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)
Covid-19 Status: School currently open
Covid-19 related security measures that are taken by TANDEM Hamburg
TANDEM Hamburg has opened the doors to the public again. We are running online and face-to-face classes, the latter with a few restrictions. Overall, we follow all social distancing rules of currently 1.5 meters per person, which reduces the number of students per classroom to 5 - 9 students, depending on the room used. We make mouth and nose covers mandatory outside of the classroom, and supply hand sanitizers to all staff and students.
We are currently reducing our cultural programme to whatever seems appropriate and possible. There will therefore not be any larger gatherings such as school parties or excursions in large groups.
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 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:
12Number of public PC workstations:
12Our 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 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
Course material:
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 40 € per course level.
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 120
- Adult courses throughout the year: 80
Average age of students
- in summer: 22 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
2
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 2020 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01 Jan. 2020, 10 Apr. 2020, 13 Apr. 2020, 01 May 2020, 21 May 2020, 01 Jun. 2020, 25 Dec. 2020, 26 Dec. 2020, 27 Apr. 2020, 28 Apr. 2020, 29 Apr. 2020, 14 Dec. 2020, 31 Dec. 2020.
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
General Language
In high demand!
Lessons per week: 25
| Max. group size: 12
214 € per week
Less
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 225 214 | 400 380 | 500 475 | 650 618 | 825 784 | 1000 950 | 1175 1117 | 1300 1235 | 1650 1568 | 1950 1853 | 2600 2470 |
| Price in US$ | 251 | 446 | 558 | 725 | 920 | 1115 | 1310 | 1449 | 1839 | 2174 | 2898 |
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
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 180 171 | 320 304 | 440 418 | 520 494 | 800 760 | 1040 988 | 1320 1254 | 2080 1976 | 2600 2470 | 3120 2964 | 130 124 |
| Price in US$ | 201 | 357 | 491 | 580 | 892 | 1160 | 1472 | 2319 | 2898 | 3478 | 145 |
Starting dates
For all levels except from absolute beginners:
Every Monday.
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a German course before:
06 Jan. 2020, 03 Feb. 2020, 02 Mar. 2020, 04 May 2020, 30 Mar. 2020, 02 Jun. 2020, 29 Jun. 2020, 27 Jul. 2020, 24 Aug. 2020, 21 Sep. 2020, 19 Oct. 2020, 16 Nov. 2020
06 Jan. 2020, 03 Feb. 2020, 02 Mar. 2020, 04 May 2020, 30 Mar. 2020, 02 Jun. 2020, 29 Jun. 2020, 27 Jul. 2020, 24 Aug. 2020, 21 Sep. 2020, 19 Oct. 2020, 16 Nov. 2020
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
Exam Preparation
Lessons per week: 15
| Max. group size: 10
108 € per week
(Based on the price of 3 weeks)
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | -- | 340 323 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | 379 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Exam fee not included.
Starting dates
2020: 20 Jan. 2020, 30 Mar. 2020, 11 May 2020, 29 Jun. 2020, 17 Aug. 2020, 19 Oct. 2020.
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
13 Feb. 2020, 22 Apr. 2020, 03 Jun. 2020, 22 Jul. 2020, 10 Sep. 2020, 10 Nov. 2020
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 let us know.
Lesson duration: 45 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 40 €. 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
Single room, No meals
112 € per week
Less
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 112 | 224 | 336 | 448 | 560 | 672 | 784 | 896 | 1120 | 1344 | 112 | 100 |
| Price in US$ | 132 | 263 | 395 | 526 | 657 | 789 | 920 | 1052 | 1314 | 1577 | 132 | 118 |
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:
29 minutes by public transport (average reported by 13 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: 18| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 168 | 336 | 504 | 672 | 840 | 1008 | 1176 | 1344 | 1680 | 2016 | 168 | 100 |
| Price in US$ | 198 | 395 | 592 | 789 | 986 | 1183 | 1380 | 1577 | 1971 | 2365 | 198 | 118 |
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: 18In agreement with your host, washing machines may occasionally be used. Internet access is probable but cannot be guaranteed.
Reviews
4.1/5.0
Overall school rating
59 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usLocation of the school
4.7/5.0
Organisation
4.2/5.0
Facilities
3.8/5.0
Social activities
3.2/5.0
Course quality / Progress in language
4.1/5.0
Value for money
3.9/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
3.7/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.4/5.0
Other
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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
Tingting22 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.
Pj57 years - Germany
“Teachers were really great like Nils & Sigrid.”
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
School organization
5.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Be ready for plenty of homework & also try to prepare in advance for the coming lessons.
Other comments: Great value & teaching.
Small tip - teachers should check to ensure all class members have “got the point/understood”, not just the ones that answer quickly.
They should also make available some “high volume” working exercises for each specific point, to allow students to thoroughly practice. Currently the number of worked examples is more aimed at demonstrating the issues & then a few tests, rather than multiple examples to ensure the points are fully trained.
Wang Hui33 years - China
“Small class teaching, teachers and students can exchange more”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
n/a
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0/5.0
School organization
4.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: The teacher’s basic German teaching will not understand very well at first.
Other comments: I really like the teachers here, they are very serious and punctual.
Map of public transport system
Other German schools in Hamburg offering German courses:
- What is the best price for a course at TANDEM Hamburg, Hamburg?German courses at TANDEM Hamburg start at 108 € for TestDaF Preparation course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by TANDEM Hamburg?The accommodation Shared Flat is the most popular among all our clients of TANDEM Hamburg
- Is it possible to take a course at TANDEM Hamburg as an absolute beginner?Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Intensive 20 (Levels A1, A2, and B1)
- Is airport pickup offered by TANDEM Hamburg?Yes. The school offers pickup from Hamburg Airport (100 €), Hamburg-Finkenwerder (100 €)
- What is the number of students per class at TANDEM Hamburg?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at TANDEM Hamburg varies from 10 students (TestDaF Preparation) to 12 students (Intensive 25 (Levels B2 and C1))
- What is the qualification of the teachers at TANDEM Hamburg?100% of teachers at TANDEM Hamburg hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of TANDEM Hamburg from?The highest Nationality percentage at TANDEM Hamburg comes from Spain with a 8,3% representation, followed by students from Korea (4,7%) and USA (4,6%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- TANDEM Hamburg offers courses for which ages?TANDEM Hamburg offers courses from 17 years to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 29 for the rest of the year.
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