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Best German schools in Hamburg by category - student age group

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Students < 18 years
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
Students < 18 years
4.5

Rating: 4.5

(2)
TOP Rated by
Students 18-30 years
DID Deutsch-Institut
Students 18-30 years
4.3

Rating: 4.3

(6)
TOP Rated by
Students 31-49 years
#1 TANDEM
TANDEM
Students 31-49 years
4.1

Rating: 4.1

(15)
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Students all ages
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
Students all ages
4.3

Rating: 4.3

(3)
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Value for money
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
Value for money
4.3

Rating: 4.3

(3)
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Location of school
DID Deutsch-Institut
Location of school
5.0

Rating: 5

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5 language schools in Hamburg from 190€ for a 1 week German course

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Study & Live in your Teacher's Home, Hamburg
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home, Hamburg
Sprachschule Aktiv, Hamburg
Sprachschule Aktiv, Hamburg
DID Deutsch-Institut, Hamburg
DID Deutsch-Institut, Hamburg
TANDEM, Hamburg
TANDEM, Hamburg
Influent, Hamburg
Influent, Hamburg

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Hamburg ratings & opinions

How our students rated their experience in Hamburg

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Overall attractiveness of Hamburg
80 authentic ratings from students who reserved a course with us in Hamburg
Nightlife
4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Friendliness of locals
4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Interesing things to do
4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Geographic setting
4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Public transport
4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Climate
3.3

Rating: 3.3/5.0

Cleanliness
4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Affordability
4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Shopping
4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Safety
4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

What our students said about Hamburg

A charming city for romantics and lovers of wind and rain

3.0

Rating: 3/5

Nina Ukraine

Plenty of public transportation and a lovely waterfront.

4.0

Rating: 4/5

John

It is a nice place to go and many things to see.

4.0

Rating: 4/5

Mette Denmark

Most recent student reviews of language schools in Hamburg

TANDEM

A great school in a convenient location near the waterfront with knowledgeable, friendly instructors and diverse and interesting students. I highly recommend!
I highly recommend this school!

5 May 2024
Course: Intensive 20 - 3 weeks
Student age: 54 years

4.1

Rating: 4.1

| 62 reviews
JohnTANDEM
TANDEM

Calm atmosphere, compliance with all requirements during a pandemic, there are good teachers
I recommend to learn the language

3 November 2020
Course: Intensive 20 - 11 weeks
Student age: 53 years

4.1

Rating: 4.1

| 62 reviews
NinaTANDEM
TANDEM

Teachers were really great like Nils & Sigrid.
Great value & teaching. Small tip - teachers should check to ensure all class members have “got the point/understood”, not just the ones that answer quickly. They should also make available some “high volume” working exercises for each specific point, to allow students to thoroughly practice. Currently the number of worked examples is more aimed at demonstrating the issues & then a few tests, rather than multiple examples to ensure the points are fully trained.

4 February 2019
Course: Intensive 20 - 4 weeks
Student age: 57 years

4.1

Rating: 4.1

| 62 reviews
TANDEM

Small class teaching, teachers and students can exchange more
I really like the teachers here, they are very serious and punctual.

11 December 2018
Course: Intensive 20 - 2 weeks
Student age: 33 years

4.1

Rating: 4.1

| 62 reviews
Wang HuiTANDEM
TANDEM

The teaching quality is super good. I'm really impressive of several teachers there.
I think it is worthy of the money to learn German here.

28 November 2018
Course: Intensive 20 - 7 weeks
Student age: 31 years

4.1

Rating: 4.1

| 62 reviews
Yi-ChenTANDEM

Information about Hamburg

Why Hamburg? The Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, one of the 16 states of the federation, is the second largest city in Germany with its 1.7 million inhabitants. Hamburg is also culturally and commercially the centre of all of Northern Germany and a shopping and cultural metropolis.
Population: L  1,846,000
Time zone: +11h. (GMT +1)
Region: Hamburg,
Currency: EUR (1 EUR = 1.0531 USD)
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 Germany in your country. List of embassies and consulates of Germany on the official website - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Germany.
High season: July
Low season: December
Average course price per week (High season): 177 €
Average course price per week (Low season): 149 €
Cost of Living:
* 100 = prices in New York
  • Price index excluding rent: 80* (20% cheaper than New York)
  • Price index including rent: 58* (42% cheaper than New York)
  • Price index food only:63* (37% cheaper than New York)
  • Big Mac price (Germany average): 4.53 €
    (7% cheaper than in USA)
Mains electricity:
  • Plug Type C
  • Plug Type F
  • Residential voltage: 230 V
  • Frequency: 50 Hz
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Best time to take a language course in Hamburg
March
Funfair Hamburger Dom
Funfair Hamburger Dom

March 2025 - April 2025The Hamburger Dom is a massive funfair held three times per year in the centre of Hamburg: Spring, Summer and Winter. Whenever the fair is present, they set off fireworks every Friday night at 22:30.

April
Hamburg Marathon
Hamburg Marathon

April 2025Classic full marathon through the streets of Hamburg with participants from all over the world.

May
Harbor Festival
Harbor Festival

May 2025Every year, Hamburg puts on a big celebration in honour of the birthday of its port. Innumerable ships participate in the event. There is an arrival parade, tugboat ballet, fireworks and many other events.

Altonale Festival
Altonale Festival

May 2025 - June 2025Annual two-week cultural festival in the Altona district of Hamburg. A brilliant street festival is held on the last weekend.

July
Stadtpark Open Air Concerts
Stadtpark Open Air Concerts

July 2025From May to September Hamburg's City Park welcomes pop and rock musicians from Germany and abroad to their open air stage for some of the best concerts of the season.

Musical
Musical
Hamburger Cathedral
Hamburger Cathedral
Boat tour on the Alster
Boat tour on the Alster
Altstadt (Old Town)
Altstadt (Old Town)
Neustadt
Neustadt
St.Pauli
St.Pauli
HafenCity
HafenCity
Hamburg (HAM) - 8 km. from Hamburg city center

Public transportation to city center:

Every 10 minutes, 22 minutes.

Main stops: Fuhlsbüttel Nord, Fuhlsbüttel, Klein Borstel, Ohlsdorf, Sengelmannstraße, Alsterdorf, Lattenkamp, Hudtwalckerstraße, Kelinghusenstraße, Klosterstern, Hallerstraße, Stephansplatz, Jungfernstieg

Taxi: 10 minutes drive to city center of Hamburg

Hamburg Finkenwerder (XFW) - 10 km. from Hamburg city center

Public transportation to city center:

Every 15 minutes, 23 minutes.

Main stops: Hamburg Airport, Ohlsdorf + Ohlsdorf, Sengelmannstraße, Alsterdorf, Lattenkamp, Hudtwalckerstraße, Kelinghusenstraße, Klosterstern, Hallerstraße, Stephansplatz, Jungfernstieg

Taxi: 35 minutes drive to city center of Hamburg

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

  • If you want to take a German course in Germany, there are many options for beginners. Since you have indicated that you do not speak German, I would recommend starting a course at level A1, which is designed for absolute beginners.

    The duration of the course can vary, but normally a beginners' course can last from 4 to 12 weeks, depending on the intensity and frequency of the lessons.
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Sep 30, 2024
  • Of course, no problem! If you have already arranged your own accommodation, you can book just the course, no problem.
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 26, 2023
  • TANDEM Hamburg offers a private course with 5 lessons. This course allows students to focus on their specific general language needs.
    Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 12, 2023
  • We have many partner schools in Hamburg and they are all excellent and accredited.
    Sawsan Zein, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 10, 2023

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