Intensive German Course + University Placement

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Course description

Unlike the Standard Course, the Intensive Course also provides enough time to work on current topics from politics, culture and science. Hence, the 4 language skills listening, reading, speaking and writing will not only be trained based on a textbook but the teachers also use supplementary, specially selected materials. It is the birthday of a famous German politician or artist? There are interesting political news from Berlin? It often happens that the class will discuss the current news and interesting events in the Intensive Course, that up-to-date topics will spontaneously become part of the program the class was going to work on at the moment. Thus, you study German and you will be fully informed at the same time!

The Intensive Course covers 24 lessons. 2 lessons each will be taught Tuesdays and Thursdays in the afternoons. While we closely work with the textbooks most of the time during the morning sessions, the afternoon seminars open up possibilities for an intensive communicative training. The teacher is organizing the instruction in such a way that all participants can actively participate in class, can communicate with each other and discuss their opinions. In such a lively atmosphere you can learn the language easily and spontaneously. And even rather complex grammatical structures are understood easily by being practiced and used creatively. And, of course, we also use these afternoon sessions for preparing the language exams.

University Placement Program
This program offers international students, who would like to begin a course of study at a German University, the opportunity to become extensively informed about this country’s system of higher education. In addition to personal counseling regarding selection of an appropriate field of study as well as study location, the applicant’s academic resume will be reviewed with a particular eye towards the admissions requirements for studying at a German university. When the applicant fulfills the requisite requirements, enrollment in the university will follow. If acceptance directly into a university is not possible, the advising efforts will focus on university preparation (Studienkolleg).

Course topics

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

Class schedule

Course duration
8-48 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (except for beginners)
Classes per week
24 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 29 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 03 Oct 2025, 20 Dec 2025 - 04 Jan 2026

did deutsch-institut Hamburg 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

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:00 AM - 02:30 PM
Afternoon session
01:00 PM - 06:00 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 Hamburg.

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 17 years old and older

Certificate

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

94% recommend

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"Hardworking course that helped me in a tremendous way."

Alan Saavedra, student from USA

The classes were god enough to learn German because it was a very small class where you could participate at all times. The teachers were also good, although they could be paying more attention to students as some of them leaved the classroom while we ere doing exercises.The location was pretty good in Hamburg center. I actually didn’t participated in any activities. The housing with the host family was pretty comfortable and I was very thankful with Frank Evers that hosted me during a whole month.

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
10 Jun 2024 - 5 Jul 2024
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Beryktade nice to learn a language together with people from all around the world"

Margareta Bjarle, student from Sweden

Location good and well placed in the centre of Hamburg. The test and then direct into à class worked well. Nice Staffan, teacher was good.

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Date of study
4 Sep 2023 - 8 Sep 2023
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Yes
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"Amazing experience that helped me drastically improve my language skills."

Agata Florek, student from Germany

Very intensive course and everything explained in an understandable way. Amazing teachers especially Kai and Zafer who made everybody feel comfortable. Encouraged everyone to ask questions and patiently answer all of them. Nobody was left out. Amazing location where during the breaks I could admire beautiful views.

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
5 Jun 2023 - 23 Jun 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Very professional - excellent teachers."

Else, student from Denmark

I needed a brush-up of my oral skills, so I had taken the premium course of 28 lessons for one week to profit the most. The teachers were very committed and tried to motivate all the students to participate actively in the classes.
My accommodation was with a very nice host family.
I did not participate in any social activities.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
20 Feb 2023 - 24 Feb 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Very good"

Catherine Positano, student from Switzerland

The lessons were held on time. The teacher adapted very well to my needs. His encouragement helped me overcome the fear of speaking German. The teacher had a lot of patience and took the time to explain the words to me that I did not understand. We carried on the phone conversation because that's what I needed.

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Date of study
13 Sep 2021 - 17 Sep 2021
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Interesting"

Sveva Poggi, student from Switzerland

I loved the fact that the school was nearby my house and that I got the opportunity to improve my German, while meeting new people

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
2 Aug 2021 - 20 Aug 2021
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Yes
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"Necessary but to not enought talk"

Dorine Lagardère, student from France

The school about itself is very well located, easy to find and there is a good ambiance inside.

About my training, I faced the problem of not being on a good level because of the pandemic situation. I would have normally follow B1 training but in Hamburg no possibility so I took A2.
It was very good for the Grammatik and I do learn things but I also has very long moments of waiting, the time the others students finished their exercises (who were easy for me).
In addition of this, we did mainly writing exercises or oral comprehension but not enough talking, which is the point I would have really needed to work.
At the end of the 3 weeks, I can say that I did learn more vocabulary and German' rules, but I did not progress as much as I thought I would. So I am a little bit disappointed.

Concerning the teacher, she was very friendly and caring. A lovely person. The only problem sometimes, was to get the meaning of words because she was not speaking a very good english to translate. Thanks google translate !


Besides the training in classroom, they were no activities so I don't have a lot to say about this.


