German courses in Munich, the capital of Bavaria
Study German in Munich and discover the Bavarian charme
Munich, the capital of Bavaria, is a charming city at the foot of the Alps, famous for the Oktoberfest and loved for its relaxed atmosphere. Sightseeing tours often start at “Marienplatz”, the very city center (3 minutes’ walk to our school), with its impressing neogothic city hall, and show the visitors countless baroque churches, neoclassic buildings from the early 19th century, and the castle “Schloss Nymphenburg” with its lovely park.
Our German language courses in Munich provide you with the best opportunities to succeed. You will study German in a group course of 20 or 25 lessons per week. There are also various combinations of group and individual lessons available, as well as just private lessons (see below). A lesson has a duration of 45 minutes. Each class has a maximum of 12 students (but on average only 7 students). Please note that there are no classes on official public holidays.
Standard Course
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- 20 lessons per week, 45 min. each*
- Monday to Friday, 9:30AM – 1:00PM (or 2:30PM – 6:00PM in high season)
- The Standard German Course teaches speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in small groups of maximum 12 participants (average 7 participants)
*supplement for course weeks from 23 Jun – 22 Aug 2025: € 50,- per week
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Intensive German Course
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- 25 lessons per week, 45 min. each*
- Monday to Friday, 9:30AM – 2:00PM (or 1:15PM – 6:00PM in high season)
- In the Intensive Course you will also develop the skills taught in our Standard Course with an additional special focus on communication. Maximum 12 participants (average 7 participants)
*supplement for course weeks from 23 Jun – 22 Aug 2025: € 50,- per week
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Mini-Group Course
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- 20 lessons per week, 45 min. each, max 6 participants
- Monday to Friday, 9:30AM – 1:00PM
- This German course has been especially developed to meet the requirements of those people who prefer to study in a very small group on a very intensive basis. In this course, you will have the guarantee that there will be no more than 6 people in your group.
Important notice: This mini-group course is available only from October until June (not in July, August and September)
Fees
- 1 week 650,00 €
- 2 weeks 1.110,00 €
- 3 weeks 1.580,00 €
- extra week 460,00 €
Combined German Course
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- Standard Course + 5 or 10 one-to-one lessons, 45 min. each*
- You will take part in the Standard Course and additionally receive one-to-one private lessons where you will practice your German intensively. In the private lessons, you and your teacher can focus on your specific individual requirements.
*supplement for course weeks from 23 Jun – 22 Aug 2025: € 50,- per week
Fees
- 1 week 630,00 €
- 2 weeks 1.160,00 €
- 3 weeks 1.670,00 €
- extra weeks 530,00 €
20 + 10 one-to-one lessons/week
- 1 week 950,00 €
- 2 weeks 1.760,00 €
- 3 weeks 2.560,00 €
- extra weeks 810,00 €
Individual Tuition
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- Lessons of 45 min. each
- Individual lessons are the most intensive form of language learning and ensure the greatest possible success. The lessons are tailored to suit the needs of anyone requiring specialized vocabulary for professional purposes, a particularly high standard of language training, or for those wishing to make maximum progress in the minimum amount time.
Fees
- 10 lessons per week 610,00 €
- 20 lessons per week 1.190,00 €
- 25 lessons per week 1.450,00 €
- one single lesson 70,00 €
Business German
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- Economy, Hotel and Tourism, Marketing, Banking, Law, Medicine, Engineering etc.
- Business German lessons are perfect for those students who need the German language for their work. During these lessons, we focus on the special needs of the participants’ professions.
Fees
- 3 lessons per week 170,00 € per week
- 6 lessons per week 300,00 € per week
Preparation For Exams
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- Be prepared for your exam! We help you get ready for the exams of Telc and the Goethe Institute and others: the Zertifikat A1, the Zertifikat A2, the Zertifikat B1 (ZD), the Zertifikat B2, the Zertifikat C1 (ZMP), the Zertifikat C2 (ZOP), Test-DaF and the Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Zugang ausländischer Studienbewerber – DSH (both are entrance examinations for German universities).
Students are responsible for registering to the examination. Please beware of the fact that the number of students for each exam is limited and often booked out fast. Therefore, students need to register ahead of time, directly for example, at Goethe Institute or Telc. We do not guarantee availability for exam dates.
