
BWS Germanlingua is a prestigious school which is a member of IALC (International Association of Language Centres), with 20 years experience teaching German as a foreign language.
Located in the historical centre of Berlin-Mitte BWS is in a new modern building in a quiet side street. The surrounding area is vibrant and exciting for visitors with a lively mix of museums, galleries, theatres and cafes easily accessible by public transport.
| Type | Description | Price Range |
| Afternoon & Evening | Open air cinema and concerts, Museums (e.g. Checkpoint Charlie, Judish Museum, Art Galleries), Picnic in the park, cooking class ( e.g. apple strudel). | 3 Free per week + Admission fee |
| Weekend | Excursions to Potsdam, Wannsee, Babelsberg, Themed guided tours (e.g. “the wall”, “the DDR”, “the second world war”, “Berlin at night”, “Panoramic view of Berlin”), -Guided tour through a German brewery. | approx. 5 - 20 Euros (Foods and drinks are not included) |

| The course was really good and helpful. The teachers are great, good activities after classes, excellent location in the heart of Munich, internet room for free, textbooks for free, tea and coffee for free, classes were never bigger than 10 students, cosy classrooms, friendly athmosphere and great staff. Overall great money value. Mrs Duarte | |
| The teachers were excellent. They had a top class methodology and were not only knowledgeable as teachers of German as a foreign language but also had a comprehensive grasp of general knowledge. They were very helpful and had affable personalities. The course content was stimulating, and there was a good balance between discussion and grammatical analysis. Unlike a lot of other courses I have attended, the students were asked about their particular area of interest and classes were given in these fields. The school facilities were excellent. I really appreciated the free use of the computers and also the fact that they were high speed. There was a very good after school programme, most of which was conducted by a very pleasant and witty historian. Joseph Connor (Ireland) | |
| I enjoyed every minute staying in Munich and studying at BWS Germalingua. The city is so great and beautiful, the school is excellent. Our teacher - Axel is an ace teacher and great fun. I really improved my language skills, met so many nice people almost from all over the world and had just wonderful time. Special thanks to LSW managers, especially Nick for being very polite and understanding! Definetely would like to go back again and also advice your services to friends. Mr Arnaud |
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| Oct/03; Dec/24; Mar/29; Apr/01; May/01; May/09; May/20; Oct/03; Dec/23 |

| 9 Classrooms, Student Library, Free Internet Access + Wi-Fi, kitchen, Counselling Service. |

| Teaching | 4.1 |
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| Service | 4.3 |
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| Facilities | 4.3 |
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| Activities | 3.5 |
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| Value for Money | 3.8 |
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| Accommodation | 3.9 |
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The basis of the course is the modern usage of the German language. The school focuses on developing the understanding of both, the spoken and the written language as well as the ability to express oneself.
The school believes that the most important aspect of learning a new language is oral communication and having fun. Students will put this into practice not only in role playing, language learning games and discussions, but also during some arranged leisure activities.
| Age Group | 16+ | |
| Minimum Level | Absolute Beginner | |
| Lessons per Week | 20 | |
| Course Duration | 1-48 weeks | |
| Students per Class | Max. 10 (Max 12 in summer) | |
| Course Start | Beginners: Jun/17; Jul/15; Aug/12; Sep/09; Oct/07; Nov/04; Dec/02 Other levels: Any Monday |
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On this program, students will not only take the Standard German classes, which cover speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, but also join in addition classes focused on communication skills.
These lessons not only focus on the German language but also on German culture and costumes
| Age Group | 16+ | |
| Minimum Level | Absolute Beginner | |
| Lessons per Week | 25 | |
| Course Duration | 1-48 weeks | |
| Students per Class | Max. 10 (Max 12 in summer) | |
| Course Start | Beginners: Jun/17; Jul/15; Aug/12; Sep/09; Oct/07; Nov/04; Dec/02 Other levels: Any Monday |
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On this program, student will receive both Group and Private lesson. The group lesson will focus on General German which covers Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing skills.
