Sprachschule Aktiv 
Hamburg, Germany
Bei dem Neuen Krahn 2 - 20457 Hamburg - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Free access to the central library on the ground floor.
- Varied leisure and cultural program.
- Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 10% of students.
Location: Hamberg is a lively city in the North of Germany, situated next to the River Elbe which flows to the North Sea. This makes Hamberg a significant Port connection within Europe and as a result has an eclectic mix of cultures and things to see and do.
Getting around: The language school by the name of Sprachschule Aktiv is in the city centre, right next to the Hopfenmarkt. Hamberg has excellent public transport with a U-Bahn (underground), a S-Bahn (overground) and regular buses running throughout the city making it easy for students to nativate. The U-bahn stop Rödingsmarkt is less than 200 metres from the school and is on the yellow (U3) line which circles the city and has stations close by to link to other lines.
City attractions: It is possible to reach all the notable attractions of the city including the Speicherstadt, Miniatur Wunderland and the breathtaking Elbphilharmonie Hamburg by foot from the school. Why not unwind from a week's study in the nightlife capital of the city Reeperbahn, which is just 10 minutes away on public transport.
Course structure: The school understands that not everyone has the same schedule or preference to learning and accommodates this through a variety of courses such as an intensive course for those wanting to improve their German quickly, evening courses for those who have a busy day time schedule and private classes for students wanting specific lessons taught in a one-to-one style. TELC Exam preparation course and TestDaF exam preparation available for students who are interested in completing an exam in German. Alongside the German courses, Sprachschule Aktiv offers other languages in its evening courses including Spanish, Italian and Russian to name a few. These are only available on specific start dates, generally the first week of the month, and for a course duration of 12 weeks. Business English is another non immersive course available and can be taken as an intensive day course or as an evening course.
Teaching style: The fact that the teachers are native speakers and experienced teachers is a given at Sprachschule Aktiv, with each class content embracing a pedagogical approach. This means that not only do students learn and improve upon the basics, but there is a strong emphasis in learning social skills and cultural norms around full immersion. The teacher will often interact with the students outside the classroom, to continue the learning in a different environment such as a local cafe or a visit to a notable city attraction.
German Courses
General Language
Intensive German Course
20 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Offer!from229€218€ / week More
Intensive German Course
20 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
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229€218€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 229 218 | 349 332 | 399 380 | 549 522 | -- | -- | 999 950 | -- | 1499 1425 | 2699 2565 | 5199 4940 |
| Price in US$ | 244 | 372 | 425 | 585 | 1064 | 1596 | 2873 | 5534 |
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Starting dates
Every first Monday of month
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, 24, 48 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
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 German Course6 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Offer!from65€62€ / week More
Evening German Course
6 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
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65€62€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | -- | -- | -- | 259 247 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 549 522 |
| Price in US$ | 276 | 585 |
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Starting dates
Every first Monday of month
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 - 20:45
Afternoon: 18:00 - 20:45
Possible course durations
4, 12 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Private
Private German Course5 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from420€399€ / week More
Private German Course
5 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
420€399€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 420 399 | 800 760 | 1140 1083 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 447 | 852 | 1214 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
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 - 12:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
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
Studying in Hamburg1/10
Learning in Hamburg2/10
Our course participants with their certificates3/10
Learning4/10
Sprachschule Aktiv students5/10
lesson6/10
Class7/10
Leisure activity8/10
students9/10
Focusing10/10
Student opinions about Sprachschule Aktiv, Hamburg
4.0
Overall school rating of
Sprachschule Aktiv, Hamburg
Sprachschule Aktiv, Hamburg
2 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
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Camila Fernanda
34 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The teachers were good.”
“There is a certain lack of organisation in the school.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive German Course [Alemán] - 24 weeks
Review date: 26. Jun. 2023 by Camila Fernanda Villanueva Franco
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Sprachschule Aktiv
Accreditations and Quality seals
German teacher qualifications
85% hold a university degree
50% 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 Sprachschule Aktiv and you book here.
Year of school foundation
2019
General school facilities
Student support desk
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Job placement guidance service (paid)
Paid parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 8
- Number of public PC workstations: 3
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Wheelchair access to reception
Additional comment about facilities of school
At the entrance there is a coffee machine and you can buy the caps for the machine at a minimum price in the office. There are also sweets and water for free.
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Spain | 10% |
| China | 8% |
| Brazil | 5% |
| Vietnam | 5% |
| Turkey | 5% |
| Italy | 5% |
| France | 5% |
| Thailand | 4% |
| Other nationalities | 53% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 5% |
| 18-24 years | 40% |
| 25-34 years | 40% |
| 35-50 years | 10% |
| >50 years | 5% |
The average age outside summer is 2 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 70
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 50
Junior courses - In summer: 2
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 3
Minimum age of students
18 years
12 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 4
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Junior courses In summer: 4
Junior courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 25 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 30 € per course level.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 05 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 29 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 03 Oct 2025, 31 Oct 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025 - 05 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 29 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 03 Oct 2025, 31 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 before the start of the course via an online form.
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.
Airport transfer
Hamburg Airport:
25 € one way
50 € return (both ways)
50 € return (both ways)
More details about airports near Hamburg and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Hamburg page. For flight comparisons to Hamburg, we recommend using skyscanner.com.
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- City Tour
- Movie Night
- Movie Night
Adults - Paid activities
Not offered.
FAQ about Sprachschule Aktiv, Hamburg
- What is the best price for a course at Sprachschule Aktiv, Hamburg?German courses at Sprachschule Aktiv start at 62 € for Evening German Course course with 6 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Is airport pickup offered by Sprachschule Aktiv?Yes. The school offers pickup from Hamburg Airport (25 €)
- 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 (Private German Course) to 10 students (Intensive German Course)
- Which countries are students of Sprachschule Aktiv from?The highest Nationality percentage at Sprachschule Aktiv comes from China with a 8% representation, followed by students from Brazil (5-10%) and Italy (5-10%).
- Sprachschule Aktiv offers courses for which ages?Sprachschule Aktiv offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 27 for the rest of the year.
Terms of Sprachschule Aktiv
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:30
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Legal name/parent company
Sprachschule Aktiv | Tax registration ID: VAT exempt
Visa Documents
Nationals from Hong Kong 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)
200 €
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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Ideal for people who are looking for a non-intensive learning experience and who work or study during the day.
Lessons take place 2 evenings per week: