Kästner KollegDresden, Germany
- All levels available at any time of the year
- Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 10% of students.
- Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
- Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Location: Kastner Kolleg is based in Dresden and offers quality German language courses. Dresden is a bustling district with tons to see and do and Kastner Kolleg is located at a convenient distance from all the best places.
Social and Cultural: The school regularly organizes trips and events that incorporate lots of leisure activities into the student’s stay. Go cycling in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains or trekking in the Saxon Switzerland National park. Experience the finest of European outdoors. Students can also look forward to socializing during BBQ and movie nights frequently organized by the school.
Course selection: When it comes to learning, Kastner Kolleg aims to provide students with an all-around and strong education. Course levels are designed to meet students where they stand and cater to their learning objectives. The school has a trained staff of German teachers who are native and certified to teach German. The school also offers exam preparation assistance for certifications like TestDaf, the TELC exam and the KK Level tests. With a streamlined focus on learning German organically, Kastner Kolleg makes a prime German language school.
- The language school Kästner Kolleg was founded in Dresden, Germany in 1998.
- Legal name / parent company: Kästner Kolleg e. V.
- Tax registration ID: DE253708491
- The school is an official exam centerThe following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:
German Courses
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Price at school Our price | 230 219 | 460 437 | 690 656 | 860 817 | 1200 1140 | 1500 1425 | 2860 2717 | 4220 4009 | 5580 5301 | 6940 6593 | 170 162 |
This course will be replaced by the Summer Intensive Course from 08 Jul to 30 Aug 2024. If the course period is overlapping, low and high season prices are specified upon request.
The Intensive German course is the right choice if you want to learn general German in a systematic and reliable way. No matter if you are a beginner in the German language or have already had German lessons. No matter whether you are learning German for living, for university or for work – the German Intensive Course is the classic when it comes to Intensive German lessons in Dresden.
22 Jan 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 18 Mar 2024, 15 Apr 2024, 13 May 2024, 10 Jun 2024, 08 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 30 Sep 2024, 28 Oct 2024, 25 Nov 2024
Not available/Fully booked: 07 Jul 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 9:30 - 11:15
Afternoon: 12:00 - 14:00
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Price in € | 285 271 | 570 542 | 855 813 | 1100 1045 | 1350 1283 | 1600 1520 | 1850 1758 | 2000 1900 | -- | -- | -- |
If you want to combine your holiday with learning German, a lot of fun and nice people from all over the world, you should book the Summer Intensive Course 25 or 30. You learn intensively German ( 5 x 45 minute from Monday to Friday + 5 or 10 hours Conversation Course. Furthermore you can immediately use your German in our diverse free time activities.
This course includes a daily social and cultural program as well as one full day excursion every second week.
08 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024
Morning: 9:30 - 11:15
Afternoon: 12:00 - 14:00
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Price at school Our price | 65 62 | 130 124 | 195 186 | 260 247 | 325 309 | 390 371 | 455 433 | 520 494 | 630 599 | 740 703 | 55 53 |
If you want to learn German in evening classes alongside your studies, job or research, then the part time course: “After Work” are the best choice. You can study German at all levels of A1 – C1 in the German Night School year-round for two evenings a week. You can join a course at any time. Above all, in our German evening classes teachers train you to speak fluently and correctly.
6 lessons on 2 evenings per week.
Afternoon: 18:00 - 20:15
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Price at school Our price | 65 62 | 130 124 | 195 186 | 260 247 | 325 309 | 390 371 | 455 433 | 520 494 | 630 599 | 740 703 | 55 53 |
If you want to learn German in evening classes alongside your studies, job or research, then thw part time courses: “After Work” are the best choice. You can study German at all levels of A1 – C1 in the German Night School year-round for two evenings a week. You can join a course at any time. Above all, in our German evening classes teachers train you to speak fluently and correctly.
6 lessons on 2 evenings per week.
