10 Best German Language Schools in Germany 2020 Course Ranking

Best language schools in Germany (ranked based on student reviews)

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COVID-19 RELATED INFORMATION FOR Germany

Germany has slowly moved to reopen frontiers on a case-by-case basis. When entering Germany from areas of high risk, a two-week quarantine is mandatory; in addition, there is the obligation to report to the health authority.
Travellers from outside Europe are not allowed for the time being.
Hygiene measures: all schools are subjected to follow a protocol on cleaning and disinfection which is in accordance with national laws and recommendations. Students have to maintain a distance of 1 metre in the class and school in general and they have to wash and disinfect their hands often and constantly; hand sanitizers are provided in all rooms and in the common areas. The use of masks is obligatory.
Accommodation: shared rooms are not available at the moment due to the distancing rules, but single rooms are available in residences.
In public people must stay 1 metre apart and it's mandatory to wear a mask. It’s also recommended by the World Health Organisation.
Bars, cafes and restaurants are open with limitation and adhering to strict social distancing regulation and strict cleaning protocols.

Last revision/update: 07 July 2020

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#1 Berlin

4.7

reviews: 323|

schools: 12

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#2 Munich

4.8

reviews: 155|

schools: 8

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#3 Hamburg

4.6

reviews: 74|

schools: 4

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#4 Cologne

4.6

reviews: 140|

schools: 4

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#5 Heidelberg

4.7

reviews: 286|

schools: 4

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Study & Live in your Teacher's Home, Berlin

#1
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home

Average student rating for this school was the best or in the top 20% among all schools in Germany

Berlin

Over 2000 qualified teachers in 30 countries all over the world are associated with the school organisation. 'Study & Live in your Teacher's Home' offers you the unique opportunity for a full immersion experience. The most common criticism of language courses is that students... More

School accredited by ALTO (Association of Language Travel Organisations)

School accredited by UNOSEL (Union Nationale des Organisations de Séjours Linguistiques)

School accredited by WYSE/FIYTO (World Youth Student & Educational Travel Confereration)

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5.0/5.02 reviews

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#2
Sprachschule Aktiv

Augsburg

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Located in the centre of Augsburg. More

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5.0/5.02 reviews

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Intensive German Course - 20 lessons per week | Max. group size: 8

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#3
GLS - German Language School

Among the Top 20% most popular German schools in Germany in the last 12 months

Organized social activities were rated by students as the best or among the top 20% of all schools in Germany

Berlin

Prenzlauer Berg

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In the historic center of Berlin, in a very trendy district on the GLS campus, a green oasis with 134 studio-apartments and hotel rooms for students. More

School accredited by EAQUALS (European Association for Quality Languages Services)

School accredited by FADAF (Fachverband für Deutsch als Fremdsprache)

School accredited by IALC (International Association of Language Centres)

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4.8/5.025 reviews

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Standard German Course - 20 lessons per week | Max. group size: 12

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Dialoge - Bodensee Sprachschule GmbH, Lindau

#4
Dialoge - Bodensee Sprachschule GmbH

Lindau

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Dialoge is a German language school located in the city of Lindau. The school offers courses for all levels of learners of the German language. Situated strategically on the Lindau Island, Dialoge offers high level language education and combines it with a variety of leisure... More

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4.7/5.042 reviews

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Intensive German 20 - 20 lessons per week | Max. group size: 11

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#5
Sprachschule Aktiv

Nuremberg

Altstadt, St. Lorenz

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Located in the centre of the city, easily accessible with public transport. More

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4.7/5.04 reviews

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Intensive Course - 20 lessons per week | Max. group size: 10

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#6
Kästner Kolleg

Dresden

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Kastner Kolleg is based in Dresden and offers quality German language courses. Dresden is a bustling district with tons to see and do and Kastner Kolleg is located at a convenient distance from all the best places. The school regularly organizes trips and events that incorporate... More

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4.6/5.057 reviews

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Intensive Course - 25 lessons per week | Max. group size: 15

