BERLIN
College
Ages 16-18
BERLIN
Learn German or English @ Berlin College
Bilingual Summer Camp for Teens (16–18)
Want a summer that’s creative, international, and 100% Berlin? Berlin College is the place to be! Our 16,000 m² campus is a green oasis in the heart of the city, just north of Museum Island. Step outside and you’re in the middle of Berlin’s trendiest scene: street cafés, indie shops, clubs, and designer spots.
Choose German or English, go for an official telc German certificate if you want, and learn alongside teens from 40+ countries - living, hanging out, and discovering Berlin together.
Afternoon classes leave your mornings and evenings free for GLS-guided adventures, creative workshops, and exploring Berlin’s iconic sights like the Berlin Wall and Brandenburg Gate, plus street-art hotspots, rivers, and parks.
Scroll down to see course descriptions, prices, and photos. Sign up today and turn your summer into an unforgettable Berlin adventure!
Location:
Set on the GLS campus in the heart of Berlin’s trendy Prenzlauer Berg, the location is surrounded by cafés, galleries, and shops, with major attractions such as Museum Island, the Brandenburg Gate, and the historic city center all within easy reach.
Campus & Accommodation
The Berlin College Summer Camp welcomes up to 180 teens from 50+ countries. After enrolling, you’ll get a password to join our online community and start connecting with other teens attending our summer camps in Germany!
Campus highlights:
- 16,000 m² campus with 60 classrooms and on-site student residence
- Park-like garden, lounge, café, and barbecue area
- Volleyball and basketball courts, plus a pool table for downtime fun
Accommodation (including breakfast & dinner):
- On campus: 3–5 bed rooms with private bathroom
- Hostel (walking distance): 2-bed rooms with shared bathroom
Language Courses (German or English)
- 20 lessons/week (45 minutes each)
- Afternoon classes: 3:00–6:15 pm
- Levels: German: A1 - C1 (beginners 5 JUL) | English: A2–C1
- Flexible duration starting from 1 week
- Max. 15 students per class in international groups
Optional Add-On:
Telc German Certificates B1, B2, C1: Prep Course & Exam
How can a telc German certificate benefit you? It provides internationally recognized proof of your German skills and can open doors to future studies and career opportunities that require verified German proficiency. GLS is also an official telc German testing center.
- 10 extra lessons per week focused on exam preparation
- Class time: 1:15 pm – 6:15 pm
- Fixed 3-week program
- Exam takes place the Saturday after the course ends
Activities & Excursions:
- 2 daily activities (morning & evening), e.g.: city walks, creative workshops, cycling along the Berlin Wall Way, boat trips on the River Spree, open-air cinema, guided pub tours, and visits to Berlin’s most iconic sights
- 1 full-day trip per week (e.g., Potsdam, Dresden, nearby lakes)
- Photo story by a former student
Supervision
Our GLS guides are always available to support you.
Note: This program is designed for mature, independent teens (no 24-hour supervision).
For parents: GLS is a family-run organization with over 40 years of experience and award-winning quality, providing a safe and well-organized environment for teens.
Ready to turn your summer into an unforgettable Berlin adventure?
Sample week
This is what a week at the Berlin Summer College may look like:
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUN | Arrival until 5 pm, introductions & language test | Welcome evening & icebreakers | |
| MON | Walk to Museum Island | Language Courses | Open-air cinema |
| TUE | Explore East Side Gallery | Language Courses | Photography workshop |
| WED | Boat trip on the River Spree | Language Courses | Debating Club |
| THU | Street art workshop | Language Courses | Chill at a riverside bar |
| FRI | Cycling tour along the Berlin Wall Way | Language Courses | Games night |
| SAT | Full-day excursion: Potsdam, Castle Sanssouci, or Lake Wannsee | Pub tour | |
| SUN | Departure or visit the iconic Mauerpark Flea Market | Free evening | |
Ready to turn your summer into an unforgettable Berlin adventure? Check the dates and prices, and sign up if they fit your plans!
