3 |
| Shared Flat (apartment) | 4.3 |
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Individual Reviews
Carl Duisberg Centrum
1. Sep. 2020
1. Patrizia (47 years) 
101. Course: Private lessons - 1 week
101. Course: Private lessons - 1 week
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The teacher very helpful, cheerful and nice
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I recommend reading the emails received from the school carefully, in fact in my case they had the wrong week. Luckily I noticed it and made them correct it.
Other comments:
the secretariat was rather imprecise, in fact, in addition to having the week of my course wrong, they also wrote me some wrong things about the accommodation: that the landlady would come to pick me up at the airport, and that the apartment was located in a certain street while it was in another (same area fortunately)
17. Mar. 2020
2. Gwen (20 years) 
102. Course: Intensive Course [German] - 4 weeks
102. Course: Intensive Course [German] - 4 weeks
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16. Dec. 2019
3. Marcelo (24 years) Brazil
103. Course: Intensive Course [German] - 1 week
103. Course: Intensive Course [German] - 1 week
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6. Nov. 2019
4. Ryan (20 years) Malaysia
104. Course: TestDaF Preparation Course - 4 weeks
104. Course: TestDaF Preparation Course - 4 weeks
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17. Sep. 2019
5. Rafael (27 years) Portugal
105. Course: Crash Course 10 (24 group + 10 individual) [Alemão] - 2 weeks
105. Course: Crash Course 10 (24 group + 10 individual) [Alemão] - 2 weeks
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26. Aug. 2019
6. Yue (60 years) France
106. Course: German Intensive Course - 2 weeks
106. Course: German Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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21. Aug. 2019
7. Maria-elena (40 years) Spain
107. Course: German Intensive Course [Alemán] - 2 weeks
107. Course: German Intensive Course [Alemán] - 2 weeks
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3. Aug. 2019
8. Antoni (16 years) Poland
108. Course: German Intensive Course [Niemiecki] - 2 weeks
108. Course: German Intensive Course [Niemiecki] - 2 weeks
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27. Jul. 2019
9. Daniel (16 years) Germany
109. Course: German Intensive Course - 3 weeks
109. Course: German Intensive Course - 3 weeks
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27. Jul. 2019
10. Anna (17 years) Poland
110. Course: German Intensive Course - 2 weeks
110. Course: German Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school:
I adored most the great atmosphere created by the teacher and the group. Everyone was really helpful and nice.
18. Jun. 2019
11. Debbie (47 years) Germany
111. Course: German Intensive Course - 2 weeks
111. Course: German Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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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.
21. May. 2019
12. Ionela (39 years) Germany
112. Course: TestDaF Preparation Course - 4 weeks
112. Course: TestDaF Preparation Course - 4 weeks
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18. Apr. 2019
13. Emily Josephine (17 years) United Kingdom
113. Course: German Intensive Course - 1 week
113. Course: German Intensive Course - 1 week
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26. Feb. 2019
14. Lachlan (26 years) Australia
114. Course: German Intensive Course [German] - 1 week
114. Course: German Intensive Course [German] - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school:
I enjoy that the school puts on multiple after-class activities during the week. Any opportunity to practice more German is a welcome one.
3. Dec. 2018
15. Giacomo (22 years)
115. Course: German Crash Course 5 (24 group + 5 individual) - 4 weeks
115. Course: German Crash Course 5 (24 group + 5 individual) - 4 weeks
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Positive aspects of school:
Teaching of my 2 teachers
Insider tips about what future students should not miss:
That the WI-FI doesn't work. And the school's structure is very old.
Other comments:
Teachers I've had ... very professional. Employees not always.
3. Nov. 2018
16. Travers Clayton (51 years) United Kingdom
116. Course: German Intensive Course 24+6 - 4 weeks
116. Course: German Intensive Course 24+6 - 4 weeks
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Positive aspects of school:
It had a relaxed atmosphere which was good for learning.
11. Jul. 2018
17. Tania (51 years) Italy
117. Course: German Intensive Course 24+6 - 2 weeks
117. Course: German Intensive Course 24+6 - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school:
Professional teaching, mixed origin of students
Other comments:
Update technology/facilities
26. Apr. 2018
18. Girey (32 years) Kazakhstan
118. Course: German Intensive Course 24+6 - 3 weeks
118. Course: German Intensive Course 24+6 - 3 weeks
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Positive aspects of school:
Teachers with good sense of humor
20. Feb. 2018
19. Sumaia (46 years) Brazil
119. Course: German Intensive Course 24+6 - 9 weeks
119. Course: German Intensive Course 24+6 - 9 weeks
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13. Feb. 2018
20. Natalia (18 years) 
120. Course: German Intensive Course 24+6 [Немецкий] - 1 week
120. Course: German Intensive Course 24+6 [Немецкий] - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school:
organization, the quality of teaching of some teachers, good textbooks.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss:
try to communicate only in the language that you study, don't speak your native language.
Other comments:
Good school, many students from different countries, good teaching
26. Jul. 2017
21. Véronique (54 years) Switzerland
121. Course: One-to-one Training - 1 week
121. Course: One-to-one Training - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school:
The teaching methods.
