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Learn German in Hamburg - German language school in Germany
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Hamburg, Germany
Minimum age: 17 years / Average age: 24-25 years
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Hamburg
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| Learn German in Hamburg, Germany - Improve your German with a German language course in Hamburg, Germany - German language school in Hamburg, Germany | | Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany. Although it is quite distant from the open sea, life in Hamburg is determined by water. The Inner Alster and the Outer Alster - 2 large artificial inner-city lakes - as well as numerous crossing canals form Hamburg's inner city structure. They give to the hanseatic metropolis a maritime flair which is unique in Germany and that is why it is commonly known as the Venice of the North. From the traditional fish-market where early risers and tourists taste the delicacies of the North Sea to the bars on the banks of Elbe river, where in the evenings the party crowd settles in beach chairs for barbecues and picnics, it becomes obvious that people here enjoy life on the waterside. |  | | The Hamburg harbor, Germany's gate to the world, is one of the main attractions of this cosmopolitan city and determines its rhythm of life. Watching the hectic scenery happening on the water is a very special experience. It shows fascinating contrasts : battered fishing boats cruising in front of noble luxury liners, modern container carrier ships berthing next to venerable sailing boats. Our German language school partner often explores this captivating microcosmos with international students. |  |
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Language School
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Our German language school partner is located in the Esplanade Building, a historic art-deco commercial building, right in the heart of the city, less than a 5 minutes walk from Jungfernstieg and its worldfamous hotels and department stores. From the 200 square meter roof terrace you can enjoy a view on the Inner Alster. | | Our German language school partner has 15 well lit and spacious classrooms, situated on the 2nd and 3rd floors and equipped with high quality furniture and state-of-the-art communication media. The school also offers a self-study center with books, CDs and media, a multimedia room equipped with 60 computers (one-time registration fee of 05 EUR to use Internet through desktop PCs), a spacious student library, a student office and a lounge/cafeteria with snacks and drink-vending machines. The building is WIFI enabled (free). The school can accommodate about 75 students in low season and about 125 students in high season.
|  | Our German language school partner in Hamburg shares premises (terraces, cafeteria and PC rooms) with its affiliated company, the Euro-Business-College (EBC), thus giving a unique opportunity to its international students to meet Germans students and learn about daily life in a German university. For more information about our partner school’s accreditation, please refer to Accreditations. Would you like to know where the school is located on the map? |
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More info on the self-study center (please click here)
| On Wednesdays, from 13h00 to 14h30, students who have booked the Standard, Intensive or Super-Intensive German language courses will have the possibility to use the Self-Study Center where teachers can help them with their homework assignments, answer all the questions on German grammar they might have and provide study materials such as grammar and listening exercises. Using the Self-Study Center is free of charge. |
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German Language Courses
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| Our German language school partner’s teaching methods make speaking, understanding and participating in class easy for students: they don’t have to cram for understanding grammar, they will practice it! Vocabulary is not translated but will be trained and thus internalized almost effortlessly. This way, students learn the language in communicative situations and will be able to use their knowledge right away. This language training is guiding students towards their goal which is speaking German fluently.
Teachers at our German language school partner are all native speakers of German, hold university degrees and are specially trained in teaching German as a Foreign Language. The classroom is oriented towards an objective and the teacher is always focusing on a specific topic. Depending on what should be done in class, students will work on their own or in a small group. They will use authentic texts of current interest and modern textbooks. Furthermore, a variety of learning stages with discussions, role play, dialogues as well as the individual and specific use of media will give a fresh impulse to studying the language. Aside from the textbook materials, teachers also make frequent use of instructional films and DVDs. | 
| Our German Language School partner uses a system of 7 levels from 100% beginners (special starting dates) to advanced. Course levels are in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference indicated from A1 to C2. Learning materials: are not included (except for one-to-one Business German language courses). Students can buy them at the school at a price of 15 - 30 EUR per level (approx. 04 weeks) and take the books back home after the end of their German language course.
01 lesson = 45 minutes
Maximum 15 students per group (10 - 12 on average) |
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What's included in the course price (please click here)
Included in all German language courses: - Placement test at the beginning of the course
- Personal assessment interview
- School certificate
- Access to the school activities & excursions program (admission & fare not incl.)
