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EF International Language CenterBerlin, Germany

5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

2 students - overall rating
Am Karlsbad 16 - 10785 Berlin - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Starbucks station on campus.
  • Large outdoor terrace for BBQs.
  • Excellent rating of teaching quality
    5.0

    Rating: 5.0/5.0

  • Top rated social activities
    4.5

    Rating: 4.5/5.0

  • Top rated school facilities
    4.5

    Rating: 4.5/5.0

  • One of the oldest German schools in Berlin founded in 1965
What we dislike about the school
  • Lessons are 40 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.

Location: EF International Language Center Berlin is located in the diverse and culturally rich city of Berlin, Germany. The school is just a short distance from the Landwehr Canal and Schöneberger Wiese Park, with excellent links to local transport, offering the city and its riches to all. Famous for its forward-thinking art, glorious food, and incomparable history, Berlin is a fantastic location for students of all ages to further their German studies. Within a 30-minute journey of such sites as the Brandenburg Gate, the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, the Großer Tiergarten, the Berlin Wall Memorial and the East Side Gallery, students of EF Berlin have much to see and do whilst reaching their language goals in Berlin. Berlin Central Station is within a 25-minute journey of the school, ensuring that all travel to and from the city, can be made with ease.

School facilities: The school's facilities offer everything that a student may need to feel comfortable and motivated in a learning environment. Housed within a renovated historic building, with its very own in-house Starbucks, EF Berlin offers students a computer lab, a library, lounge area, table games and much more. All classrooms are equipped with air conditioning, heating and have ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.

Course selection: Course selection ranges from General German, available to students of all levels, to Internship programmes and private tuition. EF Berlin offers all of its courses in conjunction with accommodation, enabling all students to enjoy Berlin to its fullest whilst enjoying the comforts of a Homestay family, for example.

School chain: EF was founded in Sweden over 55 years ago. It has since then helped millions of people experience new cultures, see new places and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Across the globe, they have more than 600 schools and offices in over 50 countries, delivering the best in education and student care throughout all locations. As a group, EF has hubs in Boston, London, Barcelona, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more!

EF understands that language programmes can be much more than the sole process of learning a language, as cultural immersion and diversity play a key part in any student's educational and life development.

Throughout the EF schools, programmes are readily available to adults and juniors, for career, personal and educational development.

German Courses

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General Language
General Course + AccommodationMost Popular German course
26 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
In high demand!
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705€688€
Includes accommodation
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General Course
26 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
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635€604€
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Intensive Course
32 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
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705€670€
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Intensive Course + Accommodation
32 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
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775€756€
Includes accommodation
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50+ Course
26 lessons per week
|
17 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
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735€699€
Course Details
50+ Course + Accommodation
26 lessons per week
|
17 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
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805€785€
Includes accommodation
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
TestDaF Exam Preparation Recommended German course
32 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
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685€651€
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TestDaF Exam Preparation + Accommodation Recommended German course
32 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
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755€737€
Includes accommodation
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Our prices for EF International Language Center include

  • 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

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  • Team work in the classroom
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Student opinions about EF International Language Center, Berlin

5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Overall school rating of
EF International Language Center, Berlin
2 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Facilities
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Social activities
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Organisation
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Value for money
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Accommodation
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
63 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The teachers and staff are excellent and very dedicated to the students. They are always willing to assist with any questions or students’ needs.”
Review details
Course: 50+ Course + Accommodation  - 3 weeks
Review date: 3. Jun. 2024 by Saul Fernandez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
16 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Organization, flexibility, friendly atmosphere”
Disliked
“Occasionally somewhat arogant access at the front desk. Unsolved problems with the EF app still last and unfortunately I don't have a solution, although I would like to continue and stay in contact with EF.”
Insider tip: “Don't miss all of the EF activities! Recommendation for accommodation in the residence!”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Intensive course perfect, residence too!
Other comments Clearer control of the accommodation in the host family - creates a bad and incompetent impression on EF!
Course: Intensive Course + Accommodation Residence [Deutsch] - 2 weeks
Review date: 20. Jul. 2021 by Barbora Kancnyrova
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Ratings of EF International Language Center compared to ratings of all schools in Germany

 EF International Language Center BerlinAverage of all other schools in Germany
Overall school rating5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Location of the school5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Organisation5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Homestay5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared flat5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

EF International Language Center (EF)

Accreditations and Quality seals
EAQUALSPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:30
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1965
Legal name/parent company
EF Language Colleges Ltd | Tax registration ID: CHE116289657

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Drink vending machine

  • Snack vending machine

  • Cafeteria

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Table soccer / football

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Career guidance service (paid)

  • Guidance for further higher education (paid)

  • Internship placement guidance service (paid)

  • Job placement guidance service (paid)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

    • Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food

    • Arabic homestays available

  • Classroom equipment

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 7
    • Number of public PC workstations: 50

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Adapted for students with learning difficulty

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

Student Age

Minimum age of students
16 years

Information for all courses offered by EF International Language Center

Lesson duration
40 minutes
School's administrative fee
150.00 €
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 80 € per course level.
Comments about courses

The cost of course materials vary depending on the duration of the course:

  • Course literature (for English destinations) for bookings 1-6 weeks long: 55 EUR
  • Course literature (for English destinations) for bookings 7-12 weeks long: 95 EUR
  • Course literature (for non-English destinations) for bookings 1-9 weeks long: 80 EUR
  • Course literature (for non- English destinations) for bookings 10-18 weeks long: 145 EUR

    Cancellation Protection fee: EUR 85 (Non-refundable).

    Students must book travel insurance, which covers the whole period of the course and stay in Berlin. Students can book Erika Insurance Coverage via the school:
  • Two weeks: EUR 85.
  • Per additional extra week: EUR 40.
    Students can have another insurance but they must prove they have booked another one.

    Accommodation:
  • The twin room homestay included in the tuition price can be upgraded to a single room homestay for EUR 50 per week.
  • Homestays are no further than 45 minutes by public transportation from school.
  • Residence accommodation is also available upon request and subject to availability.
    Classes are likely to take place on some days in the morning and other days in the afternoon. Students will be given the exact timetable closer to the start date. These are sample times and will fall within the time frames stated depending on availability and time of year.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 120 €. 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, 08 Mar 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 09 May 2024, 20 May 2024, 03 Oct 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 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, 03 Jan 2025, 25 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

Berlin Schoenefeld Airport:
195 € return (both ways)
Berlin Tegel Airport:
195 € 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 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.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
South America: 85 €
,
Africa: 85 €
,
Asia: 85 €
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

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

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Examples of free activities
- Orientation Walk for new students
- City Walk East or City Walk West (including main sights)
- Student Round Table: Every week a new location in a different neighborhood
- Weekly student clubs (e.g. Football, Cooking, Movies)

Adults - Paid activities

Examples of excursions and other activities:
- Sports (e.g. canoeing, volleyball, swimming, and hiking)
- Special events (International Day, Field Trips, etc.)
- Activities related to course content (e.g. Theme Week “The Berlin Wall”)
- Cinema, theatre, opera, or concerts
- Berlin Story exhibition, Madame Tussauds, TV Tower, Siegessäule, and more

Action and Discovery Packs:

Action Pack – Berlin Sports Pack: Berlin is the perfect platform for fun outdoor & indoor sports! Discover Berlin on bike (guided tour), beach-volleyball (2 hours), mini-golf in 3D black light, and bowling (1h) (APBER)

Action Pack – Canoeing: Located just 1 hour from Berlin, experience a guided canoeing tour of 2-3 hours on the river Spree. (Weekend trip includes transportation, and is suitable for beginners) (AP2BER)

Discovery Pack – Best of Berlin: Double-decker bus tour (2 hours), panoramic views from the famous TV Tower at Alexanderplatz, interactive Story of Berlin Museum and its bunker from the 2nd World War, and the Berlin Dungeon (DCPBER)

Discovery Pack – The Berlin Wall: From 1961-1989, the Berlin Wall divided the city into East and West. Travel through time and experience the story behind it: Checkpoint Charlie & Wall Museum, DDR Museum, and a guided Berlin Wall Bike Tour (DCP2BER)

Accommodation

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Host Family Single Room
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
from
350 €

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FAQ about EF International Language Center, Berlin

  • “This year (2025), the 50+ programme begins the first Monday of each month, so you should start on the 7th of April.”
    Francesca, Regional Sales Manager from EF International Language Center - Oct 15, 2024
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Berlin Schoenefeld Airport ( €), Berlin Tegel Airport ( €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at English First varies from 17 students (General Course + Accommodation) to 17 students (General Course + Accommodation)
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.

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