Afternoon: 18:00 - 20:15
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price at school Our price | 230 219 | 460 437 | 690 656 | 860 817 | 1030 979 | 1200 1140 | 1370 1302 | 1500 1425 | 1840 1748 | 2180 2071 | 170 162 |
With the German courses via live video you can now learn German quickly and sustainably from home. The school offers you our solid German Courses online at all levels, during the whole year and with weekly course starts as well as individual course length.
Students participate in the regular Intensive course via video conference.
22 Jan 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 18 Mar 2024, 15 Apr 2024, 13 May 2024, 10 Jun 2024, 08 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 30 Sep 2024, 28 Oct 2024, 25 Nov 2024
Morning: 9:30 - 11:15
Afternoon: 11:45 - 14:00
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Price at school Our price | -- | 1000 950 | 1500 1425 | 2000 1900 | 2500 2375 | 3000 2850 | 3500 3325 | 4000 3800 | 5000 4750 | 6000 5700 | 500 475 |
If you want to take private lessons you’ll have the utmost individuality and flexibility. You can gain special knowledge for your job, for your studies or for an exam. With your private tutor you will setup a one-to-one course geared to your needs and capabilities.
Private lessons are just as suitable for individual exam preparation as they are for conversation, phonetics or grammar training. This teaching format is also ideal for business language, scientific language, and other technical languages.
This is a package course of 10 private lessons per week and allows for a flexible schedule as times and dates are adaptable around the students needs.
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Price in € | 285 271 | 570 542 | 855 813 | 1100 1045 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
With the university preparation courses the school prepares you optimally for the TestDaF/TELC C1 HS exam in four weeks. The prerequisite for participation in the TestDaF/Telc preparatory course is proof of the B2/C1 level or participation in the B2/C1 courses.
The course prepares students for the exam Telc C1 Hochschule only. The exam will always be held over two days, in the afternoon. The first day consists of the oral test and the written exam is held on the second day.
Morning: 9:30 - 14:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | 285 271 | 570 542 | 855 813 | 1100 1045 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course prepares the students for the TestDaF exam, with each ability (listening, speaking, writing, and reading) practised intensively for one week. There will be a mock TestDaF exam at the end of the course.
Exam dates (paper based) on request.
Morning: 9:30 - 14:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 500 475 | 1000 950 | 1500 1425 | 2000 1900 | 2500 2375 | 3000 2850 | 3500 3325 | 4000 3800 | 5000 4750 | 6000 5700 | 500 475 |
If you want to take private lessons you’ll have the utmost individuality and flexibility. You can gain special knowledge for your job, for your studies or for an exam. With your private tutor you will setup a one-to-one course geared to your needs and capabilities.
Private lessons are just as suitable for individual exam preparation as they are for conversation, phonetics or grammar training. This teaching format is also ideal for business language, scientific language, and other technical languages.
This is a package course of 10 private lessons per week and allows for a flexible schedule as times and dates are adaptable around the students needs.
Morning: 8:30 - 9:15
Afternoon: 14:30 - 15:15
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | 285 271 | 570 542 | 855 813 | 1100 1045 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course prepares the students for the TestDaF exam, with each ability (listening, speaking, writing, and reading) practised intensively for one week. There will be a mock TestDaF exam at the end of the course.
Exam dates (paper based) on request.
With the university preparation courses the school prepares you optimally for the TestDaF/TELC C1 HS exam in four weeks. The prerequisite for participation in the TestDaF/Telc preparatory course is proof of the B2/C1 level or participation in the B2/C1 courses.
Morning: 9:30 - 11:15
Afternoon: 12:00 - 14:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | 285 271 | 570 542 | 855 813 | 1100 1045 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Exam dates:
C1: 27/28 Feb, 23/24 Apr, 18/19 June, 13/14 Aug 2024
B1/B2: 19/20 Mar, 28/29 May, 10/11 Sept, 05/06 Nov 2024
More examination dates on request.
With the university preparation courses the school prepares you optimally for the TestDaF/TELC C1 HS exam in four weeks. The prerequisite for participation in the TestDaF/Telc preparatory course is proof of the B2/C1 level or participation in the B2/C1 courses.
