Hermann-Hesse-Kolleg 
Horb am Neckar, Germany
3.0
2 students - overall rating
Hirschgasse 8 - 72160 Horb am Neckar - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Rural and serene environment
- Located in a 500-year-old medieval building, the “Steinhaus” in the center of Horb.
What we dislike about the school
- Nationality mix could be more balanced. 50 of students are from USA
- A 45 minute lesson duration is a bit shorter than normal.
Location: Hermann-Hesse-Kolleg Horb am Neckar is located in the small medieval town of Horb, on the River Neckar, Germany. The school is housed in the fantastic 500-year-old building, a short walk from River Neckar and the town centre. Attractions within the town and surrounding areas include the Wasserschloss Glatt Castle, the Wehrstein Castle, the castle gardens and many historical sites of interest.
Course selection: The school provides Intensive German courses, evening courses and programmes of private tuition.
Getting around: The school is within 600m or a 6-minute walk of the Horb train station. The closest city to Horb is Stuttgart, which is around a 60-minute train from Horb. Additional locations for visiting from Horb include Zurich in Switzerland, which is around a 2-hour journey via public transport from Horb and Strasbourg, France, which is around a 200-minute journey from the school via public transport.
Accommodation: The school can provide homestay accommodation for local families. Various meal plans are available with the homestay accommodation.
School facilities: The school facilities include a cafeteria, library, a lounge, an auditorium, a computer lab, free WiFi, free parking and a Student Support Desk for any questions or queries. All classrooms are equipped with heating, air conditioning and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.
German Courses
General Language
Intensive Course
In high demand!26 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from270€257€ / week More
Intensive Course
In high demand!
26 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
270€257€ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 270 257 | 540 513 | 810 770 | 1080 1026 | 1350 1283 | 1620 1539 | 1890 1796 | 2160 2052 | 2430 2309 | 2700 2565 | 3240 3078 |
| Price in US$ | 288 | 575 | 862 | 1149 | 1436 | 1724 | 2011 | 2298 | 2585 | 2872 | 3447 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
5-6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 14 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
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Evening Course 4 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from110€105€ / week More
Evening Course
4 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
110€105€ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 110 105 | 220 209 | 330 314 | 440 418 | 550 523 | 660 627 | 770 732 | 880 836 | 990 941 | 1100 1045 | 1320 1254 |
| Price in US$ | 117 | 234 | 351 | 468 | 585 | 702 | 819 | 936 | 1053 | 1170 | 1404 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
0-1 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 18:00 - 19:30
Afternoon: 18:00 - 19:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 14 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Private
Individual Classes4 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from240€228€ / week More
Individual Classes
4 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
240€228€ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 240 228 | 480 456 | 720 684 | 960 912 | 1200 1140 | 1440 1368 | 1680 1596 | 1920 1824 | 2160 2052 | 2400 2280 | 2880 2736 |
| Price in US$ | 256 | 511 | 766 | 1022 | 1277 | 1532 | 1787 | 2043 | 2298 | 2553 | 3064 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
0-1 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 19:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 19:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
45 min
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Our prices for Hermann-Hesse-Kolleg include
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
Ratings of Hermann-Hesse-Kolleg compared to ratings of all schools in Germany
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Hermann-Hesse-Kolleg
“Boost your German with a course at HHK. You will definitely benefit from the personal, individual counselling, training and coaching by our best team.”
Accreditations and Quality seals
ICEF, University of Applied Sciences and ArtsGerman teacher qualifications
99% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
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 Hermann-Hesse-Kolleg and you book here.
