Carl Duisberg Centren Munich, Germany
The German language instructors at Carl Duisberg Centren are highly qualified and experienced professionals. Possessing advanced academic degrees in fields like German Studies, Linguistics, or Education, they hold specialized certifications for teaching German as a foreign language (DaF/DaZ).
Their teaching approach is dynamic and student-centered, utilizing immersive, communicative methodologies. Many instructors bring native-level fluency and deep cultural understanding, enriching lessons with authentic context.
Crucially, they possess specific expertise in preparing students for major German proficiency exams like TestDaF and telc, offered on-site thanks to CDC's certifications. They are also dedicated to continuous professional development, ensuring they employ the latest pedagogical techniques to effectively guide diverse international learners towards their language goals.
Carl Duisberg Centren attracts a diverse international student body, including young adults, university applicants, and professionals from Europe, Asia, the Americas, and beyond, all seeking intensive German language training.
Many students choose CDC specifically to prepare for recognized exams like TestDaF or telc, aiming to meet language requirements for German universities, career advancement, or long-term residency in Germany.
Carl Duisberg Centren is one of the first educational service providers in Germany to have its quality management system audited on an annual basis by an independent institution. Since 1997, the ISO 9001 certificate has been a clear symbol for our continuous conformity with the requirements of this globally recognised quality management model for the company's language courses, language travel and international school programs.
Carl Duisberg Centren is officially certified by telc and TestDaF, enabling it to administer globally recognized language proficiency exams across Europe.
As an FDSV-certified institution, Carl Duisberg Centren meets rigorous industry standards for German language education quality and professional training programs.
The Center has 7 seminar rooms at its disposal as well as an ample outdoor space. You can travel quickly to your accommodations, the city center, or the university area by subway and commuter trains as well as by bus.
Courses
Intensive Standard German - 20 lessons per week
If you want to study German for work, education, or just for fun, an intensive course is the way to go.
Achieve your objective with the help of quality and structure with the German Intensive Course Standard, which offers 20 TUs per week. A balanced and action-oriented approach is taken to train all skills. Those who learn best when left to their own devices and who diligently work to build upon what they've learned in class will thrive in this course.
Intensive Premium German - 24 lessons per week
Each week, students in the German Intensive Course Premium participate in 20 training units of group instruction and 4 training units of individual study. Intensive writing practice and thorough grammatical review make up the supplemental classes. If you want to learn a new language with the help of an expert, the Premium course is for you.
Individual German - 10 lessons per week
In German One-to-one Course, Carl Duisberg Centren teachers are best able to focus on your individual learning needs and objectives.
Exam Preparation (telc C1, TestDaF) - 30 lessons per week
Prepare for the telc or TestDaF German exams with Carl Duisberg Centren's specialized 4-week group course. Classes are conducted in small groups of 5 to 8 students, ensuring personalized attention and an ideal learning environment. This intensive program builds your language skills and test strategies for success. To check starting dates, please contact the LingoCourse manager for assistance.
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Exam Preparation (telc B1, B2) - 20 lessons per week
This course is a personalized preparation for the telc exam - level B1 and B2.
telc German B1
- At Level B1, you are able to express yourself in plain and coherent language when traveling, talking about familiar topics and personal interests. You can also describe things you have experienced, describe goals and explain your views. You have a command of the essential grammatical structures.
telc German B2
- At the B2 level, you can express yourself clearly and in detail, and successfully argue a point and negotiate. You have a large vocabulary in your field of specialization and most general topics of discussion. You have a good command of grammar.
To check starting dates, please contact the LingoCourse manager for assistance.
Exam Preparation (telc C1) - 20 lessons per week
This course is a personalized preparation for the telc exam - level C1.
telc German C1
- At Level C1, you can express yourself spontaneously and fluently. You are familiar with colloquial phrases and know how to use various language styles. You have an excellent command of grammar.
To check starting dates, please contact the LingoCourse manager for assistance.
Exam Preparation (telc C2) - 20 lessons per week
This course is a personalized preparation for the telc exam - level C2.
telc German C2
- At Level C2, you can effortlessly understand practically everything you read or hear. You can summarize information from various written and spoken sources, logically recounting the reasons and explanations. You can express yourself spontaneously with high fluency and precision and also make finer nuances of meaning clear in more complex topics.
To check starting dates, please contact the LingoCourse manager for assistance.
Housing
Host family (single room, self-catering)
Experience authentic Munich life by staying with carefully selected local hosts. The school can offer you accommodation with different families—this can include singles, couples, families with children, etc.
Your stay includes:
- A comfortably furnished single room (equipped with TV and internet access);
- Shared use of bathroom and kitchen facilities with your hosts.
Host family (single room, breakfast)
Munich hosts (singles or couples, with or without kids) will be your hosts. You will have a well-appointed single room with some internet and TV. Bathroom and kitchen may be shared with your hosts. You can also reserve breakfast at the host families if you'd like. If you have any dietary restrictions, intolerances, or dietary preferences (such as vegetarian or vegan meals), please let the manager know in advance so they can take them into consideration.
Host family (single room, half board)
Stay with carefully selected Munich hosts—whether singles, couples (with or without children), or in shared apartments. You’ll have a comfortably furnished single room, some equipped with TV and internet access. Bathrooms and kitchens are typically shared with your hosts, fostering an immersive cultural experience.
Language immersion is prioritized: We ensure multiple students staying together do not share the same native language, encouraging German practice.
Flexible meal options include half board (breakfast and dinner). To accommodate dietary needs, please inform us in advance of allergies, intolerances, or preferences (e.g., vegan, vegetarian), so hosts can thoughtfully prepare.
Residence (single room, half-board)
You will experience a distinctive communal and social setting in the Youth Dormitory and Guest House Süd's rental rooms. You will be given a basic yet practical single room with a kitchenette and a private bathroom (shower/WC). A variety of shopping options are available in the nearby area, including supermarkets, bakers, butchers, and green grocers.
Apartment (shared room, self-catering)
We provide completely equipped apartments in Munich for people who want greater independence and solitude. Apartments give you a private room, kitchen, and bathroom.
Apartment (single room, self-catering)
Those who want more solitude and independence can live in our completely furnished flats in Munich. In apartments, you have your own room, kitchen, and bathroom.
Transfer
Munich
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