German schools in Cologne

11 Best German Language Schools in Cologne in 2025 (from $86)

0 km away

1 review

Welcome to our language school in downtown Cologne! Come visit us anytime in our beautiful location on Neumarkt 1c. Our institute is the perfect place to learn German. We provide intensive courses in all levels according to the Common European Framework of Reference from A1 to C2. Every first Monday of the month we start our new courses in small groups of 12 students tops. Our students are mainly young grown-ups, who are preparing for university or job here. We are visited by people from all over the world, which is why a language course here with us is also a great place to make new friends. Our qualified and friendly teachers, who are native speakers, will not only help you in the classroom, but also give you useful advice about life in Cologne and Germany. Please contact us anytime, if you have questions or if you would like to join a language course.

starting price
$616
1 km away

1 review

Learn German & live in your private teacher's home around Cologne with Home Language International! Home Language International (HLI) is a family-run business offering language courses in more than 20 languages in over 30 countries worldwide, including German lessons at an experienced private teacher's home in Germany. More than 5,000 students take advantage of our services every year. Ian Josephs, Danielle Josephs, their 5 adult children and an expert team of dedicated staff all put in very long hours for HLI. You stay in an experienced teacher's family home, have one-to-one German lessons and then continue to use the language during the rest of your stay in Cologne. Because you are the only student, you are guaranteed individual attention. The lessons are completely designed for you, so the teacher will focus exactly on what you need. Mealtime conversation, television and social contacts are all in German. All of our teachers in Germany have a university degree (or equivalent) and/or a recognised teaching certificate. All teachers have been visited by one of our local organisers. Their qualifications have been checked and their homes throughly inspected. During your stay in Cologne, a local organiser will monitor your progress and make sure your experience is both happy and successful. Home Language International (HLI) is accredited by the Accreditation Body for Language Services (ABLS), Association of Language Travel Organisations (ALTO), and UNOSEL.

starting price
$1,293
1 km away

The host are located in Cologne and surrounding areas.

starting price
$1,299
1 km away

22 reviews

It was in 1984 when we started teaching German as a foreign language. Since then thousands of students from all over the world joined our classes and many of them returned a second and sometimes a third time. Both of our schools are in the very centre of the two most attractive German cities: Munich and Berlin. Thanks to our highly qualified teachers, the welcoming atmosphere and the modern teaching facilities we have earned a very good international reputation. In our classrooms, students from all over the world meet to learn German. Our teachers as well as the other members of our school office team are always available for advice. A student library and free internet access (even wireless) is at our students‘ disposal. Our fully equipped kitchen is a popular hang-out during the breaks and enables an intensive exchange between students and teachers beyond lesson time. Here, extra-curricular activities for the evenings and weekends are planned and these often form the beginning of lasting friendships. BWS Germanlingua is committed to offering quality German language courses to foreigners in a pleasant environment that respects the values of each participant, with the aim of strengthening communication between different linguistic communities in the world. We do not only focus on teaching the German language, but also the German culture and costumes. Our staff and teachers will do their utmost to integrate every student and will always be happy to help and give advice also beyond teaching hours to make Germany your home away from home! We believe that excellent teaching is the most essential asset to a successful school. Due to continuous further training, our qualified and experienced teachers are well acquainted with the latest developments in the area of German as a foreign language. You will note that our instructors can be seen as highly motivated, very competent and knowledgeable friends who are teaching the class. As a result, the members of our staff are not only available to discuss matters of German language but are also happy to help you with advice on other subjects of life. A lot of times they even organize our extra-curricular activities.

starting price
$86

Special offer

$520 discount for all courses from 2-52 weeks Show details »

2 km away

17 reviews

With over 50 years experience as an international language provider, teaching German as a foreign language has always had an important focus in the work of Carl Duisberg Centren. Our German Language Courses are offered in Berlin, Cologne, Munich, and Radolfzell on Lake Constance. At the Carl Duisberg Training Centers you will be taught by experienced trainers, who all have a university degree. In lessons, great emphasis is put on training communication skills. The learning progress is measured according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Prior to the start of the course, your actual language ability will be assessed by a placement test. On course completion, you will receive an official certificate of attendance. At various stages of the course program, you can have your improvement documented by taking the internationally recognized tell examinations. Naturally, at the four Carl Duisberg Training Centers, a media resource center with a multitude of teaching materials is available. This also includes computer learning programs for self-study. You will receive all the books and materials used in the lessons free of charge which can then be kept at the end of the course. Additionally, there are no extra costs for registration, placement test, and weekly interim tests. For those who decide to learn a foreign language in the country where it is spoken, they will also get to know the culture, customs and ways of its inhabitants. The same applies to your language course in Germany. The varied leisure and cultural program create relaxed, realistic everyday situations, where you can put your newly acquired language knowledge into practice. At the same time, you can gain an insight into German culture and mentality. Carl Duisberg German courses are offered at four very different locations: you can choose between the capital Berlin, the Rhine metropolis Cologne, the Bavarian state capital Munich, the charming little town of Radolfzell on Lake Constance or the city of Marburg. Each location has its own character and its own merits.

