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:
16Our 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 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€
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
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).
Cologne Bonn Airport:75 € pick up
150 € 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, 11 Jun. 2020, 03 Oct. 2020, 25 Dec. 2020, 26 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
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 36 | 48 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 180 171 | 340 323 | 480 456 | 600 570 | 860 817 | 1120 1064 | 1380 1311 | 3200 3040 | 4760 4522 | 6320 6004 | 130 124 |
| Price in US$ | 192 | 362 | 511 | 638 | 915 | 1191 | 1468 | 3403 | 5062 | 6720 | 139 |
Includes an interesting leisure programme (1 event per week, 3 events in summer - July and August).
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, 30 Mar. 2020, 04 May 2020, 02 Jun. 2020, 06 Jul. 2020, 03 Aug. 2020, 31 Aug. 2020, 28 Sep. 2020, 26 Oct. 2020, 23 Nov. 2020
06 Jan. 2020, 03 Feb. 2020, 02 Mar. 2020, 30 Mar. 2020, 04 May 2020, 02 Jun. 2020, 06 Jul. 2020, 03 Aug. 2020, 31 Aug. 2020, 28 Sep. 2020, 26 Oct. 2020, 23 Nov. 2020
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 06 Jul. 2020 - 28 Aug. 2020
High season dates 06 Jul. 2020 - 28 Aug. 2020
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 12
300 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 315 300 | 610 580 | 885 841 | 1140 1083 | 1405 1335 | 1670 1587 | 1935 1839 | 2200 2090 | 2465 2342 | 2730 2594 | 3260 3097 |
| Price in US$ | 335 | 649 | 941 | 1213 | 1494 | 1776 | 2058 | 2340 | 2621 | 2903 | 3467 |
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, 30 Mar. 2020, 04 May 2020, 02 Jun. 2020, 06 Jul. 2020, 03 Aug. 2020, 31 Aug. 2020, 28 Sep. 2020, 26 Oct. 2020, 23 Nov. 2020
06 Jan. 2020, 03 Feb. 2020, 02 Mar. 2020, 30 Mar. 2020, 04 May 2020, 02 Jun. 2020, 06 Jul. 2020, 03 Aug. 2020, 31 Aug. 2020, 28 Sep. 2020, 26 Oct. 2020, 23 Nov. 2020
General course schedule
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 - 16:00
Morning: 9:30 - 13:45
Afternoon: 14:30 - 16:00
High season
High season supplement per week: 20 €
High season dates 06 Jul. 2020 - 28 Aug. 2020
High season dates 06 Jul. 2020 - 28 Aug. 2020
Lessons per week: 28
| Max. group size: 12
352 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 370 352 | 720 684 | 1050 998 | 1360 1292 | 1680 1596 | 2000 1900 | 2320 2204 | 2640 2508 | 3280 3116 | 3920 3724 | 320 304 |
| Price in US$ | 394 | 766 | 1117 | 1447 | 1787 | 2127 | 2467 | 2807 | 3488 | 4168 | 341 |
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, 30 Mar. 2020, 04 May 2020, 02 Jun. 2020, 06 Jul. 2020, 03 Aug. 2020, 31 Aug. 2020, 28 Sep. 2020, 26 Oct. 2020, 23 Nov. 2020
06 Jan. 2020, 03 Feb. 2020, 02 Mar. 2020, 30 Mar. 2020, 04 May 2020, 02 Jun. 2020, 06 Jul. 2020, 03 Aug. 2020, 31 Aug. 2020, 28 Sep. 2020, 26 Oct. 2020, 23 Nov. 2020
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 06 Jul. 2020 - 28 Aug. 2020
High season dates 06 Jul. 2020 - 28 Aug. 2020
Brochures
Lessons per week: 32
| Max. group size: 12
532 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 560 532 | 1100 1045 | 1620 1539 | 2120 2014 | 2630 2499 | 3140 2983 | 3650 3468 | 4160 3952 | 5180 4921 | 6200 5890 | 510 485 |
| Price in US$ | 596 | 1170 | 1723 | 2255 | 2797 | 3339 | 3881 | 4424 | 5508 | 6593 | 543 |
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, 30 Mar. 2020, 04 May 2020, 02 Jun. 2020, 06 Jul. 2020, 03 Aug. 2020, 31 Aug. 2020, 28 Sep. 2020, 26 Oct. 2020, 23 Nov. 2020
06 Jan. 2020, 03 Feb. 2020, 02 Mar. 2020, 30 Mar. 2020, 04 May 2020, 02 Jun. 2020, 06 Jul. 2020, 03 Aug. 2020, 31 Aug. 2020, 28 Sep. 2020, 26 Oct. 2020, 23 Nov. 2020
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 06 Jul. 2020 - 28 Aug. 2020
High season dates 06 Jul. 2020 - 28 Aug. 2020
Brochures
Exam Preparation
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Lessons per week: 32
| Max. group size: 12
192 € 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 € | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1615 1535 | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1718 | -- | -- | -- |
Starting dates
2020: 06 Jan. 2020, 02 Mar. 2020, 04 May 2020, 06 Jul. 2020, 31 Aug. 2020, 26 Oct. 2020.