I am now waiting for a certificate to send to my job, proving that I followed the training.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
3 Aug 2020 - 21 Aug 2020
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Some good teachers, some bad"

Daniel William Woods, student from UK

Facilities are great. Host was great, if a little strange. Some of the teachers were great, others were terrible.

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My ratings for this school

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Housing
Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
10 Jun 2019 - 21 Jun 2019
Would you recommend this school?
No
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"I had Teo very good weeks - and My German very improved"

Winnie Blom-Jensen, student from Sweden

Teo week were lite to short, bit bettet than min. Nice and good location an exelent teaters - I very like My Two weeks!

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
2 Jul 2018 - 13 Jul 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Proffessional school with high flexibility to match diversified students"

[email protected], student from Switzerland

Classes were very practical and useful, not crowded and gives a good chance of practice.

Teachers were of different characters, but what's common among them was that they were knowledgeable and so kind to help and support even after the lesson hours.

Location is easily accessible

Housing is far from the school but has a very nice host family. They were really caring and very good value for money.

It is a good experience, and if I have time I will return to study higher level of German.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
20 Feb 2017 - 10 Mar 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"A very good experience in a safe and professional environment"

Francisco Ignacio Navarro, student from Chile

The institute is located in a building with good infrastructure and easy access to subway. The professionals in charge were very kind and very professional and provided me with all the information that I needed.
The city is world class and has an excellent system of public transport, so it is easy to go everywhere.
The teachers and classes are very good, however you need to have a basic level of German before starting. I recommend it for students that have previous knowledge of German language.
The housing that was provided for me was very nice, clean, friendly host and safe. Excellent!

Overall, the experience was very good, although I attended in January, with rain and snow, it was not bad. The city and transport is well prepared and there was no problem. The only matter that I do not quantify as excellent was that, I would like more social activities for teenagers and other activities. After classes everyone had to go to their personal activities or jobs. Although, perhaps winter is not the best time.

The enrolling process was by internet, excellent, they responded to me quickly with all the information and I needed and help me to find housing in a short time.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
1 Feb 2016 - 26 Feb 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"It was a good experience."

Viktor Boyer, student from Germany

I appreciate the lessons I received in did deutsch-institut Hamburg. I've learned a lot of new things. This was a good place where you could work, and I think I’ll come back again if I can.

I’d like to thank the professors for their kindness.

Sorry for the time I took to give you a response; I was without Internet for a long time.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
7 Dec 2015 - 18 Dec 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Short but very good."

Ángela Romeu González de Rueda, student from Spain

I did a course for two weeks and did not avail of the housing, so I can only comment on the classes. The teachers were super nice and I very much did a level test on the first day. The classrooms were very clean and well-appointed. I would like to repeat the experience.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
4 Aug 2014 - 15 Aug 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Perfect for me to improve."

Frank Smyth, student from Ireland

I was in Hamburg for Wagner's Ring Cycle and decided to use my free time to improve my German. I was only there for one week and found it most beneficial for improving my confidence at speaking German. Only attended classes, so no trips, housing, etc.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
5 Mar 2012 - 9 Mar 2012
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Excellent"

SAUD BINJUDIAAN, student from Saudi Arabia

The classes were not in the same size. Each room is different so it depends on how many students there are in the same class, so it’s a little bit luck.
The teachers were trying to do their best, but, of course, you have to work hard to catch with them. They were very helpful and supportive.
The location was not the best but everything you need is around either by bus triangle or by foot .
I have not tried any one of the activities.
And I did not use their housing options.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
13 weeks
Date of study
1 Jul 2013 - 4 Oct 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"My month with DID"

Ole Steen Christensen, student from Denmark

It was a much needed experience to have studied in the DID program. The staff was kind and enthusiastic (and of the administration all had good English skills) and showed general interest in each student. The atmosphere in the classroom was relaxed and everyone had a chance of saying and pronouncing German words (even though they feared their skills weren't good enough). Most of the teachers were really good and the education was varied and never ordinary or trivial. One teacher had a problem of showing up late but we asked the staff if they could talk with her and both parts seemed very understanding. The teachers were very good at sensing the students' abilities and that worked very well. The household I lived in was very good. The host mom was very kind and allowed us to eat at her restaurant every day, which was really great. The social activities were brilliant as Boris Jetelina and other affiliates of the school were great at pulling together ein ausflucht für uns. In general I would rate the experience very highly and I would definitely recommend it.

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My ratings for this school

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Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
28 May 2012 - 8 Jun 2012
Age group
25 - 34
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Learning German in German"

Rafael Kiwi, student from Chile

The Good: The school was great, really modern and had a great location. Most of the teachers were really good, and even though the first week was hard, from then on I caught up and started learning fast. The housing was great, a big house, and had a really, REALLY big room for guests, with a piano! Really good experience. The Bad: The weather in winter in Germany is really bad, lots of rain and incredibly cold!

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Duration of study
6 weeks
Date of study
2 Jan 2012 - 10 Feb 2012
Age group
25 - 34
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Good"

Corrie Strong, student from UK

Accommodation was with a lady who's an illegal immigrant with an Italian boyfriend who wore only a bath robe and never left the apartment for fear of being found out he lived there. Also extensive building work being carried out at the property. In the apartment above my bedroom, work started at 8:00am. We didn't need to be awake until 8:30am. The noise was so loud you would have to leave the apartment immediately. Unbareable. This spoiled an otherwise perfect experience. I would reccommmend DID but would advise to source own accommodation.

