So you want to start learning German, but where do you start? Which German language courses are the right ones? This is a question I had been asking myself for more than a year until I finally decided to jump in.
Everyone has their own opinions and learning methods, so by no means do I have the right to have a top 10 list of the best German language courses in Düsseldorf. However, I can definitely break them down for you so that you get a better idea of what might suit you best and what fits your price range.
Haven’t moved to Germany yet? Don’t have enough time for a German course?
If you haven’t yet moved here or you find it hard to make time for a face-to-face course, there are a number of online options to choose from.
BABBEL
- Cost: Starting at 4,95 per month* (20-day money-back guarantee)
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- BABBEL is an easy online website and app that allows you to go through interactive games and courses
Ling App
- Cost: FREE*
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- LingApp is a fun and easy program that allows you to learn the language through interactive games and matching tasks
SmarterGerman
- Cost: Starting at 429$
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- If you have determination and motivation, SmarterGerman is a great intensive course to use
Rocket Languages
- Cost: Starting at $149 (often with great discounts on top – free trial here)
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- If speaking in front of a teacher or other students makes you queasy, Rocket Languages interactive AI integration will help you practice speaking without feeling nervous.
Lingoda
- Cost: Zoom classes starting at $8/class (free 7-day trial)
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- If your schedule is busy and you find every excuse in the book not to learn the language, Lingoda is the best online language school to give you the kick in the butt that you’ll need. They occasionally offer their Lingoda Sprint classes which is a program that actually gets you 100% of your course cost back IF you attend all your classes. Talk about motivation, right?
Duolingo
- Cost: FREE*
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- Duolingo is kind of like a game, spend 5 minutes a day learning German and playing language games on an app
Busuu
- Cost: FREE (for the basic membership)
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- Busuu is a language learning web platform and app that allows you to interact with native-speaking teachers from all over the world in many different languages. Here you can practice your pronunciation, learn about the culture, and interact with a global community of other students.
TIP: You can also find some awesome e-courses online on Groupon (known for their one-time sale offers)
So you moved to Germany, you found an apartment, you signed up for health insurance, and you’ve got a bank account and a phone plan… what’s next? It’s time to learn German!
Here’s the official list of German language courses in Düsseldorf
L.A.N.E.S. Germany
- Location: Friedrichstadt, Düsseldorf
- Cost: Starting at 379 Euros for an 8-week intensive course + 80 Euro registration fee*
- Website: www.lanes-germany.com
- L.A.N.E.S. offers TELC certification, private tutoring, and crash courses in addition to their intensive courses
ASG Bildungsforum ($)
- Location: Friedrichstraße 26, 40217 Düsseldorf
- Cost: Starting at 390 Euro for the 4-week intensive course*
- Website: www.asg-bildungsforum.de
- ASG Bildungsforum also works with the foreigner department (BAMF), so if you are required to take an integrations course where the government pays 50% of your course fee, ASG is a good choice
Sprach Forum ($)
- Location: Bilk, Düsseldorf
- Cost: Starting at 420 Euro for the 4-week intensive course*
- Website: www.sprachforum.de
- Sprach Forum offers 4-week intensive courses each month and accommodations if required
Sprachschule Kauderwelsch
- Location: Online (due to COVID)
- Cost: 450€ per level (part-time courses available)
- Website: www.sprachschule-kauderwelsch.de
- Sprachschule Kauderwelsch is a privately owned and independently run school which can often lead to a more personalized experience
AWO Düsseldorf ($)
- Location: Derendorf, Düsseldorf
- Cost: Starting at 1 Euro per lesson (45 minutes)
- Website: www.awo-duesseldorf.de
- AWO offers the course of full integration including B2 courses, options for children are also available
Limba Sprachen ($$)
- Location: Unterbilk, Düsseldorf
- Cost: Starting at 10 Classes x 60 minutes = 95 Euro*
- Website: www.limba-sprachen.de
- Limba Sprachen also offers online materials, personal classes, skype classes, and a new blog coming soon
Studienkolleg Düsseldorf
- Location: Flingern, Düsseldorf
- Cost: Starting at 480€ per intensive course level (4 weeks long)
- Website: www.studienkolleg-duesseldorf.de
- Studienkolleg also offers online one-on-one classes, business courses, and exam preparation. They are also a telc examination center.
