Most popular cities for German courses in Austria

#1 Vienna German schools

4.8

(72 reviews)

Top Destinations: Vienna (city thumbnail)

#2 Salzburg German schools

4.8

(57 reviews)

Top Destinations: Salzburg (city thumbnail)

#3 Zell am See German schools

Top Destinations: Zell am See (city thumbnail)

8 language schools in Austria from 323€ for a 1 week German course

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German course types in Austria

General German courses
Generic German courses cover the four main elements of a language: writing, reading, speaking and listening. They are available for all levels.
- Learn German & Live with Teacher - Austria (73)
- German & Culture - Austria (35)
- Standard German Course - Austria (16)
- Senior (50 plus) - Austria (5)
- Combi: Group + Private - Austria (2)
- Super Intensive German (+35h) - Austria (1)
- Language Year - Austria (1)
Private German courses
Private German classes are designed as a pack of lessons available in various formations. Students can have their one-to-one lessons in the school or online.
- Private lesson (One-to-One) - Austria (28)
Junior German courses
German lessons for children and teenagers can be booked in school holidays and often come as a package, which includes accommodation, activities and excursions.
- Children & Teenager German Camps - Austria (17)
- Family (Parent & Child) - Austria (3)
German exam preparation courses
German exam preparation courses are available to help students to advance through the German levels and gain an official certificate on completion.
- TELC - Austria (5)
- TestDaF - Austria (2)
- Other exams - Austria (2)
- Zertifikat Deutsch (ZD) - Austria (2)
Business German courses
Learn how to shape your use of the German language in the business world for a competitive edge in tasks such as negotiations, conference calls and presentations.
- Business German Private - Austria (8)
Specialty courses German
Specialty courses are classes outside the normal scope of a German course. Specialty Courses included teacher training courses and school trips.
- Teacher Training - Austria (6)
German plus activity courses
In some cases, general German courses can be combined with an after class interest. Possible activities include hobbies, cultural events or creative programmes.
- German & Horse Riding - Austria (1)
- German & Golf - Austria (1)
- German & Tennis - Austria (1)
- German & Music - Austria (1)
Work & Study German programmes
Students who are learning German to further their career can choose a Work & Study package consisting of German classes with a volunteering programme or a work placement.
- German & Work - Austria (1)
- University - Austria (1)
English, Chinese ...
- English courses - Austria (2)
- Chinese courses - Austria (1)
- Croatian courses - Austria (1)
- Czech courses - Austria (1)
- French courses - Austria (1)
- Greek courses - Austria (1)
- Hungarian courses - Austria (1)
- Italian courses - Austria (1)
- Japanese courses - Austria (1)
- Polish courses - Austria (1)
- Portuguese courses - Austria (1)
- Russian courses - Austria (1)
- Spanish courses - Austria (1)
- Ukrainian courses - Austria (1)

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How our students rated their experience in Austria

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Overall attractiveness of Austria

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Information about Austria

Austria is a fantastic place for winter breaks, with perfect skiing conditions, but also a lovely country during the summer to go hiking, mountain biking or swimming in it's numerous lakes. Austria flaunts its heritage in exuberant fashion. Visit Vienna's grandiose Habsburg palaces, Roman archaeological sites at Carnuntum and medieval festivals. In Austria, you will not need to search hard for culture, it waltzes right up to you.

Key Facts about Austria

Population: 8,848,000

Capital: Vienna

Time zone: GMT +2

Currency: EUR (1 EUR = 1.0531 USD)

Telephone country code: +43

Largest cities in Austria:

1. Vienna: 1,700,000
2. Graz: 220,000
3. Linz: 180,000
4. Salzburg: 150,000
5. Innsbruck: 115,000

Visa: Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term German courses up to 90 days. Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.

Visa requirements data last updated on 04 Jun. 2024 (Source)

For the most up-to-date visa information please consult with the embassy or consulate of Austria in your country. List of embassies and consulates of Austria on the official website - Federal Ministry Republic of Austria - European and International Affairs.

Largest international airport in Austria:

Vienna International (VIE): 17 km. from Vienna city center

Cost of Living:

Big Mac price (Austria average): 4.53 €

(7% cheaper than in USA)

Mains electricity:

Residential voltage: 230 V
Frequency: 50 Hz

Q&A - Questions about German courses and schools in Austria

What is your longest programme and how many weeks does it last?
“Our programmes are flexible and can be adjusted according to your needs. You can book as many weeks as you want between 1 week and 1 year (approximately 48 weeks).”
Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Sep 16, 2024
One of my students has enrolled on an intensive course. Now he would like to know if there is some kind of official exam at the end of the course.

“The courses usually do not have an exam at the end. There are special exam preparation courses where via the schools
you can then register for exams. However, the schools usually issue a certificate of attendance with the level achieved in the course.”
Martin Zakostelecky, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 12, 2024
I would like to know how to select schools according to their size. Only size L schools interest me. How can I do it?
“We do not have a filter to classify schools by size.
However, you will find the information for each school in their description: when you look at the list of schools, it is right below the school name.”
Melanie Besnard, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 10, 2024
I would like to book a German course through you, but I see that the school I am interested in is not listed on your website. Can you help me contact them?
“At LanguageCourse.Net we offer the opportunity to make a reservation for any of the partner schools we work with, but we cannot help you if that school does not work with us, so you will have to contact them directly.

However, if you tell us the name of the school, we can contact them and maybe next year you will be able to make a reservation with us and benefit from our discount and other advantages we offer.”
Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 07, 2022
At which school in Austria can I best prepare for the Telc B2 exam?
“Sprachschule Wien is a very popular school for the Telc B2 preparation course. But please pay attention to the start dates! You can find them on the school profile in the course description. ”
Lisa Schiwy, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 30, 2022

FAQ - Frequently asked questions about German courses in Austria

I'm looking for a school near FUGEN (6263) or in Innsbruck.
“We do not currently have any partner language schools in Fügen or Innsbruck, although this may change so be sure to check. The nearest cities are Vienna and Salzburg.”
Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 10, 2023
Is it possible to learn English in Austria?
“Yes, some schools can offer English courses in Austria. On our home page, you can easily find this out by selecting the language and country where you wish to learn and you will be redirected to all the available options. ”
Madly Simba, FR Consultant from Wien Sprachschule - Jul 12, 2022