Carl Duisberg Centrum Radolfzell, Germany
- Located in a villa right next to the city garden with a view of the historic old town.
- 100% of teachers have a university degree and additional training.
- Excellent rating of homestay accommodation4.3
- Optional language workshops.
- Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
- Additional private lessons quite expensive
Location: Carl Duisberg Centrum (CDC) Radolfzell is located in the stunning town of Radolfzell, in southern Germany, close to Lake Constance near the Swiss Alps. With such a breathtaking situation, the school offers magnificent views, from a charming villa right next to the town's "Stadtgarten", a beautiful public park. Close by students have several cafés, eateries and local attractions, ensuring they can be taken away by their beautiful surroundings, as they reach their language goals with CDC Radolfzell.
Course selection: Course selection at the school offers something for adult and junior students alike. With such an outstanding location, the school has several fully immersive Summer camps available to younger students (children & teenagers), along with day programmes. High School Preparatory Programmes, German Crash courses and General German courses, are all available to adults, throughout the year. TestDaF and TELC Preparation courses are also available.
School facilities: The facilities of CDC Radolfzell offer students all they need to reach their language goals, in a comfortable and friendly environment. These facilities include a games room, movie room, lounge area, computer lab, free after-class access to language learning software, a library and a Student support desk for any questions or queries that arise. All classrooms are equipped with heat and have ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.
Accommodation: Accommodation, as well as airport transfers, can also be arranged through the school.
School chain: Carl Duisberg Centrum is a group of schools dedicated to the teaching of German in Germany. For over 60 years the Carl Duisberg Centrum schools have offered German language courses to students of all ages and career stages, consistently striving for further excellence in further education and training. As a not-for-profit organization, the group's primary goal is to serve the good of the public, specifically, by promoting international understanding.
All Carl Duisberg Centrum schools are certified according to ISO 9001 standards for Language Courses, Language Travel, and International School Programs.
German Courses
German Intensive Course Premium
In high demand!24 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from240€228€ / week More

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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 240 228 | 480 456 | 720 684 | 960 912 | 1200 1140 | 1440 1368 | 1680 1596 | 1920 1824 | 2400 2280 | 2520 2394 | 4560 4332 |
Price in US$ | 265 | 529 | 794 | 1058 | 1323 | 1587 | 1851 | 2116 | 2645 | 2777 | 5024 |
07 Jan 2025, 03 Mar 2025, 05 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 30 Jun 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 29 Sep 2025, 24 Nov 2025
High season dates 30 Jun 2025 - 29 Aug 2025
Morning: 8:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:30 - 18:00
High School Preparatory Programme (15 to 17 years old)32 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from760€741€ / week Includes accommodationMore
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 760 741 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 860 |
This programme consists of an intensive German language course, a specialised maths and science language course (for students with level B1 or higher), 4 English language lessons per week and a varied activity programme.
Students who are younger than 15 years old can book this programme as private tuition, this option costs 1580 EUR per week.
Morning: 8:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:30
Summer Camp for Children (11 to 14 years old)20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from870€849€ / week Includes accommodationMore
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 870 849 | 1740 1697 | 2610 2545 | 3480 3393 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 984 | 1968 | 2952 | 3935 |
This course offers German or English lessons. All participants should have studied the target language for at least one year in school or have reached the A1 level.
This option also includes a highly varied recreational programme, pass for public transportation, course materials, certificate of participation and emergency telephone.
Weekend excursions are not included.
Morning: 8:45 - 12:15
Afternoon: 14:30 - 16:30
Summer Camp for Children - No Accommodation (11 to 14 years old)20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from680€646€ / week More
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 680 646 | 1360 1292 | 2040 1938 | 2720 2584 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 750 | 1499 | 2248 | 2997 |
This course offers German OR English lessons. All participants should have studied the target language for at least one year in school or have reached the A1 level.
This option also includes a highly varied recreational program, pass for public transportation, course materials, certificate of participation emergency telephone.
Weekend excursions are not included.
Morning: 8:45 - 12:15
Afternoon: 14:30 - 16:30
Summer Holiday Course for Teenagers - Homestay (15 to 17 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!24 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from780€761€ / week Includes accommodationMore
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | -- | 1560 1521 | 2340 2282 | 3120 3042 | 3900 3803 | 4680 4563 | 5460 5324 | 6240 6084 | 7020 6845 | 7800 7605 | 9360 9126 |
Price in US$ | 1764 | 2646 | 3528 | 4410 | 5292 | 6174 | 7056 | 7938 | 8820 | 10584 |
This course option also includes 2 workshops per week, 2-3 weekday activities, weekend activities (including entrance fees), course materials and tickets for local public transport.
Morning: 8:30 - 13:00
Summer Holiday Course for Teenagers - Residence (single) (15 to 17 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!24 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from750€732€ / week Includes accommodationMore
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | -- | 1500 1463 | 2250 2194 | 3000 2925 | 3750 3657 | 4500 4388 | 5250 5119 | 6000 5850 | 6750 6582 | 7500 7313 | 9000 8775 |
Price in US$ | 1697 | 2545 | 3393 | 4241 | 5089 | 5937 | 6785 | 7633 | 8481 | 10177 |
This course option also includes 2 workshops per week, 2-3 weekday activities, weekend activities (including entrance fees), course materials and tickets for local public transport.
Morning: 8:30 - 13:00
Summer Holiday Course for Teenagers - Residence (twin) (15 to 17 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!24 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from710€693€ / week Includes accommodationMore
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | -- | 1420 1385 | 2130 2077 | 2840 2769 | 3550 3462 | 4260 4154 | 4970 4846 | 5680 5538 | 6390 6231 | 7100 6923 | 8520 8307 |
Price in US$ | 1606 | 2409 | 3212 | 4015 | 4817 | 5620 | 6423 | 7226 | 8029 | 9634 |
This course option also includes 2 workshops per week, 2-3 weekday activities, weekend activities (including entrance fees), course materials and tickets for local public transport.
Morning: 8:30 - 13:00
Online German Course20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Offer!from106€101€ / week More
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | -- | -- | -- | 424 403 | -- | -- | -- | 848 806 | -- | -- | 1272 1209 |
Price in US$ | 468 | 935 | 1402 |
This online course consists of 15 group lessons and 5 learning tutorials per week.
Free trial is available on request (it usually takes place on Mondays).
This course is a package program that can only be booked for 4 weeks at a time.
Afternoon: 16:00 - 18:45
Private lessons4 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!from220€209€ / week More
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 220 209 | 440 418 | 660 627 | 880 836 | 1100 1045 | 1320 1254 | 1540 1463 | 1760 1672 | 1980 1881 | 2200 2090 | 2640 2508 |
Price in US$ | 243 | 485 | 728 | 970 | 1212 | 1455 | 1697 | 1940 | 2182 | 2424 | 2909 |
Each lesson costs EUR 55 and there is a minimum booking of 4 lessons.
Morning: 8:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:30 - 18:00
TestDaF Preparation Course
7.5 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Offer!from74€71€ / week More

