DID, German schools in Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Munich
DID teaches only German, for more than fifty years, in four major German cities. Here is who they are, how they teach, what sets them apart, and the four centres we offer.
Who is DID?
DID — did deutsch-institut, “deutsch in Deutschland” — is a language institute devoted exclusively to German as a foreign language. On its official website, it dates its foundation to 1970 and defends a simple idea: German is learned most easily and quickly in the country where it is spoken.
It welcomes adults, teenagers and children from all over the world. For adults, DID offers courses all year round in four cities — Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Munich — and that is what we present here; youth stays take place at other locations of the group and are not covered on this page.
We offer its four adult centres: Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Munich.
How they teach
Group courses work on the four skills — reading, writing, listening, speaking — with a method centred on the practical use of the language in daily life, studies and work, relying on course materials to consolidate grammar and vocabulary.
Three paces to choose from for group courses: 20 lessons per week (standard), 24 (intensive) or 28 (premium), lessons of 45 minutes, from level A1 to level C2. Classes bring together about 10 to 15 students. A course starts every Monday of the year, and a level test is taken at the start of the course to place everyone in the right class.
For a specific need, DID also offers private lessons: à la carte alongside a group course, or “Business German” in one-to-one courses (20 lessons per week, 25 with five extra lessons), whose content is adapted to the student’s profession.
What sets DID apart
- One language, since 1970. DID teaches only German: its courses, its exams and its support of foreign students all revolve around this single language.
- A consistent offer from one centre to the next. The group highlights uniform course prices so that you can change city during your stay; in our price engine, the standard course costs the same price per week in Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Munich.
- Exams taken on site. The four centres are licensed exam centres for TestDaF and the telc exams (B1, B2, C1 Hochschule); DID also prepares for the Goethe B2 and C1 certificates.
- A service for studying in Germany. The “University Pathway” service helps find a university, checks application documents and supports the visa application.
Its programmes, and who they are for
For adults: General German (standard, intensive or premium), preparation for studies in Germany, exam preparation (TestDaF, telc, Goethe), professional German in one-to-one courses and online courses. All levels are open, from beginner (A1) to advanced (C2), except “Business German”, which starts at A2.
In our catalogue, courses can be booked from age 18: General German (20, 24 or 28 lessons), “Business German” in private lessons and TestDaF preparation. Flexible-entry courses start every Monday; TestDaF preparation is a four-week fixed-date course (levels B2 to C2).
Prices, school by school
2027 rates from the Synergee price engine, for the standard General German course (20 lessons per week), starting on January 4, 2027. For each centre, the “from” price is the lowest per week among the durations priced by the engine; the detail for all durations is in the expandable table below. The exact quote depends on your dates, your duration and your accommodation.
- Berlin, Germany : from 167 EUR per week (12-week course, excluding fees and accommodation)
- Frankfurt, Germany : from 167 EUR per week (12-week course, excluding fees and accommodation)
- Hamburg, Germany : from 167 EUR per week (12-week course, excluding fees and accommodation)
- Munich, Germany : from 167 EUR per week (12-week course, excluding fees and accommodation)
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| Centre | Reference course | Lessons / wk | 2 weeks | 4 weeks | 12 weeks | Registration fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin, Germany | General German Standard Course | 20 | 400 EUR | 800 EUR | 2,000 EUR | 50 EUR |
| Frankfurt, Germany | General German Standard Course | 20 | 400 EUR | 800 EUR | 2,000 EUR | 50 EUR |
| Hamburg, Germany | General German Standard Course | 20 | 400 EUR | 800 EUR | 2,000 EUR | 50 EUR |
| Munich, Germany | General German Standard Course | 20 | 400 EUR | 800 EUR | 2,000 EUR | 50 EUR |
Course price only, excluding accommodation. Registration fee is added. Each country uses its own currency.
Accommodation
In each of the four centres: homestay, private room, student residence and youth hotel (according to the catalogue). Price of the engine’s reference homestay (single room), per week, for a 4-week stay; the other options, their rates and their seasons appear in each centre’s quote.
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| Centre | Homestay, per week (4 weeks) | Residences in the catalogue |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin | 335 EUR | 3 |
| Frankfurt | 335 EUR | 3 |
| Hamburg | 335 EUR | 3 |
| Munich | 335 EUR | 3 |
The four centres in detail
DID — Berlin
Germany · 6 courses in the catalogue
At 12 Novalisstrasse, in the central Berlin-Mitte district, about fifteen minutes from the Brandenburg Gate. Opened in 1990; ten classrooms equipped with digital boards, up to 250 students. telc and TestDaF exam centre. Free Wi-Fi, self-study centre, cafeteria and roof terrace.
DID — Frankfurt
Germany · 6 courses in the catalogue
At 32 Gutleutstrasse, in the station district (Bahnhofsviertel), a few minutes’ walk from the central station and the banks of the Main. Opened in 1989; eight classrooms on two floors, up to 150 students. telc and TestDaF exam centre. Free Wi-Fi, self-study centre and cafeteria.
DID — Hamburg
Germany · 6 courses in the catalogue
At 6 Esplanade, in the Esplanadebau, an Art Deco building in the city centre, a few steps from the Alster and the Jungfernstieg. Opened in 2009; eight classrooms, up to 100 students, wheelchair-accessible premises. telc and TestDaF exam centre, with support in preparing studies in Germany.
DID — Munich
Germany · 6 courses in the catalogue
At 10 Arnulfstrasse, next to the central station and a few minutes from Stachus square. Opened in 1977; eleven classrooms on two floors, up to 200 students. telc and TestDaF exam centre. Free Wi-Fi, self-study centre, cafeteria and roof terrace with ping-pong tables.
Sources: DID’s official website (did.de), consulted on 7 November 2026; prices: Synergee engine.