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Wien SprachschuleVienna, Austria

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

52 students - overall rating
Reisnerstrasse 61 - 1030 Vienna - see on map
What we like about the school
  • 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 30%
18-24 years 35%
25-34 years 20%
35-50 years 10%
>50 years 5%
The average age outside summer is 10 years higher than in summer.

Location: The school is situated in the very centre of Vienna, close to the main sights and attractions.

German Courses

General Language
Online
Private
Work & Study
Business
Language Plus Activity
Specialty Courses

Our prices for Wien Sprachschule 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 Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week

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Student opinions about Wien Sprachschule, Vienna

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Overall school rating of
Wien Sprachschule, Vienna
52 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Organisation
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
3.6 

Rating: 3.6/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (7 ratings)
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Students 18-30 years (18 ratings)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Students 31-49 years (11 ratings)
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Students 50+ years (8 ratings)
4.9 

Rating: 4.9/5.0

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
I had two different teachers for a grammar part and a conversation part. However, as they should have had a meeting in advance, both of them gave us the informative classes. They were friendly and motivated the students very well. So, I could ask the questions without any hesitation. The school staff were helpful and made a ticket reservation of a concert for me.
Insider tip: Classes are very good. The school office arranged a concert ticket of Vienna Boys' Choir. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask for some help. They are willing to support you.
Review details
Other comments The school is accessible. The teachers are nice. The school offers the various activities and you can make friends with the students of other classes.
Course: Intensive - 2 weeks
Review date: 21. Sep. 2015 by Yumiko Nagao
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
All the best. The best teacher I ever had, Hemma (teacher name), was punctual, prepared, and 100% present at all times in the classroom with the students and the subject. She was knowledgeable and supportive at all times.
Disliked
Some classes were overcrowded but other with lower number of students.
Review details
Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 20. Nov. 2024 by Sever Zlatko
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Great teaching. Plenty of computers​ with internet access to use outside lesson time. Good social activities and excursions.
Insider tip: Great school
Review details
Other comments Would recommend
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Review date: 1. May. 2017 by Andrew Eichholz
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
I liked professional approach to grammar part of the course. The teachers are very nice and well educated.
Review details
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 26. Sep. 2016 by Ruta Feldman
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Teachers demonstrate kindness, care, and dedication. School is clean and conveniently located.
Disliked
N/A
Review details
Course: Standard Course [German] - 3 weeks
Review date: 15. Jan. 2024 by Mariana Granzotto
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
I found a lot of new friends from all over the world, I made a progress in my german.
Insider tip: No tips.
Review details
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 31. Aug. 2007 by Katerina Romportlova
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The teacher is patient and humorous, and the classmates are friendly and interesting
Insider tip: You can choose the accommodation provided by the school, which will be more interesting.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very good! All teachers are very kind and patient, and all participants are so friendly too. I've learned a lot, and finally I can speak some German. And my German is much better than before.
Course: Standard Course - 25 weeks
Review date: 25. Feb. 2020 by Rongli Ye
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Excellent location, very nice teachers, classes conducted exclusively in German.
Disliked
Class size was quite large, and the language level of the students was not always consistent (more and less advanced students were together), making it more challenging to progress.
Review details
Course: Intensive Course [German] - 2 weeks
Review date: 15. Sep. 2022 by Ekaterina Rykovanova
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Very skilled and patient teachers, friendly atmosphere, nice school mates.
Review details
Course: Intensive Course [German] - 1 week
Review date: 7. Jan. 2019 by Tosi Nicola
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Perfectly prepared teachers, very interesting classes, pleasant atmosphere
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: nothing but positive
Course: German Teacher's Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 29. Jan. 2024 by Małgorzata Pędlowska
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
I have known a lot of people. Funny teachers and funny classes
Review details
Other comments I have been only two weeks in Vienna and I can't say too much about the School. All I can say is that my experience was positive.
Course: Standard
Review date: 25. Oct. 2004 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Friendly organisers, creative and competent lecturers.
Insider tip: It is good to come alone and you are forced to speak in a foreign language.
Review details
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 22. Jul. 2019 by Hanna Romanowicz
