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GLS - German Language SchoolBerlin, Germany

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

50 students - overall rating
Kastanienallee 82 - 10435 Berlin - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Excellent rating of homestay accommodation
    5.0

    Rating: 5.0/5.0

  • Excellent rating of student apartments
    5.0

    Rating: 5.0/5.0

  • Top rated social activities
    4.4

    Rating: 4.4/5.0

  • On campus accommodation offered
  • On campus accommodation very close to school
  • Top rated school facilities
    4.4

    Rating: 4.4/5.0

  • Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 10% of students.
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0.99009900990099%
18-24 years 39.60396039604%
25-34 years 34.653465346535%
35-50 years 19.80198019802%
>50 years 4.950495049505%
The average age outside summer is 5 years higher than in summer.

Location: GLS - German Language School Berlin is located in the culturally rich and historic city of Berlin, Germany. The school is housed in the Kollwitzliez area of Berlin. There are many cafés, eateries, shops and various attractions such as the Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Sportpark, the Museum at the Kulturbrauerei, the Kulturbrauerei Museum and several green areas within walking distance of the school. The Anne Frank Center is within a 25-minute walk of the school's front doors.

Course selection: The school has an extensive list of courses for students of many ages, all levels and various necessities. In addition to General German taught over several schedules and intensities, GLS Berlin also provides Exam Preparation (TELC, GOETHE, TestDaF), Business German, High School programmes in private boarding or day school, Immersive Junior summer programmes, University Pathway programmes and Intensive German with an internship.

School facilities: The school has a large 16,000 square meter campus with a garden, 66 classrooms, 50 studio apartments, 72 hotel rooms, a restaurant and a cafeteria. In addition to this, there is a basketball court, garden, computer lab and an indoor swimming pool. All classrooms are equipped with electronic whiteboards, heating and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.

Getting around: The school is a 110m walk from the Schwedter St. tram stop, giving access to the city centre within 15-20 minutes.

German Courses

General Language
Private
Work & Study
Business
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress

Our prices for GLS - German Language School 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 junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week

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Student opinions about GLS - German Language School, Berlin

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Overall school rating of
GLS - German Language School, Berlin
School
Location of the school
4.9 

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Facilities
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Social activities
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Organisation
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Value for money
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Other
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (8 ratings)
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Students 18-30 years (21 ratings)
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Students 31-49 years (14 ratings)
4.9 

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Students 50+ years (7 ratings)
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Lessons with 2 teachers, interaction with people from all over the world and the warmth and receptivity of the school staff and teachers.
Review details
Course: Standard German Course [Alemão] - 3 weeks
Review date: 28. Jan. 2019 by Eduardo Junqueira
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Standard of teaching was great, the textbook used was useful. Stammtisch (after class activities) was useful. Homestay was superb.
Disliked
Initial placement interview placed me 2 courses below where I should've been. Perhaps a better system would be better. Free time activities were not as good as expected, the Stammtisch was poorly attended and lots of people there weren't speaking in German, other activities were cancelled at short notice.
Review details
Course: Standard Course [German] - 2 weeks
Review date: 29. Nov. 2021 by Catriona Walsh
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Great location, good value for money, good accommodation, great effort to organise more events.
Insider tip: Stammtisch needs to be more engaging, people keep staying in small crowds.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very good school, recommend to pay for breakfast in advance
Other comments Was a great choice.
Course: Standard German Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 16. Jul. 2019 by Alena Kozina
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The organization and the placement process in the more suited course for my level
Insider tip: The lessons are serious and demanding but still pleasant and fun. excellent location, the tram stops right outside the school
Review details
Other comments Just a small note of complaint about one of the teachers who, in my opinion, did not have an excellent teaching method.
Course: Semi-Intensive German Course [German] - 2 weeks
Review date: 21. Jan. 2019 by Santo Vitellaro
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Great school, serious about learning German and very kind staff.
Review details
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 25. Oct. 2022 by Gracia Buijk
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
All teachers are nice and have good teaching performance.
Disliked
nothing
Review details
Course: Super Intensive Course [독일어] - 8 weeks
Review date: 12. Dec. 2023 by Seongyun Roh
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The availability, commitment and patience of my teachers.
Disliked
It seems that the coffee from the vending machine is not very good but I haven't tasted it.
Review details
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 30. May. 2022 by Chantal Ducret
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Excellent teachers. Students from all over.
Disliked
The extra activities were mediocre.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Enthusiastic and very competent teachers.
Other comments I plan to come back.
Course: Intensive Course [German] - 2 weeks
Review date: 23. May. 2024 by Lesley Johnson-Gelb
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Absolutely the best school in Berlin.
Review details
Course: Standard German Course - 1 week
Review date: 30. Oct. 2018 by Gordana Podvezanec
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
People, nice teachers, cool students
Review details
Other comments Very nice school, beautifully located, great housing conditions
Course: Standard German Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 11. Feb. 2019 by Małgorzata Szumska-Szczotka
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Good food. Good teachers.
Disliked
There are some uninteresting activities
Review details
Course: Juniors Berlin Westend 25 - 6 weeks
Review date: 16. Oct. 2023 by Grigorii Petukhov
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Classes, teachers, events
Insider tip: A sublevel lasts for 3 weeks, keep that in mind when booking a course. I did not find this information on the website
Review details
Course: Intensive German Course [Немецкий] - 4 weeks
Review date: 14. Aug. 2018 by VIKTORIIA ANTIPOVA
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Good professors
Insider tip: Don't miss out - the curry wurst place under the S-bahn near the school
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: There is no AC in the classroom, it is really too hot in summer.
Other comments good bookstore, if they don't have the book that you are looking for, they will order it free of charge and you will get it in a few days
Course: Intensive German Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 24. Jun. 2019 by Carelva Marchena
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Classmates
Insider tip: The food wasn't good. Only water to drink and the same to eat many times.
Review details
Other comments The supervisors have to be more attentive to the boys when they play, especially during football and basketball, since there are bad guys who hurt the little ones.
Course: Berlin Young and Fun (ages 7-14) - 2 weeks
Review date: 11. Aug. 2018 by Jan Anji
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of GLS - German Language School compared to ratings of all schools in Germany

