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BWS GermanlinguaCologne, Germany

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

2 students - overall rating
Hohenzollernring 88 - 50672 Cologne - see on map
What we like about the school
  • University placement programme.
What we dislike about the school
  • 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 10%
18-24 years 30%
25-34 years 40%
35-50 years 15%
>50 years 5%
The average age outside summer is 2 years higher than in summer.

Location: BWS Germanlingua is to the east of the city. It is on the cusp of the Stadtgarten-Viertel neighbourhood, which is home to Grünanlage am Kaiser-Wilhelm-Ring Park. There are a number of cafes, restaurants, grocery stores, bars and shops in the area.

Public transportation: 2 minutes by foot south of the school is the Friesenplatz transit station. Here, there are both trams and bus stations. It is a well connected tram station with a lot of lines connecting through it. The closest train station is the Köln West, an 8-minute walk from the school. There are local connections from the platforms and a number of tram lines too.

Major attractions: The centre of the city is an 8-minute tram journey or around 25 minutes by foot from BWS Germanlingua. In the centre, students can visit the Museum Ludwig, Cologne Cathedral and Cologne Chocolate Museum. The centre is on the east bank of the Rhine River and it is possible to reach the other side by crossing across the Hohenzollern Bridge. The Brühl Castle is in the southern outskirts of Cologne. It is a 25 minute bus ride from the school.

Courses: The general use of the German language is taught at BWS Germanlingua in group classes, one-to-one lessons or as a mixture combining the two. Exam preparation courses, pronunciation classes and business lessons are possible electives that can be joined with a general group class.

German Courses

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Typical content of a language course
General Language
Intensive Course
Recommended German course
25 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
from
350€
Course Details
Standard Course
Popular German course
20 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
from
280€
Course Details
Standard Course + English Lessons 23
23 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
from
440€
Course Details
Standard Course + English Lessons 26
26 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
from
570€
Course Details
Combo Course (20 group + 10 individual)
30 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
from
810€
Course Details
Combo Course (20 group + 5 individual)
25 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
from
545€
Course Details
Mini Group Course
20 lessons per week
|
6 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
from
560€
Course Details
Standard Course + Pronunciation 23
23 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
from
440€
Course Details
Standard Course + Pronunciation 26
26 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
from
570€
Course Details
Private
Private Course 10
10 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
from
580€
Course Details
Private Course 20
20 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
from
1130€
Course Details
Private Course 25
25 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
from
1380€
Course Details
Work & Study
University Pathway Program
25 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
from
286€
Course Details
Business
Standard Course + Business German 23
23 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
from
440€
Course Details
Standard Course + Business German 26
26 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
from
570€
Course Details
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
Standard Course + Exam Preparation 23
Recommended German course
23 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
from
450€
Course Details
Standard Course + Exam Preparation 26
Recommended German course
26 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
from
580€
Course Details

Our prices for BWS Germanlingua include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival

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Student opinions about BWS Germanlingua, Cologne

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Overall school rating of
BWS Germanlingua, Cologne
2 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Facilities
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Social activities
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Organisation
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Value for money
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Accommodation
Shared Flat (apartment)
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
34 years
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
“The staff and classmates was very friendly and nice, the location of the school is very central, the lessons are well organised.”
Disliked
“The school is very small (only one bathroom).”
Review details
Course: Standard Course + Business German 23 - 2 weeks
Review date: 16. Aug. 2023 by Sonia Coratella
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Ratings of BWS Germanlingua compared to ratings of all schools in Germany

 BWS Germanlingua CologneAverage of all other schools in Germany
Overall school rating4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Location of the school4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Organisation4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Homestay3.0

Rating: 3.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared flat3.0

Rating: 3.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

BWS Germanlingua

Accreditations and Quality seals
IALCFDSV
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 9:00
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at BWS Germanlingua and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1984
Legal name/parent company
Florian Meierhofer | Tax registration ID: DE233406713

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Drink vending machine

  • Snack vending machine

  • Library

  • Movie rental

  • Lounge

  • Auditorium

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Self-study areas

  • Free coffee

  • Free WIFI

  • Free water dispenser

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 7
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 8
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses - In summer: 8
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 6
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Junior courses In summer: 6
Junior courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 21 years
Throughout the year: 23 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Netherlands 20%
Italy 12%
Brazil 10%
France 8%
Switzerland 8%
Spain 7%
Korea 7%
Japan 4%
USA 1%
Other nationalities 23%

Information for all courses offered by BWS Germanlingua

Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

Price includes:

  • enrollment fee
  • placement test
  • 3 social activities/excursions per week, (admissions and transport not included)
  • course material and certificate
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):
01 Jan 2024 - 06 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 09 May 2024, 20 May 2024, 30 May 2024, 03 Oct 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 31 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, 19 Jun 2025, 03 Oct 2025, 22 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

Cologne Bonn Airport:
150 € one way
270 € return (both ways)
More details about airports near Cologne and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Cologne page. For flight comparisons to Cologne, 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.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
80 €
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
150 €

Leisure activities

activity possible
Ballet
Basketball
Cooking
Dancing
Football (soccer)
Golf
Horse riding
Ice Hockey
Music
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

City Tour, Düsseldorf, NS Dokumentationszentrum, Park wandering, Eltz Castle, Bonn, Biergarten visits, Games night

Adults - Paid activities

Chocolate museum, Neon Light Mini golf, Ludwig Museum, Jump House, Koblenz, Tour Rhein Energie Stadion, Beach Volleyball, Tennis, Aqualand, PhantasiaLand, Maastrict
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Example of activities
Example of activities

Accommodation

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Homestay Most Popular Accommodation
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
In high demand!
from
450 €
Homestay
Twin room, Breakfast & 1 meal
from
360 €
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast
from
350 €
Homestay
Twin room, Breakfast
from
260 €
Studio apartment
Single room, No meals
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
3.0

Rating: 3.0/5.0
1 rating
from
450 €
Studio apartment
Twin room, No meals
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
3.0

Rating: 3.0/5.0
1 rating
from
550 €
Shared Apartment
Single room, No meals
from
350 €
Shared Apartment
Twin room, No meals
from
260 €

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Questions and answers about BWS Germanlingua

  • “Unfortunately we do not offer these courses, but you are welcome to book a standard or intensive course with us. You have to pay the costs for the course yourself.”
    Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 18, 2023

FAQ about BWS Germanlingua, Cologne

  • German courses at BWS Germanlingua start at 280 € for Standard Course course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Germanlingua
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Cologne Bonn Airport (150 €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Germanlingua varies from 1 students (Private Course 10) to 12 students (Intensive Course)
  • 100% of teachers at BWS Germanlingua hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at BWS Germanlingua comes from Netherlands with a 20% representation, followed by students from Italy (12%) and Brazil (10%).
  • BWS Germanlingua offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 21 during the summer and 23 for the rest of the year.

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