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GLS - Summer Centre WestendBerlin, Germany

Hanns-Braun-Straße, Haus 27 - 14053 Berlin - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Received the Star School Germany award 5 times and has been declared a SUPER STAR.
  • 2023 winner of "German Language School of the Year" by the Association of Turkish Language Tour Operators (UED).
  • Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 10% of students.
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 100%
18-24 years 0%
25-34 years 0%
35-50 years 0%
>50 years 0%

Location: GLS - Summer Centre Westend Berlin is a summer language camp location, housed in the Westend of the historic and diverse German city of Berlin. The school is a short distance from the Olympic Stadium, several links to public transport and many eateries and green spaces.

Course selection: These immersive junior summer programmes are available during the summer months to junior students of all levels. Available with a couple of intensities in terms of lesson plans, these programmes include tuition, accommodation, all meals, activities and excursions.

Social and cultural: Students arrive from as many as 40 countries, ensuring students have ample opportunities to make friends from all over the world and benefit from the communal and varying experiences and customs of the international student community.

Each programme includes daily activities in and around the sights of Berlin.

At least one excursion takes place at the weekend. This can include trips to destinations such as Berlin and Potsdam.

Accommodation: Accommodation is allocated in twin rooms within the school's residence. Each twin room has its own washing facilities and shower. All accommodation is full board, with all meals being given in the school's canteen.

The accommodation is in modern guesthouses.

German Courses

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Juniors Berlin Westend 20 (14 to 17 years old)Popular German course
20 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer!from
1165€1136€
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Junior
Juniors Berlin Westend 25 (14 to 17 years old)
25 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer!from
1228€1198€
Includes accommodation
Course Details

Our prices for GLS - Summer Centre Westend 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 For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program

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  • Cafeteria Terrace
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  • Students on the River Spree
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  • Group of Students at Brandenburg Gate
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GLS - Summer Centre Westend

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOEAQUALSFADAFIALCInternational House World Organisation
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
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:30
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 GLS - Summer Centre Westend and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoMaestro - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1983
Legal name/parent company
GLS Campus Berlin GmbH & Co. KG | Tax registration ID: DE368384427

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Basketball court

  • Soccer field / football pitch

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Free parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Halal food offered at the school

  • Classroom equipment

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 6
    • Number of public PC workstations: 4

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Junior courses - In summer: 60
Minimum age of students
14 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 1
Adult courses Throughout the year: 1
Junior courses In summer: 4
Junior courses Throughout the year: 1
Average age of students
In summer: 14 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Brazil 10%
Switzerland 10%
USA 10%
Spain 10%
Italy 10%
France 10%
Netherlands 2%
Turkey 2%
Sweden 2%
Venezuela 2%
Saudi Arabia 2%
China 2%
Japan 2%
Other nationalities 26%

Information for all courses offered by GLS - Summer Centre Westend

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
30.00 €
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

In July and August, courses on fringe levels (i.e. absolute beginners and very advanced) may be moved to the afternoon if necessary (15:00 - 18:30). The recreational program is planned so that participants will not miss any activities.

EUR 100 fee for visa invitation documents.

Unaccompanied minor fee: EUR 50

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 - 28 Jun 2025, 11 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
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.

Airport transfer

Berlin Brandenburg Airport:
80 € one way
160 € return (both ways)
More details about airports near Berlin and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Berlin page. For flight comparisons to Berlin, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from Mexico 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.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
100 €

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FAQ about GLS - Summer Centre Westend, Berlin

  • German courses at GLS - Summer Centre Westend start at 1136 € for Juniors Berlin Westend 20 course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (80 €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at GLS - Summer Centre Westend varies from 12 students (Juniors Berlin Westend 20) to 12 students (Juniors Berlin Westend 20)
  • 100% of teachers at GLS - Summer Centre Westend hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at GLS - Summer Centre Westend comes from Brazil with a 10% representation, followed by students from France (10%) and Italy (10%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.

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