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
11 Jan 2010 - 22 Jan 2010
Age group
35 - 49
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Housing

did deutsch-institut Hamburg offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - No meals

S$ 327
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 11:00 AM
S$ 327
You are an adult and you intend to live in Germany for a longer period of time? Then take advantage of our special services: We arrange for accommodation in a private apartment and help you find a room – in a single household, with a family or in an apartment shared by several students! You will have a room for yourself and only share kitchen and bathroom.

Host Family - Double room with Breakfast

S$ 357
weekly
Age range: 17 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast (6 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 11:00 AM
S$ 357
This way of accommodation is a long-time classic… and with a reason: If you decide for accommodation in a host family you will also learn German after class – very individually and completely relaxed – by being a new member of the family… We also take care that you share your room only with a student who has a different native language – in order to make sure that you can really speak German all day long. Of course, for an additional fee, you can also book a single room. You will have to share bathroom and kitchen facilities with your host or hostess. Not necessarily the host is a traditional family, a couple with kids. There are also single parents or single and elderly people who like to welcome you in their homes.

Host Family - Single room with Breakfast

S$ 418
weekly
Age range: 17 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (6 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen and laundry
Distance to school: 20 - 60 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 11:00 AM
S$ 418
This way of accommodation is a long-time classic… and with a reason: If you decide for accommodation in a host family you will also learn German after class – very individually and completely relaxed – by being a new member of the family… We also take care that you share your room only with a student who has a different native language – in order to make sure that you can really speak German all day long. Of course, for an additional fee, you can also book a single room. You will have to share bathroom and kitchen facilities with your host or hostess. Not necessarily the host is a traditional family, a couple with kids. There are also single parents or single and elderly people who like to welcome you in their homes.

Host Family- Double room with Half Board

S$ 433
weekly
Age range: 17 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (12 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 433
This way of accommodation is a long-time classic… and with a reason: If you decide for accommodation in a host family you will also learn German after class – very individually and completely relaxed – by being a new member of the family… We also take care that you share your room only with a student who has a different native language – in order to make sure that you can really speak German all day long. Of course, for an additional fee, you can also book a single room. You will have to share bathroom and kitchen facilities with your host or hostess. Not necessarily the host is a traditional family, a couple with kids. There are also single parents or single and elderly people who like to welcome you in their homes.

Host Family-Single Room with Half Board

S$ 509
weekly
Age range: 17 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (12 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 509
This way of accommodation is a long-time classic… and with a reason: If you decide for accommodation in a host family you will also learn German after class – very individually and completely relaxed – by being a new member of the family… We also take care that you share your room only with a student who has a different native language – in order to make sure that you can really speak German all day long. Of course, for an additional fee, you can also book a single room. You will have to share bathroom and kitchen facilities with your host or hostess. Not necessarily the host is a traditional family, a couple with kids. There are also single parents or single and elderly people who like to welcome you in their homes.
student-residence

Student residence - 1 bedroom apartment - No meals

S$ 760
weekly
Age range: 18 - 99 years old
Address: Borgfelder Allee 10, Hamburg 20537
Location: In the city center of Hamburg
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, and tV room
Distance to school: 20 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, before 11:00 AM
S$ 760
Discover a unique living experience in one of our student residences. The student accommodation is located in the heart of the city and only a few minutes away by public transport from our school. You can easily reach the main train station by walking.
hotel

Youth Hotel Standard - Double Room - Breakfast

S$ 380
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: Amsinckestraße 6-10, Hamburg 20097
Location: Hotel A&O
Housing type: Hostel
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast (6 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, laundry, wireless internet, and heating
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 03:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 11:00 AM
Restriction: 2 students must book together
S$ 380
Participants who are looking forward to live according to their own rhythm while being in Germany should opt for accommodation in a youth hotel or a hotel. While the hotel option is especially recommendable for professionals and business people, participants deciding to stay in one of did's partner youth hotels enjoy their independence with other did-participants.

Youth Hotel Standard - Single Room - Breakfast

S$ 517
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: Amsinckestraße 6-10, Hamburg 20097
Location: Hotel A&O
Housing type: Hostel
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (6 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, laundry, and wireless internet
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 03:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 11:00 AM
S$ 517
Participants who are looking forward to live according to their own rhythm while being in Germany should opt for accommodation in a youth hotel or a hotel. While the hotel option is especially recommendable for professionals and business people, participants deciding to stay in one of did's partner youth hotels enjoy their independence with other did-participants.
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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 90 € when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

The closest airport to the school is Hamburg international airport (HAM).

The school offers airport pickup services. If you wish to be picked up, just give us your flight details and arrival date. The price of a one-way airport transfer from Hamburg international airport is 60 €. You must book your airport transfer in advance when you register.

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 Hamburg 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.

Learn more about our insurance plan »

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