Fees
- 3 lessons per week 180,00 € per week
- 6 lessons per week 320,00 € per week
German Pronunciation
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- Have a special focus on German pronunciation! This is often important for students in higher levels who still retain their native accent in German or for job purposes, where exact pronunciation is extremely essential.
Fees
- 3 lessons per week 170,00 € per week
- 6 lessons per week 300,00 € per week
The starting dates for absolute beginners 2024:
- 08 January
- 05 February
- 04 March
- 02 April
- 29 April
- 27 May
- 24 June
- 08 July
- 22 July
- 05 August
- 02 September
- 30 September
- 28 October
- 25 November
The starting dates for absolute beginners 2025:
- 07 January
- 03 February
- 03 March
- 31 March
- 28 April
- 26 May
- 23 June
- 07 July
- 21 July
- 04 August
- 01 September
- 29 September
- 27 October
- 24 November
National holidays 2024 in Munich:
- 29 March
- 01 April
- 01 May
- 09 May
- 20 May
- 30 May
- 15 August
- 03 October
- 01 November
National holidays 2025 in Munich:
- 06 January
- 18 April
- 21 April
- 01 May
- 29 May
- 09 June
- 19 June
- 15 August
- 03 October
- 01 November
The school is closed on:
- 23 December 2024 to 06 January 2025
- national holidays
For our accredited German language courses in Munich, BWS Germanlingua uses the levels of the Standard European Framework of Reference for Languages. We may assign students to classes based on the “Common European Framework of Reference for Languages” (CEFR) levels by administering a written grading test prior to arrival through the internet and a brief oral test on the day of arrival: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2.
The classes are not closed. This means that you can switch classes (and therefore levels) during your visit (if a place is available in the higher or lower class). A change in level may be demanded by either the instructor or the student. In this case, the procedure is to directly contact the Director.
Please keep in mind that if a regular or intensive group course has less than three students, we reserve the right to cut the class duration from 20 to 15 lessons per week for the standard course and from 25 to 18 lessons per week for the intensive course.
A1
Beginners
By learning elementary language structures, you will be able to cope with simple everyday situations.
A2
Elementary I
An extension of elementary vocabulary and grammar will enable you to understand texts in everyday language and lead simple dialogues.
B1
Elementary II
Through an increase in grammar and vocabulary, you will be able to deal with everyday and professional situations and formulate simple texts.
B2
Intermediate I
A deepening of vocabulary and grammatical structures will enable you to understand difficult texts and discuss them.
C1
Intermediate II
You will work on specialized vocabulary and complex grammatical structures, analyze problems in written form, construct letters and discuss business situations.
C2
Advanced
By reading literary and scientific texts, you will become acquainted with grammatical structures and idiomatic uses. Your ability to express yourself will increase and you will be able to master all situations adequately in spoken language.
For your stay in Munich to learn German, we provide you different accommodation types. This way, you can enjoy your stay exactly as you would like. Carefully selected host families enable you to experience a stay that allows you to immerse yourself in the German language and culture. Bed and breakfast are provided by the host family. The accommodation may be a twin room shared with another international student or, for an added fee, a single room. If you prefer the half board alternative, you can also have dinner with the host family for an additional fee.
Our shared student apartments with single and twin spaces, as well as our private studio apartments, are perfect for students who want to be more alone. These properties are self-catering.
On request, we can also arrange hotel and business apartment accommodations. Arrival: Sunday, Departure: Saturday, 6 nights/7 days.
If you want a transfer to or from your hotel, we would gladly arrange one for you.
School-owned shared Apartment *
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In our student apartment, you will share a flat with other students of our school. You have the option to book a twin room, which you will share with another student of a different nationality, or to book a single room just for yourself. In both cases, you will be sharing the kitchen and bathroom with the students living in the residence. The apartment is equipped with a washing machine, a dishwasher, and of course, a WiFi/WLAN internet connection. Please note that the minimum age for this type of accommodation is 18.