A progress report can be provided upon request to students booking private tuition. Certain courses also include a basic university advisory service (please refer to each course description). This service consists of information, help and advice on the German university system and small help in applications. |
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| Standard German Language Course (20 lessons per week) | The Standard German Language Course is the perfect choice for students who wish to learn German and discover Germany. Grammar as well as vocabulary are both systematically and meaningfully integrated in teaching the main language proficiencies such as listening, reading, speaking and writing. Phonetic exercises and discussions about intercultural misunderstandings are necessary for teaching communicative competence successfully. This course also prepares for the diploma exams (GfdS) that are offered at our German language school partner (through, for example, practice exams and exercises taken from past exams as homeworks). | | Details: Important Note: If there are less than 04 students per level, the school will reduce the number of lessons to 16 lessons per week. |  | | *Classes may be scheduled in the afternoon, from 14h45 to 18h (incl. 15 min. break) or with a mix schedule of 03 days morning and 02 days afternoon or vice versa. |
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| Intensive German Language Course (24 lessons per week) | The Intensive German Language Course is ideal for participants who want to improve their German language skills quickly by studying in a concentrated way or who intend to take one of the diploma exams (GfdS) offered at our German language school partner. While morning classes are mostly based on a textbook, afternoon sessions open up possibilities for an intensive communicative training through discussions of topics of current political, cultural, social and scientific interest. Afternoon sessions are also used to prepare language exams such as GfdS, ZD, ZMP, ZOP. Students planning to enter a German university can book this course on a long-term basis, combine it with a TestDaF exam preparation course and sit the exam at the end of their German language course. | Details: - Starting dates: every Monday (Tuesday if Monday is a Bank Holiday + Special starting dates for 100% beginners)
- All levels
- Minimum duration: 01 week
- Schedule: from 9h to 12h30 (incl. 30 min. break) + Tuesdays & Thursdays from 13h to 14h30*
- Incl. basic university advisory service
|  | Important Note: If there are less than 04 students per level, the school will reduce the number of lessons to 20 lessons per week. *Classes may be scheduled in the afternoon, from 13h to 14h30 on Tuesdays & Thursdays and from 14h45 to 18h from Monday to Friday (incl. 15 min. break) or with a mix schedule of 03 days morning and 02 days afternoon or vice versa. |
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| Super-Intensive German Language Course (28 lessons per week) | The Super-Intensive German Language Course is a very flexible and dynamic course that combines the Intensive German Language Course with 04 additional lessons per week dedicated to individual requests and interests. During the Intensive Course, students develop all 04 language skills and discuss current political, cultural, social and scientific issues. During the additional sessions, students tell the teacher what they need to study, what they want to learn or where they still feel having some problems. The underlying educational concept intends to motivate students using the language automatically and intuitively in everyday situations as well as in different professional, work and university contexts. Students planning to enter a German university can book this course on a long-term basis, combine it with a TestDaF exam preparation course and sit the exam at the end of their German language course. Details: - Starting dates: every Monday (Tuesday if Monday is a Bank Holiday + Special starting dates for 100% beginners)
- All levels
- Minimum duration: 01 week
- Schedule: from 09h00 to 12h30 (+30 min. break) + from 13h00 to 14h30 except on Wednesdays*
- Incl. basic university advisory service
Important Note: If there are less than 04 students per level, the school will reduce the number of lessons to 26 lessons per week. *Classes may be scheduled in the afternoon, from 13h00 to 14h30 except on Wednesdays and from 14h45 to 18h00 everyday (incl. 15 min. break) or with a mix schedule of 03 days morning and 02 days afternoon or vice versa. |
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| One-to-One German Language Course (in combination only) (min. 04 lessons per week) | Individual instruction guarantees that your teacher is focusing on your specific needs and problems. Participants must combine private lessons with a group course (Standard, Intensive or Super-Intensive German Language Course). The teacher will arrange the instruction completely according to the content decided on with the participant. It may be grammar, Business German or exam preparation (for specialized topics such as medical German, please contact us at  ). Furthermore, students can decide how many individual lessons (even number of lessons only) they want to study with a private teacher. Participants wishing to book General German language private lessons only (not in combination with group course) should refer to the One-to-One Business German language course. Students can use personal material on request. | Details: - Starting dates: every Monday (Tuesday if Monday is a Bank Holiday)
- All levels
- Minimum duration: 01 week
- Min. 04 lessons per week
- Max. 30 lessons per week
- Schedule: according to arrangement with teacher, classroom availability and student’s need