starting price
$295
2 km away

Our classes are held in the attractive and bright seminar rooms of the hostel, which are all equipped with up-to-date technology. As our students are housed in the same building where they have their classes, they can conveniently walk there from their rooms without having to leave the premises.

starting price
$3,669
4 km away

IH Cologne is a language school with an excellent reputation, communicative teaching in small group sizes, high qualified teachers and a very unique and welcoming atmosphere. Students can choose from a variety of courses like standard intensive or evening courses, exam preparation, business German and the unique tailormade course that provide personalized classes with a special focus of your choice (fluency/grammar/pronounciation and more). IH Cologne also provides Teacher Training courses for DaF. All the German trainers at IH Cologne work with a highly communicative teaching approach that makes classes engaging and playful yet challenging. In the beginners levels little excursions into cafés or marketplaces round off the classes. IH Cologne has facilities that include a library and a student lounge. The school offers a monthly social and leisure calendar to invite students to practice their German skills while taking part in some extra activities. Note: Courses can only be confirmed after the student completes the placement test and receives confirmation that their level is suitable. (https://insulakoeln.com/de/form/einstufungstest)

starting price
$154
25 km away

Welcome to our language school in Bonn! Come visit us anytime in our beautiful location on In der Sürst 1, 53111 Bonn. Our institute is the perfect place to learn German. We provide intensive courses in all levels according to the Common European Framework of Reference from A1 to C2. Every first Monday of the month we start our new courses in small groups of 12 students tops. Our students are mainly young grown-ups, who are preparing for university or job here. We are visited by people from all over the world, which is why a language course here with us is also a great place to make new friends. Our qualified and friendly teachers, who are native speakers, will not only help you in the classroom, but also give you useful advice about life in Bonn and Germany. Please contact us anytime, if you have questions or if you would like to join a language course.

starting price
$616
35 km away

36 reviews

GoAcademy! Düsseldorf is one of the leading language schools in Europe for 30 years and official testing center for worldwide accredited language certificates. Besides private language courses and courses for companies, we offer language trips to 12 different countries. Having fun learning is a main element of our concept. This is why our experienced native-speaking teachers ensure lively and communicative lessons. Our school in Düsseldorf is centrally located and offers bright classrooms, an E-Learning center, a cafeteria and internet access. Hip, busy and not bit quiet! The "D-Town" which its street culture in the Old Town, chic places to go out in the Media harbor and creative flair int the North Flingern (GoAcademy! Düsseldorf) district was again voted the city with one of the best quality of life indexes worldwide! It offers a crazy mixture of luxurious boutiques, historical places, modern buildings, international companies and a Rhine embankment promenade with Mediterranean flair. As a testing and examination centre for worldwide accredited language tests and certificates like TestDaF, DSH and Telc, we know what the key to success in language training is. We are certified for our customer orientation and for the quality of our services by the TÜV Rheinland certification company in accordance with the DIN ISO 9001:2015 standard. We are also accredited as a provider of further education for educational leave in accordance with the AZAB standard.

starting price
$289
35 km away

2 reviews

Our students are guests in the Düsseldorf City Hostel, a high-quality facility located on the banks of the Rhine River. Our classes take place in attractive and bright seminar rooms of the hostel, which are all equipped with up-to-date technology. As our students are housed in the same building, they don’t need to leave the premises to get to class, but can conveniently walk there from their rooms.

starting price
$3,669
36 km away

IIK Deutschland is a further education institute with a focus on language. German as a foreign language, job-related German courses, e.g. for doctors and nurses, integration and professional language courses (in accordance with Section 45a of the Residence Act) and further education courses are at the heart of our work. Language connects and we also put this into practice in further training courses for German teachers and trainers in adult education. We also cooperate closely with companies and organizations in Germany and abroad.

starting price
$769

German COURSE TYPES

What type of German course are you looking for?