VICTORIA - Academy of Languages, Germany
At VICTORIA-Academy of Languages, the German language instructors are highly qualified professionals with extensive teaching experience. They are dedicated to delivering comprehensive and engaging lessons tailored to meet the needs of each student. The teachers also foster a supportive learning environment that promotes language proficiency and cultural understanding.
Students from diverse backgrounds and various countries come to VICTORIA-Academy of Languages to study German. They are united by a shared goal of achieving language proficiency and immersing themselves in German culture.
Some stats for German courses in Berlin:
- Up to 15 years - 3%
- 16-21 years - 50%
- 22-25 years - 20%
- 26-30 years - 14%
- 31-40 years - 9%
- 41-70 years - 4%
Partners and certificates:
- iba - University of Cooperative Education
- Academy of Languages by F+U International
- academy24 by F+U
- Star awards winner 2017 - German Language School
- Multi award winner 2017-20 (iStudy)
- Excellence award 2019 (customer satisfaction)
- The VICTORIA | Academy of Languages has 22 seminar rooms equipped with high-quality teaching technology, creating a contemporary learning environment both on|line and on|campus.
- Coffee break and lounge area on the 1st floor with various snack and beverage vending machines
- Professionally managed lending library (languages, economics) with computer reading room for selfstudy with a copier/printer (for a fee)
- Exclusive courtyard and small garden area for taking a break and doing homework
- Campus dormitory directly in the school building (single, double, shared rooms)
Courses
Intensive German - 30 lessons per week
Do you wish to acquire German efficiently and rapidly? Then the best choice is our intensive classes! You will swiftly accomplish your goal and learn in a group setting every day.
The target audience for intensive German classes is academically or professionally educated, aware of their own strengths and weaknesses, and eager to advance as fast as possible while maintaining sustainability.
Depending on one's degree of expertise, one can enroll in the course at any moment, even within a level. The teaching days are essentially dual, meaning they are split into two sections: the morning is devoted to teaching theoretical information, while the afternoon is spent practicing practical application. the flawless integration of language theory and application.
SuperIntensive German - 35 lessons per week
Add five one-on-one training sessions with a professionally qualified instructor to the intensive course (30 group lessons) and prepare or review the day's content. It's time to pursue higher-level learning and to ask questions without fear. Customized arrangements can be made for each person.
Exam Preparation (Test-DaF) - 20 lessons per week
Higher-level German tests from B1 are necessary to get admitted to German universities. Reading, listening, writing, and speaking are the four basic abilities that are tested by the TestDaF. Each core competency has a specific score that indicates the corresponding language level. The TestDaF is available both on paper and digitally.
Course designed for six weeks, with entry possible on a weekly basis.
Examination fee - 210 EUR (digital); 215 EUR (paper based).
Exam Preparation (Telc C1 university) - 10 lessons per week
All levels of the language test, from A1 to C2, are available (additional languages, besides German, might be requested). The telc test is only available for one level at a time and is only available in a specific language. It assesses the four fundamental competences of the level being evaluated, which are speaking, writing, listening, and reading.
Course designed for six weeks, with entry possible on a weekly basis.
Examination fee German:
- A1 – A2 -160 EUR
- B1 – B2 - 180 EUR
- C1 – C2 -190 EUR
- C1 for university - 215 EUR
Additional fees: desired date - 30 EUR; late registration fee - registration from the 29th to the 14th day before the exam 35 EUR.
Individual German - 10 lessons per week
Together with the instructor, you can set up flexible lesson times and locations, such as on campus, at home in front of your laptop, online, or at any other location of your choosing (onspot). Every level (A1–C2) can benefit from the classes, which are customized to meet your needs. Lessons on weekends (Sat/Sun) for 15 % extra charge. Certificate and placement test included.
Housing
Live right on campus, sharing housing with the language institute! Berlin's main shopping mall, known as the "Mall of Berlin," the government district, Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate, Friedrichstraße, Gendarmenmarkt, Tiergarten, and the Park am Gleisdreieck are all easily accessible on foot. Very accessible via S-Bahn and U-Bahn. On the fourth and fifth floors of the campus, there are two fully furnished kitchen and dining room sections with shared refrigerators, private dish lockers, WCs, and common showers (gender separated), as well as smaller single rooms (about 8 square meters) and bigger double rooms.
Rooms conveniently located on campus, just next to the language institute! Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate, Friedrichstraße, Gendarmenmarkt, Tiergarten, Park am Gleisdreieck, and Berlin's largest shopping mall, the "Mall of Berlin," are all within walking distance. Easy for S-Bahn and U-Bahn riders. The campus's fourth and fifth floors provide 8-sqm single rooms and larger double rooms. These rooms share a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, private dish lockers, a WC, and a gender-separated shower.
Double room bookings are available only for joint arrival and booking.
- All VICTORIA accommodations are equipped with internet access.
- Common areas are cleaned regularly by VICTORIA. We expect all guests to clean up after themselves after using the kitchens and bathrooms, so the next person can use the facilities right away.
- Bed linen is provided once at move-in, however, please bring your own towels.
Shared rooms right on campus, close to the language institute! You may easily reach several famous sites by foot, such as the Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate, Friedrichstraße, Gendarmenmarkt, Tiergarten, Park am Gleisdreieck, and the "Mall of Berlin," Berlin's largest shopping mall. The S-Bahn and the U-Bahn are very accessible. Shared rooms can be found on the fourth and fifth floors of the campus. The common areas of these rooms include a kitchen, dining area, private dish lockers, a restroom, and a shower (with a gender separation).
Would you want to immerse yourself in German language learning and start using it every day? Need a way to stay connected with Germany's most fascinating city after you leave Berlin? How about learning about local life in Berlin?
Berlin host families are hand-picked small families, couples, or individuals who have been hosting for a long time, are open to intercultural exchange, and can show you the ropes in this bustling metropolis. School staff will gladly take your wishes into consideration. VICTORIA work hard to pair you with the most suitable host family.
Supplement for meals: breakfast - 60 EUR/week; Half board (breakfast and dinner) - 100 EUR/week.
Would you like to use German in your everyday life and study it even more thoroughly? Do you want to stay in contact with Germany's most dynamic city even after you leave Berlin and learn about life there from the locals? Berlin host families are carefully chosen small families, couples, or single people who are interested in intercultural interaction and are willing to serve as mentors and guides in Berlin's huge city life. They frequently have years of experience hosting. School staff work hard to locate you the ideal host family.
Supplement for meals: breakfast - 60 EUR/week; Half board (breakfast and dinner) - 100 EUR/week.
Double room bookings are available only for joint arrival and booking. Price per ROOM!