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#7
Verbum Novum GmbH

Mainz

Neustadt

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This language school is centrally located, not far from the main station and the city center. The bright classes provide an excellent atmosphere for learning German. The school is a official Telc examination center in Mainz. More

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4.5/5.04 reviews

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#8
Carl Duisberg Centrum

Munich

City Centre - West

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Located in the west near the city centre, close to the University of Applied Sciences. Munich University, the Schwabing student district and the English Garden are also nearby. The school is 10 minutes away from the main railway station and the city centre by public transport. More

School accredited by ISO 9000/9001 (International Organization for Standardization)

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4.4/5.062 reviews

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Intensive Course - 24 lessons per week | Max. group size: 15

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#9
DID Deutsch-Institut

Munich

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The school is located very close to the central train station. The largest shopping street with uncountable boutiques and large department stores starts here. More

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4.4/5.049 reviews

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#10
Carl Duisberg Centrum

Radolfzell

City Centre

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Located in a charming villa right next to the “Stadtgarten”, a beautiful public park, with a view of the historic old town. More

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4.4/5.028 reviews

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Intensive Course - 24 lessons per week | Max. group size: 15

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F+U Academy of Languages

Berlin

Mitte

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Located right by the buzzing hub Potsdamer Platz, the school offers easy access to Berlin's cultural life and shopping opportunities. More

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4.3/5.0160 reviews

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Main Course - 20 lessons per week | Max. group size: 15

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Augsburger Deutschkurse

Augsburg

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This German-language school is situated in Augsburg and offers group stays and a variety of courses suitable for children and adults. The school itself was founded in 1963 and remains one of the oldest German-language institutions in Augsburg. They are known specialists in... More

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4.3/5.0110 reviews

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Intensive Course - 25 lessons per week | Max. group size: 25

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TANDEM Köln

Cologne

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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... More

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4.3/5.080 reviews

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Standard Course - 24 lessons per week | Max. group size: 12

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Carl Duisberg Centrum

Cologne

City Centre

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Housed in a 6-story building with a beautiful view of an ancient Roman fortification and the Cologne Cathedral. It is centrally located on the edge of downtown Cologne, with the Cologne Media Park directly behind. It is just a 10 minutes' walk away from the Rhine and the Cologne... More

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4.3/5.053 reviews

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Intensive Course - 24 lessons per week | Max. group size: 15

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DID Deutsch-Institut

Berlin

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The street on which the school is located near the city hub. Night owls and metropolitan adventurers stroll along the one kilometer stretch between Hackescher Market and Friedrichstrasse where one can find more than 40 bars, coffee shops, trendy shops and galleries. More

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4.3/5.033 reviews

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Carl Duisberg Centrum

Berlin

Berlin-Mitte

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Located in the city’s “Mitte” district, right in the heart of the capital, in a quiet, inner courtyard. It is within walking distance of landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate, the Gendarmenmarkt and the Reichstag building. The lively street Friedrichstrasse is perfect for... More

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4.2/5.049 reviews

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Study & Live in your Teacher's Home

Munich

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4.2/5.04 reviews

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F+U Academy of Languages

Heidelberg

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Situated in the middle of Heidelberg’s historic centre, at Bismarckplatz, the central hub for trams and buses. The school building offers fantastic views of the Old Town, the famous Heidelberg Castle and into the Neckar river valley. Heidelberg’s renowned university and... More

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4.1/5.0228 reviews

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TANDEM Hamburg

Hamburg

HafenCity, Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg Harbour, the city centre

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The school is situated in Hamburg's centre, on the bank of the river Elbe, right next to major attractions such as the concert house 'Elbphilharmone', Hamburg Harbour, the Rathaus, Reeperbahn, the historic Speicherstadt, the New Harbour City with the Elbphilharmonie, the... More

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4.1/5.059 reviews

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Intensive 20 (Levels A1, A2, and B1) - 20 lessons per week | Max. group size: 12

