Sprachschule Aktiv 
Cologne, Germany
Neumarkt 1c - 50667 Cologne - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Best rated school in Cologne
- Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
- Learning progress guarantee.
What we dislike about the school
- Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
- Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
Location: The school is located in downtown Cologne on Neumarkt 1c.
German Courses
School also offers courses to learn
General Language
Intensive Course
20 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Offer!from
199€190€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 199 190 | -- | -- | 499 475 | -- | -- | 998 949 | -- | 1497 1423 | 1996 1897 | 2495 2371 |
| Price in US$ | 211 | 527 | 1054 | 1580 | 2107 | 2634 |
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Starting dates
2025: 01 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 03 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 29 Sep 2025, 27 Oct 2025, 24 Nov 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 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 - 12:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Possible course durations
1, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20 weeks
Minimum required student age
14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
45 min
Student comments about "Intensive Course" at Sprachschule Aktiv
Christine
"Be sure to revise the chapters as there’s so much to learn and it moves so quickly. "
Amar
"English speaking teacher"
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
6 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Offer!from
56€54€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | -- | -- | -- | 225 214 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 675 642 |
| Price in US$ | 238 | 713 |
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Starting dates
2025: 01 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 03 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 29 Sep 2025, 27 Oct 2025, 24 Nov 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
1-2 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 - 20:15
Afternoon: 18:00 - 20:15
Possible course durations
4, 12 weeks
Minimum required student age
14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Private
One-to-One Lessons
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts daily
Offer!from
480€456€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 480 456 | 960 912 | 1440 1368 | 1920 1824 | 2400 2280 | 2880 2736 | 3360 3192 | 3840 3648 | 4320 4104 | 4800 4560 | 5760 5472 |
| Price in US$ | 507 | 1014 | 1520 | 2027 | 2533 | 3040 | 3546 | 4053 | 4560 | 5066 | 6079 |
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Starting dates
Every Day
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 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: 8:00 - 21:00
Morning: 8:00 - 21:00
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
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
TELC Exam Preparation
20 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Offer!from
199€190€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 199 190 | 349 332 | 449 427 | 499 475 | -- | -- | -- | 998 949 | -- | -- | 1497 1423 |
| Price in US$ | 211 | 369 | 474 | 527 | 1054 | 1580 |
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Starting dates
2025: 01 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 03 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 29 Sep 2025, 27 Oct 2025, 24 Nov 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 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 - 12:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 12 weeks
Minimum required student age
14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Sprachschule Aktiv include
- 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 Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
- INCLUDED Learning progress guarantee
- INCLUDED Free assistance for finding jobs
Student opinions about Sprachschule Aktiv, Cologne
4.4
Overall school rating of
Sprachschule Aktiv, Cologne
Sprachschule Aktiv, Cologne
7 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
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Location of the school
Facilities
Social activities
Organisation
Course
Quality of teaching
Value for money
Accommodation
Shared Flat (apartment)
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (2 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (1 rating)
Students 31-49 years (3 ratings)
Students 50+ years (1 rating)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Issam
12 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Thank you the welcome was great
My two boys had a great time, the group dynamic was very good.
Thank you we will come back to you.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 9. May. 2022 by Issam Benchiha
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Christine
44 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The school is in a fantastic location!
The teachers and admin staff are super friendly and helpful.”
“Only thing that really needs improvement is the wifi connectivity - it’s a real challenge for online participants.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Be sure to revise the chapters as there’s so much to learn and it moves so quickly.
Course: Intensive Course [German] - 9 weeks
Review date: 9. Jul. 2024 by Christine Abadi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Joleen
52 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Nazalin was great.”
“N/a”
Details of the review
Course: TELC Exam Preparation [German] - 4 weeks
Review date: 4. Aug. 2023 by Joleen McInnis
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ratings of Sprachschule Aktiv compared to ratings of all schools in Germany
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Sprachschule Aktiv
Accreditations and Quality seals
German teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
80% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Student gender mix
51% male / 49% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Sprachschule Aktiv and you book here.
Year of school foundation
2016
General school facilities
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Drink vending machine
Library
Lounge
Copy machine
Free coffee
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Paid parking (<500m)
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: 6
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Wheelchair access to reception
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Germany | 15% |
| Turkey | 13% |
| Korea | 9% |
| Spain | 4% |
| Brazil | 3% |
| China | 3% |
| England | 3% |
| Thailand | 3% |
| Iran | 3% |
| Vietnam | 2% |
| Israel | 2% |
| Italy | 2% |
| Netherlands | 1% |
| USA | 1% |
| Venezuela | 1% |
| Other nationalities | 35% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 3% |
| 18-24 years | 40% |
| 25-34 years | 40% |
| 35-50 years | 10% |
| >50 years | 7% |
Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 10
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 8
Junior courses - In summer: 5
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 3
Minimum age of students
14 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 11
Adult courses Throughout the year: 10
Junior courses In summer: 2
Junior courses Throughout the year: 1
Average age of students
In summer: 30 years
Throughout the year: 27 years
Information for all courses offered by Sprachschule Aktiv
Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 25 € per course level.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 48 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 29 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 03 Oct 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025, 11 Nov 2025.
01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 29 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 03 Oct 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025, 11 Nov 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.
Questions and answers about Sprachschule Aktiv
- Are the language courses funded by the job center?“As a private school, we do not work with the job center. We offer general intensive courses, FSP courses, telc preparatory courses and evening courses, but you have to pay for them yourself.”Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 18, 2023
- I want to book some lessons for my children aged 10 and 13.“Sprachschule Aktiv only accepts students from 14 years old onwards throughout the year.”Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 20, 2023
- Can the language course at Sprachschule Aktiv be paid with the education voucher (Bildungsgutschein) from the German employment office?“Unfortunately, we do not (yet) accept education vouchers.”Marlit, Dir from Sprachschule Aktiv - Dec 23, 2022
FAQ about Sprachschule Aktiv, Cologne
- What's the minimum age for this school?“The minimum age for this school is 14 years old. The best option for Junior students is to enrol in a Junior program, which can be more interesting as they usually include accommodation + activities.”Madly, FR Consultant from Sprachschule Aktiv - Mar 23, 2022
- What is the number of students per class at Sprachschule Aktiv?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Sprachschule Aktiv varies from 1 students (One-to-One Lessons) to 10 students (Intensive Course)
- Which countries are students of Sprachschule Aktiv from?The highest Nationality percentage at Sprachschule Aktiv comes from Germany with a 15% representation, followed by students from Turkey (13%) and Korea (9%).
- Sprachschule Aktiv offers courses for which ages?Sprachschule Aktiv offers courses from 14 years to 99. Average age is 30 during the summer and 27 for the rest of the year.
Terms of Sprachschule Aktiv
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:30
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Legal name/parent company
Tax registration ID: DE296034630
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA 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
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
30 €
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The price per class changes depending on how classes you book:
From 10 teaching units: 48 Euro per unit
From 20 teaching units: 45 Euro per unit
From 50 teaching units: 40 Euro per unit
From 80 teaching units: 38 Euro per unit