Best German schools in Munich by category - student age group, value for money
Munich ratings & opinions
How our students rated their experience in Munich
What our students said about Munich
The city was clean, safe and really easy to get around. It was easy to feel at home in the neighbourhood. There were many cultural activities available, shopping was awesome, giving many options for a range of prices and styles. The architecture, to me, was one of the the most beautiful parts. Munich is also only a train ride away from lakes and hiking in the mountains.
It was a nice city with lots to do. You can eat well for little money. Only accommodation is more expensive in Munich.
Netherlands
It’s a very busy city and you must love the noise, I come from a nice and calm place.
Switzerland
All in all it is a beautiful city, a pity about the rudeness of some people.
Switzerland
It is a spectacular city, it is worth visiting.
Spain
Super city, I will definitely visit again
Italy
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Munich
One of my teachers was very good and I learned a lot with her.
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21 December 2023
Course: Standard Course - 11 weeks
Student age: 19 years
Everything was perfectly located. School was right next to the railway station and the level was really appropriate! I learnt a lot and also got to know a lot of people. Fun afternoon activities were arranged 3 times a week that you could participate in without obligation! I recommend it to everyone.
12 June 2023
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 28 years
Teacher was very engaging and knowledgeable. School is very conveniently located.
19 April 2022
Course: Premium Course - 1 week
Student age: 38 years
Very good teachers and staff. Diversity in the classrooms.
3 December 2021
Course: German Intensive Course Premium - 8 weeks
Student age: 25 years
I liked that classes were not overcrowded.
18 October 2021
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 60 years
Preparation course for TestDaf, the teacher Salmon Kuhi, also the teachers Giovanna and Johanna.
A good school, always offers accommodation with their courses. It was important for me, it made my visa application easier.
3 February 2020
Course: German Intensive Course Premium - 25 weeks
Student age: 18 years
This program allowed me to see how Germans live at home. I now have insight to the lovely culture of Germany.
16 June 2019
Course: Standard Programme Intensive - 2 weeks
Student age: 55 years
I liked the very central location, the variety of tools available for the students, i.e. workshops, repetitions in the afternoon.
6 March 2019
Course: German Intensive Course Premium - 8 weeks
Student age: 27 years
I liked everything.
I was there with my son. We were in different groups, as he had already studied German before. We liked everything. The courses give real results. Compared to the courses provided in my native country, I can say with confidence that courses in the language environment give a much better result !!!
21 January 2019
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 41 years
The location of the school is excellent
27 November 2018
Course: Standard Course - 5 weeks
Student age: 25 years
Our C1 teacher Gabriella was great. She always brought different topics of conversation and we all had to talk about it. In just one week, my German level has gone very high.
29 October 2018
Course: Premium Course - 1 week
Student age: 26 years
Definitely teachers - Susanne and Lydia. Charismatic, well-prepared, open, just perfect.
Conveniently located - straight after classes you can easily make great trips from HBF (Starnberger See - only half an hour with S-Bahn!). If all the teachers offer such a quality of learning - this is a perfect school! But I can only talk about C1 level. The only disadvantage for me was that extra-curricular activities are almost not working. BUT you can organise everything on yourself, so take your chance to do so.
16 August 2018
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 27 years
The school is located near the city center. The dorm is conveniently located right outside the school. The teachers are amazing. Various education materials were used: video, music, textbooks, printouts, tasks from language examinations.
30 July 2018
Course: German Intensive Course Premium - 3 weeks
Student age: 18 years
Teachers, the element of having fun while learning, working with partner students on tasks, interesting lessons
Was late receiving accommodation notice, but well organised otherwise
20 June 2018
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 34 years
the host family was not a german but a Bolivian family! Besides they spent the whole day watching TV and did not spend time or talk with the students. It was really non sense! I am really disappointed because I wanted to practice my German and I couldn't
27 February 2018
Course: Premium Course - 3 weeks
Student age: 44 years
Information about Munich
- Lots of cultural events.
- Local public transportation is reliable.
- Low crime rate.
- Clean city.
- Expensive accommodation.
- Reserved locals.
