A language school in Berlin, Germany, to improve your German
GLS in Berlin: learning German in a stimulating setting
GLS is a solid base for learning German in Berlin. For a student looking for a well-located language course, the school offers a clear and reassuring starting point.
Easy immersion in local life
Studying in Berlin means the lessons carry on into your journeys, your outings and neighbourhood life. This concrete immersion makes practising German more regular and more natural as the stay goes on.
Courses
Flexible start dates
Intensive
20 lessons · 45 min
1 to 48 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Elementary to Upper Advanced
Class
10 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at GLS Berlin
The core general German course at the GLS Berlin campus: four lessons every weekday morning to build all-round skills quickly, in small groups with interactive smart boards and online learning materials.
Only German is spoken in class, so you are using the language from day one. Courses start every Monday for all levels, can be extended week by week, and are complemented by after-class activities and excursions around Berlin.
Flexible start dates
Intensive (Beginners)
20 lessons · 45 min
1 to 48 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Beginner to Elementary
Class
10 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at GLS Berlin
The same morning intensive programme for complete beginners, taught entirely in German so that you start speaking from the first lesson. Groups are small and classrooms use interactive smart boards and online materials.
Complete beginners join on the first Monday of each month; other levels can start any Monday. Social activities and excursions in Berlin help you practise outside the classroom.
Flexible start dates
Super Intensive
30 lessons · 45 min
1 to 48 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Elementary to Upper Advanced
Class
10 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at GLS Berlin
Six German lessons a day: the morning intensive course plus two extra afternoon lessons in smaller groups, Monday to Friday. It is the fastest group route to progress in general German.
Start dates are every Monday for all levels, and you can stay as long as you wish. Teaching is in German only, with interactive smart boards and access to online learning materials.
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Flexible start dates
Super Intensive (Beginners)
30 lessons · 45 min
2 to 48 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Beginner to Elementary
Class
10 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at GLS Berlin
The Super Intensive programme for absolute beginners: a full day of German with the morning intensive lessons followed by extra afternoon classes in a smaller group, taught only in German.
Complete beginners start on the first Monday of each month, while other levels can start every Monday. Class sizes are modest in the morning and smaller still in the afternoon.
Flexible start dates
Crash (20 cours standard+10 one to one)
30 lessons · 45 min
2 to 48 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Elementary to Upper Advanced
Class
10 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at GLS Berlin
A mix of group and individual teaching: four lessons in a morning group, then two one-to-one lessons after lunch with a teacher's undivided attention, to perfect your German as fast as possible.
It runs Monday to Friday, starts every Monday for all levels (complete beginners on the first Monday of the month) and can be extended as you wish. Interactive smart boards and online materials are part of the course.
Flexible start dates
Professional Crash (20 cours standard+10 one to one)
30 lessons · 45 min
1 to 48 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Elementary to Upper Advanced
Class
10 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at GLS Berlin
A Business German version of the Crash format, combining morning group classes with one-to-one lessons after lunch. The morning focuses on everyday communication and the afternoon on your professional goals.
The course teaches both profession-specific language and German business culture, and GLS can arrange meetings with German professionals in Berlin. It starts every Monday at the Berlin campus; employees of German companies may be able to use educational leave for it.
Fixed dates
Goethe B1-B2
30 lessons · 45 min
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Intermediate to Upper Advanced
Class
10 students on average
This course at GLS Berlin
Preparation for the Goethe-Institut B1 and B2 exams in small, interactive groups at the GLS Berlin campus, for people who need a certificate for work, a visa or a residence permit.
Students choose between an afternoon format and a more intensive daytime format running through the morning and early afternoon. Teachers are experienced and the course includes real exam practice. The exam itself is taken at the Goethe-Institut in Berlin or at an authorised test centre near you.
Fixed dates
Telc B1-B2 (2025)
30 lessons · 45 min
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Intermediate to Upper Advanced
Class
10 students on average
This course at GLS Berlin
Preparation for the telc German B1 and B2 exams in small, interactive groups on the GLS Berlin campus. Formats include an evening course for working students, an afternoon course and a more intensive daytime course.
GLS Berlin is an official telc test centre with exams every month, so you can sit the exam on campus after the course. A telc B1 certificate meets the language requirement for German citizenship.
Fixed dates
Telc C1 (2025)
30 lessons · 45 min
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Advanced to Upper Advanced
Class
10 students on average
This course at GLS Berlin
Preparation for the telc C1 Hochschule exam, the certificate accepted for university admission in Germany, taught in small, interactive groups at the GLS Berlin campus.
GLS Berlin is an official telc test centre, so the exam can be taken on campus on set dates through the year. You can also take the exam without the preparation course if you prefer.
Accommodation
Accommodation
Host Family
From315,00 EUR/ week
Room
Single room
Bathroom
Shared bathroom
Meals
Breakfast
Internet access
Internet access depending on the option
Minimum duration
1 week
Minimum age
18 years
This accommodation at GLS Berlin
Living with a Berlin host gives you daily chances to speak German in real situations. Hosts may be singles, couples or families from many backgrounds, and all are personally inspected by GLS; many have welcomed international students for years.