Skei Center
- Location: Unterbilk, Düsseldorf
- Cost: Starting at 315 Euro for 42 classes (45 mins)*
- Website: www.skei-center.de
- Skei accepts funding from the job center and offers a number of out-of-class activities and events to meet new friends
Yasmin Germanlingolady Bolz ($$)
- Location: Altstadt, Düsseldorf
- Cost: Starting at 10 classes x 90 minutes = 169 Euro*
- Website: Germanlingolady
- Contact Yasmin for more information at GermanLingoLady@web.de
LCD Training ($$)
- Location: Heerdt/Lorick
- Cost: Starting at 20 Euro per class
- Website: www.lcdtraining.net
- LCD offers programs for professionals and children and offers specified courses in business, engineering, and finance. You can attend a trial class for free until you find a teacher that suits your needs.
Sprachenschiff ($$)
- Location: Kaiserswerth
- Cost: Starting at 10 classes x 250 Euros for private lessons (classes are cheaper in larger groups)
- Website: www.sprachenschiff.de
- Sprachenschiff is well known for its flexible options as you can reschedule your course learning up until 24 hours before the appointment time. They teach levels from A1 to C1.
IIK Deutschland ($$)
- Cost: 575 Euro for the 1-month intensive course*
- Website: www.iik-duesseldorf.de
- IIK Deutschland offers job-related German courses (e.g. for doctors and nurses), integration and professional language courses (in accordance with Section 45a of the Residence Act), and further education courses
Study on Düsseldorf ($$)
- Location: Stadtmitte, Düsseldorf
- Cost: Starting at 620 Euro for 5 lessons/day (each level)*
- Website: www.studyon.de
- Study on offers DSH preparation and TestDaF preparation courses as well as intensive courses
Berlitz Sprachschule ($$$)
- Location: Carlstadt, Düsseldorf
- Cost: Starting at 1,000 Euro for a 4-week intensive course*
- Website: www.berlitz.de
- Berlitz offers individual courses, courses for kids and teens, and virtual learning opportunities
Inlingua Düsseldorf ($$$)
- Location: Stadtmitte, Düsseldorf
- Cost: Starting at 164 Euro for 20 hours*
- Website: www.inlingua-duesseldorf.de
- Inlingua allows you to purchase classes per hour so you don’t have to commit to a long program
GoAcademy! Sprachcaffe Düsseldorf ($$$)
- Location: Flingern, Düsseldorf
- Cost: Starting at 140 Euro per week for standard courses (20 hours/week) and 190 Euro per week for intensive courses (30 hours/week)* + 60 Euro registration fee for new students
- Website: www.goacademy.de
- Sprachcaffe offers workshops, study tours, and last-minute deals on upcoming courses
Goethe-Institut Düsseldorf ($$$$)
- Location: Stadtmitte, Düsseldorf
- Cost: Starting at 625 Euro for the 2-week intensive course*
- Website: www.goethe.de/duesseldorf
- Goethe offers accommodations if required, virtual tours, and company courses for businesses
Volkshochschule Düsseldorf
- Location: Stadtmitte, Düsseldorf
- Cost: Prices not available online
- Website: www.duesseldorf.de/vhs/
- Volkshochschule is a city-run language school, contact them for prices as the websites are not easy to navigate
Linguarama
- Location: Stadtmitte, Düsseldorf
- Cost: Prices not available online
- Website: www.linguarama.com
- Linguarama offers half-day and full-day intensive courses in Düsseldorf
Düseckert
- Location: Stadtmitte, Düsseldorf & Heerdt, Düsseldorf
- Cost: Prices not available online
- Website: www.dues-eckert.de
- Düseckert is a licensed provider certified by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees, exemption forms are available
*Please be advised that prices are always subject to change. I researched these prices in June 2016 for your convenience.
Have you been to one of these German language courses before? What did you think? Let us know in the comments section below so that others can take your advice! Are there any other German language courses to add to the list? Let us know!
