Carl Duisberg Centren Radolfzell, 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.
Language school has 12 course rooms, a beautiful courtyard and a party cellar.
Courses
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 Radolfzell 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)
Radolfzell 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 Radolfzell 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 (double room, self-catering)
There are forty little rooms in the Radolfzell home of Carl Duisberg. Residents share lounges, kitchens, and bathrooms. The four- or six-room apartments are situated in a peaceful area near public transportation on the outskirts of Radolfzell. Participants in language courses, college students, and employees all live in a global setting that strikes a balance between personal freedom and group responsibilities.
Residence (single room, self-catering)
The Radolfzell residence of Carl Duisberg features forty quite small rooms. You will have to share the kitchen, bathrooms, and living areas with the other tenants. The 4- or 6-room apartments are situated in a peaceful area near public transportation on the outskirts of Radolfzell. There is a healthy mix of individual freedom and group duty among the worldwide community of language learners, college students, and faculty.
Apartment (single room, self-catering)
Those who want more solitude and independence can live in our completely furnished flats in Radolfzell. In apartments, you have your own room, kitchen, and bathroom.
Services
- Furnished one-room apartment
- Kitchen and bathroom
- Weekly cleaning
- Weekly change of bed linen and towels
Transfer
Zurich/Switzerland
Flights
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