Learning German in Heidelberg

Learn German in Heidelberg – a city of romance and academia! The historic university city in the south-west of Germany looks back on centuries of history and is renowned worldwide for its prestigious university, its romantic old town and its impressive castle. Amid students from all over the world, cultural events, and a vibrant museum and theatre scene, an atmosphere emerges in which learning German feels completely natural. Whether on a walk along the river, at local festivals or in everyday conversations, you apply the language directly and immerse yourself in local life.

  • Learn German and practise it locally
  • Fast learning progress through intensive support
  • Get to know people from all over the world
  • Discover Heidelberg, the surrounding region and Germany

Learn German and experience the culture

The two-week intensive German course in Heidelberg takes place from Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. It is fully focused on achieving fast and lasting learning success. Intensive support and daily revision of course content enable rapid progress. In classes of no more than 16 participants, you will receive close guidance from one of our highly qualified teachers.

In addition to language lessons, the course includes a varied cultural and leisure programme. On exciting excursions, participants can explore Heidelberg and the surrounding area, apply their German skills directly, and gain first-hand experience of German culture.

During the course period, participants stay in a 3-star hotel near Heidelberg Central Station. Accommodation is provided in comfortable single rooms with en-suite bathrooms. A daily breakfast is included.

What is included in the course fee?

  • Language level assessment
    Placement in a class with students of the same language level.
  • Course materials
    Up-to-date and high-quality learning materials are included in the course fee.
  • Cultural and leisure programme
    Dive into German life and culture with joint, organised activities during the day, in the evening or at the weekend!
  • Hotel accommodation
    Accommodation in single rooms with en-suite bathroom, TV and desk.
  • Daily breakfast
    A generous and varied breakfast buffet served directly at the hotel.
  • Public transport ticket
    With the Deutschland-Ticket, explore the city and the region with complete peace of mind.
  • Insurance
    Health, accident and liability insurance are included, so that you can enjoy your stay without any worries.

Accommodation

During your two-week summer course, you will stay at the ibis Hotel directly next to Heidelberg Central Station, in a quiet and comfortable single room with en-suite bathroom, TV and desk. Thanks to the hotel’s central location, the old town can be reached in under 10 minutes by public transport. A daily breakfast buffet at the hotel is included.
German lessons take place in well-equipped classrooms located directly within the hotel.

Address
ibis Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof
Willy-Brandt-Platz 3
69115 Heidelberg
Germany

Our Learning Concept

Goethe-Institut stands for competent and efficient teaching of German as a Foreign Language. Quick learning results with highly qualified tutors, the latest teaching methods, intensive support and advice as well as a course level system that is internationally recognised and based on the common European framework for languages.

The Course

  • practically oriented

    From day one, you will learn exactly what you need for your daily routine, job and life in Germany and can try yourself out in a variety of scenarios.

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  • contemporary and authentic

    Practise with materials close to everyday life and gain a deeper insight into life in Germany. This makes it easier to arrive.

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  • innovative and flexible

    Experience tuition based on state of the art language learning research thanks to our collaboration with universities. The learning contents of different course formats are geared to each other and facilitate an individual learning pathway.

Our Teachers

Our teachers are adept learning companions solely focussed on:
You and your learning success. They rely on a variety of methods as well as dialogue and exchange. They impart teaching content in a communicative, motivational and interactive way. They discuss your learning objectives and progress with you and provide important tips as well as help, so you can independently practise and deepen your knowledge of German.

What makes for good teaching?
Good teachers!

  • qualified and experienced

    Our teachers are highly qualified: They speak German at native-speaker level. They hold a university degree and are competent in methodology and didactics for teaching German as a foreign language. They also have extensive teaching experience.

  • competent and result-oriented

    We train our teachers ourselves and set the standard for German tuition worldwide. Whatever the learning scenario, our highly qualified teachers provide you with professional support. So you can make tangible progress quickly and achieve your learning goals.

Leisure Programme

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The cultural and leisure programme brings you into contact with the local population. This is a vital aspect which is why leisure is part of our programme. With Goethe-Institut, you and your fellow learners will get to know your new home together. Visit exciting cultural highlights or chat with your new friends.
 

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Highlights

  • Castle Illumination

    The Heidelberg Castle Illumination is truly unique. Be there when a spectacular firework display bathes the castle and the city in magical light.

  • Boat Trip through the Neckar Valley

    Together, we explore picturesque places along the River Neckar on a scenic boat trip.

  • Philosophers’ Walk

    Following in the footsteps of poets and thinkers, we admire the unique views over the city and the many exotic plants that grow here.

FAQs – Frequently asked questions

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