TANDEM Hamburg
The language school TANDEM Hamburg was founded in Hamburg, Germany in 1985. The school is situated in Hamburg's centre, on the bank of the river Elbe, right next to major attractions such as the concert house 'Elbphilharmone', Hamburg Harbour, the Rathaus, Reeperbahn, the historic Speicherstadt, the New Harbour City with the Elbphilharmonie, the fantastic concert house, and the city centre.
The school address is: Haus am Fleet, Steinhoeft 5-7, 20459 - Hamburg, Germany (see on map)
Accreditations and Quality seals
TANDEM International, Weiterbildung HamburgSchool Size:
Facilities
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Library
Free after-class access to language learning software
Lounge
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms:
11Number of public PC workstations:
11Prices include
- Organized activities
- Internet access and use of school computers
- Wireless LAN zone at school
- Free certificate of course attendance
- Language level placement test before arrival
- For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by qualified consultant
Course material:
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 40 € per course.
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 120
- Adult courses throughout the year: 80
Average age of students
- in summer: 24 years
- throughout the year: 29 years
- Read our recommendations for students over 30.
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 10
- Adult courses throughout the year: 10
- Junior courses in summer: 10
- Junior courses throughout the year: 10
Minimum age of students
- 17 years
The school is an official exam center
The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:German teacher qualifications
- 100 % hold a university degree
- 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):
2
2
1
2
1
4
1
10
3
4
8
4
4
1
1
1
Optional airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Hamburg Airport (HAM).
Hamburg Airport:100 € pick up
200 € return (both ways)
Hamburg-Finkenwerder:
100 € pick up
200 € return (both ways)
Days without class
In 2018 (including national and regional bank holidays): 03.Apr.2018 - 06.Apr.2018, 01.May.2018, 10.May.2018, 21.May.2018, 03.Oct.2018, 17.Dec.2018 - 31.Dec.2018.
In 2019 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2019 - 06.Jan.2019, 19.Apr.2019, 22.Apr.2019, 29.Apr.2019 - 03.May.2019, 30.May.2019, 10.Jun.2019, 03.Oct.2019, 16.Dec.2019 - 31.Dec.2019.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are classes recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
German Courses
In high demand!
Lessons per week: 25
| Max. group size: 12
190 € per week
Less
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 200 190 | 375 357 | 525 499 | 620 589 | 775 737 | 930 884 | 1085 1031 | 1200 1140 | 1510 1435 | 1820 1729 | 155 148 |
| Price in US$ | 215 | 402 | 563 | 665 | 831 | 997 | 1163 | 1287 | 1619 | 1951 | 167 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
The course covers the levels B2 and C1 (one level takes 8 weeks); therefore the prerequisite for our Intensive25 course is (end of) B1. It usually runs in the morning slot from 09:30 to 1:40, but occasionally (for a given 4-week period) it may run in the afternoons.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
5 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: 9:30 - 13:40
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:10
Morning: 9:30 - 13:40
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:10
High season
High season supplement per week: 20 €
High season dates 01.Jul.2018 - 31.Aug.2018
High season dates 01.Jul.2018 - 31.Aug.2018
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 12
152 € per week
Less
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 160 152 | 300 285 | 420 399 | 496 472 | 744 707 | 960 912 | 1580 1501 | 1704 1619 | 1828 1737 | 1952 1855 | 124 118 |
| Price in US$ | 172 | 322 | 451 | 532 | 798 | 1030 | 1694 | 1827 | 1960 | 2093 | 133 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
The course covers the levels A1, A2 and B1 (one level takes 8 weeks). A1.1 and A1.2 usually run in the afternoon slot from 2:00 to 5:15, but occasionally (for a given 4-week period) it may run in the mornings.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Absolute beginners start on: 08.Jan.2018, 05.Feb.2018, 05.Mar.2018, 09.Apr.2018, 07.May.2018, 04.Jun.2018, 02.Jul.2018, 30.Jul.2018, 27.Aug.2018, 24.Sep.2018, 22.Oct.2018, 19.Nov.2018, 07.Jan.2019, 04.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 06.May.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 29.Jul.2019, 26.Aug.2019, 23.Sep.2019, 21.Oct.2019, 18.Nov.2019
Absolute beginners start on: 08.Jan.2018, 05.Feb.2018, 05.Mar.2018, 09.Apr.2018, 07.May.2018, 04.Jun.2018, 02.Jul.2018, 30.Jul.2018, 27.Aug.2018, 24.Sep.2018, 22.Oct.2018, 19.Nov.2018, 07.Jan.2019, 04.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 06.May.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 29.Jul.2019, 26.Aug.2019, 23.Sep.2019, 21.Oct.2019, 18.Nov.2019
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: 9:30 - 12:45
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:15
Morning: 9:30 - 12:45
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:15
High season
High season supplement per week: 20 €
High season dates 01.Jul.2018 - 31.Aug.2018
High season dates 01.Jul.2018 - 31.Aug.2018
Lessons per week: 15
| Max. group size: 12
108 € per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 300 285 | -- | 450 428 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | 322 | -- | 483 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Additional Materials Cost: 30.00 EUR.