During the private lesson, the student can focus on their specific needs at their own pace
| Age Group | 16+ | |
| Minimum Level | Absolute Beginner | |
| Lessons per Week | 20+5;20+10 | |
| Course Duration | 1-7 weeks | |
| Students per Class | Group lesson: Max. 10 (Max 12 in summer) Private lesson: 1 |
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| Course Start | Beginners: Jun/17; Jul/15; Aug/12; Sep/09; Oct/07; Nov/04; Dec/02 Other levels: Any Monday |
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This individual program is fully tailored to suit each student’s special needs or focus.
Through the private lesson, students can learn German at their own pace and improve as rapidly as possible.
If a student has a special purpose to learn German, the lesson can be arranged on request. The specialized lesson can focus on specialized vocabulary for their work or study, preparation for German examination or business presentation for German business partner, etc.
| Age Group | 16+ | |
| Minimum Level | Absolute Beginner | |
| Lessons per Week | 10;20;25;30 | |
| Course Duration | 1-8 weeks | |
| Students per Class | 1 | |
| Course Start | Beginners: May/27; Jun/03; Jun/10; Jun/17; Jun/24; Jul/01; Jul/08; Jul/15; Jul/22; Jul/29; Aug/05; Aug/12; Aug/19; Aug/26; Sep/02; Sep/09; Sep/16; Sep/23; Sep/30; Oct/07; Oct/14; Oct/21; Oct/28; Nov/04; Nov/11; Nov/18; Nov/25; Dec/02; Dec/09; Dec/16; Jan/04; Jan/06; Jan/13; Jan/20; Jan/27; Feb/03; Feb/10; Feb/17; Feb/24; Mar/03; Mar/10; Mar/17; Mar/24; Mar/31; Apr/07; Apr/14; Apr/21; Apr/28; May/05; May/12; May/19 Other levels: Any Monday |
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On this program, students will join in a Standard German course, which focuses on General German including Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing skills.
In addition to the General German lessons, student will take German Pronunciation lessons in a very small group. The teacher will work on each student’s pronunciation closely, and give proper correction and suggestions immediately.
| Age Group | 16+ | |
| Minimum Level | Absolute Beginner | |
| Lessons per Week | 20+3;20+6 | |
| Course Duration | 1-12 weeks | |
| Students per Class | General German: Max. 10 (Max 12 in summer) German Pronunciation: Max. 2 |
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| Course Start | Beginners: Jun/17; Jul/15; Aug/12; Sep/09; Oct/07; Nov/04; Dec/02 Other levels: Any Monday |
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On this program, students will join in a Standard German course, which focuses on General German including Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing skills.
In addition to the General German lessons, student will take English lessons in a very small group. The lessons could be reviewing English grammar and vocabulary to brush up, or learning some Academic English to prepare for university lectures taught in English.
| Age Group | 16+ | |
| Minimum Level | Absolute Beginner | |
| Lessons per Week | 20+3;20+6 | |
| Course Duration | 1-12 weeks | |
| Students per Class | German lesson: Max. 10 (Max 12 in summer) English lesson: Max. 2 |
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| Course Start | Beginners: Jun/17; Jul/15; Aug/12; Sep/09; Oct/07; Nov/04; Dec/02 Other levels: Any Monday |
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On this program, students will join in a Standard German course, which focuses on General German including Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing skills.
The school cooperates with professional dance centres and student can take dance lessons in modern/contemporary, jazz dance and classical ballet.
| Age Group | 16+ | |
| Minimum Level | Absolute Beginner | |
| Lessons per Week | 20+3 | |
| Course Duration | 4;8;12 weeks | |
| Students per Class | German lesson: Max. 10 (Max 12 in summer) | |
| Course Start | Beginners: Jun/17; Jul/15; Aug/12; Sep/09; Oct/07; Nov/04; Dec/02 Other levels: Any Monday |
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On this program, students will join in a Standard German course, which focuses on General German including Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing skills.
