6 language schools in Cologne from 205€ for a 1 week German course
German course types in Cologne
General German courses
Conventional adult German courses come in a range of styles such as general courses, intensive courses, combination courses and long term courses.- Learn German & Live With Teacher - Cologne(80)
- German & Culture - Cologne(31)
- Standard German Courses for Adults - Cologne(17)
- Combi: Group + Private Courses - Cologne(8)
- Senior Adult Learners 50+ Years Courses - Cologne(5)
- Small Group (Max 6 Students) - Cologne(2)
- Conversation/Communication - Cologne(2)
- Evening Courses - Cologne(1)
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.
Private German courses
Private German package courses can be taken either individually or with a friend who holds the same German level. Packages can be taken alone or with a general German course.
German plus activity courses
Make the most of your time when studying abroad by adding an extra curriculum experience, such as a sport or cultural activity, to learning German.
Business German courses
Business German classes come as packages of group or private classes, and have been tailor-made for professionals to know the fashionable German used within this field.
Junior German courses
Junior German courses have a selection of programmes available for teens or pre-teens to spend their school holidays meeting new people and improving their German.
Specialty courses German
Specialty courses are classes outside the normal scope of a German course. Specialty Courses included teacher training courses and school trips.
Cologne ratings & opinions
How our students rated their experience
What our students said about Cologne
This is my second time in Cologne and I highly recommend it if you are interested in learning and practicing German. The people are very open, very friendly, you can understand them very well.
I loved it, it may be a personal matter but I really enjoyed the course and the stay. I think there is a good price-quality ratio. As for shopping, the prices are like in any European capital.
I will repeat for sure. A beautiful city with very friendly people and a great atmosphere. Great transport network.
Wonderful city. I will come back to visit the teachers. I know it is just 2 weeks but you get really attached.
It is a pleasant and safe city, but the number of things to do / visit is quite limited.
The inhabitants of Cologne are very cold and very austere towards non German speakers.
beautiful city and other interesting places nearby to visit
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Cologne
High-quality education and social activities in the evenings
22 July 2024
Course: German Intensive Course Standard - 2 weeks
Student age: 38 years
The school is in a fantastic location!
The teachers and admin staff are super friendly and helpful.
9 July 2024
Course: Intensive Course - 9 weeks
Student age: 44 years
During half a year some teachers changed, which is not bad, because everyone has their own approach to teaching. I liked some of the teachers very much, they were very dedicated and determined to improve my language level, some - a little less. Overall, a good environment to learn a language. From my point of view, there is no point in buying a course for less than a month.
26 February 2024
Course: German Intensive Course Premium - 24 weeks
Student age: 28 years
Excellent teacher, lots of personal attention.
18 July 2023
Course: German Intensive Course Premium - 2 weeks
Student age: 37 years
They were always very nice and helpful. I had two teachers. The second one, Astrid, was good.
19 September 2022
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 54 years
Information about Cologne
- Manageable size.
- Friendly locals.
- Excellent live music scene.
- Tasty local cuisine.
- Be firm with practising German - International city.
- Not much entertainment in the winter months.
Key Facts about Cologne
- Price index excluding rent: 73* (27% cheaper than New York)
- Price index including rent: 52* (48% cheaper than New York)
- Price index food only:55* (45% cheaper than New York)
- Big Mac price (Germany average):4.08 € (7% cheaper than in USA)
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Weather in Cologne
Events in Cologne
20 November 2025 - 24 December 2025A truly magical Christmastime event. Every year, Cologne holds several Christmas markets around the city. Artists and artisans come together to sell their wares and give demonstrations.
What to do in Cologne
Arrival airports
Public transportation to city center:
Every 15 minutes, 15 minutes.
Main stops: Köln/Bonn Flughafen, Köln Gremberghoven Frankfurter Str., Köln Kalk Trimbornstr., Köln Deutz Bf Deutz, Köln Dom/Hbf
Every 25 minutes, 45 minutes.
Main stops: Köln/Bonn Flughafen, Grengel Mauspfad, Urbach Kaiserstr., Eil Kirche, Ostheim, Höhenberg Frankfurter Str., Mülheim Bf Mülheim
Taxi: 15 minutes drive to city center of Cologne
Public transportation to city center:
Every 60 minutes, 45 minutes.
Main stops: Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal, Düsseldorf Hbf + Düsseldorf Hbf, Köln Hbf
Every 30 minutes, 50 minutes.
Main stops: Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal, Düsseldorf-Zoo, Düsseldorf Hbf – Köln Hbf
Taxi: 40 minutes drive to city center of Cologne
