GLS Berlin: German for Adults 

General German Courses

Start: every Monday (Beginners: first Monday of each month). See course descriptions.
One lesson = 45 minutes.
Available at GLS Berlin & Online: 1-to-1, private mini-groups, evening courses

Prices are per week and decrease with longer stays 

* Minimum booking:10 lessons
** Private mini-group: a group you assemble yourself. Price is per lesson, not per person
Course accreditation for university studies: 450 € - read more

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INCLUDED

• Placement Test and GLS Certificate documenting your German level
• 2 Free Weekly Activities, Regulars’ Table (Stammtisch) and city walks; extra trips optional.
• Discounted entry to the on-campus swimming pool: €5 for 2 hours (instead of €9)
• Free WiFi & Internet Room
• Interactive Smart Boards & Extra Online Materials
• GLS Berlin Community Access – meet and connect with fellow students

NOT INCLUDED

• Registration: 35 €
• Materials: 20 € every 4 weeks
• Summer (29 June – 31 July 2026): +30 € per week

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Business German

Prices per week. One lesson = 45 minutes
Available in Berlin & online: 1-to-1, your mini-group
Course start: every Monday: See course descriptions for details.

* Minimum booking: 10 lessons
** Create your own group (up to 6 people). The price is per lesson, not per person.

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INCLUDED

• Placement Test and GLS Certificate documenting your German level
• 2 free weekly activities, regular Stammtisch (regulars' table), and guided city walks. Optional weekend trips are available
• Discounted entry to the on-campus swimming pool: €5 for 2 hours (instead of €9)
• Free Wi-Fi
• Interactive smartboards, and additional online study materials.
• GLS Berlin Community Access – to meet and connect with fellow students
   

NOT INCLUDED

• Registration: €35 (one-time fee).
• Learning Materials: €20 per 4-week block.
• Summer Surcharge: €30 per week (applicable from 29 June to 31 July 2026).

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Exam prep & Exam fees

GLS is a Berlin test center for TestDaF and all telc German exams.

• Intensive preparation courses are available at GLS Berlin
• One-to-one and private mini-groups both on campus AND online

Click on the exam in the table below to see prep courses & exam dates:

* Prices depending on course format you select. See all course formats and their prices by clicking on the respective exam in the table above.

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INCLUDED

• Placement Test and GLS Certificate documenting your German level
• 2 Free Weekly Activities, Regulars’ Table (Stammtisch) and city walks; extra trips optional.
• Discounted entry to the on-campus swimming pool: €5 for 2 hours (instead of €9)
• Free WiFi & Internet Room
• Interactive Smart Boards & Extra Online Materials
• GLS Berlin Community Access – meet and connect with fellow students

NOT INCLUDED

• Summer surcharge of 30 € per week / per person from 29 JUN - 31 JUL 2026
• Registration fee: 35 €
• Teaching materials: 20 €

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Internships in Berlin

Internships can only be booked in combination with a German course of at least 4 weeks. 
Discover our internship program in Berlin

* Course price depending on type of course you choose. 

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INCLUDED

• Internship placement in a Berlin company or institution
• 90-minute coaching session with a GLS teacher
• Full student status during your internship, including access to all GLS facilities, weekly regulars’ table, and weekend trips
• Free German evening course: After completing the pre-internship German course, join a 4-week evening course for free (2 lessons, 2 evenings per week)

NOT INCLUDED

• Registration: 35 €
• Materials: 20 € every 4 weeks
• Summer (29 June – 31 July 2026): +30 € per week

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University Pathway Germany

All-in-One Package Includes:

• German course (minimum 10 weeks) plus exam prep & exam fee at GLS in Berlin
• plus all services below

* VPD = document certifying eligibility for university studies in Germany. 
** Depends on your current level of German – see:  How long will it take me?

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Included:

• Visa support if needed
• Guidance on finding part-time work in Germany (more) to help subsidize your living costs
   

NOT INCLUDED

• Registration fee: 35 €
• Teaching materials: 20 € / 4 weeks

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Arrival SUN, departure SAT

APARTMENTS @ GLS Campus Berlin

All apartments include fully equipped kitchen, en suite bathroom, WiFi, TV, phone, bed sheets & towels: see description

* shared with another GLS student 
** price per week
 

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INCLUDED

• Fully equipped kitchen
• Private bathroom
• WiFi, TV, phone
• Bed sheets & towels: see description
• Discounted entry to the on-campus swimming pool: €5 for 2 hours (instead of €9)

NOT INCLUDED

• Summer surcharge of 70 € per week / per person from 28 JUN to 01 AUG 2026
• Refundable deposit of 100 - 200 € upon arrival
• Cleaning fee of 70 EUR (for every month started, not refundable)
• Berlin City Tax: 7,5% (first 26 weeks) 

BOOKABLE AT A SURCHARGE

• Transfer from airport/station: 140 EUR one way (taxi ca. 95 EUR)
• Insurance (liability, medical, accident, personal items): 17 EUR/week

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HOTEL ODERBERGER @ GLS Campus Berlin

All rooms include coffee/tea maker, WiFi, TV, and phone. Tower studios also have a kitchenette: see description 

Classic rooms: Please check daily rates on the hotel website
 

* Classic rooms: Please check daily rates on the hotel website
** Price per week

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INCLUDED

• coffee/tea maker
• WiFi, TV, and phone
• Tower studios also have a kitchenette: see description
• Discounted entry to the swimming pool: €5 for 2 hours (instead of €9)

NOT INCLUDED

• Summer surcharge of 70 € per week / per person from 28 JUN to 01 AUG 2026
• Berlin City Tax: 7,5% (first 26 weeks) 
   

BOOKABLE AT A SURCHARGE

• Transfer from airport/station: 140 EUR one way (taxi ca. 95 EUR)
• Insurance (liability, medical, accident, personal items): 17 EUR/week

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Arrival SUN, Departure SAT

Homestay & Flat Shares with Berliners

See description

• * Price per week
  
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INCLUDED

• Private room in a Berliner’s home
• Shared kitchen and bathroom
• Your own key
• WiFi
• Bed sheets and towels
   

NOT INCLUDED

• Summer surcharge of 70 € per week / per person from 28 JUN - 01 AUG 2026
• Washing machines: coin operated machines available on the GLS campus
• Berlin City Tax: 7.5% (first. 26 weeks)
   

BOOKABLE AT A SURCHARGE

• Transfer from airport/station: 140 EUR one way (taxi ca. 95 EUR)
• Insurance (liability, medical, accident, personal items): 17 EUR/week

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Arrival SUN, Departure SAT

Student apartments

GLS cooperates with student residences primarily used by Berlin university students. 

Check the descriptions, and for the best rates, book directly on the residence’s website.

* To find a place close to GLS, type in "Berlin 10435, Kastanienallee 82" on the Airbnb website

BOOKABLE AT A SURCHARGE

• Transfer from airport/station: 140 EUR one way (taxi ca. 95 EUR)
• Insurance (liability, medical, accident, personal items): 17 EUR/week

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