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Intensive German 30 - Accommodation and full board included

Humboldt-Institut Berlin-Mitte

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Intensive Courses

Our intensive German courses comprise 30 lessons per week. The very effective lessons cover all areas of language acquisition (reading, writing, listening, grammar and expression).

One of the Humboldt-Institut’s strengths is the intensity of instruction due to the high amount of lessons per week as well as the small class sizes.This way course participants learn German faster and hence
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Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
2-45 weeks
Start dates
17 Nov 2024, 24 Nov 2024, 01 Dec 2024, 08 Dec 2024, 05 Jan 2025, 12 Jan 2025, 26 Jan 2025, 09 Feb 2025, 16 Feb 2025, 02 Mar 2025, 16 Mar 2025, 23 Mar 2025, 06 Apr 2025, 13 Apr 2025, 20 Apr 2025, 27 Apr 2025, 11 May 2025, 25 May 2025, 01 Jun 2025, 08 Jun 2025, 15 Jun 2025, 22 Jun 2025, 29 Jun 2025, 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025, 03 Aug 2025, 10 Aug 2025, 17 Aug 2025, 24 Aug 2025, 07 Sep 2025, 14 Sep 2025, 28 Sep 2025, 12 Oct 2025, 19 Oct 2025, 02 Nov 2025, 16 Nov 2025, 23 Nov 2025, 30 Nov 2025, 07 Dec 2025, 04 Jan 2026, 11 Jan 2026, 25 Jan 2026, 08 Feb 2026, 15 Feb 2026, 01 Mar 2026, 15 Mar 2026 and 22 Mar 2026
Start dates for beginners
17 Nov 2024, 05 Jan 2025, 09 Feb 2025, 16 Mar 2025, 20 Apr 2025, 25 May 2025, 29 Jun 2025, 03 Aug 2025, 07 Sep 2025, 12 Oct 2025, 16 Nov 2025, 04 Jan 2026, 08 Feb 2026 and 15 Mar 2026
Classes per week
30 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
25 Dec 2024 - 03 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 03 Oct 2025

Humboldt-Institut Berlin-Mitte does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

Morning session
08:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Afternoon session
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Berlin.

Class size

Average 10 students
Maximum 12 students

Student age

Age range 18 - 99 years old
Average 21 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Learn German in Berlin

With the opening of Humboldt's latest year-round school, students now have the opportunity to study German in the very center of Berlin. Our first year-round course center in the North of Germany offers a multitude of cultural experiences and encounters in the most international and history-laden city in Germany. Berlin is Germany's cultural, political and economic hub.

Part-time courses

In addition to our courses with accommodation, Berlin offers part-time German courses in the evenings as well as on Saturdays.

Two cities – one course

With the combination of courses in Berlin and Constance, our learners have the incomparable opportunity to experience two uniquely distinct university towns which demonstrate the diversity of Germany in landscape and in culture. Berlin – Germany’s capital and by far largest city – impresses with more than 3.5 million inhabitants and an incredible variety of sights and cultural offers. Constance, however, seems to be unhurried and laid-back with only 85,000 inhabitants, while it is rated as one of Germany’s towns with the highest quality of life due to its gorgeous location right next to Lake Constance and its proximity to Switzerland and the Alps.

Intercity bus transfer between the cities (Constance–Berlin or Berlin–Constance) is included in the course fee.

Language Levels

In Berlin, we offer German courses for language levels A1 to C2 according to the Common European Framework of References for Languages.

Class Size

Our classes consist of approx. 10 students. Such a small size ensures that individual attention is given to every single course participant. As we focus very much on the communicative approach of the language, while not neglecting grammar, we give heed to make every student talk and participate.

Tests

All course participants take a weekly exam which covers all the course content taught the preceding week so that students and teachers alike can assess the progress made in the German language.

Homework

Our students are also expected to do some homework every day, yet they will still have plenty of time for extracurricular activities.

Year opened
2014

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Elevators
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Studying Area
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native German speakers
All
Teachers with German teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Humboldt-Institut Berlin-Mitte varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 21. In the summer, the average age is 21.

School holidays

Humboldt-Institut Berlin-Mitte does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
25 Dec 2024 - 03 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 03 Oct 2025

School location

A city of superlatives

Not only is Berlin Germany’s largest city with over 3 million residents, but it is also its liveliest. With its numerous universities, colleges, and research institutes, Berlin is the country’s most important economic, cultural, and educational center. Each year, key film festivals, concerts, and theater premiers are held in the city, which is also home to such world-famous landmarks as the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag and the illustrious shopping district along the Kurfuerstendamm.

Since the reunification of Germany, the new and old capital of Germany has been restored to outshine even its former splendor.

Berlin is probably the most cosmopolitan and international of all German cities, and it is certainly a perfect place for our young course participants from all over the world to not only learn the language here, but also find out more about German history, politics and culture, while at the same time enjoying all the many great opportunities this amazing city has to offer: music events, movie theaters, museums, sightseeing, shopping, sports, bars, beer gardens and discos.

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Housing

Humboldt-Institut Berlin-Mitte offers the following housing types:
student-residence

Student residence (on-campus) - 2-person shared room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Included
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: Invalidenstr. 19, Berlin 10115
Location: In the city center of Berlin
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, air conditioning, heating, other, and rooftop Terrace
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Included
Accommodation and classrooms in the same building

The residence is in the same building as the classrooms and is run like a university dormitory, where students are given a key to the building and can come and go as they wish.

Single and twin rooms

Students stay in friendly single or twin rooms, each equipped with bathroom and shower. Students who bring their own laptop have free Internet access from their room. A TV room and a laundry room are at students' disposal. All meals are taken in the school's dining room and are served buffet style. A fruit basket is available throughout the day.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 125 € when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Berlin based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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