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | -- | -- | -- | 295 281 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 326 |
The exam fee is not included and depends on the chosen course type and level: TestDaF: EUR 210 (digital)/ EUR 215 (paper-based).
Morning: 8:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:30 - 18:00
TELC Preparation Course
7.5 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Offer!from74€71€ / week More

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | -- | -- | -- | 295 281 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 326 |
This course helps students familiarize themselves with the test format and offers them tips on the best strategies and techniques for completing the examination tasks.
The exam fee is not included and depends on the chosen course type and level.
Exam fees:
- telc B1/B2/C1: EUR 180/ EUR 180/ EUR 195
- telc Beruf B1–B2/B2–C1/C1: EUR 180/ EUR 195/ EUR 195
- telc Pflege B1–B2: EUR 230
- telc Medizin B2–C1: EUR 230
- telc C1 Hochschule: EUR 195
Exam dates: - telc B1/B2: 16 Jan, 05 Feb, 05 Mar, 09 Apr, 07 May, 04 Jun, 09 Jul, 06 Aug, 03 Sep, 08 Oct, 05 Nov, 03 Dec
telc C1/C1 Hochschule: 29 Jan, 19 Mar, 14 May, 16 Jul, 10 Sep, 12 Nov
Afternoon: 13:30 - 18:00
Our prices for Carl Duisberg Centrum include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Optional language workshops
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Ratings of Carl Duisberg Centrum compared to ratings of all schools in Germany
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Carl Duisberg Centrum (CDC)
General school facilities
Fridge for student use
Microwave for student use
Computer lab
Library
Daily press
Free after-class access to language learning software
Movie room
Games room
Lounge
Student support desk
Copy machine
Self-study areas
Table soccer / football
Table tennis
Printer for student use
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Assistance with organizing transportation
Paid parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 9
- Number of public PC workstations: 10
Student Age / Nationality
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
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Switzerland | 22% |
China | 10% |
Germany | 10% |
Italy | 3% |
Turkey | 2% |
Korea | 2% |
Brazil | 2% |
Spain | 1% |
Venezuela | 1% |
Japan | 1% |
USA | 1% |
Other nationalities | 45% |
Percentage of students | |
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1-18 years | 60.46511627907% |
18-24 years | 20.93023255814% |
25-34 years | 15.116279069767% |
35-50 years | 3.4883720930233% |
>50 years | 0% |
Information for all courses offered by Carl Duisberg Centrum
High season surcharge of EUR 35 per week (30 Jun – 29 Aug) is only applicable for bookings with a duration of 1–11 weeks.
01 Jan 2025 - 06 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 29 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 03 Oct 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
Airport transfer
400 € return (both ways)
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Crafting
- (Beach-) Volleyball
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Frisbee
- Swimming in the lake
- Movie Night
- Table Tennis
- Table Soccer
- Hiking
- (Board) Game Nights
- Outdoor Games
- City Ralley in Radolfzell
Adults - Paid activities
- Museum visits
- Concerts
- International dinners
- Parties
Junior - Free activities
- Crafting
- (Beach-) Volleyball
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Frisbee
- Swimming in the lake
- Movie Night
- Table Tennis
- Table Soccer
- Hiking
- (Board) Game Nights
- Outdoor Games
- City Ralley in Radolfzell
Junior - Paid activities
- Museum visits
- Concerts
- International dinners
- Parties
activity possible | distance from school | |
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Ballet | | 2 km |
Basketball | | 2 km |
Cooking | | 2 km |
Dancing | | 2 km |
Diving | | 20 km |
Field Hockey | | 20 km |
Football (soccer) | | 2 km |
Golf | | 15 km |
Horse riding | | 10 km |
Ice Hockey | | 20 km |
Mountainbiking | | 2 km |
Music | | 2 km |
Rugby | | 20 km |
Sailing | | 2 km |
Skiing | | 100 km |
Squash | | 2 km |
Swimming | | 2 km |
Table Tennis | | 2 km |
Tennis | | 2 km |
Volleyball | | 2 km |
Windsurfing | | 2 km |
Yoga | | 2 km |
Accommodation
Residence
In high demand!
10 ratings Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
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155 €/ week Show more

