19 Best language schools in Hamburg (ranked based on student reviews)
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How our students rated their experience in Hamburg
What our students said about Hamburg
A charming city for romantics and lovers of wind and rain
Ukraine
It is a nice place to go and many things to see.
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Most recent student reviews of language schools in Hamburg

Calm atmosphere, compliance with all requirements during a pandemic, there are good teachers
I recommend to learn the language
3 November 2020
Course: Intensive 20 - 11 weeks
Student age: 53 years

Teachers were really great like Nils & Sigrid.
Great value & teaching.
Small tip - teachers should check to ensure all class members have “got the point/understood”, not just the ones that answer quickly.
They should also make available some “high volume” working exercises for each specific point, to allow students to thoroughly practice. Currently the number of worked examples is more aimed at demonstrating the issues & then a few tests, rather than multiple examples to ensure the points are fully trained.
4 February 2019
Course: Intensive 20 - 4 weeks
Student age: 57 years

Small class teaching, teachers and students can exchange more
I really like the teachers here, they are very serious and punctual.
11 December 2018
Course: Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
Student age: 33 years

The teaching quality is super good. I'm really impressive of several teachers there.
I think it is worthy of the money to learn German here.
28 November 2018
Course: Intensive 20 - 7 weeks
Student age: 31 years

I found the teachers were friendly, helpful and well prepared.
School very organised. Maybe the school could promote extracurricular activities.
27 November 2018
Course: Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
Student age: 65 years

The teachers were very attentive and provided a quality teaching guaranteeing the student's understanding.
Well organized school, staff always ready for the best service.
27 November 2018
Course: Intensive 20 - 5 weeks
Student age: 22 years

The school has excellent and highly qualified teachers who are happy to answer all students' questions. The school also organizes off-site activities that students attend with a teacher. Excellent team and friendly atmosphere.
Great school in a wonderful and picturesque area of Hamburg.
27 August 2018
Course: Intensive 20 - 3 weeks
Student age: 23 years

The teaching way was good and the extra materials for the course was useful.
It is a good institute, I would recommend.
25 August 2018
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 33 years

The teaching way was good and the extra materials for the course was useful.
It is a good institute, I would recommend.
25 August 2018
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 33 years

The teaching way was good and the extra materials for the course was useful.
It is a good institute, I would recommend.
25 August 2018
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 33 years

The teaching way was good and the extra materials for the course was useful.
It is a good institute, I would recommend.
25 August 2018
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 33 years

The building. That's it.
There is no A1 lesson plan. I had no assessment test. I did not feel safe in the neighborhood where my hotel was located.
21 May 2018
Course: Premium Course - 1 week
Student age: 0 years

Good quality teaching.
Shame that I got no teaching on the first day as I sat around a long time waiting for language level assessment. The cultural activities were cancelled as they will only run an activity if 5 or more people have signed up.
20 September 2017
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 42 years

I liked both teachers very much: both Anna and Enrique. It was fun. informative. interesting.
29 August 2017
Course: Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
Student age: 62 years

Friendliness, punctuality. The entire teaching.
17 June 2017
Course: Intensive 25 - 2 weeks
Student age: 44 years

Excellent teaching standards from Anke and Anna. Patient, encouraging and engaging. (I hope I got their names right!)
Excellent school. Location in large city did not suit me; but that was my choice.
10 June 2017
Course: Intensive 25 - 2 weeks
Student age: 63 years

Competent teachers. Nice lessons with few students. A good organization.
15 May 2017
Course: Intensive 20 - 9 weeks
Student age: 38 years

the neighborhood,
the school is secure, is accessed only with passes
the kindness
First day organisation is poor. On the confirmation document was only indicated one hour of presentation. The level test is about 20 minutes and you have to wait after the break to enter the course. Thus I've lost 2 x 45 min on Monday morning. I've paid 20 lessons and only followed 18.
26 December 2016
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 33 years
German course types in Hamburg
Interesting information about Hamburg
Key Facts about Hamburg
- Student price index excluding rent:292* (192% more expensive than Karachi)
- Student price index including rent:329* (229% more expensive than Karachi)
- Price index food only:247* (147% more expensive than Karachi)
- Big Mac price (Germany average):
4.39 € (51% more expensive than in Pakistan)
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Weather in Hamburg
Events in HamburgBest time to take a language course in Hamburg

April 2023Classic full marathon through the streets of Hamburg with participants from all over the world.

May 2023Every year, Hamburg puts on a big celebration in honour of the birthday of its port. Innumerable ships participate in the event. There is an arrival parade, tugboat ballet, fireworks and many other events.

May 2023 - September 2023From May to September Hamburg's City Park welcomes pop and rock musicians from Germany and abroad to their open air stage for some of the best concerts of the season.

June 2023Annual two-week cultural festival in the Altona district of Hamburg. A brilliant street festival is held on the last weekend.

July 2023 - August 2023The Hamburger Dom is a massive funfair held three times per year in the centre of Hamburg: Spring, Summer and Winter. Whenever the fair is present, they set off fireworks every Friday night at 22:30.
What to do in Hamburg








Arrival airports
Public transportation to city center:
Every 10 minutes, 22 minutes.
Main stops: Fuhlsbüttel Nord, Fuhlsbüttel, Klein Borstel, Ohlsdorf, Sengelmannstraße, Alsterdorf, Lattenkamp, Hudtwalckerstraße, Kelinghusenstraße, Klosterstern, Hallerstraße, Stephansplatz, Jungfernstieg
Taxi: 10 minutes drive to city center of Hamburg
Public transportation to city center:
Every 15 minutes, 23 minutes.
Main stops: Hamburg Airport, Ohlsdorf + Ohlsdorf, Sengelmannstraße, Alsterdorf, Lattenkamp, Hudtwalckerstraße, Kelinghusenstraße, Klosterstern, Hallerstraße, Stephansplatz, Jungfernstieg
Taxi: 35 minutes drive to city center of Hamburg
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FAQ about schools in Hamburg
- What is the best language school for adults in Hamburg?TANDEM Hamburg has received the best overall rating in Hamburg.Which German school in Hamburg has the best location?DID Deutsch-Institut, located in Esplanade 6 has been voted as the school with the best location in Hamburg.Which German school offers the best rated teaching in Hamburg?TANDEM Hamburg was rated highest for quality of teaching.Which school offers the best accommodation in Hamburg?'Homestay' at DID Deutsch-Institut is the best rated accommodation in Hamburg.What are the costs of living in Hamburg?The student price index in Hamburg is 80.36. For details check the city's cost of living section.Didn't find what you are looking for?Interested in a specific type of course? See other 15 different German course types in Hamburg.Interested in language travel to other cities? Have a look at German language schools in other cities in Germany such as Augsburg, Berlin, Bonn, Brunswick, Cologne ..., Dresden, Frankfurt, Freiburg, Greifswald, Hannover, Heidelberg, Hohensolms, Horb am Neckar, Landshut, Lindau, Lübbecke, Mainz, Mannheim, Munich, Nuremberg, Radolfzell, Regensburg, Rheinfelden, Schwerin, Stuttgart, Wiesbaden or see our list of all schools in Germany. You may also want to consult options outside Germany for learning German.Show more