Top 69 English courses in Germany
This content was developed and approved with active participation of Laura Galindo, who is a Marketing Director in OHLA Miami Language School.
In the process of preparing the material, we referenced the following sources:
- https://kidscampamerica.com/upcoming-english-camps/
- https://juvigo.de/english-summer-camps
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In 2022 an average IB score made up 35GermanyBremenCurrently watching: 6from 11300.00 € / year
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In 2023 IGCSE results - 90% of our exams were graded A*- CGermanyCologneCurrently watching: 3
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ranked #61 in Best Global UniversitiesGermanyBerlinCurrently watching: 3
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ranked #54 in QS World University Rankings 2024GermanyMunichCurrently watching: 4from 241.00 $ / year
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The school is located in a picturesque area just an hour's drive from Frankfurt.GermanyCologneCurrently watching: 2from 1890 € / 2 weeks
Nowadays, Germany is one of the most popular countries among foreign students wishing to get high-quality education abroad. SMAPSE offers you TOP-30 language schools and colleges in Germany where international students can study effective English courses all year round. Language schools in Germany provide high-quality studying conditions, a wide range of courses and programs, exciting cultural programs and high-qualified teachers as native speakers.
SMAPSE experts have collected for you 30 best German schools and colleges that allow to combine effective English courses with interesting cultural programs. Please, don't hesitate to contact SMAPSE experts as they are always ready to answer all your questions.
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English courses in Germany for foreign students
Today, English courses in Germany are popular in the educational services market due to the high quality of language programs, leading teachers with rich working experience, good reviews, affordable cost and reasonable living expenses in the country. Similar language programs in England or Switzerland will cost more and the total price of the trip will be much higher. If your child plans to continue studying abroad and in Germany, then studying academic English in this country will be a good start: it will help to form the willingness of children to study abroad, get acquainted with the peculiarities of studying abroad.

What makes English so special for families from all over the world?
In 2023, statistics show there are about 1.5 billion people around the world who speak English both natively and as a second language. English is the global language for business, tourism, aviation, sciences, and media (to name a few).
It is most essential for families in that this will allow for the younger generations to have innumerable employment opportunities within and outside their birth country.
How to choose English courses in Germany for foreign students?
Germany offers summer courses, vacation programs that allow to combine studying and leisure, individual courses with a full-board accommodation in the teacher's family.
- English courses for students
International students over 16 years old are admitted to standard language courses in Germany. The main objective of the program is to develop everyday communication skills. Among the commonly used teaching methods is listening, which contributes to the development of auditory perception and understanding of the English language. Classes include such forms of training as reading and understanding the text, expanding the lexical stock, and mastering grammar norms. You yourself choose the type of accommodation convenient for you - in a hotel, family or residence.
Duration of courses - from 2 to 4 weeks.
Cost - from 299 € 9 (2 weeks) + 30 € (registration fee).
- Summer courses for teens
A popular form of teaching English in Germany for foreign students is summer courses. Studying in summer courses is an educational direction that allows to combine relaxation in the most beautiful places in Germany, language courses and live communication in English and German with peers.
The advantage of summer courses as a form of language teaching is in constant communication with foreign students, the only common language is English, in the application of various teaching methods aimed at developing common knowledge. Children and teenagers even with an elementary level of English can study in a language camp. Before starting a language course, all students are tested to determine the language proficicency.
Summer courses are held in the most beautiful places in Germany, students live in full board, children are monitored around the clock, leisure activities are organized, and teaching materials are provided.
A summer language school curriculum usually includes 20 academic hours of English per week, with a minimum study period of 2 weeks. The age of students is 10-17 years (in some schools - 14-16).
Cost - 805-1250 € / week.
- Individual English
Individual English courses in Germany is an elite type of educational services, but it is it that allows you to organize the learning process, choose those forms and teaching methods, topics, pace, corresponding to your needs and tasks. German language schools offer individual tuition for international students from 16 years old. There are classes that includes groups of 2-3 people and the possibility of combining group and individual lessons.
Admission to courses - by appointment, throughout the year.
The cost of one lesson is from 18-27 € (varies from the total duration of the course) + 30 € (registration fee).
- Business English
If you already have basic language education and apply for a prestigious job that requires knowledge of English at least Upper Intermediate, then business courses will offer you an appropriate program. The teachers of the courses are TOP experts in their field, have extensive experience in conducting language disciplines of an advanced level. The learning process in small groups of 4-10 people is built on the formation of communicative language competencies.
Themes of employment:
- business correspondence;
- telephone calls and video conferencing;
- language of meetings;
- business presentations and others.
Classes are held in the afternoon, the start of the course - at any time of the year.
Cost - from 99 € / month + 30 € (registration fee) + 30 € (materials and textbooks).
Cost of living in Germany
Expenses - USD/Month. | Min. | Med. |
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Accommodation | 263 | 357 |
Food | 181 | 362 |
Transportation | 62 | 197 |
Communications and utilities | 90 | 137 |
Clothing | 26 | 97 |
Sports and leisure | 22 | 93 |
Total | 644 | 1,243 |
Accommodation in Germany | USD/Month. | |
Shared room outside of centre | 266 | |
Shared room in city centre | 361 | |
1 bedroom apartment outside of centre | 412 | |
1 bedroom apartment in city centre | 571 |
Statistics of English courses in Germany
Programs | Intensity | Group | Language requirements | The minimum cost of the week |
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General German | 15-20 | 8-10 | Starter | €240+ |
Intensive German Course | 28-30 | 5-15 | Starter | €250+ |
Crash Course | 35-40 | 5-15 | Starter | €490+ |
Exam Preparation Courses | 20-25 | 8-15 | Upper Intermediate | €270+ |
German for Work | 20-25 | 7-10 | Intermediate | €270+ |
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home | 20-30 | 1 | Starter | €1,450+ |
German + University | 25-30 | 8-12 | Beginner | €295+ |
Part-Time Courses | 4-15 | 8-10 | Starter-Beginner | €60+ |
One-to-One lessons | individual | 1 | Starter | €60+ (1 lesson) |
Students Accommodation Options in Germany
Accomondation | Meals | Number of people per room | Cost per week/min | Cost per week/max |
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Homestay | full Board or half Board | 1-2 | €180 | €350 |
School residence | full Board | 1-2 | €190 | €300 |
Appartment | without meals | 1-3 | €180 | €750 |
Hotel | with/out meals | 1-2 | €30/day | €150/day |