TANDEM Köln Cologne, Germany
- Great cultural programme which includes historical city tours, boat tours on the Rhine, theater visits, concerts, BBQ parties and more.
- Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15% of students.
- Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
Location: TANDEM Köln is situated in the lively and bustling city of Cologne, in western Germany. The school is located in the Suedstadt District, just south of the city centre, has excellent links to transport, and is only moments away from green spaces such as Friedens Park, Volksgarten Park and the Raderberger Brache Naturparadies nature refuge. Close by there are several cafés, shops and supermarkets, with the attractions of the city centre and it's multiple world-class museums, just a short journey away, on foot or via metro. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Cologne Cathedral is around a 20-minute journey of the school via the city's tram lines.
Course selection: Course selection at TANDEM Köln offers group and private lessons over a variety of intensities and schedules. Combination courses of both group and individual lessons are readily available throughout the year to students of all levels. TELC Exam Preparation courses are also available throughout the year for both B2 and C1 exams.
Accommodation: TANDEM Köln is happy to assist students with any accommodation needs, with options in Homestay, Private Apartments and Shared Flats, available throughout the year.
School facilities: The facilities of the school are excellent. These facilities include a cafeteria, kitchen use for students, a library, free after-class access to language learning software, a lounge area, a garden and a student support desk for any questions or queries that may arise.
German Courses
Intensive Course
20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from160€152€ / week More

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 160 152 | 320 304 | 480 456 | 560 532 | 700 665 | 840 798 | 980 931 | 1120 1064 | 1260 1197 | 1400 1330 | 1680 1596 |
Price in US$ | 180 | 359 | 538 | 628 | 785 | 942 | 1099 | 1255 | 1412 | 1569 | 1883 |
06 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 04 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 28 Apr 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 30 Jun 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 29 Sep 2025, 27 Oct 2025, 24 Nov 2025
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
IntensivePLUS
24 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from210€200€ / week More

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 210 200 | 420 399 | 630 599 | 760 722 | 950 903 | 1140 1083 | 1330 1264 | 1520 1444 | 1710 1625 | 1900 1805 | 2280 2166 |
Price in US$ | 236 | 471 | 706 | 852 | 1065 | 1278 | 1491 | 1704 | 1916 | 2129 | 2555 |
Morning: 9:30 - 13:55
Super-Intensive Course 28 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from260€247€ / week More
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 260 247 | 520 494 | 780 741 | 960 912 | 1200 1140 | 1440 1368 | 1680 1596 | 1920 1824 | 2160 2052 | 2400 2280 | 2880 2736 |
Price in US$ | 292 | 583 | 874 | 1076 | 1345 | 1614 | 1883 | 2152 | 2421 | 2690 | 3227 |
Morning: 8:30 - 13:55
Combined Course (20 group + 4 individual) 24 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from380€361€ / week More
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 380 361 | 760 722 | 1140 1083 | 1520 1444 | 1900 1805 | 2280 2166 | 2660 2527 | 2880 2736 | 3600 3420 | 4320 4104 | 8640 8208 |
Price in US$ | 426 | 852 | 1278 | 1704 | 2129 | 2555 | 2981 | 3227 | 4034 | 4841 | 9681 |
Morning: 9:30 - 14:00
Combined Course (20 group + 8 individual) 28 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from600€570€ / week More
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 600 570 | 1200 1140 | 1800 1710 | 2400 2280 | 3000 2850 | 3600 3420 | 4200 3990 | 4640 4408 | 5220 4959 | 5800 5510 | 6960 6612 |
Price in US$ | 673 | 1345 | 2017 | 2690 | 3362 | 4034 | 4706 | 5199 | 5849 | 6499 | 7799 |
The course consists of an standard course of 20 group lessons and 8 individual classes per week.
Schedule of the private lessons as shown or as agreed upon.
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:30
Exam Preparation Course
26 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Offer!from212€202€ / week More