The course prepares students for the exam Telc C1 Hochschule only. The exam will always be held over two days, in the afternoon. The first day consists of the oral test and the written exam is held on the second day.
Morning: 9:30 - 11:15
Afternoon: 12:00 - 14:00
Information for all courses offered by Kästner Kolleg
Services offered by the school:
- placement test and certificate
- all intensive courses include a free-time programme (entrance fees and transportation costs not included) with 2 activities per week in low season and 3-4 activities per week in high season.
- accommodation arrangement
- arranging language partnerships
- WIFI, media library and study rooms
- arranging health insurance
- assistance with administrational issues
- adivce on study, training and work in Germany
- advice on language exams
- TestDaf and telc examination center
01 Jan 2024 - 07 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 09 May 2024, 20 May 2024, 03 Oct 2024, 31 Oct 2024, 20 Nov 2024, 20 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
Lessons needed per German language level
Our price includes
- 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 at first day of classes
- 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 Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Paid assistance in finding flats for long-term students at 75€
Kästner Kolleg
“Kästner Kolleg does anything possible to make you feeling home in #YourLanguageFamily - connected with our highest professional teaching demands.”
General school facilities
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Drink vending machine
Library
Movie rental
Free after-class access to language learning software
Movie room
Games room
Lounge
Garden
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Table tennis
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 10Number of public PC workstations: 1Free parking (<500m)
Additional comment about facilities of school
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
190 € return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
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Ballet | | 1 km |
Basketball | | 3 km |
Cooking | | - |
Dancing | | 1 km |
Diving | | 50 km |
Field Hockey | | 3 km |
Football (soccer) | | - |
Golf | | 10 km |
Horse riding | | 10 km |
Ice Hockey | | 3 km |
Mountainbiking | | 1 km |
Music | | 1 km |
Skiing | | 30 km |
Squash | | 3 km |
Swimming | | 2 km |
Table Tennis | | - |
Tennis | | 3 km |
Volleyball | | 3 km |
Yoga | | - |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Adults - Paid activities
Every Thursday evening the school provides a Stammtisch, where people can social together. There are events to exploring the Neustadt and visiting pubs and cafés in the area.
Junior - Free activities
Climbing
Trekking
Cycling in Saxon Switzerland or along the River Elbe
Countless biergartens, pubs and cafés
Landmarks
Palaces
Parks
Galleries
Museums
BBQ
Outdoor cinema
Theatre and opera
Discos
Salsa courses
Christmas markets and city festivals
Athletic activities including:
Canoeing
Rafting
Steamboating on the Elbe
Diving
Hot-air ballooning
Horse riding
Jogging
Tennis
Golf
Swimming
Volleyball
Table tennis
Rollerblading
Excursions to:
Berlin
Weimar
Leipzig
Prague
Accommodation
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Price in € | 200 | 400 | 600 | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 1400 | 1600 | 2000 | 2400 | 200 | 75 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
You can enjoy typical German hospitality right from the start with a local Dresdner host family. Take part in everyday family life as much as you want (shared meals, leisure activities) and learn lots of good German all the while.
Host families are especially suitable for learners under 18 years old. Staying with a host family includes:
- Single room
- Shared use of the kitchen and bathroom (with a washing machine), a balcony and/or garden to some extent
- Utilities and Wi-Fi included
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in € | 285 | 570 | 855 | 1140 | 1425 | 1710 | 1995 | 2280 | 2850 | 3420 | 285 | 75 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
You can enjoy typical German hospitality right from the start with a local Dresdner host family. Take part in everyday family life as much as you want (shared meals, leisure activities) and learn lots of good German all the while.
Host families are especially suitable for learners under 18 years old. Staying with a host family includes:
- Single room
- Shared use of the kitchen and bathroom (with a washing machine), a balcony and/or garden to some extent
- Utilities and Wi-Fi included
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in € | 200 | 400 | 600 | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 1400 | 1600 | 2000 | 2400 | 200 | 75 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
This accommodation is the best choice if you want to live individually but not too lonely, not somewhere but within the school complex.