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Exam Preparation Course
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| TestDaF Exam Preparation German Language Course (20 lessons per week) | | The TestDaF exam - the Test German as a Foreign Language is required by German universities before admitting foreign applicants. This exam proves a sufficient knowledge of the German language to be admitted to a university. Not before completing the B2 level participants will have reached the language proficiency necessary for successfully preparing and for registering for the TestDaF examination. The preparation courses will be offered at our partner school up to six times every year - always four weeks before the test event takes place. Our partner school is an exam centre for the TestDaF examination. Details: - Starting dates: specific dates (see below)
- Minimum level required : Intermediate level (B2) (High intermediate C1 recommended)
- Duration: 04 weeks
- Schedule: from 13h00 to 16h15 (+15 min. break) or from 14h45 to 18h00 (+15 min. break)
- Maximum 15 students per group (10 - 12 on average)
- Exam fee: 175 EUR (not incl. in the course price)
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Starting dates and exam dates (please click here)
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Business German Courses
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| One-to-One Business German Language Course (min. 20 lessons per week) | | The One-to-One Business German Language Course is focusing directly on improving, refreshing and acquiring specialized and professionally oriented subjects as well as on basic language structures. Areas of specialization include fields of banking, tourism, insurance, economics and intercultural training. Other specializations may be arranged for an extra charge (Please contact us at for further details). Students can use personal material on request. | Details: - Starting dates: every Monday (Tuesday if Monday is a Bank Holiday)
- All levels (however, A2 level is recommended to fully benefit from the Business German language course)
- Minimum duration: 01 week
- 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 50 or 60 lessons per week*
- Schedule: according to arrangement with teacher, classroom availability and student’s need
- Learning materials: incl.
| | *60 lessons per week program includes 50 classroom lessons + lunch with teacher on weekdays. |
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One-to-One Executive Business German Language Course (90 or 108 lessons per week)
| Professionals who want to make a maximum of progress in a minimum period of time should take this highly intensive course covering one week and 2 full weekends. The One-to-One Executive Business German Language Course is focusing directly on improving, refreshing and acquiring specialized and professionally oriented subjects as well as on basic language structures. The participant decides on topics such as banking, tourism, insurance, economics or intercultural training and can also study General German language. Participants have the choice between 10 and 12 lessons per day. Other specializations may be arranged for an extra charge, please contact us at for further details. Details: - Starting dates: every Saturday (except on Bank Holidays)
- Arrival day: Friday; Departure day: Sunday
- All levels (however, A2 level is recommended to fully benefit from the German language course)
- Duration: 09 consecutive days (01 week + 02 weekends)
- 90 or 108 lessons in total*
- Schedule: according to arrangement with teacher, classroom availability and student’s need (usually from 8h30)
- Learning materials: incl.
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German + Work Experience
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| German + Internship | Make the most of your German language studies: optimize your German language program in Germany and continue your studies after finishing the German language course with an internship at a German company! Students get the chance to apply what they have just learned in class first hand. They also gain important work experience which will become a plus on their CV and increase their career opportunities. | There are 2 options: - a qualified internship position in a variety of fields such as architecture, book keeping, design or tourism. For this kind of internship an excellent knowledge of German language will be required (completed B2 level) and participants have to attend a course of at least 08 weeks..
- a simple internship position to get work experience in a hotel or restaurant (completed B1 level). Participants have to attend a course of at least 06 weeks.
Applicants should fill in a special enrolment form and provide a CV in German with 3 photos at least 02 months prior to the intended start date of the internship placement. Companies arrange an interview beforehand. Our German language school partner guarantees a maximum of 03 interviews. | 
| Price: 450 EUR.
Price includes: Internship placement, counselling and help with internship preparation. |
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More details (please click here)
Details: - Starting dates: every Monday (Tuesday if Monday is a Bank Holiday)
- Minimum level: B1 completed for Hotel/restaurant internship, B2 completed for qualified internship
- Minimum age: 18
- Maximum age: 26
- Minimum course duration for Hotel/restaurant internship: 06 weeks
- Minimum course duration for a qualified internship: 08 weeks
- Minimum internship duration: 12 weeks / Maximum internship duration: 24 weeks
- Location of the internship: Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich and in the surroundings of these cities.
