Learn German in Berlin

No matter how old you are – we have the German course that’s just right for you. If you are 18 or older, you can learn German in Berlin with our long-term partner and the best language school in Germany – GLS (German Language School).

If you are younger than 18, we suggest you visit one of our summer camp programs in Berlin; please contact us for more information.

School

GLS (German Language School) is located in the historic center of Berlin, in trendy “Prenzlauer Berg” – around 1900 this district used to be a poor peoples’ habitat. After WW II Prenzlauer Berg ended up in the communist part of Berlin – with many intellectuals and artists living here. Once the Wall came down, the district boomed and became the trend district in Berlin.

Some of the main Berlin highlights are within walking distance from GLS:

• Museumsinsel: 1.5 km
• Hackescher Markt: 1 km
• Jüdisches Museum: 1.5 km
• Reichstag: 2 km
• Brandenburg Gate: 2.5 km

The school has a green campus with 5 houses and can accommodate 500 students.

GLS has been awarded five times “best German language school in Germany.” The school is accredited locally by the Berliner Senat, and internationally by the Swedish Ministry of Education.

German Courses

General German Course

All courses are built on the 4 fundamentals: listening, writing, reading and speaking. Free class discussions, role-playing and conversation help develop verbal expression, vocabulary and good sentence structure. Grammar is not studied in isolation, rather it is packed in informative and stimulating content that provides valuable cultural, political and historical background. Some topics covered include: relationships, social life, jobs and labor, history of Berlin, cultural identity.

Intensive German Course
20 lessons (45 minutes each) per week | max. 12 students per group

Super Intensive German Course
Intensive + 10 lessons per week in a mini group with max. 6 students

Time table

	Monday* – Friday
09.00 – 10.30	2 lessons
	Break – cafeteria is open
11.00 – 12.30	2 lessons
	Break – cafeteria is open (sample menue)
13.15 – 14.45	2 lessons**
15.00	Activity program starts
15.00	afternoon courses: telc German exam prep
18.30	German in the evening – twice a week

* On Mondays classes start at 10 am, due to the placement test. 
** Afternoon lessons if you book semi-intensive, intensive, crash. Standard and standard 30plus finish at 12.30 pm.  

Business Class: German for Professional Purposes

Regardless in which field you work, whether in architecture, administration, engineering or management – this course is for you.

GLS has been offering Business German courses for professionals and companies – among them Rolls Royce, Fendi and Amnesty International – since 1983.

Business German is a formal style of German that is spoken in workplaces and professional contexts. These courses not only improve the language skills needed in any professional situation, but they also impart knowledge of German business culture and etiquette.

German for Lawyers

The course German for Lawyers focuses on the German that is used in the field of law. You learn how to read, to understand and formulate juridical phrases in German and will gain confidence in their usage. The context of the course will be German and European law. On request meetings with German lawyers in Berlin can be arranged.

German for Teachers

The course German for Teachers reviews and discusses latest developments in teaching German as a foreign language. You can fine-tune your German and update yourself on recently published specialized literature and a variety of materials designed for teaching German. Visits to educational institutions in Berlin can be arranged.

German for Journalists

In this program, you will be introduced to Germany’s print media, the most important radio and TV stations as well as multimedia groups. The course German for Journalists aims to improve your language skills, like telephoning, information gathering, skim-reading, drafting short exposes and manuscripts as well as interviewing. If requested, visits to editorial offices in Berlin can be arranged.

German for Computing & IT

The course will focus on the German that is used by professionals working in the IT field – as programmer, administrator or support specialist.

German for Engineers

The course trains the German used in engineering. Please indicate the specialized field of engineering that is relevant for you.

Medical German

• Medical German Courses for Doctors

The minimum requirement for this course is level B1+. The German course for Doctors (Deutsch für Mediziner) is aimed at foreign doctors who already practice or who would like to practice their profession in Germany. It prepares medical doctors for everyday situations in the hospital environment. The main focus of the German course for Doctors is on communication with patients. 

• Medical German Courses for Nurses & Hospital Staff

The minimum requirement for this course is level A2. Students are learning the German language that is used in hospitals, clinics and nursing homes. The main focus of the Medical German for Nurses & Hospital Staff program is on communication with patients and colleagues. 