You get a private single room with linen and towels, your own keys and a shared kitchen and bathroom. Meals can be self-catering, breakfast only, or half board, and the journey to campus is longer with half board than with the other options.
Accommodation
Flatshare with germans
From280,00 EUR/ week
Room
Single room
Bathroom
Shared bathroom
Meals
Meals not specified
Internet access
Internet access depending on the option
Minimum duration
1 week
Minimum age
18 years
This accommodation at GLS Berlin
Sharing an apartment with local people is one of the best ways to learn German in Berlin. You live with Berliners and practise the language outside the classroom every day.
You have a private single room, linen and towels, your own keys and a shared kitchen and bathroom. GLS inspects the flats personally, and the travel time to the campus is short by public transport for self-catering and breakfast options.
Accommodation
GLS Studio on Campus
From420,00 EUR/ week
Two options are available depending on age and the level of supervision wanted.
This accommodation at GLS Berlin
Loft-style studio apartments in two heritage buildings from 1867, right on the GLS campus, converted from the classrooms of a historic school. You can step straight from class to your own studio.
Each studio has a private kitchenette and bathroom, a TV and high-speed wifi, with all linen and towels provided. Some are mini-lofts with a sleeping level, and you can book one alone or share with a fellow GLS student of the same gender. Entry to the campus swimming pool is discounted.
Standard option420,00 EUR / week Double room · Private bathroom · Meals not specified
Minimum duration
1 week
Minimum age
18 years
Internet access
Wifi
Hotel Oderberger (on campus - Tower studio)1.015,00 EUR / week Single room · Private bathroom · Meals not specified
Minimum duration
1 week
Minimum age
18 years
Internet access
Wifi
Hotel Oderberger (on campus - Rooftop Maisonette))700,00 EUR / week Single room · Shared bathroom · Meals not specified
Minimum duration
1 week
Minimum age
18 years
Internet access
Wifi
Transfers offered
Transfers
Airport Transfer Berlin Brandenburg (BER)
Type : All types
Google reviews
What students say
★★★★★ 4.5 / 5 · 387 Google reviews
★★★★★ 5 / 5
I started studying at GLS in the evening course at level B1 two months ago, quickly integrated well into the group and I am a fairly active participant.
The atmosphere is excellent, the teacher Nicole radiates a very positive and relaxed atmosphere, she talks a lot and laughs and allows everyone to talk and of course addresses mistakes - immediately records the mistakes in a shared document and how to correct them.
I really like her free style.
In the last lesson I even presented a presentation that I was asked to prepare on a topic close to me. Although I worked on it a lot in advance, and during the presentation I mainly read from what I had written, still I felt very comfortable and received positive feedback from the teacher and the other students.
It gives a great sense of satisfaction to do something like this that two years ago I would not have even dreamed of - presenting a presentation in German.
Andreina’s classes are always interactive and fun, never boring! She’s also super patient when explaining things, so you never feel dumb asking questions. Learning German has actually been enjoyable with her. Highly recommend!
GLS is undoubtedly the best German language school in Berlin! Over the past year (A2-C1), I’ve had an amazing experience meeting incredible people from all around the world. The teachers are not only knowledgeable but also genuinely supportive. The school itself is spacious, with well-equipped classrooms featuring smart boards, creating a great learning environment.
Beyond the classes, GLS offers fantastic activities after class and on special occasions like Christmas and Valentine’s Day, making every moment here even more enjoyable. Despite living far away, coming to school everyday was always easy for me because Tram-stop is directly in front of GLS, and every day at GLS was truly memorable.
A huge thank you to the sales team, consulting team, and receptionists for their continuous support—you guys are amazing!
I can't believe that it will be my last day on this Friday. As someone said one, every party has to end. I wish to have a chance to come back to study language here again soon.. entweder Deutsch oder Englisch :)
I’ve accidentally booked the wrong item. Then, after GLS sent me an invoice email, I realized it wasn't the item I wanted to buy. I immediately contacted the GLS team, and although the item I’d accidentally tried to buy was so much more expensive than the one I actually wanted, they made absolutely no fuss about it and sent me another email with the revised invoice and the line. This was really so nice of them to show understanding and make no fuss about my mistaken booking attempt.
Actually, this is how things should run, but it’s rare to find a company that isn't greedy, trying to take advantage of customers' mistakes.
So thanks again, GLS team! I’ll keep your positive attitude in mind🫰🍀
Very disappointing experience. The reception is awful — the staff is arrogant and not welcoming at all. My room hasn’t been cleaned for days, even though I paid a high price. I asked for cleaning service, and they just told me to wait until tomorrow. When I explained that my room hadn’t been cleaned for several days, they refused to come — not even to take out the garbage.
Also, not all buildings have a lift, which makes things even more inconvenient.
Overall, horrible service. I do not recommend this place. I’m only still staying here because I have no other choice.
The study environment appears well structured, with clear points of reference for working effectively, with spaces that let you work seriously while still having room to breathe.
Why choose this school?
To learn German in Berlin, this school offers a convincing balance between language progress, local immersion and quality of life. It is an address worth considering in order to build a smoother, clearer and more reassuring project.