Exam fee not included.
Exam fee not included.
Starting dates
2018: 22.Jan.2018, 19.Mar.2018, 26.Apr.2018, 18.Jun.2018, 28.Aug.2018, 15.Oct.2018.
2019: 14.Jan.2019, 11.Mar.2019, 23.Apr.2019, 24.Jun.2019, 19.Aug.2019, 07.Oct.2019.
2019: 14.Jan.2019, 11.Mar.2019, 23.Apr.2019, 24.Jun.2019, 19.Aug.2019, 07.Oct.2019.
General course schedule
3 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: 15:00 - 17:30
Afternoon: 15:00 - 17:30
Exam dates
20.Feb.2018, 26.Apr.2018, 23.May.2018, 19.Jul.2018, 20.Sep.2018, 13.Nov.2018
Exam fee
195 €
Note: All courses offered by TANDEM Hamburg can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form.
Lesson duration: 45 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 30 €. 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.
Comments about courses:Evening Classes offered twice a week.
TANDEM-Service: On request, we arrange a language exchange partnership with other students, in order to improve your language skills.
TANDEM-Service: On request, we arrange a language exchange partnership with other students, in order to improve your language skills.
Accommodation
In high demand!
Single room, No meals
112 € per week
Less
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 112 | 224 | 336 | 448 | -- | 100 |
| Price in US$ | 127 | 253 | 380 | 506 | 113 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
The flat is shared with German people, never with other international students.
Price extra night:
16 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
32 minutes by public transport (average reported by our former students)
Includes:
Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 17
Dates
High season dates 01.Jul.2018 - 31.Aug.2018
High season
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
224 € per week
Less
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 224 | 448 | 672 | 896 | -- | 100 |
| Price in US$ | 253 | 506 | 759 | 1011 | 113 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
32 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 17
Dates
High season dates 01.Jul.2018 - 31.Aug.2018
High season
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, Breakfast
168 € per week
More
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 168 | 336 | 504 | 672 | -- | 100 |
| Price in US$ | 190 | 380 | 569 | 759 | 113 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
24 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Breakfast, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 17
Dates
High season dates 01.Jul.2018 - 31.Aug.2018
High season
In agreement with your host, washing machines may occasionally be used. Internet access is probable but cannot be guaranteed.
| activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Ballet | | 10 km |
| Basketball | | 5 km |
| Cooking | | 5 km |
| Dancing | | 1 km |
| Diving | | 90 km |
| Field Hockey | | 10 km |
| Football (soccer) | | 5 km |
| Golf | | 5 km |
| Horse riding | | 5 km |
| Mountainbiking | | 5 km |
| Music | | 1 km |
| Sailing | | 3 km |
| Skiing | | 60 km |
| Squash | | 1 km |
| Swimming | | 5 km |
| Tennis | | 3 km |
| Volleyball | | 1 km |
| Windsurfing | | 90 km |
| Yoga | | 10 km |
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Reviews
4.0/5.0
Overall rating
40 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usCity
4.5/5.0
Organisation
4.1/5.0
Facilities
3.6/5.0
Social activities
3.0/5.0
Course quality / Progress in language
4.1/5.0
Value for money
3.8/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.2/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.0/5.0
Other
4.0/5.0
Students liked about TANDEM Hamburg, Hamburg
R.c.m.14 years - Netherlands
“Good atmosphere, good differentiation of nationalities, nice book”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0/5.0
School organization
4.0/5.0
Social activities
3.0/5.0
Accommodation
Other
3.0/5.0
Additional information
Other comments: very costumer oriented, service was excellent.
Gianmarco33 years - Italy
“Well organized classes with not too many people”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0/5.0
School organization
4.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.0/5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: ask for a "learn-box" in the Altona book-shop
Other comments: well organized, frendly, well located, good teachers and finally good value for the money
Anonymous22 years - China
“The size of the class is very small, and the teachers are very nice!”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
2.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0/5.0
School organization
4.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0/5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: if you don't want to wait to use the internet at school, bring your own laptop!
Other comments: although the school looks quite small, it has a very good quality of teaching. a lot of students change to TANDEM from other language schools in hamburg.
Hasan Mehmet Can44 years - Turkey
“Friendliness, punctuality. The entire teaching.”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0/5.0
Other
5.0/5.0
Shared Flat
5.0/5.0
Bryan63 years - United Kingdom
“Excellent teaching standards from Anke and Anna. Patient, encouraging and engaging. (I hope I got their names right!)”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
2.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
4.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0/5.0
Other
5.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0/5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Speak in class at every opportunity.
Other comments: Excellent school. Location in large city did not suit me; but that was my choice.
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