Overview
Goethe-Institut Berlin teaches at Neue Schönhauser Straße 20 in central Berlin. The campus suits learners who can set aside a concentrated two-week block and want to use German outside class in the city. The intensive course includes a cultural programme, and Goethe uses a placement test to assign the starting level. Evening courses offer a different schedule for learners combining German with work. Ask for the exact dates of the next level if you plan to combine blocks. The institute offers learning guidance and a media library with graded reading, literature and exam practice resources. Students can use these between lessons or alongside the online practice portal. Its cultural programme includes excursions in Berlin and the surrounding area, so learners can practise the language away from class. The two-week format suits someone who can make time for weekday lessons and wants to work on a sub-level of the CEFR scale. A longer study plan may require successive blocks.
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Courses
| Course | Lessons / week | Lesson length | Teaching time / week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intensive German | 25 | — | — |
| Intensive Compact | 25 | 45 min | 18 h 45 min |
Intensive German Concise is a two-week block with 10 teaching days and 50 lessons of 45 minutes each. It provides 18 hours and 45 minutes of instruction per teaching week, with a maximum of 16 participants. Goethe lists A1–C2, a free placement test and included teaching materials. The usual course cycle runs Monday to Friday. Goethe accepts bookings for consecutive blocks, subject to dates and level. Confirm which arrival and departure days apply if housing is included. Each block generally covers part of a full CEFR level. Check placement before expecting to move to the next level in two weeks.
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Study and student life
- Off-campus activities
- Intensive course students can join cultural and leisure activities in and around Berlin.
Fees
A 2026 Intensive German Concise block costs €739 at the standard rate and €789 at the July/August rate. A hosted single room was €500 per block at standard rates, giving a course-and-room example of €1,239. Goethe lists a higher €550 room rate for the period from 5 July to 29 August 2026. Teaching materials and placement are included. Confirm availability and exact dates for two consecutive blocks if you want four weeks, and check the online discount conditions. Meals, travel and any separate exam are outside this example. At the published 2026 summer prices, one block with the hosted room came to €1,339 before meals and travel. Two standard-price blocks would cost €1,478 in tuition alone at the same reference rates. For online bookings, Goethe advertises a €50 code for an additional Concise block, valid for seven days from the first booking. The school also advertises a 20% exam-fee discount for participants. Exam registration and housing must still be confirmed separately, and a current booking should use the prices shown for its specific dates.
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Accommodation
The hosted single room is for adults and is self-catering, with shared kitchen and bathroom access. The Berlin guide lists linens, towels, internet and use of a washing machine. Arrival and departure follow the dates on the course booking, with check-in arranged with the host. Properties can be in different parts of Berlin, so check the transit route before committing. Goethe can also advise on hotels and hostels. Goethe’s Berlin guide says the hosted booking starts on the first course day and ends on the last course day, with no lessons on those dates under the listed housing arrangement. Confirm the check-in time and whether the host can offer extra nights.
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Facilities
A media library is available for independent study.
Location
Neue Schönhauser Straße 20, 10178 Berlin, Germany
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