Berlin College students at the German Parliament (Reichstag)
A Berlin College class - you learn German in international groups, with max 12 per group
German classes take place in the afternoon - in the mornings and evenings we explore BERLIN with you
A student in Mauerpark, a park next to the former Berlin Wall, very close to GLS
Another of the on-campus apartments
The apartments on campus are mini-lofts, with the sleeping area on a higher upstairs level (3 - 5 beds per apartment)
All apartments on campus have en-suite bathrooms with shower
We arrange an activity every night, like screening German movies in the campus auditorium
Berlin College students on a weekend trip to Hamburg
Berlin College (16 - 18)
from 1.290 €
BERLIN COLLEGE: DATES 2026
Arrival / Departure: Sunday
See program description for details.
GERMAN: 21 JUN – 16 AUG(beginners: from 05 Jul)
ENGLISH: 05 JUL – 02 AUG(available for levels A2–C1)
TELC German Certificate: Prep Courses & Exam (3 weeks):
- B1: 05 – 26 JUL
- B2: 05 – 26 JUL; 26 Jul – 16 AUG
- C1: 26 JUL – 16 AUG
| German or Englisch Courses | 1 week | 2 weeks | 3 weeks | add. week |
| A (accommodation on campus) | 1.340 € | 2.380 € | 3.550 € | 1.200 € |
| B (accommodation off campus) | 1.290 € | 2.280 € | 3.370 € | 1.100 € |
| Daycamp: ** | 850 € | 1.600 € | 1.190 € | 750 € |
| Language course only | 250 € | 500 € | 750 € | 250 € |
** Includes language course, activities, meals, insurance, weekend trips (see list below) - everything except accommodation
| telc German prep & exam* | 3 weeks |
| A (accommodation on campus) | 4.190 € |
| B (accommodation off campus) | 3.900 € |
| Daycamp** | 2.780 € |
| Course only | 1.280 € |
* telc exam fee: 210 € /B1, B2), 230 € (C1)
Accommodation A, B
- A = on campus studio apartments: 3 - 5 bed room, own bathroom, TV
- B = hostel, walking distance, 2 bed room, shared bathroom - OTA Berlin website
INCLUDED
- 20 German or English lessons/week, from 3.30 - 7 pm
- Optional telc course, from 1.15 - 2.45 pm
- max. 15 per class, levels beginners, elementary, intermediate, advanced
- 2 activities/day in Berlin, entrance fees included
- 1 excursion/week to places outside Berlin, i.e. Potsdam
- accommodation incl. half board (breakfast and dinner)
- insurance (medical, liability,luggage)
Not included
- transfer from Berlin airports and stations: 90 € one way shared; 140 € for private transfer out of schedule (Sundays 8 am - 10 pm)
- UM fee (unaccompanied minor) 50 € per way
- public transportation 2 to 4 weeks: ca. 80 - 110 €
- extra day: 110 EUR
Program
Location:
Set on the GLS campus in the heart of Berlin’s trendy Prenzlauer Berg, the location is surrounded by cafés, galleries, and shops, with major attractions such as Museum Island, the Brandenburg Gate, and the historic city center all within easy reach.
Campus & Accommodation
The Berlin College Summer Camp welcomes up to 180 teens from 50+ countries. After enrolling, you’ll get a password to join our online community and start connecting with other teens attending our summer camps in Germany!
Campus highlights:
- 16,000 m² campus with 60 classrooms and on-site student residence
- Park-like garden, lounge, café, and barbecue area
- Volleyball and basketball courts, plus a pool table for downtime fun
Accommodation (including breakfast & dinner):
- On campus: 3–5 bed rooms with private bathroom
- Hostel (walking distance): 2-bed rooms with shared bathroom
Language Courses (German or English)
- 20 lessons/week (45 minutes each)
- Afternoon classes: 3:00–6:15 pm
- Levels: German: A1 - C1 (beginners 5 JUL) | English: A2–C1
- Flexible duration starting from 1 week
- Max. 15 students per class in international groups
Optional Add-On:
Telc German Certificates B1, B2, C1: Prep Course & Exam
How can a telc German certificate benefit you? It provides internationally recognized proof of your German skills and can open doors to future studies and career opportunities that require verified German proficiency. GLS is also an official telc German testing center.
- 10 extra lessons per week focused on exam preparation
- Class time: 1:15 pm – 6:15 pm
- Fixed 3-week program
- Exam takes place the Saturday after the course ends
Activities & Excursions:
- 2 daily activities (morning & evening), e.g.: city walks, creative workshops, cycling along the Berlin Wall Way, boat trips on the River Spree, open-air cinema, guided pub tours, and visits to Berlin’s most iconic sights
- 1 full-day trip per week (e.g., Potsdam, Dresden, nearby lakes)
- Photo story by a former student
Supervision
Our GLS guides are always available to support you.