Year of school foundation
1993
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Cafeteria
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Daily press
Movie rental
Games room
Lounge
Auditorium
Student support desk
Printer for student use
Self-study areas
Bike rental
Table tennis
Copy machine
Free WIFI
Free parking
Free water dispenser
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Internship placement guidance service (paid)
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 10
- Number of public PC workstations: 10
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| USA | 50% |
| Switzerland | 10% |
| Brazil | 5% |
| China | 5% |
| Spain | 5% |
| Japan | 5% |
| Italy | 5% |
| France | 5% |
| Germany | 5% |
| Other nationalities | 5% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 0% |
| 18-24 years | 50% |
| 25-34 years | 30% |
| 35-50 years | 20% |
| >50 years | 0% |
Minimum age of students
14 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 10
Adult courses Throughout the year: 10
Junior courses In summer: 1
Junior courses Throughout the year: 1
Average age of students
In summer: 20 years
Throughout the year: 20 years
Information for all courses offered by Hermann-Hesse-Kolleg
Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 29 Mar 2025, 01 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 10 May 2025, 30 May 2025, 20 May 2025, 03 Oct 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025, 29 Mar 2025, 01 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 10 May 2025, 30 May 2025, 20 May 2025, 03 Oct 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per German language level
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.
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Not offered.
Adults - Paid activities
Saturday excursion: EUR 45
| activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Ballet | | - |
| Baseball | | 20 km |
| Basketball | | 1 km |
| Cooking | | - |
| Dancing | | - |
| Diving | | 1 km |
| Football (soccer) | | - |
| Golf | | 12 km |
| Horse riding | | 3 km |
| Ice Hockey | | 35 km |
| Mountainbiking | | - |
| Music | | - |
| Sailing | | 100 km |
| Skiing | | 40 km |
| Squash | | 20 km |
| Swimming | | 1 km |
| Table Tennis | | - |
| Tennis | | 2 km |
| Volleyball | | 1 km |
| Windsurfing | | 100 km |
| Yoga | | 1 km |
Accommodation
Homestay
In high demand!
Single room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends 
Shared bathroom
from
200 €/ week Show more
Homestay
In high demand!
Single room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
Shared bathroom
from
200 €/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 200 | 400 | 600 | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 1400 | 1600 | 2000 | 2400 | 200 | 50 |
| Price in US$ | 224 | 448 | 672 | 896 | 1120 | 1344 | 1568 | 1792 | 2240 | 2688 | 224 | 56 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 50€.
Price extra night
30 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends.
Minimum age of students
14
Maximum age of students
99
Homestay Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Shared bathroom
from
350 €/ week Show more
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Shared bathroom
from
350 €/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 350 | 700 | 1050 | 1400 | 1750 | 2100 | 2450 | 2800 | 3500 | 4200 | 350 | 50 |
| Price in US$ | 392 | 784 | 1176 | 1568 | 1960 | 2352 | 2744 | 3135 | 3919 | 4703 | 392 | 56 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 50€.
Price extra night
50 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Minimum age of students
14
Maximum age of students
99
Questions and answers about Hermann-Hesse-Kolleg
- When does your next A1-1 and then A1-2 class intensive begin?“The intensive course of Hermann-Hesse-Kolleg, Horb am Neckar requires a minimum level A2.
If you are less than A2, the school still offers an Evening course or Individual courses.”Melanie Besnard, LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 21, 2023
FAQ about Hermann-Hesse-Kolleg, Horb am Neckar
- What is the best price for a course at Hermann-Hesse-Kolleg, Horb am Neckar?German courses at Hermann-Hesse-Kolleg start at 105 € for Evening Course course with 4 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by Hermann-Hesse-Kolleg?The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Hermann-Hesse-Kolleg
- What is the number of students per class at Hermann-Hesse-Kolleg?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Hermann-Hesse-Kolleg varies from 1 students (Individual Classes) to 14 students (Intensive Course)
- Which countries are students of Hermann-Hesse-Kolleg from?The highest Nationality percentage at Hermann-Hesse-Kolleg comes from USA with a 50% representation, followed by students from Switzerland (10%) and Brazil (5%).
- Hermann-Hesse-Kolleg offers courses for which ages?Hermann-Hesse-Kolleg offers courses from 14 years to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 20 for the rest of the year.
Terms of Hermann-Hesse-Kolleg
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:50
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Legal name/parent company
Hermann Hesse Kolleg | Tax registration ID: DE319753648
Visa Documents
Nationals from Spain do not require a visa for travelling to Germany and attending a language course.
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)
70 €
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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