TestDaF, telc

The GLS German Language School in Berlin is a test center for TestDaF & the telc German certificates for levels A1 to C2.

Preparatory programs for the TestDaF, Goethe B2, Goethe C1, and Goethe C2 exams last for 3 or 4 weeks, with the exam taking place in the fourth week. The course consists of 30 hours per week, with 20 hours of general German in a group of up to 12 participants and 10 hours per week dedicated to exam preparation in a mini-group of 3 to 6 participants.

To enroll in the preparatory program, it is required that your German language proficiency is at least at the B2 level. The school emphasizes that even 98% of participants attending the GLS preparatory program successfully pass the tests.

Intensive prep courses for  TestDaF

This preparation course includes daily 90 minute sessions in the afternoon. Students will be familiarized with all sections of the TestDaF exam, and they will practice the exam with instructors through mock exams.

Afternoon courses (B1, B2, C1)

Duration: 3 weeks, with 90 minute sessions (1.15 PM – 2.45 PM) fom MON – FRI

telc Levels	Prep Course	Exams
	590 €*	register 15 days ahead
C1	20 Oct – 07 Nov  2025	14 Nov 2025
B1, B2	27 Oct – 14 Nov 2025	15 Nov 2025
B1, B2, C1	16 Feb – 06 Mar 2026	07 Mar 2026 (B1, B2) 09 Mar 2026 (C1)
B2, C1	16 Mar – 02 Apr 2026	18 Apr 2026 (B2) 20 Apr 2026 (C1)
B1, B2, C1	20 Apr – 08 May 2026	09 May 2026 (B1, B2) 11 May 2026 (C1)
B2, C1	08 Jun – 26 Jun 2026	27 Jun 2026 (B2) 29 Jun 2026 (C1)
B1, B2	06 Jul – 24 Jul 2026	25 Jul 2026 (B1, B2)
B2, C1	27 Jul – 14 Aug 2026	15 Aug 2026 (B2) 17 Aug 2026 (C1)
B1, B2	07 Sep – 25 Sep 2026	26 Sep 2026
B2, C1	28 Sep – 16 Oct 2026	17 Oct 2026 (B2) 19 Oct 2026 (C1)
B1, B2, C1	26 Oct – 13 Nov 2026	14 Nov 2026 (B1, B2) 16 Nov 2026 (C1)

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Super intensive prep course for TestDaF

We recommend this preparation course if you believe your German needs some refinement before taking the TestDaF exam. The course combines a regular German class in the morning, covering essential skills like speaking, listening, reading, and writing, with afternoon sessions exclusively focused on exam preparation.

Daytime courses (B1, B2, C1)

Duration: 3 weeks, MON – FRI, 9 AM – 2.45 PM

telc Levels	Prep Course	Exams
	1.190 €*	register 15 days ahead
C1	20 Oct – 07 Nov  2025	14 Nov 2025
B1, B2	27 Oct – 14 Nov 2025	15 Nov 2025
B1, B2, C1	16 Feb – 06 Mar 2026	07 Mar 2026 (B1, B2) 09 Mar 2026 (C1)
B2, C1	16 Mar – 02 Apr 2026	18 Apr 2026 (B2) 20 Apr 2026 (C1)
B1, B2, C1	20 Apr – 08 May 2026	09 May 2026 (B1, B2) 11 May 2026 (C1)
B2, C1	08 Jun – 26 Jun 2026	27 Jun 2026 (B2) 29 Jun 2026 (C1)
B2, C1	27 Jul – 14 Aug 2026	15 Aug 2026 (B2) 17 Aug 2026 (C1)
B1, B2	07 Sep – 25 Sep 2026	26 Sep 2026
B2, C1	28 Sep – 16 Oct 2026	17 Oct 2026 (B2) 19 Oct 2026 (C1)
B1, B2, C1	26 Oct – 13 Nov 2026	14 Nov 2026 (B1, B2) 16 Nov 2026 (C1)

Interactive smart boards in every class room | Access to additional teaching materials online

Verbalists Language Network experts will assist you in choosing a program and planning your education. It is important to note that taking the TestDaF is crucial for enrolling in studies in Germany, while Goethe certificates are usually a prerequisite for securing a job that requires German language proficiency.

