TANDEM Köln
The language school TANDEM Köln was founded in Cologne, Germany in 2003. The school is situated in the Suedstadt district, which is well-known and very lively. Lots of shops, bars and restaurants are around the corner. The closest metro station is at 3 min. walking distance, as well as one of the university canteens and a beautiful park for barbecue parties with the students.
The school address is: Rolandstraße 57, 50677 - Cologne, Germany (see on map)
Accreditations and Quality seals
TANDEM International e.V., Qualitätsgemeinschaft Berufliche Bildung KölnFacilities
Cafeteria
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Library
Daily press
Free after-class access to language learning software
Movie room
Lounge
Garden
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms:
14Number of public PC workstations:
16Prices include
- Organized activities
- Internet access and use of school computers
- Wireless LAN zone at school
- Free certificate of course attendance
- Language level placement test at first day of classes
- 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
- Paid assistance in finding flats for long-term students at
Course material:
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Average age of students
- in summer: 22 years
- throughout the year: 24 years
- Read our recommendations for students over 30.
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 12
- Adult courses throughout the year: 12
Minimum age of students
- 18 years
The school is an official exam center
The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:German teacher qualifications
- 90 % hold a university degree
- 10 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):
4
2
4
5
2
4
1
2
1
10
5
5
14
12
3
9
3
1
1
Optional airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Koeln-Bonn (CGN).
Düsseldorf International Airport:160 € pick up
320 € return (both ways)
Cologne Bonn Airport:
75 € pick up
150 € return (both ways)
Days without class
In 2019 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2019 - 04.Jan.2019 - 04.Mar.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 19.Apr.2019, 22.Apr.2019, 01.May.2019, 30.May.2019, 10.Jun.2019, 20.Jun.2019, 03.Oct.2019, 01.Nov.2019, 23.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: 24
| Max. group size: 12
171 € per week
Less
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 36 | 48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 180 171 | 340 323 | 480 456 | 580 551 | 830 789 | 1080 1026 | 1330 1264 | 1580 1501 | 3080 2926 | 4580 4351 | 6080 5776 |
| Price in US$ | 195 | 369 | 520 | 629 | 900 | 1170 | 1441 | 1712 | 3337 | 4962 | 6587 |
Includes an interesting leisure programme (1 event per week, 3 events in summer - July and August).
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Absolute beginners start on: 07.Jan.2019, 04.Feb.2019, 05.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 06.May.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 30.Sep.2019, 28.Oct.2019, 25.Nov.2019
Absolute beginners start on: 07.Jan.2019, 04.Feb.2019, 05.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 06.May.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 30.Sep.2019, 28.Oct.2019, 25.Nov.2019
General course schedule
4-5 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 - 13:45
Morning: 9:30 - 13:45
High season
High season supplement per week: 20 €
High season dates 01.Jul.2019 - 31.Aug.2019
High season dates 01.Jul.2019 - 31.Aug.2019
Lessons per week: 32
| Max. group size: 12
323 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 340 323 | 660 627 | 960 912 | 1220 1159 | 1505 1430 | 1790 1701 | 2075 1972 | 2360 2242 | 2930 2784 | 3500 3325 | 285 271 |
| Price in US$ | 369 | 715 | 1040 | 1322 | 1631 | 1940 | 2248 | 2557 | 3175 | 3792 | 309 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Absolute beginners start on: 07.Jan.2019, 04.Feb.2019, 05.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 06.May.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 30.Sep.2019, 28.Oct.2019, 25.Nov.2019
Absolute beginners start on: 07.Jan.2019, 04.Feb.2019, 05.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 06.May.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 30.Sep.2019, 28.Oct.2019, 25.Nov.2019
General course schedule
6-7 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 - 13:45