 GLS - German Language School BerlinAverage of all other schools in Germany
Overall school rating4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school4.9

Rating: 4.9/5.0

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Organisation4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Quality of teaching4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Homestay4.9

Rating: 4.9/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared flat4.9

Rating: 4.9/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

GLS - German Language School (GLS)

“"GLS offers you premium quality in teaching and a deluxe learning environment. GLS has won "Star School Germany" award 5 times.”
Barbara Jaeschke
– 
Barbara Jaeschke
Director of GLS - German Language School
Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOEAQUALSFADAFIALCInternational House World Organisation
German teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:00
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at GLS - German Language School and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoMaestro - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1983
Legal name/parent company
GLS Campus Berlin GmbH & Co. KG | Tax registration ID: DE368384427
The school is an official exam center
The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

General school facilities

  • Restaurant

  • Drink vending machine

  • Cafeteria

  • Games room

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Computer lab

  • Printer for student use

  • Basketball court

  • Table tennis

  • Table soccer / football

  • Indoor swimming pool

  • Self-study areas

  • Bike rental

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Free parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Halal food offered at the school

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 60
    • Number of public PC workstations: 15

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 600
Throughout the year: 360
Junior courses - In summer: 70
Minimum age of students
18 years
12 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 7
Adult courses Throughout the year: 7
Junior courses In summer: 4
Average age of students
In summer: 19 years
Throughout the year: 24 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Spain 9%
France 8%
Italy 7%
Sweden 6%
England 6%
Switzerland 6%
Brazil 5%
USA 3%
Venezuela 3%
Japan 3%
Korea 3%
Netherlands 2%
China 2%
Turkey 2%
Vietnam 1%
Israel 1%
Thailand 1%
Chile 1%
Iraq 1%
Iran 1%
Saudi Arabia 1%
Other nationalities 28%

Information for all courses offered by GLS - German Language School

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
30.00 €
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. Course material costs are approximately 20 € per month.
Comments about courses

On public holidays, no classes will take place, but workshops that are free for every student to join will be held to make up for it.

In July and August, courses on fringe levels (i.e. absolute beginners and very advanced) may be moved to the afternoon if necessary (15:00 - 18:30). The recreational program is planned so that participants will not miss any activities.

EUR 100 fee for visa invitation documents.

Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 09 May 2024, 20 May 2024, 03 Jan 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 03 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 29 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per German language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 100 5
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 200 10
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 225 11.25
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 250 12.5
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 275 13.75
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Berlin Brandenburg Airport:
110 € one way
220 € return (both ways)
More details about airports near Berlin and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Berlin page. For flight comparisons to Berlin, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from United Kingdom do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
100 €
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes

Leisure activities

activity possible
Ballet
Basketball
Cooking
Dancing
Field Hockey
Football (soccer)
Golf
Horse riding
Ice Hockey
Mountainbiking
Music
Rugby
Sailing
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Lectures
- Seminars
- Film screenings
- Discussions

Adults - Paid activities

- City excursions
- Museum visits
- Trade fairs
- Guided city tours

Junior - Free activities

- Swimming
- Sailing
- Canoeing
- Berlin Wall and walk along River Spree

Junior - Paid activities

- Castle Neuschwanstein
- Berlin Wall and walk along River Spree

Accommodation

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Questions and answers about GLS - German Language School

  • Normally, in schools it is only used the mother tongue of the country that you want to learn / improve, German in this case. If you have problems addressing the staff of the school in German, according to the information they have provided us, some of their staff also speak other languages such as English, Spanish, French, Italian or Portuguese. Although, it cannot be 100% guaranteed that someone will be able to communicate with you in your mother tongue while you are at school.
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.net - Jul 22, 2021
  • The GLS German Language School is an official testing center for telc Deutsch certificates and TestDaF.
    Ángel Marcos Portoles, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 25, 2022
  • Depending on the speed of the group, it may take longer to complete the respective skill level. Quick learners have the opportunity to change groups (after a consultation with the teacher).
    Ángel Marcos Portoles, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 25, 2022
  • We teach German at all levels all year round, from beginners to advanced. No matter what level you are in right now, you can start your German course at our school in Berlin any Monday of the year.

    Levels A1, A2 and B1 can be completed in 6 weeks (if you book 30 lessons/week) or in 8 weeks if you choose to book 20 lessons/week. The B2 level can also be completed in 6 weeks (if you book 30 lessons/week) but it takes 10 weeks if you choose to book 20 lessons/week.
    Melanie Díaz, Sales Manager from GLS - German Language School - Nov 14, 2022
  • If the course specifies an age range, it is for juniors. If no age ranges are specified, it is for adults.
    GLS - German Language School offers different courses for juniors. You can see below the course information the number of weeks you can book and the minimum language level you need to reach in order to book the course.
    High School Programme-Day School Classic (12 to 18 years old) and High School Programme-Day School Select (12 to 18 years old) can be booked for 8, 12, 16, 20, 40 weeks, you need to be A2 level to book it.
    Susan Wang, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 12, 2022
  • Students staying with host families are not allowed to use the kitchen.
    Preparing your own meals is possible in private and shared apartments.
    Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 20, 2023
  • It’s included for students who book homestay with GLS.
    Viktoria Pelke, Senior Educational Consultant from GLS - German Language School - Feb 23, 2024

FAQ about GLS - German Language School, Berlin

  • The school offers online courses of 20 or 30 lessons and are individual lessons, i.e. 1 student per teacher, and are held online or on the school campus. If you both start from 0, we can check with the school if there is a teacher who can possibly do a 2-to-1 course, for both of you.
    Antonio Zoppo, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 24, 2023
  • Yes! This school offers evening classes every Tuesday and Thursday from 18:30 until 20:30. Absolute beginners have specific starting date. Please have a look at the detailled information about this course under the courseblock section.
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 07, 2023
  • You will need to obtain the tourist visa first in order to take the 4-week course, as you can avoid being charged for the cancellation fees in case of visa refusal.
    The school's TestDaF Intensive Prep Course requires a B2 language level in order to register.
    The school is also an official examination centre (which is described in the school profile) and you can take the exam at the school after you have completed the course at the school, the cost of the exam and the date of the exam can be found in the course description.
    Susan Wang, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 10, 2023
  • The GLS - German Language School doesn't guarantee C2 level group courses, however we usually have C2 level group classes, especially in summer. If an intensive course for adults has less than 5 participants, and a super intensive course or an exam preparation course has less than 4 participants, GLS reserves the right to reduce tuition from 90 to 60 minutes per double lesson.
    Viktoria Pelke, Admissions Officer from GLS - German Language School - Oct 05, 2023
  • For that course, the minimum level is B1.

    My advice is to take a standard course first to reach the B1 level and then you could go on the Internship program.
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 20, 2024
  • 100% of teachers at GLS - German Language School hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at GLS - German Language School comes from Spain with a 9% representation, followed by students from France (8%) and Italy (7%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • GLS - German Language School offers courses from 14 years to 99. Average age is 19 during the summer and 24 for the rest of the year.

PDF brochure / price list of GLS - German Language School

GLS - German Language School Adult Brochure
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Pricelist 2024
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GLS - German Language School Junior Brochure
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Student Info
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