Fees
Price per week (6 nights / 7 days, Arrival: Sunday, Departure: Saturday)
- Double room, self-catering 270,00 €
- Single room, self-catering 360,00 €
*supplement for accommodation from 22 Jun – 23 Aug 2025: 60,00 € per week
School-owned Studio Apartment *
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If you like to be more independent, our self-catering apartments with a small kitchen and own bathroom for one person will be the right accommodation for you. You can bring a second person at extra charge. Please note that the minimum age for this type of accommodation is 18.
Fees
Price per week (6 nights / 7 days, Arrival: Sunday, Departure: Saturday)
- Whole apartment, private bathroom, self-catering 470,00 €
- Second person in apartment 100,00 €
*supplement for accommodation from 22 Jun – 23 Aug 2025: 60,00 € per week
Living in a Host Family *
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This option offers the possibility to indulge into German daily life, culture and food and the opportunity to speak German also after school hours. There is no such thing as a classical “host family”, so your accommodation could be with a big family of father, mother, two kids and a dog as well as a single mother and her child, a single person or a couple. In any case, we always do our utmost to match your needs, requirements and interests with the host family’s profile.
Fees
Price per week (6 nights / 7 days, Arrival: Sunday, Departure: Saturday)
- Double room, with breakfast 270,00 €
- Single room, with breakfast 360,00 €
- Double room, with half board 370,00 €
- Single room, with half board 460,00 €
*supplement for accommodation from 22 Jun – 23 Aug 2025: 60,00 € per week
Visa requirements & invitation letter
We support you in obtaining your visa to enter Germany. You will get an invitation letter, which you will need for your visa application. We will send it by express mail to the German embassy in your country. However, we cannot guarantee that every visa process will be successful. This service does not include the visa issue fee, which has to be paid directly to the embassy. Please click here if you need information on Visa requirements.
- Invitation letter 80,00 € plus optional DHL fee
University placement program
BWS Germanlingua will take care of the placement at a German University and provide assistance and counseling in regards to getting your visa and opening the locked bank account. Please refer to our Pathway brochure for more information on course prices and dates. Please refer to our University program page and our Pathway brochure for more information on course prices and dates. Find further information in our brochure here.
- Booking Fee 700,00 €
Vocational training program
Combine learning German with a paid vocational training (Berufsausbildung) at a German company. With this program you will start learning German at one of our BWS Germanlingua schools in Berlin, Munich or Cologne and continue your stay in Germany with a vocational training in your selected area at a German company. You can choose from various professions in different areas, such as baker’s craft, horticulture, nursing care and many more. Find further information here
- Booking fee 1000,00€
Transfer from the Munich airport
- Euro 150,00 €
- Euro 270,00 €
Complete your language travel to Germany with our exciting activities
Learning a language is even easier when you explore the country where it is spoken. To have your full German experience, we have set up a weekly new program with 3 activities. These can be social gatherings, cultural activities, sporty events or sightseeing trips. Choose your favorites and start your discovery with us.
Our activities are offered on the notice boards every Monday. The guided activities are optional. The office team can be contacted for advice or information. A notice board also provides information on what to do and where to go, and of course on upcoming events in Munich.
Upcoming activities
- Activities are subject to change, please check the notice board at school.
- If less than 3 participants register for an activity, it will be cancelled.
In summer, you can make new friends and improve your German in a typical beer garden, enjoy one of the many lakes in the surroundings of Munich or simply relax in the “Englischer Garten”, the largest, fascinating park in Munich, where you can also find surfers. Snow covers the city in wintertime. People go sledging in “Olympia Park” or skiing in the nearby Alps. Don’t miss the popular “Christkindl Markets” where you can experience traditional Christmas ambience and buy nice gifts. Soccer matches at the famous Allianz Arena, sports facilities at the Olympic site, exhibitions in museums and galleries, theatres, cinemas, fairs, concerts, discos – Munich really has it all and will quickly become your home away from home.
Some useful Links
- muenchen.de – The official tourist board guide to the city, including a calendar of events and information on the annual Oktoberfest
- munichfound.de – A site about Munich and its surroundings
- in-muenchen.de – Munich’s cultural program for the next two weeks
- MVV – Information on the public transportation system of Munich
- Wetter.net – The current weather conditions in Munich
- Munich Airport – Information about flights and the airport in general
- oanda.com – Currency converter