Key Facts about Munich
- Price index excluding rent: 66* (35% cheaper than New York)
- Price index including rent: 56* (44% cheaper than New York)
- Price index food only:62* (38% cheaper than New York)
- Big Mac price (Germany average):
4.39 € (7% cheaper than in USA)
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Weather in Munich
Events in Munich
24 April 2024 - 05 April 2024Auer Dult is held three times each year, in May, in July or August and just after Oktoberfest. Pottery, ceramics, pots and other household items are on offer at this event, the biggest crockery market in Europe.
21 June 2024 - 21 July 2024The Tollwood Festival attempts to celebrate the unity of the world's distinct cultures by organising exhibitions, concerts, tastings and other events to let everyone discover the beauty of diversity.
21 September 2024Slide on those Lederhosen or put on your Dirndl for the world's largest Volksfest with its funfair and beer gardens. Oktoberfest in Munich though isn't only about beer, traditional attire is making a huge comeback in Bavaria and this is the best place to see the latest trends.
13 October 2024Munich Marathon is a 42K race which welcomes more than 10,000 participants every year. They run from the Olympic Stadium to the English Garden as more than 200,000 supporters cheer them on, making the marathon an incredible event animated with parties, concerts and other activities.
25 November 2024 - 24 December 2024From the end of November on, the city is filled with the Christmas spirit, literally. Munich boasts the oldest (and some say the best) Christmas market in the world. There are several markets in the old town where you can buy hand-crafted gifts, traditional baked goods and hot mulled wine.
What to do in Munich
Arrival airport
Public transportation to city center:
Every 10 minutes, 40 minutes.
Main stops: S-Bahnhof Airport Munich, Besucherpark, Halbergmoos, Ismaning, Unterföhring, Johanneskirchen, Englschalking, Munich Daglfing, Leuchtenbergring, Munich Ost, Munich Rosheimer Platz, Isartor, Munich Marienplatz
Every 20 minutes, 45 minutes.
Main stops: Munich International Airport, Munich Central bus station
Taxi: 30 minutes drive to city center of Munich
Q&A - Questions and answers about Munich
- My level is beginner. I would like to learn German for at least 12 months. Can you please tell me the level I can achieve after 12 months?“As a complete beginner, you will have reached the B2-C1 level after one year. This depends on your native language, your previous knowledge, your motivation during the preparation and follow-up and how you integrate yourself in Munich in your free time. Accommodation with a host family and German friends and acquaintances will make it easier for you to use and consolidate the language outside of class.”Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 31, 2023Is it a good idea to rent a bike in Munich? If so, do you have any tips for this?“Yes indeed, cycling in Munich is a very good and enjoyable way to explore the city. You could check out Swapfiets if you are going to Munich for a longer period of time. ”Anja Rau, Pedagogic Coordinator from Carl Duisberg - Sep 28, 2023I am looking for a school in Munich that offers a Telc B2 preparation course. Which school do you recommend?“For Telc B2 preparation courses, we recommend BWS Germanlingua or the DID Institute. For a particularly efficient learning progress, it would be advisable to choose a combination of standard course and Telc preparation course. This will help you get your certificate quickly! ”Lisa Saskia Schiwy, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 24, 2023Can I do an internship in one of your schools?“If you are interested in an internship in one of our partner schools I recommend you contact them directly to see if there are any opportunities available at the moment.”Louise Granath, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 08, 2022
FAQ about schools in Munich
- As a student, can I travel for free in Munich? And is there a public transport card I can purchase somewhere?“Carl Duisberg has informed us that for public transport, they recommend a weekly or monthly pass for the M area. You can buy these at a vending machines in the metro. Unfortunately, there are no discounts for students. For more information, check out the Munich public transport website.
Furthermore, there are also a lot of people who choose to get around by bike, so I recommend you also look into the possibility of renting a bike. Personally, I always find that the most fun, as you will immediately get to know the city much better.
”Robin Rebecca Pietersma, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Sep 27, 2023Didn't find what you are looking for?Interested in a specific type of course? See our reviews of German courses & camps for teenager and children in Munich or other 33 different German course types in Munich.Interested in language travel to other cities? Have a look at German language schools in other cities in Germany such as Augsburg, Bamberg, Berlin, Blossin, Bonn ..., Brunswick, Cologne, Dresden, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Ebernburg, Erfurt, Essen, Frankfurt, Freiburg, Freising, Greifswald, Hamburg, Hannover, Heidelberg, Horb am Neckar, Landshut, Leipzig, Lindau, Lübbecke, Mainz, Mannheim, Muenster, Nuremberg, Oberwesel, 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