Note: This program is designed for mature, independent teens (no 24-hour supervision).
For parents: GLS is a family-run organization with over 40 years of experience and award-winning quality, providing a safe and well-organized environment for teens.
Ready to turn your summer into an unforgettable Berlin adventure?
Sample Week
Sample week
This is what a week at the Berlin Summer College may look like:
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUN | Arrival until 5 pm, introductions & language test | Welcome evening & icebreakers | |
| MON | Walk to Museum Island | Language Courses | Open-air cinema |
| TUE | Explore East Side Gallery | Language Courses | Photography workshop |
| WED | Boat trip on the River Spree | Language Courses | Debating Club |
| THU | Street art workshop | Language Courses | Chill at a riverside bar |
| FRI | Cycling tour along the Berlin Wall Way | Language Courses | Games night |
| SAT | Full-day excursion: Potsdam, Castle Sanssouci, or Lake Wannsee | Pub tour | |
| SUN | Departure or visit the iconic Mauerpark Flea Market | Free evening | |
Ready to turn your summer into an unforgettable Berlin adventure? Check the dates and prices, and sign up if they fit your plans!
Fotos
Berlin College students at the German Parliament (Reichstag)
A Berlin College class - you learn German in international groups, with max 12 per group
German classes take place in the afternoon - in the mornings and evenings we explore BERLIN with you
A student in Mauerpark, a park next to the former Berlin Wall, very close to GLS
Another of the on-campus apartments
The apartments on campus are mini-lofts, with the sleeping area on a higher upstairs level (3 - 5 beds per apartment)
All apartments on campus have en-suite bathrooms with shower
We arrange an activity every night, like screening German movies in the campus auditorium
Berlin College students on a weekend trip to Hamburg
Dates & Prices
Berlin College (16 - 18)
from 1.290 €
BERLIN COLLEGE: DATES 2026
Arrival / Departure: Sunday
See program description for details.
GERMAN: 21 JUN – 16 AUG(beginners: from 05 Jul)
ENGLISH: 05 JUL – 02 AUG(available for levels A2–C1)
TELC German Certificate: Prep Courses & Exam (3 weeks):
- B1: 05 – 26 JUL
- B2: 05 – 26 JUL; 26 Jul – 16 AUG
- C1: 26 JUL – 16 AUG
| German or Englisch Courses | 1 week | 2 weeks | 3 weeks | add. week |
| A (accommodation on campus) | 1.340 € | 2.380 € | 3.550 € | 1.200 € |
| B (accommodation off campus) | 1.290 € | 2.280 € | 3.370 € | 1.100 € |
| Daycamp: ** | 850 € | 1.600 € | 1.190 € | 750 € |
| Language course only | 250 € | 500 € | 750 € | 250 € |
** Includes language course, activities, meals, insurance, weekend trips (see list below) - everything except accommodation
| telc German prep & exam* | 3 weeks |
| A (accommodation on campus) | 4.190 € |
| B (accommodation off campus) | 3.900 € |
| Daycamp** | 2.780 € |
| Course only | 1.280 € |
* telc exam fee: 210 € /B1, B2), 230 € (C1)
Accommodation A, B
- A = on campus studio apartments: 3 - 5 bed room, own bathroom, TV
- B = hostel, walking distance, 2 bed room, shared bathroom - OTA Berlin website
INCLUDED
- 20 German or English lessons/week, from 3.30 - 7 pm
- Optional telc course, from 1.15 - 2.45 pm
- max. 15 per class, levels beginners, elementary, intermediate, advanced
- 2 activities/day in Berlin, entrance fees included
- 1 excursion/week to places outside Berlin, i.e. Potsdam
- accommodation incl. half board (breakfast and dinner)
- insurance (medical, liability,luggage)
Not included
- transfer from Berlin airports and stations: 90 € one way shared; 140 € for private transfer out of schedule (Sundays 8 am - 10 pm)
- UM fee (unaccompanied minor) 50 € per way
- public transportation 2 to 4 weeks: ca. 80 - 110 €
- extra day: 110 EUR