Afternoon: 14:30 - 16:00
Morning: 9:30 - 13:45
Afternoon: 14:30 - 16:00
High season
High season supplement per week: 20 €
High season dates 01.Jul.2019 - 31.Aug.2019
High season dates 01.Jul.2019 - 31.Aug.2019
Lessons per week: 28
| Max. group size: 12
342 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 360 342 | 700 665 | 1020 969 | 1300 1235 | 1605 1525 | 1910 1815 | 2215 2105 | 2520 2394 | 3130 2974 | 3740 3553 | 305 290 |
| Price in US$ | 390 | 759 | 1105 | 1409 | 1739 | 2070 | 2400 | 2730 | 3391 | 4052 | 331 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Absolute beginners start on: 07.Jan.2019, 04.Feb.2019, 05.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 06.May.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 30.Sep.2019, 28.Oct.2019, 25.Nov.2019
Absolute beginners start on: 07.Jan.2019, 04.Feb.2019, 05.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 06.May.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 30.Sep.2019, 28.Oct.2019, 25.Nov.2019
General course schedule
5-6 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 - 13:45
Afternoon: 14:30 - 15:15
Morning: 9:30 - 13:45
Afternoon: 14:30 - 15:15
High season
High season supplement per week: 20 €
High season dates 01.Jul.2019 - 31.Aug.2019
High season dates 01.Jul.2019 - 31.Aug.2019
Lessons per week: 32
| Max. group size: 12
513 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 540 513 | 1060 1007 | 1560 1482 | 2020 1919 | 2505 2380 | 2990 2841 | 3475 3302 | 3960 3762 | 4930 4684 | 5900 5605 | 485 461 |
| Price in US$ | 585 | 1149 | 1690 | 2189 | 2714 | 3240 | 3765 | 4290 | 5341 | 6392 | 526 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Absolute beginners start on: 07.Jan.2019, 04.Feb.2019, 05.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 06.May.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 30.Sep.2019, 28.Oct.2019, 25.Nov.2019
Absolute beginners start on: 07.Jan.2019, 04.Feb.2019, 05.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 06.May.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 30.Sep.2019, 28.Oct.2019, 25.Nov.2019
General course schedule
6-7 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 - 13:45
Afternoon: 14:30 - 16:00
Morning: 9:30 - 13:45
Afternoon: 14:30 - 16:00
High season
High season supplement per week: 20 €
High season dates 01.Jul.2019 - 31.Aug.2019
High season dates 01.Jul.2019 - 31.Aug.2019
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Lessons per week: 32
| Max. group size: 12
185 € per week
(Based on the price of 8 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1555 1478 | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1685 | -- | -- | -- |
Preparation for the telc-exams B1, B2, C1 or C1.
Exam fee from EUR 80 to EUR 175, depending on the level.
Attention: also TestDaF preparation and exam offered on request.
Exam fee from EUR 80 to EUR 175, depending on the level.
Attention: also TestDaF preparation and exam offered on request.
Starting dates
2019: 07.Jan.2019, 11.Mar.2019, 06.May.2019, 08.Jul.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 28.Oct.2019.
General course schedule
6-7 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 - 13:45
Afternoon: 14:30 - 17:00
Morning: 9:30 - 13:45
Afternoon: 14:30 - 17:00
High season
High season supplement per week: 20 €
High season dates 01.Jul.2019 - 31.Aug.2019
High season dates 01.Jul.2019 - 31.Aug.2019
Exam dates
01.Mar.2019, 03.May.2019, 28.Jun.2019, 30.Aug.2019, 25.Oct.2019, 19.Dec.2019
Note: All courses offered by TANDEM Köln, Cologne 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 55 €. 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:Course material included in the first month. After this the cost is about EUR 20 per month.
A signed parental consent form must be submitted with the enrolment documents for students under 18.
A signed parental consent form must be submitted with the enrolment documents for students under 18.
Accommodation
In high demand!
Single room, No meals
140 € per week
Less
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 140 | 250 | 340 | 440 | 550 | 660 | 770 | 880 | 1100 | 1320 | 110 | 150 | 75 |
| Price in US$ | 160 | 286 | 388 | 502 | 628 | 753 | 879 | 1004 | 1255 | 1506 | 126 | 172 | 86 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Parking and TV on request.