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Price in € | 155 | 310 | 465 | 620 | 775 | 930 | 1085 | 1240 | 1550 | 1860 | 155 |
Price in US$ | 180 | 360 | 540 | 720 | 899 | 1079 | 1259 | 1439 | 1798 | 2158 | 180 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
The residence near the academy’s Radolfzell location is shared accommodation, with each apartment holding between 4 and 6 rooms. You’ll be able to relax in this quiet area, which also happens to be well-connected to public transport stops.
You can expect your roommates to have a variety of backgrounds, with some being participants at Carl Duisberg, and others being university students or working professionals. In your single room, you will have all the furniture you need, such as a wardrobe, a mirror, and a desk and chair to study outside of class hours.
Bed linens and towels are provided, and there is a cleaning service for both individual and shared rooms.
Homestay
For the summer, only limited places left!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
7 ratings Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
250 €/ week Show more

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Price in € | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 1750 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 250 |
Price in US$ | 290 | 580 | 870 | 1160 | 1450 | 1740 | 2030 | 2320 | 2900 | 3480 | 290 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Homestay accommodation with German hosts (individuals or couples, with or without children) in a fully furnished single room, often including a television and Internet access.
Homestay
For the summer, only limited places left!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
7 ratings Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
200 €/ week Show more
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 200 | 400 | 600 | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 1400 | 1600 | 2000 | 2400 | 200 |
Price in US$ | 232 | 464 | 696 | 928 | 1160 | 1392 | 1624 | 1856 | 2320 | 2784 | 232 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Homestay accommodation with German hosts (individuals or couples, with or without children) in a fully furnished single room, often including a television and Internet access.
Homestay
For the summer, only limited places left!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
7 ratings Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
165 €/ week Show more
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 165 | 330 | 495 | 660 | 825 | 990 | 1155 | 1320 | 1650 | 1980 | 165 |
Price in US$ | 192 | 383 | 575 | 766 | 957 | 1149 | 1340 | 1531 | 1914 | 2297 | 192 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Studio Apartment Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
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325 €/ week Show more
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Price in € | 325 | 650 | 975 | 1300 | 1625 | 1950 | 2275 | 2600 | 3250 | 3900 | 325 |
Price in US$ | 377 | 754 | 1131 | 1508 | 1885 | 2262 | 2639 | 3016 | 3770 | 4523 | 377 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Residence
For the summer, only limited places left!
10 ratings Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Shared bathroom
from
125 €/ week Show more
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 125 | 250 | 375 | 500 | 625 | 750 | 875 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 125 |
Price in US$ | 145 | 290 | 435 | 580 | 725 | 870 | 1015 | 1160 | 1450 | 1740 | 145 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
The residence near the academy’s Radolfzell location is shared accommodation, with each apartment holding between 4 and 6 rooms. You’ll be able to relax in this quiet area, which also happens to be well-connected to public transport stops.
You can expect your roommates to have a variety of backgrounds, with some being participants at Carl Duisberg, and others being university students or working professionals. In your single room, you will have all the furniture you need, such as a wardrobe, a mirror, and a desk and chair to study outside of class hours.
Bed linens and towels are provided, and there is a cleaning service for both individual and shared rooms.
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You can, however, always submit a request through our online registration form, via field: SPECIAL REQUEST, so that if it's available, they will give you the relative cost for the period you are interested in.”
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Carl Duisberg Centrum’s most in-demand German language programme is the Intensive course, delivering their international students 24 carefully prepared classes every week at their Radolfzell 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.
If you have any areas of German that you would specifically like to focus on and work on, you can take part in their 2 weekly workshop sessions per week.