GLS, Germany
At the GLS German Language School in Berlin, all of the instructors hold university degrees and regularly participate in additional training to become qualified German as a Foreign Language teachers (GLS is an IH-accredited Teacher Training Center). They are not only skilled German instructors, but they are also engaging individuals.
The GLS German Language School in Berlin, Germany, teaches German to about 5,000 students aged 18 to 80 each year. There are typically 250–400 students a month, with up to 600 during the summer.
Statistics below show last year´s average - in July and August the percentage of younger students tends to be higher than in the other months.
- 18-22 years - 24 %
- 23-28 years - 34 %
- 29-39 years - 28 %
- 40+ - 14 %
Professionals or college students make up the majority of GLS students. They have chosen Berlin as their study destination and are pursuing a profession in German. They usually take culture very seriously. German is typically their second, or even third, foreign language. Many of them enroll in long-term courses that last eight to twelve weeks, but professionals prefer to take intensive courses that last two to four weeks.
GLS is accredited by the Berlin Senate and by TestDaF. As a member of major professional associations GLS is inspected on a regular basis by:
- IALC
- EAQUALS
- IH International House
- CSN recognized
Corporate clients include Ebay, Lufthansa, Deutsche Welle TV, German Ministry of Finances, Rolls Royce.
GLS has received the Star School award by Study Travel Magazine five times.
- 60 classrooms all with smart boards or touch screens;
- Cafeteria with garden, open daily 7.30 AM - 3.30 PM. Breakfast, salads, warm lunch;
- Free WiFi plus internet room with 15 computers (open 8 AM - 8 PM);
- Help desk in the lobby, open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM;
- 50 apartments in the garden, just behind the language school with fully equipped kitchen and bath bookable single or shared;
- Swimming pool on campus, in Hotel Oderberger.
Courses
Intensive German - 20 lessons per week
General German is taught in this intense 4-lesson-per-day German course. Every day, you will study German with a group of students from around the world, and you can be sure that your proficiency will grow rapidly.
Teaching Materials 20 EUR (every 4 weeks).
Super Intensive German - 30 lessons per week
This super-intensive German course adds two further classes in the afternoon, in small groups of five to eight students each, to the morning's intense course. If you want to work on your German in a more private environment after lunch, this course is great for you.
Teaching Materials 20 EUR (every 4 weeks).
Intensive + One-to-One German (Crash) - 30 lessons per week
This very intensive German course combines a group course with individual lessons: 6 German lessons per day = 4 in an international group and two alone with a teacher who focuses entirely on you and your needs.
Teaching Materials 20 EUR (every 4 weeks).
Individual German - 10 lessons per week
Private German classes are ideal if you want to learn German fast: with a private course you have your teacher's undivided attention!
Teaching Materials 20 EUR (every 4 weeks).
Business German - 30 lessons per week
Business German is a formal style of German that is spoken in workplaces and professional contexts. Our courses train the language skills needed in any professional situation, but they also impart knowledge of German business culture and etiquette.
Teaching Materials 20 EUR (every 4 weeks).
Exam Preparation (Telc, Goethe) - 30 lessons per week
GLS German Language School offers preparation courses for various exams like Telc and Goethe. These courses involve group work to help students learn collaboratively and effectively. Additionally, you can contact a Lingocourse manager to customize your study plan, including the number of study hours and the size of the group. This flexibility ensures that you receive tailored support to achieve your language learning goals.
Housing
Very convenient - the apartments are in the garden just behind the language school. This option provides occupancy in a single room.
- 50 apartments (23–38 m2)
- fully equipped kitchen
- en-suite bathroom with WC
- shower and/or bathtub
- towels & linen
- TV, phone
- WiFi
Very convenient - the apartments are in the garden just behind the language school. This option provides occupancy in a shared double room.
- 50 apartments (23–38 m2)
- fully equipped kitchen
- en-suite bathroom with WC
- shower and/or bathtub
- towels & linen
- TV, phone
- WiFi
The hotel is located in the most spectacular building on campus - a Berlin landmark under monument protection.
All rooms are stylish and modern, but the historic flair lingers on, in carefully restored design details like lamps, tiles and doors.
- Own kitchenette with refrigerator
- Ensuite bathroom, TV, WiFi
The hotel is located in the most spectacular building on campus - a Berlin landmark under monument protection.
All rooms are stylish and modern, but the historic flair lingers on, in carefully restored design details like lamps, tiles and doors.
- Sleeping area on a higher level
- Bathroom, TV, WiFi, coffee maker, refrigerator
Host family (single room, self catering)
Staying with Berliners while in Berlin is perfect if you want to practice your German after class.
Both married and unmarried couples, as well as single people with or without children, may be your hosts. They can be professors, cab drivers, students, or people from all walks of life. Numerous hosts have been housing our students for a number of years, and all have undergone inspection.
Host family (single room, breakfast)
You will have many opportunity to practice and use your German right away if you live in an apartment with Berliners.
Your hosts could be individuals, couples (married or not), or families (with or without children). People from many walks of life and ages can be seen, including students, cab drivers, and professors. Each host has passed our inspection process, and many of them have been taking in our students for years.
Host family (single room, half board)
GLS German Language School offers accommodation in single rooms with host families. This arrangement includes half board meals, providing breakfast and dinner each day. Host families ensure a warm and welcoming environment for students. Living with a local family also enhances the language learning experience and cultural immersion.
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