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
I liked that teachers were very patient and involved.
Insider tip: They should take part in extra activities.
Review details
Other comments Very kind and interesting people. Beautiful city.
Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 29. Aug. 2017 by Maryna Leskiw
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The apartment with which they provided me.
Review details
Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 19. Sep. 2007 by Rafael Juan Pascual Hernández
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Great ambience, interesting classes.
Insider tip: This course is really a lot of fun, you can meet many interesting people and in the same time improve your ability to communicate in German.
Review details
Other comments ActiLingua School has a great location, practically next to the Belvedere
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 29. Feb. 2012 by Katarzyna Pyrć
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
Great Facilities, beautiful location
Insider tip: If serious about practising conversation skills, ONLY stay with a host family. Otherwise, much of your practice will be with other students, which was not my intention.
Review details
Other comments Classroom time was hardly productive, reminding me of 1979 teaching methods. Next time will pay for private tutoring and skip much of classroom. Other students appeared equally lost/bored.
Course: Standard Vacation Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 5. Oct. 2010 by Mike Chu
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Openness of teachers, atmosphere
Review details
Course: Super-Intensive Course  - 1 week
Review date: 30. Apr. 2024 by Sebastian Elsner
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The location and some teachers.
Insider tip: No need to book the meals - breakfast is poor, lunch is the opposite - everything is too much and fat. Also, it is not worth coming with a level below B1.2, it might be difficult to study (if the course is for 2-3 weeks) due to incorrect group placement.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: The course went well, but the group placement according to the level slightly does not correspond to reality.
Other comments In general the school is good.
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 8. Oct. 2019 by Diana Mirianova
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
The building and the teachers
Insider tip: Don't miss the city!! Not only the museums, but the canals, the nightlife... the public transportation system works great!
Review details
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 10. Oct. 2011 by Melisa Paula Fernandez Rotbard
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
High rating of the teacher
Disliked
Nothing important to mention
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Super - great
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 5. Aug. 2024 by Alessandro Nicolini
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Good mixture of students.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: The grammar focused sessions were not very innovative but the discussion sessions and group tasks were really interesting and actually made me start talking.
Course: Standard Course [German] - 2 weeks
Review date: 29. Jul. 2019 by Agata Krizkova
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Teaching. Internet access
Review details
Other comments Time of lessons - afternoon it is not comfortable
Course: Super-Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 14. Jul. 2010 by Yelizaveta Gorlova
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The teaching methods used
Review details
Other comments Excellent school. I have taken four other courses and the this one had the best instruction.
Course: Standard
Review date: 1. Sep. 2004 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
High ability of tutoring
Insider tip: To book accomodation before departure.
Review details
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 13. Nov. 2008 by Sara Taddio
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The teaching quality
Review details
Other comments I think that the school should offer more cultural activities in the mornings and the afternoons. This way, people having class in the morning or in the afternoon still be able to take part in the activities.
Course: Standard Course [German] - 1 week
Review date: 28. Jan. 2019 by brahim ndoumajoud
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The toilet was clean
Disliked
no welfare officer? No one to talk about general probs.
Review details
Other comments The ads boast 'free internet access' which in fact costs you about 90 minutes of queing time just to check emails! The staff spoke very good English but did not afford time to really talk due to the high student;staff ratio.
Course: Standard
Review date: 24. Jun. 2003 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Friendly atmosphere
Review details
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Review date: 17. Nov. 2008 by Giuseppina Orlandi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Grammar Instruction
Review details
Course: Standard
Review date: 31. Mar. 2005 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Very good teachers
Review details
Course: Intensive Course [German] - 1 week
Review date: 20. Aug. 2019 by Bernardo Bandinelli
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The atmosphere
Insider tip: To make a Abschiedpatry
Review details
Other comments I was very happy with the school because my aim, I could speak better German-reach.
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 22. Aug. 2007 by Patricia Batovszki
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of Wien Sprachschule compared to ratings of all schools in Austria

 Wien Sprachschule ViennaAverage of all other schools in Austria
Overall school rating4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Location of the school4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.9

