German School
German school in Heidelberg
The language school is situated by Bismarckplatz in the centre of the vibrant university city. It is only located 200 metres from the Neckar and 1.5 km away from the castle. Heidelberg is one of the most beautiful cities to learn German in Germany.
The school has 70 multimedia classrooms with the ability to expand to 85 classrooms in the summer months. There are 3 rooms with 50 computers and internet as well as a well equipped library. There is an extensive choice of accommodation options for students, making it one of our most popular schools in Germany.
German Courses
Standard course
This short term course is suitable for students that want a general German course focusing on the four key language skills: speaking, reading, writing and listening. Suitable for students with previous knowledge of German or complete beginners.
Lessons per week | 20 | Duration | 1-20+ weeks |
Levels | Beginner to Advanced | Students per class | Maximum 15 |
Minutes per lesson | 45 | Minimum age | 16 |
Intensive course
This course is as the standard course but with 10 extra German lessons per week. Ideal for students that want an intensive short term course.
Lessons per week | 30 | Duration | 1-20+ weeks |
Levels | Beginner to Advanced | Students per class | Maximum 15 |
Minutes per lesson | 45 | Minimum age | 16 |
Private tuition
Lessons can be tailored to the needs and requirements of the students, to a particular subject or focusing on a specific exam. Students can have private lessons on a 2 to 1 basis providing they are of a similar ability.
Lessons per week | Flexible | Duration | 1-12 weeks |
Levels | Beginner to Advanced | Students per class | 1:1 or 2:1 |
Minutes per lesson | 45 | Minimum age | 16 |
Accommodation
Host Family
Students can be accommodated in a single or double room within a German host family. They can choose between breakfast or half board accommodation.
The host family accommodation varies in price depending on distance to the school and is therefore divided into two categories:
Category A: journey time 2 - 30 minutes by public transport (some families live in the immediate vicinity of the school).
Category B: max. journey time 50 minutes.
Student Residences & Apartments
The student residences and apartments are located in Heidelberg’s Rohrbach, Südstadt, Handschuhsheim and Old Town districts. They are also located in other neighbourhoods and nearby suburbs in Heidelberg. The school offers over 400 rooms and apartments all year round; in summer, however, these are often completely booked up so we do advise booking early. There are several categories of residence and apartment depending on price facilities and distance to the school. Please ask for our Heidelberg accommodation sheet for details of the specific residences available.
Transfer
There are several transfer options available for Heidelberg:
1) Fly to Frankfurt airport (FRA) and take the school transfer to your accommodation. Please note this is different to Frankfurt-Hahn airport (HNN) which is further from Heidelberg.
2) Fly to Stuggart airport (STA) and take the school transfer to your accommodation.
Transfers are also possible if arriving by train to Heidelberg or Mannheim station.
Leisure
The students are offered a diverse programme of activities accompanied by a teacher. These activities given students the opportunity to get to know Heidelberg, experience it's culture whilst also learning German. Many of the activities are inclusive in the cost of the course with the exception of a few activities such as: entrance fees, food and drink etc.
