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Information about Germany
No matter whether you seek an adrenaline-fueled foray on the autobahn or a leisurely ride on its latest-generation trains, Germany is a land that demands exploration. Walk through the old town, full of history, and enjoy the mixture of Renaissance and Baroque in Schloss Neuschwanstein. Or walk around the streets of Munich and Hamburg, filled with fancy restaurants, great operas and underground dance parties. Traveling to Berlin demands that you abandon yourself to its pleasures and forget about how you might behave at home. Germany is Europe's capital where world affairs, realms of science, technology, commerce, arts and architecture play an important role.
Key Facts about Germany
Population:
82,928,000
Capital: Berlin
Time zone: GMT +2
Currency: EUR (1 EUR = 1.0777 USD)
Telephone country code: +49
Largest cities in Germany:
- 1. Berlin: 3,400,000
- 2. Hamburg: 1,700,000
- 3. Munich: 1,300,000
- 4. Cologne: 960,000
- 5. Frankfurt: 650,000
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 01-12-2022 (Source)
For the most up-to-date visa information please consult with the embassy or consulate of Germany in your country. List of embassies and consulates of Germany on the official website - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Germany.
Largest international airport in Germany:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA): 12 km. from Frankfurt am Main city center
Cost of Living:
- Big Mac price (Germany average):
4.43 € (7% cheaper than in USA)
Mains electricity:
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Most popular regions in Germany for language travel
#1 Berlin German schools (9)
#2 Bavaria German schools (12)
#5 Saxony German schools (1)
#6 Hamburg German schools (3)
Q&A - Questions and answers about Germany
- I am trying to pay the first payment and the operation is denied every time...Please note our agency is based in Barcelona, Spain, so you must tell your bank to authorize the payment. Otherwise it will always be rejected because in most cases, for security purposes, banks block operations that are not carried out in the local currency of the country where the account is held.I am a doctor and would like to expand my medical vocabulary. Can you recommend a school in Germany?The best city in Germany to improve your medical vocabulary is Heidelberg. There are several schools there that even offer group courses in the field. The F+U Academy of Languages offers a very good course that will help you a lot. Please note, however, that your level should be at least B2.I need to receive visa letter to extend my visa. After receiving visa letter can I cancel the course for free?“If your visa get rejected, you can cancel the course and get a refund. Except for this case, classes cannot be canceled after receiving the visa letter.”from VICTORIA - Academy of Languages - Feb 21, 2023Is it true that the TestDaf test is only open to children from the age of 18?“There is no age limit for the TestDaf exam. By law, minors can only book with parental permission.”Miriam, from VICTORIA - Academy of Languages - Feb 16, 2023I want to learn the German language, and I want to join a course in football coachingWe have many partner schools that offer German Language courses but they do not offer football coaching courses.I would like to book a Junior summer camp in Germany for my two kids.We have excellent junior summer courses in Germany.I would like to book a Junior summer camp in Germany for my two kids.We have excellent junior summer courses in Germany.I would like to book a course in Germany, but I am 17 years old. Do I need to have any authorization to book the course and the accommodation?Students aged 16 and above can book a course and stay with a host family; all students under 16 years are required to have a signed and notarized parental consent form.Is there any German lessons for work/business? Is it possible to ask teachers to cover this specific topic specifically for private lessons?“Generally courses with private lessons are flexible both in terms of times and dates and the topics you want to cover with the teacher. When registering, simply indicate the topic you want to cover in the lessons, and then we will highlight it with the school so that they can find the most suitable teacher for the topic to be covered.”Antonio, Area Manager Italian from LCN - Sep 20, 2022
FAQ about schools in Germany
- What is the best language school for adults in Germany?TANDEM Hamburg has received the best overall rating in Hamburg.Which German school in Germany has the best location?BWS Germanlingua, located in Hackenstr. 7, Munich has been voted as the school with the best location in Germany.Which school offers the best accommodation in Germany?'Hall of Residence Category I (Concordia)' at F+U Academy of Languages is the best rated accommodation in Germany.What is the recommended course duration?You can take courses for just 1 week. For significant progress opt for longer durations. According to a survey of StudyTravel Magazine the average course duration for Germany is 7.5 weeks.Will my phone/laptop's power adaptor work in Germany?In Germany electricity is 230 Volt and 50 Hz. Plug type C, F.I would like to receive some information about the host family before booking, in order to see the conditions and profitability of this type of accommodation.“Please remember that it is the school, not us, that is in charge of organizing the accommodation of its students.
Families are carefully selected and controlled by the schools themselves. They have experience hosting foreign students and work with the schools on a regular basis. Homestay accommodation comprises not only of families but also of private homes with a couple or a single person without children.
At the time of booking you can indicate what type of family you are looking for, but you must bear in mind that the details of the assigned family are usually provided approximately one week before the start date of the course.”Rubén De Haro, Area Manager - Spanish from BWS Germanlingua - Jun 02, 2022I would like to receive some information about the host family before booking, in order to see the conditions and profitability of this type of accommodation.“Please remember that it is the school, not us, that is in charge of organizing the accommodation of its students. Families are carefully selected and controlled by the schools themselves. They have experience hosting foreign students and work with the schools on a regular basis. Homestay accommodation comprises not only of families but also of private homes with a couple or a single person without children. At the time of booking you can indicate what type of family you are looking for, but you must bear in mind that the details of the assigned family are usually provided approximately one week before the start date of the course.”Rubén De Haro, Area Manager - Spanish from BWS Germanlingua - Jun 02, 2022Do you offer a programme with Football + German courses for kids?“Yes, we have a programme for kids of 11 to 14 years old in Radolfzell. The programme takes place in the summer period and is organised by the school Carl Duisberg. You will find more information on the school's profile. ”Madly, FR Consultant from LanguageCourse.net - Nov 30, 2021Is it possible to study in Germany for level A2 and B1, since I already have level A1?“You can attend a language course at any of our schools in Germany, which are listed on our website. You can start a course on any Monday as you already have previous knowledge of German. A minimum of 16 weeks (8 weeks per level) of Intensive course is required to complete levels A2 and B1. On the first day of your course you will also complete a language level test so that the school can place you in the right group. ”Irina, Area manager - Russian from LanguageCourse.net - Aug 18, 2021How many weeks do I need to at least have good basic knowledge of the German language?“If you have an A2 level in German you will be able to manage everyday situations with basic language skills. You reach the A2 level by following an intensive German language course for at least 8 weeks (about 4 weeks per level), provided you are an absolute beginner. If you already have some German knowledge, this could be less. Keep in mind that this is of course also very dependent on your own learning pace.”Robin Rebecca Pietersma, Dutch Consultant from LanguageCourse.net - Jul 05, 2021