Discover Berlin
Berlin, sometimes dubbed Europe’s New York, is a must-see capital. It subtly juggles its history with the youth and cosmopolitan character of its population. You’ll find ultra-modern architecture in Mitte and the Potsdamer Platz district in stark contrast to the alternative locales of Kreuzberg and Prenzlauer Berg, where young artists from all over the world flock.
Our partner school DID is located in the centre of Berlin, in a small, quiet street just a 15-minute walk from the Brandenburg Gate, a few minutes from Alexanderplatz and close to the Oranienburger Tor underground station. Founded in 1991, the school offers high-quality courses in a modern and spacious environment. It can accommodate up to 300 students.
The school offers you
- 15 bright and spacious classrooms
- A multimedia room with 6 computers
- A cybercafé with 10 computers (charges apply)
- A cafeteria with a drinks and snacks vending machine
- A large roof terrace
- A learning centre for group work and individual study. Wide selection of books and CDs
- Wi-Fi
Accreditations: EAQUALS (European Association for Quality Language Services) and accredited examination centre for TestDaF.
German courses: general information
- Length of lesson: 45 minutes
- Maximum number of students per class: between 10 and 12 (maximum 15)
- Timetable: courses are generally given in the morning, but can also be organised in the afternoon in high season
- Placement test: on the first day of the course
- Certificate of attendance at the end of the course
- Regular assessment of your progress
- Teachers are qualified to teach their mother tongue to foreigners
The school organises 2 activities a week and excursions at weekends, which you are free to take part in or not. These activities may be free or at cost, and their frequency varies according to the time of year. They must be booked directly with the school, and transport and entrance fees are not included.
Example of possible activities:
- Guided tour of the city (the Brandenburg Gate, Alexanderplatz and the Fernsehturm, the remains of the Berlin Wall, the Tacheles alternative cultural centre, the Friedrichstadtpalast cabaret, the Hackescher Markt, Unter den Linden, the Reichstag, Potsdam, the “Versailles of Germany” etc.)
- Excursions to Hamburg, Dresden, Spreewalde, etc.
- Visit to the Jewish Museum in Berlin, the Pergamon Museum, etc.
Single room, shared bathroom, breakfast or half-board
Journeytime to school: maximum 60 minutes by public transport.
Laundry: some families ask for a contribution of a few euros to use the washing machine
Single room, shared bathroom, no meals
This option is ideal for students who want complete independence, while living with a Berlin resident.
Features :
- Single room
- Shared toilet and bathroom
- Shared kitchen
- No meals included
- Travel time to school: up to 45 minutes from school by public transport
- Bed linen provided
Single room, private shower room, breakfast
Our partner school offers accommodation at the Hotel A&O, which has several buildings in Berlin.
Features :
- Single room
- Private toilet and shower room
- Breakfast included (buffet)
- Journey time to the school: approximately 10 minutes or 30 minutes by public transport, depending on the building where you are staying
- Location: near Hauptbahnhof or Ostbahnhof train station, about 10 minutes from the city centre by public transport
Facilities / Services available :
- Room with TV and wardrobe
- Shared kitchen
- Laundry facilities (chargeable)
- Bed linen and towels provided
- Internet connection via Wi-Fi (charges apply)
- 24-hour reception
- Computers available in the hotel lobby
Shared rooms available during the summer period only .
Please note: at certain times of the year, youth hostels may change their prices. Please check with us to ensure that the price quoted is available during the period you wish to stay.
Travel
Day of arrival: Sunday (from 3 p.m. at the residence; between midday and 8 p.m. at the hostel)
Day of departure: Saturday (before 10am at the residence; between 8am and midday at the home stay)
Arrival station or airport :
- Berlin Schönefeld (SXF): approx. 30 minutes (express train)
- Berlin Tegel (TXL): approx. 45 minutes (express bus)
- Berlin Central Station
Transfer available on request (fee payable, see “Dates & prices” tab)
Note: do not book your ticket until we have confirmed your stay (approximately 4 days after payment of your deposit)
Visa information
Do you need a visa to follow this programme? For more information, please see our Visa Information page.
Please do not hesitate to contact us by email or telephone if you require any further information.
Dates 2023
Start dates: the majority of courses start on Mondays throughout the year, unless otherwise stated below. If Monday is a public holiday, the session starts on Tuesday.
Starting dates for complete beginners : to be confirmed
Public holidays (no lessons will be given on these dates): 06/01, 07/04, 10/04, 01/05, 18/05, 29/05, 08/06, 15/08, 03/10, 01/11 and from 23/12/23 to 07/01/24
Prices 2023
See prices on our French website
*Youth hostel rates: subject to change depending on the time of year
Our prices include:
- The course chosen
- Accommodation as described
- Level test
- Certificate of attendance
- All taxes and school administration costs
Not included:
- Return journey to destination
- Transfers
- Optional activities or excursions on site
- Teaching materials (+- 25€/month)
- Deposit, if applicable (€200, to be paid on site)
- Exam fees (TestDaf)
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