The longer you stay, the more you save. Check our special offers this month, and use our booking form to calculate your price instantly – see exactly how much your course (and accommodation, if selected) will cost before you book.
Courses start every Monday at all levels
(Beginners: first Monday of each month)
See course descriptions for details.
Prices are per week and decrease with longer stays.
One lesson = 45 minutes
Available at GLS Berlin & Online: 1-to-1, private mini-groups, evening courses
| GERMAN COURSES | lessons per week | 1-9 weeks (€/week) | 10+ weeks (€/week) | 20+ weeks (€/week) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intensive | 20 | 200 € | 170 € | 140 € | |
| Intensive Plus | 24 | 260 € | 220 € | 180 € | |
| Super intensive | 30 | 350 € | 300 € | 250 € | |
| Crash (group + one-to-one) | 30 | 750 € | 700 € | 650 € | |
| Afternoon courses | 10 | 150 € | 130 € | 110 € | |
| One-to-one | 63 € per lesson (min. 10 lessons) | ||||
| Private mini-group* | 75 € per lesson (min. 10 lessons) | ||||
| Evening courses | 220 € per month (months 1–3) 200 € per month from month 4 onward | ||||
* Private mini-group: a group you assemble yourself. Price is per lesson, not per person
Course accreditation for university studies: 450 € - read more
Courses start every Monday at all levels (beginners: first Monday of each month). See course descriptions for details.
Prices per week. One lesson = 45 minutes
Available in Berlin & online: 1-to-1, your mini-group
| lessons per week | 1 week | 2 weeks | add. week | |
| Crash (Group + 1:1) | 30 (20 group + 10 one-to-one) | 840 € | 800 € | 760 € |
| Crash plus | 40 (20 group + 20 one-to-one) | 1.400 € | 1.350 € | 1.310 € |
| One-to-one | flexible | 68 € per lesson (min. 10 lessons) | ||
| Your Mini-Group * | flexible | 95 € per lesson (min. 10 lessons)* | ||
* Create your own group (up to 6 people). The price is per lesson, not per person.
GLS is a Berlin test center for TestDaF and all telc German exams.
Click on the exam in the table below to see prep courses & exam dates:
| Certificate | Prep courses* | Exam fee |
|---|---|---|
| telc B1 | from 220 € | 210 € |
| telc B2 | from 590 € | 210 € |
| telc C1 Hochschule | from 590 € | 230 € |
| Goethe B1 | from 590 € | 259 € |
| Goethe B2 | from 590 € | 285 € |
| Goethe C1 | from 590 € | 349 € |
* Prices depending on course format you select. See all course formats and their prices by clicking on the respective exam in the table above.
Internships can only be booked in combination with a German course of at least 4 weeks. More about our internship program in Berlin
| Internship | |
|---|---|
| Internship placement fee | 830 € |
| German course | min. 800 € * |
* Course price depending on type of course you choose.
University Pathway Germany: All-in-One Package Includes
| Services | Duration | Price |
| Document check & personalized roadmap | Max. 3 days | Free and non-binding |
| Conditional acceptance letter / VPD* | 3 - 6 weeks | Included |
| German course in Berlin (plus exam prep & exam fee) | 10 weeks - 11 months** | 2.520 € - 9.100 € ** |
| Application service (3 universities) | Based on university deadlines | 830 € |
| University studies | 1 - 4 years | Tuition-free |
* VPD = document certifying eligibility for university studies in Germany.
** Depends on your current level of German – see: How long will it take me?
If you wish, we will be happy to arrange accommodation for you in Berlin, both on and off campus. Prices see below please.
Arrival SUN, departure SAT
All apartments include fully equipped kitchen, en suite bathroom, WiFi, TV, phone, bed sheets & towels: see description
| Apartments | 1 week | 2 weeks | 3 weeks | 4 weeks | > 5 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| single | 750 € | 1.560 € | 2.400 € | 3.240 € | 770 €/week |
| shared * | 480 € | 845 € | 1.300 € | 1.755 € | 420 €/week |
* shared with another GLS student
All rooms include coffee/tea maker, WiFi, TV, and phone. Tower studios also have a kitchenette: see description
| Hotel Oderberger | 1 week | 2 weeks | 3 weeks | 4 weeks | > 5 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| classic room* | from 940 € | ||||
| tower studio (w. kitchenette) | 1.050 € | 2.080 € | 3.200 € | 4.320 € | 1.015 €/week |
| rooftop maisonette | 720 € | 1.430 € | 2.200 € | 2.970 € | 700 €/week |
* Classic rooms: Please check daily rates on the hotel website
Arrival SUN, Departure SAT
Private room in a Berliner’s home with shared kitchen and bathroom, your own key, and WiFi: see description
| Single room with: | 1 week | 2 weeks | 3 weeks | 4 weeks | > 5 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self catering | 300 € | 585 € | 900 € | 1.215 € | 280 €/week |
| Breakfast | 330 € | 650 € | 1.000 € | 1.350 € | 315 €/week |
| Half board | 400 € | 780 € | 1.200 € | 1.620 € | 385 €/week |
... in student residences primarily used by Berlin university students. Check the descriptions, and for the best rates, book directly on the residence’s website.
| Distance to GLS | Price per month | |
|---|---|---|
| Student residences | 10 - 30 minutes | from 950 € |
| Airbnb* | 10 - 30 minutes | from 800 € |
* To find a place close to GLS, type in "Berlin 10435, Kastanienallee 82" on the Airbnb website
Courses start every Monday on all levels except exam prep courses with fixed starting dates: see them here
2026: (JAN 1, APR 3, 6 MAY 01, 14, 25 OCT 3. School closed between 22 DEC and 4 JAN 2026.
Lessons missed due to public holidays will not be replaced or refunded (except one-to-one courses where missed lessons will not be invoiced). On course days missed because of a public holiday GLS arranges an excursion or a workshop.
If you are from Australia, Brasil, Canada, New Zealand, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea or Taiwan, you can apply for a Working Holiday Visa for Germany - the visa will allow you to look for a job in Germany:
See here for more information about Working Holiday Visa for Germany for Australians, New Zealanders, Brasilians, Canadians, Japanese, South Koreans, Taiwanese and people from Hong Kong