GLS is one of the World's top language schools
Star School Germany
The GLS language school has received the Star School Germany award 5 times and has been declared a SUPER STAR among the world's best language schools.
The Star School awards are bestowed every year in London, by Study Travel Magazine. They honor the best language schools worldwide, based on the evaluations of ca. 3000 language travel professionals from more than 60 countries.
A luxurious learning environment
GLS is the only language school in Germany with
- a 16.000 sqm urban campus located in the very center of Berlin and
- premium accommodation on campus - in 2 boutique hotels
GLS Berlin: 1983 - 2023
What began as one woman show in 1983, is now a company with 170 employees and annually over 5000 people, who learn German with GLS in Berlin. Read more about GLS history:
Our Mission - We believe in:
- Diversity
We welcome people from all over the world, regardless of origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical characteristics, religion and marital status. - Communication
We are convinced that foreign language skills as well as knowledge and acceptance of the differences between countries and cultures are enormously helpful - both for social interaction and for personal development. - Responsibility
GLS is a medium-sized family business run by women, in the 2nd generation - not an anonymous group. You can rely on us. - Sustainability
Sustainability ist central part of our corporate strategy. Our understanding of sustainability also includes social and economic aspects. More about how GLS implements sustainability
GLS - one of the World's Top 10
In 2019, Tokyo-based Ryugaku Journal nominated GLS as one of the 10 best language schools worldwide. GLS is the only German language school in the Top 10: more about the Top 10 schools.
GLS - "German Language School of the Year"
2023 GLS was awarded "German Language School of the Year" by the Association of Turkish Language Tour Operators in Istanbul (UED).
This is the third time GLS has won the award: read more.
More than 5000 students
More than 5000 students from up to 60 countries attend GLS courses every year. GLS can accommodate up to 600 students at the same time: more about ages & nationalities. All teachers have university degrees (meet some of them here).
GLS stands for ...
... German Language School. GLS operates the GLS Campus in Berlin for adult students as well as several summer camps for juniors in Berlin and München. GLS also organizes high school stays in Germany for junior students.
GLS is the Berlin school with the IH International House World Organization. More about IH International House
IALC is an international association of quality language schools (more about IALC) and regularly inspects GLS. All GLS German courses are accredited by IALC.
Accredited are German courses for adults @ GLS campus Berlin
GLS is recognized by the Swedish National Board of Student Aid, i.e. Swedish students can apply for grants when studying at the GLS language school: more.
GLS is a test-center for TestDaF and tel C1 Hochschule, the language certificates for university studies in Germany. More exams and prep courses @ GLS in Berlin.
GLS offers EU-funded German courses for professionals working in educational institutions: more.