Price extra night:
20 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
25 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: 18
Dates
High season dates 01.Jul.2019 - 31.Aug.2019
High season
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, Breakfast
200 € per week
Less
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 200 | 370 | 520 | 680 | 850 | 1020 | 1190 | 1360 | 1700 | 2040 | 170 | 150 | 75 |
| Price in US$ | 229 | 422 | 593 | 776 | 970 | 1164 | 1357 | 1551 | 1939 | 2327 | 194 | 172 | 86 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Parking and TV on request.
Price extra night:
25 €
(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.2019 - 31.Aug.2019
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
265 € per week
More
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 265 | 500 | 715 | 940 | 1175 | 1410 | 1645 | 1880 | 2350 | 2820 | 235 | 150 | 75 |
| Price in US$ | 303 | 571 | 816 | 1072 | 1340 | 1608 | 1876 | 2144 | 2680 | 3216 | 268 | 172 | 86 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
TV and parking can be arranged on request.
Price extra night:
35 €
(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 & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 17
Dates
High season dates 01.Jul.2019 - 31.Aug.2019
High season
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, No meals
140 € per week
More
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 140 | 250 | 340 | 440 | 550 | 660 | 770 | 880 | 1100 | 1320 | 110 | 150 | 75 |
| Price in US$ | 160 | 286 | 388 | 502 | 628 | 753 | 879 | 1004 | 1255 | 1506 | 126 | 172 | 86 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
20 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 17
Dates
High season dates 01.Jul.2019 - 31.Aug.2019
High season
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
250 € per week
More
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 250 | 400 | 540 | 640 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 200 | 75 |
| Price in US$ | 286 | 457 | 616 | 730 | 229 | 86 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Fully furnished for one or two persons travelling together. Prices may vary depending on availability and quality of the apartment. Final cleaning: EUR 50.
Price extra night:
40 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Distance from school:
30 minutes by public transport
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, No meals, Private bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
Dates
High season dates 01.Jul.2019 - 31.Aug.2019
High season
| activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Basketball | | 1 km |
| Dancing | | 1 km |
| Football (soccer) | | 1 km |
| Golf | | 5 km |
| Horse riding | | 15 km |
| Mountainbiking | | 5 km |
| Music | | 3 km |
| Squash | | 3 km |
| Swimming | | 2 km |
| Table Tennis | | 1 km |
| Tennis | | 3 km |
| Volleyball | | 1 km |
| Yoga | | 1 km |
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Reviews
4.2/5.0
Overall rating
64 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usCity
4.6/5.0
Organisation
4.3/5.0
Facilities
4.0/5.0
Social activities
3.9/5.0
Course quality / Progress in language
4.2/5.0
Value for money
4.1/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.0/5.0
Other
3.9/5.0
Students liked about TANDEM Köln, Cologne
Tea20 years - Finland
“The people,students and teachers :)”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0/5.0
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
Shared flat
3.0/5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: the kulturprogram every week
Anne-sophie28 years - Ireland
“The motivation of the Teachers”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
n/a
Detailed review
City/place
4.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0/5.0
School organization
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.0/5.0
Michel36 years - France
“Nice people”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
n/a
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
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Other
5.0/5.0
Additional information
Other comments: great school, I recommend it to all of you
Anonymous25 years - Japanese
“I could make a lot of friends.”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
3.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
3.0/5.0
School organization
4.0/5.0
Social activities
3.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0/5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Longer and longer you stay here, better and better time you can spend.
Other comments: There are many Spanish people here.
Almost every day they have parties at the public bar or someone's house.
We had a lot of fun here in Cologne!
Mozhgan43 years - Iran
“Every one in the school was friendly,
our teachers were very good.
I hope to come back to Tandem school.”
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
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
3.0/5.0
Other
3.0/5.0
Shared flat
3.0/5.0
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