best language school in Germany - Star School Germany

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GLS is a 5-time
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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.

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A luxurious learning environment

GLS is the only language school in Germany with

Established 1983

GLS is an independent school: Barbara Jaeschke, who founded it in 1983, is directing it till today - together with her daughters Dr. Verena Jaeschke and Dr. Reemda Jaeschke:

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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:

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Our Mission - We believe in:

  1. Diversity
    We welcome people from all over the world, regardless of origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical characteristics, religion and marital status.
  2. 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. 
  3. Responsibility
    GLS is a medium-sized family business run by women, in the 2nd generation - not an anonymous group. You can rely on us.
  4. 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. 

Clients

GLS organizes German language courses for companies and institutions like Rolls Royce, Fendi and Amnesty International.

GLS is member of:

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. 

TestDaF testing center in Berlin

GLS offers EU-funded German courses for professionals working in educational institutions: more.

GLS is a Teacher Training Center

GLS is an IH-certified Teacher Training Center and prepares for the IH Certificate for Teaching German as a Foreign Language (IHC German).