29 Best German Language Schools in Austria 2023 Course Ranking

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#1 Vienna German schools (21)

4.9

(66 reviews)

Top Destinations: Vienna (city thumbnail)

#2 Salzburg German schools (2)

4.8

(56 reviews)

Top Destinations: Salzburg (city thumbnail)

#3 Zell am See German schools (1)

Top Destinations: Zell am See (city thumbnail)

Austria language school ranking based on student ratings - 29 schools

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German course types in Austria

General German courses
Generic German courses cover the four main elements of a language: writing, reading, speaking and listening. They are available for all levels.
- Learn German & Live with Teacher - Austria (45)
- German & Culture - Austria (27)
- Standard German Course - Austria (13)
- Combi: Group + Private - Austria (2)
- Super Intensive German (+35h) - Austria (1)
- Senior (50 plus) - Austria (1)
- Language Year - Austria (1)
Private German courses
Private German classes are designed as a pack of lessons available in various formations. Students can have their one-to-one lessons in the school or online.
- Private lesson (One-to-One) - Austria (26)
Junior German courses
German lessons for children and teenagers can be booked in school holidays and often come as a package, which includes accommodation, activities and excursions.
- Children & Teenager German Camps - Austria (11)
- Family (Parent & Child) - Austria (2)
German exam preparation courses
German exam preparation courses are available to help students to advance through the German levels and gain an official certificate on completion.
- TELC - Austria (4)
- TestDaF - Austria (1)
- Zertifikat Deutsch (ZD) - Austria (1)
- Other exams - Austria (1)
Business German courses
Learn how to shape your use of the German language in the business world for a competitive edge in tasks such as negotiations, conference calls and presentations.
- Business German Private - Austria (4)
- Business German Group - Austria (1)
German plus activity courses
In some cases, general German courses can be combined with an after class interest. Possible activities include hobbies, cultural events or creative programmes.
- German & Golf - Austria (1)
- German & Horse Riding - Austria (1)
- German & Music - Austria (1)
- German & Tennis - Austria (1)
Specialty courses German
Specialty courses are classes outside the normal scope of a German course. Specialty Courses included teacher training courses and school trips.
- Teacher Training - Austria (2)
- School Trips / Groups - Austria (1)
Work & Study German programmes
Students who are learning German to further their career can choose a Work & Study package consisting of German classes with a volunteering programme or a work placement.
- German & Work - Austria (1)
- University - Austria (1)
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- English courses - Austria (2)
- Chinese courses - Austria (1)
- Croatian courses - Austria (1)
- Czech courses - Austria (1)
- French courses - Austria (1)
- Greek courses - Austria (1)
- Hungarian courses - Austria (1)
- Italian courses - Austria (1)
- Japanese courses - Austria (1)
- Polish courses - Austria (1)
- Portuguese courses - Austria (1)
- Russian courses - Austria (1)
- Spanish courses - Austria (1)
- Ukrainian courses - Austria (1)

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Information about Austria

Austria is a fantastic place for winter breaks, with perfect skiing conditions, but also a lovely country during the summer to go hiking, mountain biking or swimming in it's numerous lakes. Austria flaunts its heritage in exuberant fashion. Visit Vienna's grandiose Habsburg palaces, Roman archaeological sites at Carnuntum and medieval festivals. In Austria, you will not need to search hard for culture, it waltzes right up to you.

Key Facts about Austria

Population: 8,848,000

Capital: Vienna

Time zone: GMT +2

Currency: EUR (1 EUR = 1.0953 USD)

Telephone country code: +43

Largest cities in Austria:

1. Vienna: 1,700,000
2. Graz: 220,000
3. Linz: 180,000
4. Salzburg: 150,000
5. Innsbruck: 115,000

Visa: Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days. Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.

Visa requirements data last updated on 01 Dec. 2022 (Source)

For the most up-to-date visa information please consult with the embassy or consulate of Austria in your country. List of embassies and consulates of Austria on the official website - Federal Ministry Republic of Austria - European and International Affairs.

Largest international airport in Austria:

Vienna International Airport (VIE): 17 km. from Vienna city center

Cost of Living:

Big Mac price (Austria average): 4.35 €

(7% cheaper than in USA)

Mains electricity:

Residential voltage: 230 V
Frequency: 50 Hz

Q&A - Questions and answers about Austria

I would like to book a German course through you, but I see that the school I am interested in is not listed on your website. Can you help me contact them?
“At LanguageCourse.Net we offer the opportunity to make a reservation for any of the partner schools we work with, but we cannot help you if that school does not work with us, so you will have to contact them directly.

However, if you tell us the name of the school, we can contact them and maybe next year you will be able to make a reservation with us and benefit from our discount and other advantages we offer.”
Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 07, 2022
At which school in Austria can I best prepare for the Telc B2 exam?
“Sprachschule Wien is a very popular school for the Telc B2 preparation course. But please pay attention to the start dates! You can find them on the school profile in the course description. ”
Lisa Saskia Schiwy, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 30, 2022

FAQ about courses in Austria

What is the best language school for adults in Austria?
Wien Sprachschule has received the best overall rating in Vienna.
Which German school in Austria has the best location?
Inlingua Salzburg, located in Sigmund-Haffner-Gasse 8, Salzburg has been voted as the school with the best location in Austria.
Will my phone/laptop's power adaptor work in Austria?
In Austria electricity is 230 Volt and 50 Hz. Plug type C, F.
What type of business German courses are offered in Austria?
In Austria the following courses are offered specifically for business German: Business German Group, Business German Private.
Do schools in Austria offer courses to prepare for German exams? Which exams?
Schools in Austria offer specific preparation courses for the following exams: TestDaF, Zertifikat Deutsch (ZD), Other exams, TELC.
I'm looking for a school near FUGEN (6263) or in Innsbruck.
“We do not currently have any partner language schools in Fügen or Innsbruck. The nearest cities are Vienna and Salzburg.”
Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant French from LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 10, 2023
Is it possible to learn English in Austria?
“Yes, some schools can offer English courses in Austria. On our home page, you can easily find this out by selecting the language and country where you wish to learn and you will be redirected to all the available options. ”
Madly Simba, FR Consultant from Wien Sprachschule - Jul 12, 2022