Example of a weekly activity programme:
Monday: Student’s gathering
Tuesday: Heidelberg orientation tour
Wednesday: Grammar with Barbara
Thursday: Visit of Heidelberg’s castle
Friday: Welcome Party
Saturday: Trip to Holiday Park
Course Prices
GERMAN COURSES
1 lesson = 45 minutes / Minimum age = 16
ADMINISTRATION FEE: € 60.00
Week (s) | STANDARD COURSE
20 lessons per week / Max. 15 per class |
INTENSIVE COURSE
30 lessons per week/ Max. 15 per class |
1 | € 210.00 | € 270.00 |
2 | € 420.00 | € 540.00 |
3 | € 630.00 | € 810.00 |
4 | € 840.00 | € 1080.00 |
6 | € 1260.00 | € 1620.00 |
8 | € 1480.00 | € 1960.00 |
12 | € 2220.00 | € 2940.00 |
16 | € 2960.00 | € 3920.00 |
20 | € 3200.00 | € 4400.00 |
extra weeks | € 160.00 | € 220.00 |
PRIVATE TUITION | |
Per lesson | 10 lessons |
€ 36.00 | € 360.00 |
ENROLMENT FEE | € 60.00 per person |
Accommodation Prices
ACCOMMODATION
Sunday to Saturday
HOST FAMILY / SINGLE ROOM / WITHOUT BOARD | ||
Week (s) | Type A | Type B |
1 | € 245.00 | € 210.00 |
2 | € 490.00 | € 420.00 |
3 | € 735.00 | € 630.00 |
4 | € 980.00 | € 840.00 |
6 | € 1470.00 | € 1260.00 |
8 | € 1840.00 | € 1640.00 |
12 | € 2760.00 | € 2460.00 |
16 | € 3680.00 | € 3280.00 |
20 | € 4400.00 | € 3900.00 |
extra weeks | € 220.00 | € 195.00 |
Type A: 2-30 minutes by public transport to the school* /Type B: Maximum 50 minutes by public transport to the school*. *The distance to the bus/tram stop is not included, this is normally only a 5-10 minutes walk from the accommodation. |
HOST FAMILY / SINGLE ROOM / BREAKFAST | ||
Week (s) | Type A | Type B |
1 | € 290.00 | € 235.00 |
2 | € 580.00 | € 470.00 |
3 | € 870.00 | € 705.00 |
4 | € 1160.00 | € 940.00 |
6 | € 1740.00 | € 1410.00 |
8 | € 2120.00 | € 1760.00 |
12 | € 3180.00 | € 2640.00 |
16 | € 4240.00 | € 3520.00 |
20 | € 5100.00 | € 4200.00 |
extra weeks | € 255.00 | € 210.00 |
Type A: 2-30 minutes by public transport to the school* /Type B: Maximum 50 minutes by public transport to the school*. *The distance to the bus/tram stop is not included, this is normally only a 5-10 minutes walk from the accommodation. |
HOST FAMILY / SINGLE ROOM / HALF BOARD | ||
Week (s) | Type A | Type B |
1 | € 345.00 | € 270.00 |
2 | € 690.00 | € 540.00 |
3 | € 1035.00 | € 810.00 |
4 | € 1380.00 | € 1080.00 |
6 | € 2070.00 | € 1620.00 |
8 | € 2360.00 | € 2040.00 |
12 | € 3540.00 | € 3060.00 |
16 | € 4720.00 | € 4080.00 |
20 | € 5600.00 | € 4900.00 |
extra weeks | € 280.00 | € 245.00 |
Type A: 2-30 minutes by public transport to the school* /Type B: Maximum 50 minutes by public transport to the school*
*The distance to the bus/tram stop is not included, this is normally only a 5-10 minutes walk from the accommodation. |
STUDENT RESIDENCE | Please contact the office for prices. | ||
APARTMENTS |
ACCOMMODATION BOOKING FEE | € 120.00 |
TRANSFER SERVICE ARRIVAL AND/OR DEPARTURE | ONE WAY | TWO WAY |
FRANKFURT MAIN (FRA) AIRPORT* | € 165.00 | € 320.00 |
STUGGART (STA) AIRPORT | On request | |
HEIDELBERG CENTRAL RAILWAY STATION | ||
MANNHEIM CENTRAL RAILWAY STATION | ||
* Please note this is different to Frankfurt-Hahn airport (HNN) which is further from Heidelberg. |
2024 Dates
STANDARD & INTENSIVE COURSES: Non-beginners can start on any Monday through out the year. Beginners must start on the dates shown in RED. | |||||
JANUARY | 8 | 15 | 22 | 29 | |
FEBRUARY | 5 | 12 | 19 | 26 | |
MARCH | 4 | 11 | 18 | 25 | |
APRIL | 1 | 8 | 15 | 22 | 29 |
MAY | 6 | 13 | 20 | 27 | 30 |
JUNE | 3 | 10 | 17 | 24 | |
JULY | 1 | 8 | 15 | 22 | 29 |
AUGUST | 5 | 12 | 19 | 26 | |
SEPTEMBER | 2 | 9 | 16 | 23 | 30 |
OCTOBER | 7 | 14 | 21 | 28 | |
NOVEMBER | 4 | 11 | 18 | 25 | |
DECEMBER | 2 | 9 | 16 | 23 |
PRIVATE TUITION | ANY MONDAY |
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS | 6th January, 15th & 18th April, 26th May, 6th & 16th June, 3rd October, 1 November and 26 December. Missed lessons can be taken at the end of the course, provided that a written request is received no later than 14.30, one day before the respective public holiday). |