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 06 Jul. 2020 - 28 Aug. 2020
High season dates 06 Jul. 2020 - 28 Aug. 2020
Exam dates
27 Feb. 2020, 29 Apr. 2020, 25 Jun. 2020, 27 Aug. 2020, 22 Oct. 2020, 17 Dec. 2020
Brochures
Lessons per week: 32
| Max. group size: 12
192 € per week
(Based on the price of 8 weeks)
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1615 1535 | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1718 | -- | -- | -- |
Starting dates
2020: 06 Jan. 2020, 02 Mar. 2020, 04 May 2020, 06 Jul. 2020, 31 Aug. 2020, 26 Oct. 2020.
High season
High season supplement per week: 20 €
High season dates 06 Jul. 2020 - 28 Aug. 2020
High season dates 06 Jul. 2020 - 28 Aug. 2020
Exam dates
28 Feb. 2020, 30 Apr. 2020, 26 Jun. 2020, 28 Aug. 2020, 23 Oct. 2020, 18 Dec. 2020
Brochures
Note: All courses offered by TANDEM Köln, Cologne 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 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
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 | 260 | 360 | 460 | 575 | 690 | 805 | 920 | 1150 | 1380 | 115 | 150 | 75 |
| Price in US$ | 157 | 291 | 403 | 515 | 644 | 773 | 901 | 1030 | 1288 | 1545 | 129 | 168 | 84 |
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 15 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 | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 200 | 380 | 540 | 700 | 875 | 1050 | 1225 | 1400 | 1750 | 2100 | 175 | 150 | 75 |
| Price in US$ | 224 | 426 | 605 | 784 | 980 | 1176 | 1372 | 1567 | 1959 | 2351 | 196 | 168 | 84 |
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 270 | 520 | 750 | 980 | 1225 | 1470 | 1715 | 1960 | 2450 | 2940 | 245 | 150 | 75 |
| Price in US$ | 303 | 582 | 840 | 1097 | 1372 | 1646 | 1920 | 2194 | 2743 | 3291 | 275 | 168 | 84 |
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 140 | 260 | 360 | 460 | 575 | 690 | 805 | 920 | 1150 | 1380 | 115 | 150 | 75 |
| Price in US$ | 157 | 291 | 403 | 515 | 644 | 773 | 901 | 1030 | 1288 | 1545 | 129 | 168 | 84 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 240 | 400 | 540 | 640 | 800 | 960 | 1120 | 1280 | 1600 | 1920 | 160 | 200 | 75 |
| Price in US$ | 269 | 448 | 605 | 717 | 896 | 1075 | 1254 | 1433 | 1791 | 2149 | 180 | 224 | 84 |
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| 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
4.3/5.0
Overall rating
83 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usCity
4.6/5.0
Organisation
4.3/5.0
Facilities
4.1/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Course quality / Progress in language
4.3/5.0
Value for money
4.1/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.3/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.0/5.0
Other
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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
Mami25 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!
Vicente43 years - Spain
“Their professionalism, teaching methodology.”
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
4.0/5.0
Other
4.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.0/5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Enjoy every minute.
Other comments: Great organization, the services offered by the teachers to the students.
Map of public transport system
- What is the best price for a course at TANDEM Köln, Cologne?German courses at TANDEM Köln start at 171 € for Standard Course course with 24 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by TANDEM Köln?The accommodation Shared flat is the most popular among all our clients of TANDEM Köln
- Is it possible to take a course at TANDEM Köln as an absolute beginner?Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Standard Course, Super Intensive Course (24 group + 6 mini group), Combined Course (24 group + 4 individual), Combined Course (24 group + 8 individual)
- Is airport pickup offered by TANDEM Köln?Yes. The school offers pickup from Cologne Bonn Airport (75 €)
- What is the number of students per class at TANDEM Köln?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at TANDEM Köln varies from 12 students (Standard Course) to 12 students (Standard Course)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at TANDEM Köln?90% of teachers at TANDEM Köln hold a university degree. 10% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of TANDEM Köln from?The highest Nationality percentage at TANDEM Köln comes from Switzerland with a 14% representation, followed by students from Spain (12%) and Italy (10%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- TANDEM Köln offers courses for which ages?TANDEM Köln offers courses from 17 years to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 24 for the rest of the year.
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