- Accommodation can be provided if the internship takes place in Hamburg (all accommodation options offered by our German language school partner are available). If the internship does not take place in Hamburg, our German language school partner can help the student find an accommodation and will recommend websites on which to search for it.
Notes: - Our German language school partner will try to find an internship position according to the student’s professional expertise and interests. However, this might not always be possible at the particular course location.
- Our German language school partner cannot exactly guarantee that the student will get an internship position at a particular company or in a very specialized field. In this case the school suggests an alternative, i.e. an internship in a related professional field.
- All internships offered will not be paid for – some companies, however, may give some pocket money.
- If the internship will be discontinued early due to special circumstances the school doesn't have to justify, they will try to find 1 new position. If a successful placement is rejected or discontinued for personal reasons by the participant, fees will not be refunded.
- Requirements: Aside from a decent knowledge of German language, most participants will also need the permission of the Central Employment Office (ZAV) to do an internship in Germany. As long as participants are at between 18 and 26 years of age and citizens of a country of the European Union or Switzerland (restrictions may apply for "new EU countries", i.e. Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Czech Rebulic, Slowenia, Slowakia, Hungary, Cyprus, Romania, Bulgaria, Malta), our German language school partner can arrange for an internship position that will start after they have finished their German course. For all other nationalities the possibilities of doing an internship in Germany are very limited. However, in case students are enrolled at a university in their home country as a regular student and as long as the internship will be related to their field of studies, the training will usually be permitted.
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For further information on the German + Internship Program in Frankfurt, Germany, please refer to our pdf file Internship Program in Frankfurt, Germany. For general information on our paid work programs please refer to our Study & Work abroad page. |
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Junior German Programs
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Our German language school partner in Hamburg offers several German language programs for Juniors from 08 to 17 years old: - Year-round courses in Wiesbaden (14-17), with homestay accommodation,
- Summer Standard Course 15 in Aschaffenburg (12-16), Summer Standard Course 20 and Intensive 24 in Augsburg, Summer Standard Course 20 in Cologne & Nuremberg (14-17) with homestay accommodation
- Summer Standard Course 15 in Aschaffenburg (12-16) & Summer Standard Course 20 in Augsburg, Cologne & Nuremberg (14-17), both with homestay accommodation,
- Summer camp in Hintersee - Alps (12-16) with residential accommodation,
- Summer camp in Berlin (14-17) with residential accommodation.
- Summer camp in Höscht (8-14) with residential accommodation.
For more information, please contact us at . |
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Dates
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- Arrival day: Sunday, before the beginning of the course; departure day: Saturday, after the end of the course (except for the One-to-One Executive Business German Language Course: arrival day: Friday, departure day: Sunday).
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Activities/Excursions
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| Our German language school partner generally organizes 02 activities or 01 activity and 01 excursion per week. Usually, excursions are organized every weekend in high season and once or twice per month in low season. In the Hamburg harbor area, you can discover exceptional historical and architectural sights, for example in the Old Warehouse district (the world’s largest connected storehouse complex), the Speicherstadt or SPICY’s, a spice museum. Next door, one can find the Hamburg Dungeon, going back in times into the dark era of the black plague and witch hunting. Why not finish off the excursion with a relaxing tour of Hamburg harbor in a tourist barge. |  | | For the art lovers, Hamburg also has 3 musical theatres. On weekends, our partner school organizes full-day excursions to different destinations such as a trip to the North Sea with a refreshing stay on the beaches and an excursion to the famous North Sea tideland. There are also excursions scheduled to the cities of Bremen, Lübeck, where exciting historic locations will be visited and the background of the Hanseatic League will be highlighted and Berlin. |  |
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More sample activities & excursions (please click here)
- City tour through Hamburg and the school area
- Stammtisch in a local bar with a guide from the school
- Evening walk at Hamburg harbor
- Pick-nick at the Outer Alster
- Party at Reeperbahn
- Week-end excursion to Helgoland with a guide from the school
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More info on transfers (please click here)
Hamburg Airport HAM or train station: 60 EUR one way / 120 EUR two ways Students will be picked up by either a member of our partner school staff or the host and attended to the host’s home by car or by public transport. Arrival time should be between 8h & 20h. Earlier and/or later arrival/departure may incur a surcharge. |
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Visa information (please click here)
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| Our partner school is accredited by: Founded in 2009 | |
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