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Berlin Sprachschule

Berlin

Schöneberg

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The school is very easy to reach from any part of the city. It is located in former 'West Berlin,' in a part of town which is well known for its lively streets with shops, restaurants and bars, all only a few steps away. More

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4.1/5.051 reviews

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Standard - 20 lessons per week | Max. group size: 14

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BWS Germanlingua

Munich

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The school is situated in a quiet but central area of the city, close to the pedestrian area with excellent public transport links. More

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4.1/5.037 reviews

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Standard German Couse - 20 lessons per week | Max. group size: 12

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Study & Live in your Teacher's Home

Cologne

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4.0/5.03 reviews

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Sprachcaffe

Frankfurt

Sachsenhausen

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The school in Frankfurt is located at the global headquarter in Sachsenhausen, which is considered one of the most vibrant areas of the city. Students have endless leisure opportunities, such as bars and restaurants, close by. More

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4.0/5.02 reviews

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DID Deutsch-Institut

Frankfurt

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The school is centrally located in Sachsenhausen, Frankfurt’s nicest district. Most Frankfurt museums are lined up along the river banks in Sachsenhausen where students can enjoy city life especially in summer time. More

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3.9/5.026 reviews

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DID Deutsch-Institut

Hamburg

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The school is located right in the heart of the city. From the 200 square meter roof terrace students can enjoy a view on the Inner Alster, the large artificial inner-city lake and the Jungfernstieg with its world-famous hotels and department stores. More

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3.9/5.012 reviews

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Alpha Aktiv

Heidelberg

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Alpha Aktiv is a German language school situated in Heidelberg, Germany. The school has a wide range of courses from intensive long term programs to private one on one classes. It also offers exam prep assistance required by German universities for foreign students. Those with a... More

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3.8/5.024 reviews

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Intensive Course - 20 lessons per week | Max. group size: 18

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Genius Academy for Education and Languages

Heidelberg

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The school is just a few minutes from the main station and a short walk from the "heart of the city" with its famous sightseeing spots and the beautiful Heidelberg castle. Supermarkets and small cafes are all around. More

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Sprachschule Aktiv

Hamburg

Altstadt

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Hamberg is a lively city in the North of Germany, situated next to the River Elbe which flows to the North Sea. This makes Hamberg a significant Port connection within Europe and as a result has an eclectic mix of cultures and things to see and do. The language school by the... More

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Intensive German Course - 20 lessons per week | Max. group size: 10

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Bildungszentrum Rheinfelden

Rheinfelden

Basel Schweiz

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Bildungszentrum Rheinfelden is in centre in of the Karl-Fürstenberg street 13, opposite the Local council house which is very convenient to reach. More

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Standard Course (A1-C2) - 3 lessons per week | Max. group size: 1

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BWS Germanlingua

Cologne

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Our school is situated in the central area of Cologne not far away from the famous Cologne Cathedral “Kölner Dom”.
Our family atmosphere provides best conditions for your studies and your experience abroad.
We are looking forward to welcome you here at our school... More

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BWS Germanlingua

Berlin

Mitte

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The language school is located in the culturally rich city of Berlin. Students can experience the Turkish market in Kreuzberg, Potsdamer Platz, and the Mecklenburg lakes. More

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German Language Schools in Germany

Best language schools in Germany (ranked based on student reviews)

Most popular destinations

#1 Study & Live in your Teacher's Home

#2 Sprachschule Aktiv

#3 GLS - German Language School

#4 Dialoge - Bodensee Sprachschule GmbH

#5 Sprachschule Aktiv

#6 Kästner Kolleg

#7 Verbum Novum GmbH

#8 Carl Duisberg Centrum

#9 DID Deutsch-Institut

#10 Carl Duisberg Centrum

#1
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home

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Sprachschule Aktiv

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GLS - German Language School

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Dialoge - Bodensee Sprachschule GmbH

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Sprachschule Aktiv

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Kästner Kolleg

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Verbum Novum GmbH

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Carl Duisberg Centrum

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DID Deutsch-Institut

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Carl Duisberg Centrum