To the prices in the table, you should add the TestDaF exam fee of around €200 and the textbook cost of about €20. An overview of the prices for the four-week program with different accommodation options is provided below in the main price list, keeping in mind that it is necessary to plan accommodation and meal costs for an additional, fifth week since the test is taken a week after the program’s completion. The accommodation cost for the fifth week will be provided upon request.

After Class Activities

The city walk in Berlin with a GLS guide is free of charge. For all other activities organized by GLS a small fee applies. If you would like to join these excursions, you can book them after your German course in the foyer of the school.

Accommodation

Apartments at GLS Campus Berlin

The 50 studio-apartments are in 2 buildings facing the garden just behind the language school.

With sizes varying between 23 und 38 m², every studio has its own unique style.

You can book an apartment on campus all to yourself or share it with another GLS student of the same gender. 

All studios are fully equipped mini-apartments:

• kitchen
• own WC and shower (bathtub in superior studios)
• free WLAN for your laptop
• telephone and TV
• linen & towels

Hotel Oderberger

The Hotel Oderberger is situated within the campus and is a true attraction. Dating back to 1860, some of its spaces were used at different times as a public bath. The “Stadtbad Oderberger” bath is under the protection of the Berlin Monument Protection Institute. The hotel’s premises still exude history, as the GLS school acquired this impressive building in 2005, flawlessly restored it, and incorporated 66 modern classrooms and 130 rooms within.

The amazing pool hall, reminiscent of a cathedral, is a favored venue for art and fashion shows, open on various days throughout the week. Specific opening times are revealed monthly, with GLS students enjoying discounted rates.

All rooms are stylish and modern, but the historic flair lingers on, in carefully restored design details like lamps, tiles and doors. 

The rooms are single occupancy, featuring private bathrooms, TVs, coffee makers, and refrigerators. Tower studios have their own kitchenette, while the sleeping area on a higher level in the hotel is reserved for the rooftop maisonette. Free WiFi is available.

Homestay

Ideal if you want to practice your German after class – stay with Berliners while in Berlin. Sharing a flat with locals provides ample opportunities to immediately apply and practice your German. All hosts have been inspected, and many have been hosting our students for several years.

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There are limited accommodation capacities in budget studio apartments off-campus, and we provide these prices only after receiving a specific inquiry, i.e., a completed application that you can download here.

Dates and Prices

For all adult programs, arrival is on Sundays and departure on Saturdays, with classes commencing on Mondays.

2026 Prices – German Courses in Berlin, GLS

⚠️ Prices are given in € (EUR); minimum age 16

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HOMESTAY

single room, no meals

Program	Lessons per week	ONE week	TWO weeks	THREE weeks	FOUR weeks	FIVE weeks	SIX weeks
Intensive	20	605	1090	1605	2120	2620	3100
Super Intensive	30	755	1390	2055	2720	3370	4000
Business Crash	30	1245	2290	3365	4450	5500	6540
Business Crash Plus	40	1805	3390	5015	6640	8250	9840
TestDaF Telc B1, B2, C1 (afternoon lessons)	32			1595	2110
TestDaF Telc B1, B2, C1 (morning lessons)	112			2195

Summer surcharge between 29 Jun–2 Aug: €120 (per week)

Meal plans: breakfast €30 per week · half board €102 per week

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APARTMENTS (ON CAMPUS)

shared double room, private bathroom, kitchen, no meals

Program	Lessons per week	ONE week	TWO weeks	THREE weeks	FOUR weeks	FIVE weeks	SIX weeks
Intensive	20	785	1345	2005	2665	3105	3840
Super Intensive	30	935	1645	2455	3265	3855	4740
Business Crash	30	1425	2545	3665	4785	5985	7280
Business Crash Plus	40	1985	3645	5315	6985	8735	10580
TestDaF Telc B1, B2, C1 (afternoon lessons)	32			2095	2755
TestDaF Telc B1, B2, C1 (morning lessons)	112			2695