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1695 1611 | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 1900 |
NOTE: Telc exam fees vary between EUR 80 and EUR 195 depending on the level. TestDaF exam costs EUR 210.
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:30 - 17:00
Our prices for TANDEM Köln include
- 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 at first day of classes
- 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
- INCLUDED Paid assistance in finding flats for long-term students at 75€
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Ratings of TANDEM Köln compared to ratings of all schools in Germany
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TANDEM Köln
General school facilities
Kitchen for student use
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Cafeteria
Fridge for student use
Microwave for student use
Library
Daily press
Movie rental
Free after-class access to language learning software
Movie room
Lounge
Garden
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Self-study areas
Lockers
Table tennis
Printer for student use
Copy machine
Free WIFI
Free water dispenser
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Paid parking (<500m)
Facilities for islamic students
Arabic homestays available
- Accommodation and meals for islamic students on request
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 14
- Number of public PC workstations: 12
Facilities for disabled students
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Student Age / Nationality
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
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Turkey | 14% |
Switzerland | 9% |
Italy | 8% |
Spain | 8% |
France | 6% |
Japan | 5% |
Israel | 5% |
Brazil | 5% |
Korea | 4% |
USA | 4% |
Iran | 2% |
China | 2% |
Sweden | 2% |
Netherlands | 2% |
England | 2% |
Saudi Arabia | 1% |
Iraq | 1% |
Thailand | 1% |
Vietnam | 1% |
Venezuela | 1% |
Chile | 1% |
Other nationalities | 16% |
Percentage of students | |
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1-18 years | 3% |
18-24 years | 46% |
25-34 years | 36% |
35-50 years | 12% |
>50 years | 3% |
Information for all courses offered by TANDEM Köln
Course material for the first month included in the enrollment fee. After this the average cost is between EUR 25 to EUR 30.
A signed parental consent form must be submitted with the enrolment documents for students under 18.
01 Jan 2025 - 03 Jan 2025, 03 Mar 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 29 May 2025 - 30 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 19 Jun 2025 - 20 Jun 2025, 03 Oct 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
Airport transfer
320 € return (both ways)
160 € return (both ways)
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Guided city tours with a teacher
- Going out together
- Playing soccer
- Playing basketball, table tennis
Adults - Paid activities
- Museum visits
- Augustusburg Castle or the famous Cologne Cathedral (World Cultural Heritage)
- Trips to other cities nearby like Bonn, Brühl or Düsseldorf
- Excursions by ship on the river Rhine into the romantic Rhine valley
- Cycling tour
Activities are always between EUR 5 and EUR 15 per activity.
Junior - Free activities
Junior - Paid activities
Accommodation
Flat share
In high demand!
2 ratings Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
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Price in € | 165 | 330 | 495 | 540 | 675 | 810 | 945 | 1080 | 1350 | 1620 | 135 | 95 |
Price in US$ | 195 | 390 | 584 | 637 | 797 | 956 | 1115 | 1274 | 1593 | 1911 | 160 | 113 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Big studio
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Private bathroom
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Price in € | 240 | 480 | 720 | 700 | 875 | 1050 | 1225 | 1400 | 1750 | 2100 | 175 | 95 |
Price in US$ | 284 | 567 | 850 | 826 | 1032 | 1239 | 1445 | 1652 | 2064 | 2477 | 207 | 113 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
This accommodation option involves living in an apartment with a private person - which could be either a family or somebody living by themselves who is either studying or working.
Some features that the school guarantees with these apartments include use of the home’s kitchen as you please, shared bathrooms, internet access, and bed linens and towels. Not all of the apartments have a washing machine, so you will need to confirm this with the school.
The school ensures that the accommodation is within a 45 minute ride on public transport, and in many cases is even closer than that. These apartments tend to get booked up quickly, so TANDEM recommends reserving well ahead of time to ensure you get a placement, and furthermore the placements that are located closest to the school.
Cleaning Fee: EUR 50.
Small studio
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
2 ratings Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
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200 €/ week Show more
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in € | 200 | 400 | 600 | 580 | 725 | 870 | 1015 | 1160 | 1450 | 1740 | 145 | 95 |
Price in US$ | 236 | 472 | 708 | 685 | 856 | 1027 | 1198 | 1369 | 1711 | 2053 | 172 | 113 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Fully furnished for one person. Prices may vary depending on availability and quality of the apartment.
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Questions and answers about TANDEM Köln
Can the school also issue a visa invitation letter for a person accompanying a minor who is not attending a course?
How much does the course material cost?
Do you offer job center courses and education voucher courses?
Does the school offer employment agency courses and education voucher courses?
What is the schedule of the intensive course?
Mornings: 9:30 - 13:00.
The exact schedule will be determined on the first day of class depending on your level.
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Does this school offer lessons for complete beginners?
FAQ about TANDEM Köln, Cologne
I would like to know when the remaining amount needs to be paid and how the visa application documents will be delivered by the school.
The full payment is requested by the school before sending documents required for visa application of student (e.g. letter of invitation, I-20). ”
How will I first be assessed on my current German language level? Also does your course come with a "A1" certificate?
How will I first be assessed on my current German language level? Also does your course come with a "A1" certificate?
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Is airport pickup offered by TANDEM Köln?
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The Intensive course is the standard German language course offered from TANDEM academy in Cologne, and consists of 20 lessons per week. Classes take place from Monday to Friday, usually on the morning schedule of 9:30 to 13:00. For everyone except absolute beginners, the course can be started on almost any day of the year. Your level will be assessed approximately with the school’s placement test.
Groups are kept in small numbers, between 5 and 12 participants. Small classes are a feature that makes participating verbally in your lessons more realistic, and also allows your teacher to get to know you and your specific needs more easily.
Every month the students have the chance to take part in a progress test, which is a motivational tool that the school uses to show you your improvements.