Steinke Institut 
Bonn, Germany
Endenicher Straße 14 - 53115 Bonn - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Conveniently located in the center of Bonn near the main train station, for easy access to around the city.
- Top rated social activities5.0
- Top rated school facilities4.7
- Bonn is one of the top destinations our students liked most
- Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 10% of students.
What we dislike about the school
- Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
Location: Steinke Institut is located in the German city of Bonn, on the banks of the River Rhine. The school is housed within a 10-minute walk of the city centre, is only a 6-minute walk from the central train station and has several cafés, eateries, supermarkets and local attractions close by. As Bonn is the home of famous composer Ludwig Van Beethoven, students may choose to visit the Beethoven-Haus Museum, which is within a 20-minute journey of the school's front doors. The school is within a 9-minute walk of Bonn Central Train Station.
Course selection: Course selection at the Steinke Institut includes something for students of all levels, with General German, taught in groups or privately, depending on a student's preference. Exam preparation programmes for the DSH and TestDaF exams are also available throughout the year, with evening and holiday programmes often available upon request.
School facilities: All classrooms are equipped with heating and have ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.
Additional information: Bonn is one of the oldest cities in Germany, is famous as the birthplace of Beethoven and is also one of Germany's most important cities, in terms of education and culture. Students have many beautiful surroundings and sites to enjoy throughout the city, such as the Museum Koenig, Bonn Minster and the Kunstmuseum Bonn. Bonn is sure to provide students with many memorable moments.
German Courses
General Language
Intensive Course
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from90€86€ / week More
Intensive Course
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
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90€86€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | -- | -- | -- | 360 342 | -- | -- | -- | 720 684 | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 383 | 766 |
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Starting dates
2025: 06 Jan 2025, 13 Jan 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 03 Mar 2025, 10 Mar 2025, 17 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 14 Apr 2025, 28 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 12 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 10 Jun 2025, 30 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 28 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 22 Sep 2025, 17 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: 9:15 - 12:15
Morning: 9:15 - 12:15
Possible course durations
4, 8 weeks
Minimum required student age
14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
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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Intensive Afternoon Course20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from105€100€ / week More
Intensive Afternoon Course
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
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105€100€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | -- | -- | -- | 420 399 | -- | 630 599 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 447 | 671 |
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Starting dates
2025: 03 Mar 2025, 28 Apr 2025, 16 Jun 2025, 28 Jul 2025, 15 Sep 2025
Start dates:
A1: 03 Mar
A2: 28 Apr
B1: 16 Jun
B2: 28 Jul
C1: 15 Sep
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:
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Possible course durations
4, 6 weeks
Minimum required student age
14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Semi-Intensive Evening Course16 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from113€108€ / week More
Semi-Intensive Evening Course
16 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
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113€108€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 900 855 | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 958 |
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Starting dates
2025: 10 Feb 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
3-4 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:
Afternoon: 18:30 - 20:45
Afternoon: 18:30 - 20:45
Possible course durations
8 weeks
Minimum required student age
14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Weekend Course4 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from60€57€ / week More
Weekend Course
4 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
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60€57€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 900 855 |
| Price in US$ | 958 |
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Starting dates
2025: 11 Jan 2025
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: 12:00 - 15:00
Afternoon: 12:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
15 weeks
Minimum required student age
14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
45 min
Student comments about "Weekend Course" at Steinke Institut
Joleen
"The teachers were phenomenal. It was very much tailored to my needs as a student as I was the only person in the course. The teacher was able to determine my weaknesses and we were able to focus on those. "
Additional information for all courses
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
Online B2 TELC Preparation Intensive Course
18 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from124€118€ / week More
Online B2 TELC Preparation Intensive Course
18 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
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124€118€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 990 941 | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1053 |
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Starting dates
2025: 07 Apr 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
3-4 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: 9:15 - 12:15
Morning: 9:15 - 12:15
Possible course durations
8 weeks
Minimum required student age
14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
45 min
Exam dates
08 Feb 2025, 22 Feb 2025, 22 Mar 2025, 05 Apr 2025
Exam fee
185 €
Additional information for all courses
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Online C1 TELC Preparation Intensive Course18 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from99€95€ / week More
Online C1 TELC Preparation Intensive Course
18 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Offer!from
99€95€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1190 1131 |
| Price in US$ | 1266 |
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Starting dates
2025: 03 Feb 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
3-4 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: 9:15 - 12:30
Morning: 9:15 - 12:30
Possible course durations
12 weeks
Minimum required student age
14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
45 min
Exam dates
25 Jan 2025, 22 Feb 2025, 22 Mar 2025, 05 Apr 2025
Exam fee
160 €
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Steinke Institut include
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
Student opinions about Steinke Institut, Bonn
5.0
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Steinke Institut, Bonn
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3 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
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Joleen
52 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teacher(s) were really fantastic. I feel that my fluency has made substantial progression towards B2.2”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: The teachers were phenomenal. It was very much tailored to my needs as a student as I was the only person in the course. The teacher was able to determine my weaknesses and we were able to focus on those.