In addition to the General German lessons, student will take Exam Preparation classes in a very small group. Depending on the course duration and lesson hours, the lesson could either be covering all aspects of the examination (Reading, Listening, Writing and Oral Interview), or focusing on student’s weak point.
| Age Group | 16+ | |
| Minimum Level | Elementary 2 (A2) | |
| Lessons per Week | 20+3;20+6 | |
| Course Duration | 2-12 weeks | |
| Students per Class | General German: Max. 10 (Max 12 in summer) Exam preparation: Max. 2 |
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| Course Start | Beginners: May/27; Jun/03; Jun/10; Jun/17; Jun/24; Jul/01; Jul/08; Jul/15; Jul/22; Jul/29; Aug/05; Aug/12; Aug/19; Aug/26; Sep/02; Sep/09; Sep/16; Sep/23; Sep/30; Oct/07; Oct/14; Oct/21; Oct/28; Nov/04; Nov/11; Nov/18; Nov/25; Dec/02; Dec/09; Dec/16; Jan/04; Jan/06; Jan/13; Jan/20; Jan/27; Feb/03; Feb/10; Feb/17; Feb/24; Mar/03; Mar/10; Mar/17; Mar/24; Mar/31; Apr/07; Apr/14; Apr/21; Apr/28; May/05; May/12; May/19 Other levels: Any Monday |
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The basis of the courses is the modern usage of the German language. The school focuses on developing the understanding of both, the spoken and the written language as well as the ability to express oneself.
Being in a small group class enables to receive more individual attention from the teachers.
| Age Group | 16+ | |
| Minimum Level | Absolute Beginner | |
| Lessons per Week | 20 | |
| Course Duration | 1-12 weeks | |
| Students per Class | Max. 5 | |
| Course Start | Beginners: Jun/17; Sep/09; Oct/07; Nov/04; Dec/02 Other levels: May/27; Jun/03; Jun/10; Jun/17; Jun/24 |
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On this program, students will join in a Standard German course, which focuses on General German including Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing skills.
In addition to the General German lessons, student will take Music German lessons in a very small group. The lessons can focus on special vocabulary and music expressions, in order to help their study or work in Germany.
| Age Group | 16+ | |
| Minimum Level | Absolute Beginner | |
| Lessons per Week | 20+3;20+6 | |
| Course Duration | 1-12 weeks | |
| Students per Class | General German: Max. 10 (Max 12 in summer) Music German: Max. 2 |
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| Course Start | Beginners: Jun/17; Jul/15; Aug/12; Sep/09; Oct/07; Nov/04; Dec/02 Other levels: Any Monday |
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The homestay option offers the possibility to integrate into German daily life, culture and food and the opportunity to speak German also after school hours. |
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| Availability | All year | ||
| Location/ Travel time |
Max. 30 minutes by public transport | ||
| Rooms | Double room | ||
| Bath | Shared Bathroom | ||
| Meal Options | Half board | ||
| Kitchen | No | ||
| Notes | Age: 16+ Cleaning: no Laundry: with a small charge Towels: yes Internet: no |
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The students’ shared flat offer them the opportunity to meet other students from the school and live together sharing the kitchen and bathroom. |
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| Availability | All year | ||
| Location/ Travel time |
5-15 minutes walk | ||
| Rooms | Double room | ||
| Bath | Shared Bathroom | ||
| Meal Options | no board | ||
| Kitchen | Shared | ||
| Notes | Age: 20+ Cleaning: no Laundry facility: no Towels: no Internet: no |
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This self-catering apartments with a small kitchen and own bathroom will be the right accommodation for students who would like to be more independent. |
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| Availability | All year | ||
| Location/ Travel time |
Max. 30 minutes by public transport | ||
| Rooms | Whole Apartment | ||
| Bath | Private Bathroom | ||
| Meal Options | no board | ||
| Kitchen | Private | ||
| Notes | Age: 20+ Cleaning: no Laundry facility: no Towels: no Internet: no |
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| Availability | All year |
| Rooms | Whole Apartment |
| Bath | Private Bathroom |
| Meal Options | no board |
The superior flat option offers students greater commodities while staying in a shared flat with other students from the school. They will all share the common areas, which include kitchen, bathroom, they will also have the use of a washing machine, a dishwasher and also offers them Wireless internet access. |
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| Availability | All year | ||
| Location/ Travel time |
5-15 minutes by walk | ||
| Rooms | Double room | ||
| Bath | Shared Bathroom | ||
| Meal Options | no board | ||
| Kitchen | Shared | ||
| Notes | Age: 20+ Cleaning: no Laundry facility: yes Towels: no Internet: yes (Wi-Fi access with own laptop) |
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