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Facilities4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Social activities3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Organisation4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Quality of teaching4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Value for money3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Homestay3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Shared flat4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Wien Sprachschule

Accreditations and Quality seals
IALCCampus Austria
German teacher qualifications
90% hold a university degree
50% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:30
Student gender mix
30% male / 70% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Wien Sprachschule and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1988

General school facilities

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in most classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

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

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 400
Throughout the year: 80
Junior courses - In summer: 40
Minimum age of students
16 years
12 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 8
Adult courses Throughout the year: 8
Junior courses In summer: 6
Junior courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 18 years
Throughout the year: 28 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Italy 11%
USA 5%
Switzerland 5%
Spain 4%
Turkey 3%
Other nationalities 72%

Information for all courses offered by Wien Sprachschule

Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course.
Comments about courses


Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 09 May 2024, 20 May 2024, 30 May 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024, 23 Dec 2024, 24 Dec 2024, 27 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 06 Jan 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 29 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 26 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

Vienna International Airport:
56 € one way
112 € return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Schwechat International (VIE).
More details about airports near Vienna and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Vienna page. For flight comparisons to Vienna, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from Russia require a visa to enter and study in Austria.
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)
100 €

Leisure activities

activity possible
Music

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Football
Basketball
Aerobics
Local visits
Vienna waltzing lessons
Culture-quizzes
Vienna by night
Disco
* Barbecue-party

Adults - Paid activities

Full-Day excursions (from EUR 80.-):
Salzburg
Wachau
Lake Neusiedl

Half-Day excursions (from EUR 20.-):
Klosterneuburg
* Laxenburg

Junior - Free activities

Badminton
Beach-volleyball
Football
Basketball
Swimming
Aerobics
Local visits
Theatre workshop
Vienna waltzing lessons
Culture-quizzes
Vienna by night
Disco
Barbecue-party
Videos

Junior - Paid activities

Guided tours/ entrances to famous Vienna sights: EUR 26 per week
1 full-day excursion (e.g. Salzburg/Wachau): EUR 70
1 half-day excursion (e.g. Laxenburg/Burg Kreuzenstein): EUR 40
Tennis: 6/8/10 lessons: EUR 70/90/115
* Concert: EUR 44
Videos about leisure activities at Wien Sprachschule Vienna

Accommodation

Student Testimonial Videos

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Questions and answers about Wien Sprachschule

  • Lessons might be scheduled in the mornings or in the afternoons depending on your level. The exact schedule will be given to students on the first day.
    Julia Wiener,, from Wien Sprachschule, Vienna - Feb 11, 2022
  • Wien Sprachschule accepts students of all levels, but if you do not speak any German, please note that you will only be able to start the course on certain dates, which you can check on our website, within the school's profile.
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 07, 2022
  • Of course, you can always check if your roommates or landlords are comfortable with practicing at home. Otherwise I would suggest to rent a room at the conservatory and practice there.
    Annika Käppel, Marketing & Sales from ActiLingua Academy - Jan 11, 2023
  • You can find the start dates on the website in the course description and in the price calculator. You just click on the start date and you will see the dates for absolute beginners. The school usually starts at the beginning of the month with complete beginners. To extend the course, let us know and we will give you all the information.
    Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 21, 2023

FAQ about Wien Sprachschule, Vienna

  • For this school , payment must be made at least 30 days before the start of the course.
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 23, 2023
  • Full activity and sports programme is included. E.g. sports: swimming, beach-volleyball, football, basketball. Cultural and social activities: guided city walks, design workshops, Viennese waltz lessons and museums. Evening activities, e.g. parties, Vienna by Night, movie nights and talent shows.
    Sarah , Admissions Officer from Wien Sprachschule, Vienna - May 31, 2023
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Vienna International Airport (56 €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Wien Sprachschule varies from 1 students (Online Private Lessons (10)) to 12 students (Intensive Course)
  • 90% of teachers at Wien Sprachschule hold a university degree. 50% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Wien Sprachschule comes from Italy with a 11% representation, followed by students from Poland (7%) and Switzerland (5%).
  • Wien Sprachschule offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 18 during the summer and 28 for the rest of the year.
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