1. Intensive German courses in Berlin & online
Courses start every Monday at all levels
(Beginners: first Monday of each month)
See course descriptions for details.
Prices
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
INCLUDED
- Placement Test and GLS Certificate documenting your German level
- 2 Free Weekly Activities, Regulars’ Table (Stammtisch) and city walks; extra trips optional.
- Discounted entry to the on-campus swimming pool: €5 for 2 hours (instead of €9)
- Free WiFi & Internet Room
- Interactive Smart Boards & Extra Online Materials
- GLS Berlin Community Access – meet and connect with fellow students
NOT INCLUDED
- Registration: 35 €
- Materials: 20 € every 4 weeks
- Summer (29 June – 31 July 2026): +30 € per week
Courses start every Monday at all levels (beginners: first Monday of each month). See course descriptions for details.
Prices: German for Work
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.
INCLUDED
- Placement Test and GLS Certificate documenting your German level
- 2 Free Weekly Activities, Regulars’ Table (Stammtisch) and city walks; extra trips optional.
- Discounted entry to the on-campus swimming pool: €5 for 2 hours (instead of €9)
- Free WiFi & Internet Room
- Interactive Smart Boards & Extra Online Materials
- GLS Berlin Community Access – meet and connect with fellow students
NOT INCLUDED
- Registration: 35 €
- Materials: 20 € every 4 weeks
- Summer (29 June – 31 July 2026): +30 € per week
GLS is a Berlin test center for TestDaF and all telc German exams.
- Intensive preparation courses are available at GLS Berlin
- One-to-one and private mini-groups both on campus AND online.
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.
INCLUDED
- Placement Test and GLS Certificate documenting your German level
- 2 Free Weekly Activities, Regulars’ Table (Stammtisch) and city walks; extra trips optional.
- Discounted entry to the on-campus swimming pool: €5 for 2 hours (instead of €9)
- Free WiFi & Internet Room
- Interactive Smart Boards & Extra Online Materials
- GLS Berlin Community Access – meet and connect with fellow students
NOT INCLUDED
- Summer surcharge of 30 € per week / per person from 29 JUN - 31 JUL 2026
- Registration fee: 35 €
- Teaching materials: 20 €
Specials: German course plus ...
Internships in Berlin
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.
INCLUDED
- Internship placement in a Berlin company or institution
- 90-minute coaching session with a GLS teacher
- Full student status during your internship, including access to all GLS facilities, weekly regulars’ table, and weekend trips
- Free German evening course: After completing the pre-internship German course, join a 4-week evening course for free (2 lessons, 2 evenings per week)
NOT INCLUDED
- Registration: 35 €
- Materials: 20 € every 4 weeks
- Summer (29 June – 31 July 2026): +30 € per week
University Pathway Germany: All-in-One Package Includes
- German course (minimum 10 weeks) at GLS in Berlin
- plus all services below
| 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?
Included:
- Free academic document check
- Personal roadmap showing your pathway to university in Germany
- German Course in Berlin (exam prep + fee included)
- Application service for up to 3 universities (BA or MA)
- Visa support if needed: Conditional acceptance letter or VPD
- Guidance on finding part-time work in Germany (more) to help subsidize your living costs
NOT INCLUDED
- Registration fee: 35 €
- Teaching materials: 20 € / 4 weeks
2. Accommodation in Berlin
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
1. APARTMENTS on campus
All apartments include fully equipped kitchen, en suite bathroom, WiFi, TV, phone, bed sheets & towels: see description
- Discounted entry to the on-campus swimming pool: €5 for 2 hours (instead of €9)
| 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
2. HOTEL ODERBERGER on campus
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
NOT INCLUDED
- Summer surcharge of 70 € per week / per person from 28 JUN to 01 AUG 2026
- Apartments: refundable deposit of 100 - 200 € upon arrival; and final cleaning fee of 70 EUR (for every month started, not refundable)
- Berlin City Tax: 7,5% (first 26 weeks)
BOOKABLE AT A SURCHARGE
- Transfer from airport/station: 140 EUR one way (taxi ca. 95 EUR)
- Insurance (liability, medical, accident, personal items): 17 EUR/week
Arrival SUN, Departure SAT
1. Homestay & Flat share with Berliners
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 |
2. Low budget student apartments
... 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
INCLUDED
- Bed sheets and towels
NOT INCLUDED
- Summer surcharge of 70 € per week / per person from 28 JUN - 01 AUG 2026
- Washing machines: coin operated machines available on the GLS campus
- Berlin City Tax: 7.5% (first. 26 weeks)
BOOKABLE AT A SURCHARGE
- Transfer from airport/station: 140 EUR one way (taxi ca. 95 EUR)
- Insurance (liability, medical, accident, personal items): 17 EUR/week
Starting Dates
Courses start every Monday on all levels except exam prep courses with fixed starting dates: see them here
Public holidays 2026
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.
Reducing costs by working (Working Holiday Germany)
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:
- ages 18 - 30 (35 in Canada)
- stays of up to 12 months
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
