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Sprachschule AktivCologne, Germany

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

7 students - overall rating
Neumarkt 1c - 50667 Cologne - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Best rated school in Cologne
  • Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
  • Learning progress guarantee.
What we dislike about the school
  • Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 3%
18-24 years 40%
25-34 years 40%
35-50 years 10%
>50 years 7%

Location: The school is located in downtown Cologne on Neumarkt 1c.

German Courses

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General Language
Intensive Course
Popular German course
20 lessons per week
|
10 students (max)
Offer!from
199€190€
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Evening Course
6 lessons per week
|
8 students (max)
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56€54€
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Private
One-to-One Lessons
10 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
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480€456€
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
TELC Exam Preparation
Recommended German course
20 lessons per week
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10 students (max)
Offer!from
199€190€
Course Details

Our prices for Sprachschule Aktiv include

  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
  • INCLUDED Learning progress guarantee
  • INCLUDED Free assistance for finding jobs

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Student opinions about Sprachschule Aktiv, Cologne

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Overall school rating of
Sprachschule Aktiv, Cologne
7 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities
3.4 

Rating: 3.4/5.0

Social activities
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Organisation
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Accommodation
Shared Flat (apartment)
1.0 

Rating: 1.0/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (2 ratings)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (1 rating)
2.0 

Rating: 2.0/5.0

Students 31-49 years (3 ratings)
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Students 50+ years (1 rating)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

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

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Thank you the welcome was great My two boys had a great time, the group dynamic was very good. Thank you we will come back to you.”
Review details
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 9. May. 2022 by Issam Benchiha
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
44 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The school is in a fantastic location! The teachers and admin staff are super friendly and helpful.”
Disliked
“Only thing that really needs improvement is the wifi connectivity - it’s a real challenge for online participants. ”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Be sure to revise the chapters as there’s so much to learn and it moves so quickly.
Course: Intensive Course [German] - 9 weeks
Review date: 9. Jul. 2024 by Christine Abadi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
52 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Nazalin was great.”
Disliked
“n/a”
Review details
Course: TELC Exam Preparation [German] - 4 weeks
Review date: 4. Aug. 2023 by Joleen McInnis
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
See all reviews of Sprachschule Aktiv Cologne

Ratings of Sprachschule Aktiv compared to ratings of all schools in Germany

 Sprachschule Aktiv CologneAverage of all other schools in Germany
Overall school rating4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Location of the school4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities3.4

Rating: 3.4/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities3.0

Rating: 3.0/5.0

3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Organisation3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Homestay1.0

Rating: 1.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared flat1.0

Rating: 1.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Sprachschule Aktiv

Accreditations and Quality seals
ISO 9000/9001
German teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
80% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:30
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 Sprachschule Aktiv and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Bank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2016
Legal name/parent company
Tax registration ID: DE296034630

General school facilities

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Drink vending machine

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Copy machine

  • Free coffee

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 10
    • Number of public PC workstations: 6

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 10
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 8
Junior courses - In summer: 5
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 3
Minimum age of students
14 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 11
Adult courses Throughout the year: 10
Junior courses In summer: 2
Junior courses Throughout the year: 1
Average age of students
In summer: 30 years
Throughout the year: 27 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Germany 15%
Turkey 13%
Korea 9%
Spain 4%
Brazil 3%
China 3%
England 3%
Thailand 3%
Iran 3%
Vietnam 2%
Israel 2%
Italy 2%
Netherlands 1%
USA 1%
Venezuela 1%
Other nationalities 35%

Information for all courses offered by Sprachschule Aktiv

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
15.00 €
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 25 € per course level.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 48 €. 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):
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 09 May 2024, 20 May 2024, 03 Jan 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 29 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 03 Oct 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025, 11 Nov 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 at the school on the first day of the course.
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.

Visa Documents

Nationals from Turkey require a visa to enter and study in Germany.
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
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
30 €

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Questions and answers about Sprachschule Aktiv

  • “Unfortunately, we do not (yet) accept education vouchers.”
    Marlit, Dir from Sprachschule Aktiv - Dec 23, 2022
  • “Sprachschule Aktiv only accepts students from 14 years old onwards throughout the year.”
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 20, 2023
  • “As a private school, we do not work with the job center. We offer general intensive courses, FSP courses, telc preparatory courses and evening courses, but you have to pay for them yourself.”
    Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 18, 2023

FAQ about Sprachschule Aktiv, Cologne

  • “The minimum age for this school is 14 years old. The best option for Junior students is to enrol in a Junior program, which can be more interesting as they usually include accommodation + activities.”
    Madly, FR Consultant from Sprachschule Aktiv - Mar 23, 2022
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Sprachschule Aktiv varies from 1 students (One-to-One Lessons) to 10 students (Intensive Course)
  • 100% of teachers at Sprachschule Aktiv hold a university degree. 80% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Sprachschule Aktiv comes from Germany with a 15% representation, followed by students from Turkey (13%) and Korea (9%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Sprachschule Aktiv offers courses from 14 years to 99. Average age is 30 during the summer and 27 for the rest of the year.

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