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DID Deutsch-InstitutHamburg, Germany

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

14 students - overall rating
Esplanade 6 - 20354 Hamburg - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Preparation for all German exams
  • Free walking tours of the city.
  • Central location near the Jungfernstieg promenade.
  • Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15% of students.
What we dislike about the school
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
  • Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 8%
18-24 years 51%
25-34 years 29%
35-50 years 9%
>50 years 3%
The average age outside summer is 1 years higher than in summer.

School location in Hamburg: DID Deutsch-Institut is on the outer ring of the city centre. It is next to the Alster Lakes, the two lakes of the city, and close to the Planten un Blomen state park. The area around the school is home to the Hamburg State Opera along with a number of shops, restaurants, bars and cafes.

Travelling around: The Stephansplatz U-bahn station is a short walk from the school entrance. This station has Line One running through it. An alternative station, Gänsemarkt, is a 5-minute walk from the school, and students can use Line Two to navigate the city from here.

Local attractions: The Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, St. Michael's Church and the Town Hall are all in the centre of Hamburg, the furthest of which is 30 minutes by foot. The Hamburger Kunsthalle art museum is just 12 minutes by foot from the school entrance, across the Lombardsbrücke bridge. The Reeperbahn area is known for its nightlife. This area is 15 minutes away from DID Deutsch-Institut by local transportation.

Course structure: Students can join a general German class, an exam preparation course, business German lessons, an internship or a university placement programme.

Facilities at the school: The school has a study centre, a large terrace, a cafeteria and spacious classrooms.

Leisure and culture programme: DID Deutsch-Institut offers students activities to join throughout the week. These could include a walking tour, visits to local attractions and full day excursions. Prices depend on the type of activity and entrance fee.

School chain: DID Deutsch-Institut teaches German to international students in a number of cities throughout Germany. They focus on providing students with a complete German experience in an immersive environment. There are young learner programmes as either a summer camp or a homestay option. The summer camps take place in German speaking cities in both Germany and Austria.

The schools have been approved for their accomplishments by the FDSV, and are a member of the FaDaF. DID Deutsch-Institut has won various awards for their high performance as a German language school.

German Courses

General Language
Work & Study
Business
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
Specialty Courses

Our prices for DID Deutsch-Institut include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant

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Student opinions about DID Deutsch-Institut, Hamburg

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Overall school rating of
DID Deutsch-Institut, Hamburg
14 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Facilities
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Social activities
2.6 

Rating: 2.6/5.0

Organisation
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Value for money
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Other
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (1 rating)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (6 ratings)
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Students 31-49 years (5 ratings)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Students 50+ years (1 rating)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The other students were very nice and the teachers as well, and I liked that most of them were students.
Insider tip: I think they should not miss an experience like this in such a beautiful city. A very good course and very friendly people.
Review details
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 25. Jul. 2011 by Stefan Balan
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
That it was a chance to combine grammar, listening and speaking German with fine and kind teachers.
Disliked
I did not like that I had to wear a facemask also when I was sitting and receiving lessons. I did not like either that several of the students came late everyday.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: A relevant course.
Other comments Very strict because of corona, this was the issue.
Course: Teacher Training - 1 week
Review date: 25. Oct. 2021 by Mette Eck
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
The neighborhood, the school is secure, is accessed only with passes the kindness
Review details
Other comments First day organisation is poor. On the confirmation document was only indicated one hour of presentation. The level test is about 20 minutes and you have to wait after the break to enter the course. Thus I've lost 2 x 45 min on Monday morning. I've paid 20 lessons and only followed 18.
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Review date: 26. Dec. 2016 by Nathalie Loewenguth
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The teaching way was good and the extra materials for the course was useful.
Insider tip: Public transportation to school is around 30 or 35 minutes.
Review details
Other comments It is a good institute, I would recommend.
Course: Standard Course [German] - 1 week
Review date: 25. Aug. 2018 by Farag Saad
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The personnel was very nice and helpful.
Review details
Other comments There was no reception!
Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 26. Feb. 2013 by Martine Brun
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
1.0