Summer surcharge between 29 Jun–2 Aug: €120 (per week)

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HOTEL ODERBERGER

single room, private bathroom, kitchen, no meals

Program	Lessons per week	ONE week	TWO weeks	THREE weeks	FOUR weeks	FIVE weeks	SIX weeks
Intensive	20	1305	2530	3855	5180	6210	7545
Super Intensive	30	1455	2830	4305	5680	6960	8445
Business Crash	30	1945	3730	5515	7300	9090	10275
Business Crash Plus	40	2505	4830	7165	9500	11840	13575
TestDaF Telc B1, B2, C1 (afternoon lessons)	32			3945	5270
TestDaF Telc B1, B2, C1 (morning lessons)	112			4545

Summer surcharge between 29 Jun–2 Aug: €120 (per week)

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HOTEL ODERBERGER (rooftop maisonette)

single room, no meals

Program	Lessons per week	ONE week	TWO weeks	THREE weeks	FOUR weeks	FIVE weeks	SIX weeks
Intensive	20	975	1880	2855	3830	4545	5565
Super Intensive	30	1125	2180	3305	4330	5295	6465
Business Crash	30	1615	3080	4415	5950	7425	8295
Business Crash Plus	40	2175	4180	5965	7725	10105	11550
TestDaF Telc B1, B2, C1 (afternoon lessons)	32			2945	3920
TestDaF Telc B1, B2, C1 (morning lessons)	112			3545

Summer surcharge between 29 Jun–2 Aug: €120 (per week)

✅ We will gladly provide prices for studying German for any desired course length once we receive a specific inquiry.

Included in the price:

• German courses
• Placement test
• Certificate documenting your level of Business German
• 2 after-class activities per week (regulars’ table every Monday, city walk). Additional activities and excursions are available for a fee.
• Free WiFi on campus
• Access to GLS internet room (15 PC)
• Interactive smart boards in every class room
• Access to additional teaching materials online
• Password to GLS Berlin community where you can meet other GLS students

Not included in the price:

• Enrollment/registration fee: €80
• Teaching materials: €20 every 4 weeks
• Apartments: refundable deposit of €100 – 200 upon arrival; and final cleaning fee of 70 EUR (for every month started, not refundable)
• Entrance fees to museums, etc.
• Public transport in Berlin and on weekend trips to places outside Berlin (in Berlin: ca. €30/week; ca. €80/month)
• Berlin City Tax: 7.5% (first 26 weeks)

Application Process

Please note that filling out the PRODIREKT Application Form and Terms & Conditions does not secure a place on the program, nor does it mean you are under obligation that you attend the course you are inquiring about. It is simply the first step in the application process, so that we can give you precise program details and check program/accommodation availability.

A contract is signed directly with the school, and a place is confirmed after a deposit or the whole course fee is settled. Please fill out and sign:

Application Form (download here) and

Terms and Conditions (download here),

and send them back to info@verbalistseducation.com

The Verbalists Language Network is part of the PRODIREKT Education Group, which is a certified representative and partner of prestigious schools and colleges in world renowned university centers.  When you enroll for foreign language study abroad with the Verbalists you are not only getting the expert advice, guidance and dependability of an accredited organization and a world-leading language network, but you also enjoy special privileges, such as:

• Expert and impartial advice, backed by 25+ years of experience
• scholarships offered only to PRODIREKT/Verbalists students and our International Ambassadors;
• special discounts – you often pay less than what a school charges for the same program;
• enrollment advantages – faster processing, lower or no deposits, no charge when you change your booking;
• priority in reserving your residential or homestay accommodation;
• less strict cancellation policy;
• free visa application assistance;
• travel and airport transfer arrangements;
• in case of some young learner programs, guidance and care of our staff and group leaders during the duration of a program.

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Learn German in Berlin – for a truly captivating and stress-free educational adventure in Berlin, please click here to download the PRODIREKT application or simply send us a message. We will arrange every important detail of your itinerary from educator’s selection to accommodation & transportation to special interest activities & hidden local gems.

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