The stay in the “Residence apartment includes:
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Shared use of the kitchen with the other apartment
- Weekly cleaning of the shared space and final cleaning of the individual room
- Utilities and Wi-Fi included
*Prices are subject to change
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in € | 150 | 300 | 450 | 600 | 750 | 900 | 1050 | 1200 | 1500 | 1800 | 150 | 75 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
The accommodation in a shared apartment is not only the most economical, but also the most popular with the school's course participants. You will meet interesting people. You will also gain true insight into the lifestyle and culture of the locals.
The stay in a shared apartment includes:
- Single room
- Shared use of the kitchen and bathroom (with a washing machine), a balcony and/or garden to some extent
- Self-catering
- Utilities and Wi-Fi included
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in € | 200 | 400 | 600 | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 1400 | 1600 | 2000 | 2400 | 200 | 75 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
In the guesthouse you can relax in a central but natural location and find peace for studying. It is very well connected to public transport, so you can reach the city center in only 30 minutes. The Kästner Kolleg is only about 25 minutes away on foot.
The various common rooms – for example a fitness room, a billiards/darts room or the brain break areas – invite you to socialize.
The stay in the guest house includes:
- private bathroom
- WiFi
- cleaning and laundry service
- use of the canteen, where fresh meals are prepared regularly (for an extra charge)
- use of the kitchenettes on the floors
Ratings of Kästner Kolleg compared to ratings of all schools in Germany
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Student opinions about Kästner Kolleg, Dresden
Student Testimonial Videos
Questions and answers about Kästner Kolleg
- Do the accommodations require a deposit?“Some of the host families and the apartments (residence) require a security deposit for the keys and furniture. When you hand over the keys to move out, you will get the deposit back if everything is in order. The Guesthouse usually does not require a deposit.”Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 24, 2023
- If I pay a deposit to book a course for, will I be refunded the full amount if I don't get a visa.“If the visa is not granted, we keep 250 euros as a cancellation fee and refund the rest of any fees already paid. The refusal letter from the consulate is required for the repayment.”Katrin, from Kästner Kolleg - Jun 08, 2023
- What document will I receive for applying for a visa if I pay the deposit?“To apply for a visa, we issue the following documents:
Registration confirmation
Confirmation of course (and possibly accommodation)
Payment confirmation
Excerpt from the register of associations
ID copy”Katrin, from Kästner Kolleg - Jun 08, 2023 - Does the course fee include accommodation?“No, the course fee does not include accommodation. Booking accommodation through the school is up to you, as you can look for accommodation on your own. Within the school's profile on our website there is a section which shows the possible accommodation options that the school can offer you, its characteristics and prices.”Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 23, 2023
- I am 15 years old. I am going to prepare to enter a high school in Germany. Is it possible to enrol?“We would accept student, although she is only 15. Her parents would just have to sign our parental consent form, before starting the course.”Katrin, from Kästner Kolleg, Dresden - Jan 19, 2024
FAQ about Kästner Kolleg, Dresden
- What is the best price for a course at Kästner Kolleg, Dresden?German courses at Kästner Kolleg start at 62 € for Evening Course course with 6 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by Kästner Kolleg?The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Kästner Kolleg
- Is it possible to take a course at Kästner Kolleg as an absolute beginner?Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Intensive Course, Summer Intensive Course 25, Online Intensive Course
- Is airport pickup offered by Kästner Kolleg?Yes. The school offers pickup from Dresden Airport (95 €)
- What is the number of students per class at Kästner Kolleg?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Kästner Kolleg varies from 1 students (Online Private Tuition) to 15 students (Intensive Course)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Kästner Kolleg?100% of teachers at Kästner Kolleg hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Kästner Kolleg from?The highest Nationality percentage at Kästner Kolleg comes from Korea with a 10% representation, followed by students from Poland (6%) and USA (5%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Kästner Kolleg offers courses for which ages?Kästner Kolleg offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.