Course: Weekend Course - 16 weeks
Review date: 19. Dec. 2023 by Joleen McInnis
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Steinke Institut
German teacher qualifications
64% hold a university degree
69% 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 Steinke Institut and you book here.
Year of school foundation
1998
General school facilities
Balcony / terrace
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 12
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| China | 10% |
| Brazil | 5% |
| Vietnam | 5% |
| Thailand | 5% |
| Turkey | 5% |
| USA | 5% |
| Spain | 5% |
| Korea | 5% |
| Japan | 5% |
| Italy | 5% |
| Iran | 5% |
| Germany | 5% |
| Other nationalities | 35% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 10% |
| 18-24 years | 75% |
| 25-34 years | 10% |
| 35-50 years | 5% |
| >50 years | 0% |
The average age outside summer is 2 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
In summer: 10
Throughout the year: 8
Minimum age of students
14 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 21 years
Throughout the year: 23 years
Information for all courses offered by Steinke Institut
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.
Comments about courses
EUR 200 compulsory registration fee for those students requiring a visa letter.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 38 €. 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.
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.
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.
Please note that this school reserves the right to reduce the number of lessons if the minimum number of students is not reached.
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 Steinke Institut
- Does Steinke Institut in Bonn, Germany offer free cancellation in case of a visa denial?“It is important to note that the institute does not offer free cancellation, even in the event of a visa denial. Consequently, a portion of the fees paid may not be refundable if your visa application is not approved.
To mitigate the financial risk associated with the non-refundable policy, we strongly recommend considering the purchase of travel insurance that specifically covers education-related travel. Such insurance policies often include coverage for visa denial, ensuring that you can reclaim your course fees under these circumstances.”Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 03, 2024 - My daughter is a doctor and already knows German, but she would like to study further before taking the test.“The Steinke Institut in Bonn, Germany offers a 6-week intensive German language programme with specific start dates. If you tell me when you would like to start, I can ask the school for availability.
In addition to the group course, I would recommend booking some additional private lessons which she can use for whatever she wants, be it medical German or exam preparation.”Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 15, 2023
FAQ about Steinke Institut, Bonn
- Are there any courses that start after 20:00?“The last course of the day that this school currently offers (2024) is the Semi-Intensive Evening course, but it runs from 18:30 to 20:45. ”Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 17, 2024
- Is it absolutely necessary to pay the totality of the course fees in order to obtain a certificate of registration for the visa application ?
“Yes, this school requires payment of the full fee before it can send any documents required for the visa application.
”Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 21, 2023 - Steinke Institut offers courses for which ages?Steinke Institut offers courses from 14 years to 99. Average age is 21 during the summer and 23 for the rest of the year.
Terms of Steinke Institut
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:15
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Legal name/parent company
Steinke-Institut GmbH | Tax registration ID: DE234350263
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
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
80 €
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Start dates:
A1: 20 Jan, 07 Apr, 06 Jun
A2: 13 Jan, 17 Feb, 02 Jun, 28 Jul
B1: 06 Jan, 10 Mar, 14 Apr, 12 May, 28 Jul, 22 Sep
B2: 06 Jan, 03 Mar, 05 May, 10 Jun, 07 Jul, 22 Sep, 17 Nov
C1: 03 Mar, 28 Apr, 30 Jun, 04 Aug, 01 Sep, 17 Nov