5. Jun. 2017
22. Esther Gordon Zambia
122. Course: German Intensive Course 24+6 - 12 weeks
122. Course: German Intensive Course 24+6 - 12 weeks
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Positive aspects of school:
The timings are flexible
Other comments:
The Centre should assess the students before starting their lessons. For example I was put in an A1.2 class instead of A1.1 but I had no knowledge of the language and it was a frustrating one month. The other 4 students could already speak the language and I couldn't and the teacher was not helpful to me because she always thought I was not coping. How could I cope when I didn't learn the basics? I did not enjoy the first month until I was taken to the A1.1 class.
10. Jan. 2017
23. Amapola Jane (27 years) Spain
123. Course: Intensive course - 2 weeks
123. Course: Intensive course - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school:
I liked the teachers and the laid-back approach to teaching.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss:
Try and get an accommodation nearer to the city.
Other comments:
Very nice atmosphere
5. Jan. 2017
24. Irina (33 years)
124. Course: German Intensive Course 24+6 - 1 week
124. Course: German Intensive Course 24+6 - 1 week
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23. Nov. 2016
25. Carolina (16 years)
125. Course: Intensive Course 24+6 - 1 week
125. Course: Intensive Course 24+6 - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school:
There had already been and I always had a great time
Insider tips about what future students should not miss:
There are very good teachers and you get to know people from around the world
7. Mar. 2016
26. Jose Antonio (52 years) 
126. Course: Intensive Plus - 1 week
126. Course: Intensive Plus - 1 week
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Shared Apartment
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Positive aspects of school:
Very dynamic classes.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss:
Do long courses, 1 or 2 weeks is not enough.
Other comments:
There are a few Spaniards in winter.
29. Feb. 2016
27. Gordana (46 years) Croatia
127. Course: Intensive Plus - 2 weeks
127. Course: Intensive Plus - 2 weeks
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16. Mar. 2015
28. Andrei (15 years)
128. Course: Examination Preparation for the TELC Certificates B1, B2 and C1 - 2 weeks
128. Course: Examination Preparation for the TELC Certificates B1, B2 and C1 - 2 weeks
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5. Aug. 2014
29. Anna (28 years)
129. Course: Intensive Plus - 2 weeks
129. Course: Intensive Plus - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school:
Classes and organization
Insider tips about what future students should not miss:
free time activities
use media library
Other comments:
Very good location and helpful staff
19. Mar. 2014
30. Carlos (28 years)
130. Course: Intensive Plus - 5 weeks
130. Course: Intensive Plus - 5 weeks
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Positive aspects of school:
With interest and desire, you can make much progress in a short time, especially if you already have some basic knowledge of the language.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss:
There are few social activities available if you go on on autumn-winter. On the other hand, it is less expensive and crowded.
Other comments:
Is possible to eat at the school but most days the quality and quantity compared to the price could be improved.
Response from school
Muchas gracias por tu comentario, Carlos! We are always happy to receive your feedback, so that we can improve our weak points for the future. When did you do the course? We used to have a canteen but now the school is running a snack service from Monday to Friday during the break. There is also a dispenser for coffee and for cold beverages. Moreover, there are numerous coffee and snack bars in the direct vicinity (very cheap!).We are also expanding and improving our leisure program.You are always welcome :)
3. Mar. 2014
31. Miro (26 years) Croatia
131. Course: Intensive Plus - 2 weeks
131. Course: Intensive Plus - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school:
Everything was great
Response from school
Thank you very much for your comment. We are glad you liked the course! You are always welcome :)
8. Jul. 2013
32. Davy (40 years) Germany
132. Course: Intensive Plus - 1 week
132. Course: Intensive Plus - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school:
The teacher
Insider tips about what future students should not miss:
Practice the language.
Response from school
Thank you very much for your evaluation!
18. Apr. 2012
33. Edwin (19 years) Netherlands
133. Course: Crash - 5 - 1 week
133. Course: Crash - 5 - 1 week
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Shared flat
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Teaching method
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Thank you for your evaluation, Edwin!
23. Nov. 2011
34. Sjoerd (27 years) Netherlands
134. Course: Crash - 10 - 2 weeks
134. Course: Crash - 10 - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school:
The international students and the great atmosphere.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss:
The different social activities. I participated from day 1 and there lots of fun and also very interesting.
Other comments:
Very easy to reah by public transport. Get a week or month card (20 or 62 euro) for unlimited travelling in Koln.
Response from school
Thanks for your comment. We are happy you enjoyed the course!
12. Sep. 2011
35. Héloïse (22 years) 
135. Course: Intensive Plus - 9 weeks
135. Course: Intensive Plus - 9 weeks
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Positive aspects of school:
The availability of teachers and staff, mediothèque and multiculturalism of the school.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss:
The beer garden of Stadtgarten, the Museum Ludwig and visit Bonn!
Response from school
Thank you for your rating, Héloise! We ensure an excellent mix of nationalities to make sure that our students practice German :)
6. Sep. 2011
36. Svetlana (22 years)
136. Course: Intensive Plus - 2 weeks
136. Course: Intensive Plus - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school:
The organization
11. Jul. 2011
37. Melanie (26 years) Spain
137. Course: Intensive Plus - 4 weeks
137. Course: Intensive Plus - 4 weeks
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31. Dec. 2010
38. Mark (27 years)
138. Course: Intensive Plus - 3 weeks
138. Course: Intensive Plus - 3 weeks
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Positive aspects of school:
the instructors and the students
Insider tips about what future students should not miss:
stay longer if possible
5. Sep. 2009
39. Charlie (30 years) Australia
139. Course: Intensive Plus - 4 weeks
139. Course: Intensive Plus - 4 weeks
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Positive aspects of school:
The small class size, the teaching quality and the general atmosphere of the school are fantastic
Insider tips about what future students should not miss:
The cultural/sport/social activities run by CDC are well worth attending, Its a great way of making new friends while learning what Köln has to offer.
9. Jul. 2009
40. Catherine (35 years) United Kingdom
140. Course: Intensive Plus - 4 weeks
140. Course: Intensive Plus - 4 weeks
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22. Oct. 2008
41. Marta (21 years) Poland
141. Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
141. Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school:
The teachers and the facilities
Other comments:
The canteen could have been better.
28. Jun. 2008
42. Ciaran (26 years) Ireland
142. Course: Crash - 5 - 1 week
142. Course: Crash - 5 - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school:
The teaching staff and their methods of teaching were excellent.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss:
Try to avoid "tourist traps" and find out where German people themselves go for a richer and more enjoyable cultural experience.
12. Mar. 2008
43. Yuan (27 years) 
143. Course: Intensive Plus - 4 weeks
143. Course: Intensive Plus - 4 weeks
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Positive aspects of school:
1.staff,2.facilities,3.text.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss:
bring a grammer book with you, since the text has a tendency not to teach grammer detailedly.
Other comments:
There is a medieval castle which stands across the building of CDC.
15. Nov. 2007
44. Eleonora (29 years)
144. Course: Intensive Course/ Low Season - 3 weeks
144. Course: Intensive Course/ Low Season - 3 weeks
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Shared flat
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Positive aspects of school:
The organization and the teachers
3. Oct. 2007
45. Dolores (31 years) 
145. Course: Intensive Course/ Low Season - 2 weeks
145. Course: Intensive Course/ Low Season - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school:
The friendly, helpful staff
Insider tips about what future students should not miss:
The international Party is a must!!!
Other comments:
It's a great school and my German is way better than before! I recommend this school to everybody! I made new friends for life!
10. Sep. 2007
46. Aurélie (19 years)
146. Course: Crash Course - 5/ High Season - 2 weeks
146. Course: Crash Course - 5/ High Season - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school:
Different cultures
Insider tips about what future students should not miss:
To make progress, taking private lessons
10. Sep. 2007
47. Oto (55 years) Brazil
147. Course: Intensive Course/ High Season - 4 weeks
147. Course: Intensive Course/ High Season - 4 weeks
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Positive aspects of school:
Friendly people.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss:
To participate in all activities out of the class.
Other comments:
Good location
8. Aug. 2007
48. Maarten (20 years) Netherlands
148. Course: Intensive Course/ High Season - 4 weeks
148. Course: Intensive Course/ High Season - 4 weeks
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Positive aspects of school:
Good balance of education and fun
Insider tips about what future students should not miss:
Buy a bicycle! Makes going around the city way easier
Other comments:
Although the price is in my opinion a bit steep, the school is organised well and good care is taken of the students. Had a very good time
2. Aug. 2006
49. Lina (20 years)
149. Course: Intensive Course/ High Season - 3 weeks
149. Course: Intensive Course/ High Season - 3 weeks
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Positive aspects of school:
Atmosphere
Insider tips about what future students should not miss:
Do all the homework!
Other comments:
I enjoyed it a lot! Thank you!
28. Jun. 2006
50. Helen (23 years) Germany
150. Course: Intensive Plus/ Low Season - 2 weeks
150. Course: Intensive Plus/ Low Season - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school:
location
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I thought that the course was centred on those doing the test to get into university and wasn't particularly relevant for other language learners
8. Feb. 2006
51. Lucas
151. Course: Intensive Plus/ Low Season - 2 weeks
151. Course: Intensive Plus/ Low Season - 2 weeks
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19. Dec. 2005
52. Vasupree
152. Course: Intensive Plus/ Low Season - 4 weeks
152. Course: Intensive Plus/ Low Season - 4 weeks
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1. Sep. 2005
53. Nora (23 years) France
153. Course: General Course
153. Course: General
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Positive aspects of school:
Everyone is given the opportunity to actually understand and practise the language.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss:
the internet access in the school
Other comments:
excellent center, good information at the reception desk, students' progress followed in a very personal, interactive way, enthusiastic, motivating teaching
20. Dec. 2004
54. Marla (26 years) Usa
154. Course: General Course
154. Course: General
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Positive aspects of school:
the teacher
Other comments:
they were helpful in getting student forms for public transportation