Rating: 1/5.0

Liked
The building. That's it.
Insider tip: Don't stay at the A&O Hauptbanhof and expect to be in the heart of the city. The free breakfast is nice though.
Review details
Other comments There is no A1 lesson plan. I had no assessment test. I did not feel safe in the neighborhood where my hotel was located.
Course: Premium Course [German] - 1 week
Review date: 21. May. 2018 by Ashley Janel Guillermo
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Good quality teaching.
Insider tip: Bring a passport photo for the DID student card (which will get you discounts at some tourist attractions but not on the public transport system) and 10 euros for the refundable deposit for the card that will let you get past the electronic locks at the school's entrance. Also worth bringing a passport photo to get a public transport card made at the main train station (this card will enable you to save money on public transport by buying a weekly or monthly ticket).
Review details
Other comments Shame that I got no teaching on the first day as I sat around a long time waiting for language level assessment. The cultural activities were cancelled as they will only run an activity if 5 or more people have signed up.
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Review date: 20. Sep. 2017 by Andrew Eichholz
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The friendly people
Insider tip: More than 4 teachers for one class
Review details
Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 8. Aug. 2018 by Michelle Silva Gonçalves
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Classes
Review details
Course: Standard course - 2 weeks
Review date: 28. Nov. 2016 by Natalya Abrosimova
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of DID Deutsch-Institut compared to ratings of all schools in Germany

 DID Deutsch-Institut HamburgAverage of all other schools in Germany
Overall school rating3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Location of the school5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities2.6

Rating: 2.6/5.0

3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Organisation4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Homestay4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared flat3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

DID Deutsch-Institut (DID)

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOFADAFFDSV
German teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:50
Student gender mix
51% male / 49% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at DID Deutsch-Institut and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Bank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2009
Legal name/parent company
did deutsch-institut GmbH | Tax registration ID: DE288410079
The school is an official exam center
The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

General school facilities

  • Student support desk

  • Printer for student use

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 6
    • Number of public PC workstations: 5

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 115
Throughout the year: 75
Minimum age of students
17 years
14 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 24 years
Throughout the year: 25 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Switzerland 12%
Turkey 10%
Italy 7%
Spain 6%
Brazil 5%
France 5%
Thailand 4%
Israel 2%
USA 2%
China 2%
Japan 2%
Netherlands 1%
Venezuela 1%
England 1%
Korea 1%
Saudi Arabia 1%
Sweden 1%
Other nationalities 37%

Information for all courses offered by DID Deutsch-Institut

Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. Course material costs are approximately 25 € per month.
Comments about courses

The group courses include 2 additional lessons of supervised self-study.

High season extra charge is NOT applicable to bookings longer than 9 weeks.

Liability, accident and health insurance fee: EUR 12 per week

Activity programme travel expenses and admission fees: approx. EUR 15 - EUR 20 per week.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 65 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 09 May 2024, 20 May 2024, 03 Oct 2024, 31 Oct 2024, 21 Dec 2024 - 29 Dec 2024, 31 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 06 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 29 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 03 Oct 2025, 20 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per German language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 100 5
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 200 10
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 225 11.25
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 250 12.5
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 275 13.75
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Hamburg Airport:
150 € one way
300 € return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Hamburg Airport (HAM).
More details about airports near Hamburg and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Hamburg page. For flight comparisons to Hamburg, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
90 €
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes

Leisure activities

activity possible
Dancing
Diving
Golf
Horse riding
Mountainbiking
Music
Sailing
Squash
Tennis
Volleyball
Windsurfing

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Walking tours

Adults - Paid activities

- Hamburg Walking Tour
- Vising Speicherstadt
- Spice Museum
- Hamburg Dungeon

Accommodation

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FAQ about DID Deutsch-Institut, Hamburg

  • No, the beginner classes take place only in the morning.
    Gosia Mazur, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 14, 2020
  • No, unfortunately this course only runs for 1 week, more precisely 9 consecutive days + 2 weekends. This course is designed for students who need to achieve maximum results in a very short space of time. 9 consecutive days of 12 one-to-one Business lessons per day to focus on the areas they need most: banking, commerce, insurance, etc.
    This programme includes a 90-minute lunch with the teacher.
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 18, 2024
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Hamburg Airport (150 €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Deutsch Institut varies from 1 students (9-Day Business German Plus 10) to 15 students (Premium Course)
  • 100% of teachers at DID Deutsch-Institut hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at DID Deutsch-Institut comes from Switzerland with a 12% representation, followed by students from Turkey (10%) and Italy (7%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • DID Deutsch-Institut offers courses from 17 years to 99. Average age is 24 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.

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