Language course German in Hamburg

Colón Language Center

Our partner school Colón, was founded in 1952 and has developed into one of Germany’s leading language institutes with 18 language courses on offer. Colón is situated in the Colonnaden district of the city, in a quiet pedestrian zone. The most interesting feature of the school is the specialist language bookstore, the International Bookshop Colón, where modern course materials and foreign language literature are available for purchase. The school has a special range of CD-Rom courses where students can test themselves and continue their language study in their free time.

Important features of our partner German school in Hamburg:

  • Accredited by IALC
  • The courses start every Monday from intermediate level, and specific start dates for beginners
  • 70 modern and spacious classrooms
  • Study room
  • Computer room with internet access
  • Library with study materials (books, DVD’s, video’s)
  • Student’s café
  • Large garden and beer garden
  • Minimum age: 16 years

Social Programme

Alongside the wide range of German language courses, the school regularly organises a variety of enjoyable extra-curricular activities to make the language holiday that little bit more enjoyable.

  • Tours of the city
  • Museum visits
  • Film evenings
  • Regional excursions are particularly popular

Alternatively many students enjoy exploring the city by themselves or with a group of friends or fellow classmates. There is so much to see and do in Munich, that fitting it all in is quite a challenge!

For those who like to combine their German course with sailing lessons, StudyTravel can put you in contact with a sailing school who organises lessons at the Alster, a right tributary of the Elbe river.

Intensive Morning Course

An intensive German course of 25 lessons in Hamburg is an ideal way to learn the language quickly and effeciently. Involving small class sizes with a maximum of 15 students per class, the course covers every aspect of the German language with particular emphasis on communication.

The course takes place from Monday to Friday from 08:50 to 13:00.

Minimum age is 18 years.

Prices 2023

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 14 per class
Number of lessons per week:
25
  1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks 7 weeks 8 weeks 9 weeks 10 weeks 11 weeks 12 weeks 13 weeks 14 weeks 15 weeks 16 weeks 17 weeks 18 weeks 19 weeks 20 weeks 21 weeks 22 weeks 23 weeks 24 weeks 25 weeks 26 weeks 27 weeks 28 weeks 29 weeks 30 weeks 31 weeks 32 weeks 33 weeks 34 weeks 35 weeks 36 weeks  
Intensive without accommodation 185 370 555 635 820 1005 1190 1270 1455 1640 1825 1905 2090 2275 2460 2540 2725 2910 3095 3175 3360 3545 3730 3810 3995 4180 4365 4445 4630 4815 5000 5080 5265 5450 5635 5715
Intensive with studio apartment, single room , no meals 1615 1615 1615 1615 3230 3230 3230 3230 4845 4845 4845 4845 6460
Intensive with shared apartment, single room , no meals 1435 1820 2205 2590 2870 3255 3640 4025 4305 4690 5075 5460 5740 6125 6510 6895 7175 7560 7945 8330 8610 8995 9380 9765 10045 10430 10815 11200 11480 11865 12251 12635 12915
Intensive with student residence, double room , no meals 1535 1945 2355 2765 3070 3480 3890 4300 4605 5015 5425 5835 6140 6550 6960 7370 7675 8085 8495 8905 9210 9620 10030 10440 10745 11155 11565 11975 12280 12690 13101 13510 13815
Intensive with student residence, single room , no meals 1635 2070 2505 2940 3270 3705 4140 4575 4905 5340 5775 6210 6540 6975 7410 7845 8175 8610 9045 9480 9810 10245 10680 11115 11445 11880 12315 12750 13080 13515 13951 14385 14715
Intensive with host family, single room , no meals 445 890 1335 1675 2120 2565 3010 3350 3795 4240 4685 5025 5470 5915 6360 6700 7145 7590 8035 8375 8820 9265 9710 10050 10495 10940 11385 11725 12170 12615 13060 13400 13845 14291 14735 15075
Starting dates:  


beginner : 02/01, 30/01, 27/02, 03/04, 01/05, 05/06, 03/07, 17/07, 31/07, 14/08, 04/09, 02/10, 06/11, 27/11
from elementary : 02/01, 09/01, 16/01, 23/01, 30/01, 06/02, 13/02, 20/02, 27/02, 06/03, 13/03, 20/03, 27/03, 03/04, 10/04, 17/04, 24/04, 01/05, 08/05, 15/05, 22/05, 29/05, 05/06, 12/06, 19/06, 26/06, 03/07, 10/07, 17/07, 24/07, 31/07, 07/08, 14/08, 21/08, 28/08, 04/09, 11/09, 18/09, 25/09, 02/10, 09/10, 16/10, 23/10, 30/10, 06/11, 13/11, 20/11, 27/11, 04/12, 11/12, 18/12, 25/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Course materials:  

ca. €40, to be paid directly on arrival

Info student residence:  

The minum stay is 4 weeks.

Note that when you book accommodation in the residence, you can only arrive on Friday between 12:00 and 18:00.

Surcharges host family:   no meals → bed & breakfast : €70 per week
no meals → half board : €170 per week
Info studio apartment:  

The minum stay is 4 weeks.
arrival day: Saturday (from 10:00 to 15:00 only)
departure day: Friday before 10:00 in the morning
Refundable Deposit On Arrival: on arrival a security deposit of € 300 has to be paid, which will be refunded at the end of the stay, provided there has been made no damages in the accommodation

Transfer:   transfer upon arrival at Hamburg airport : EUR 150
transfer upon arrival and departure at/from Hamburg airport : EUR 300

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • certificate of attendance
  • information about the city and the school

Course material is not included in the price and costs depend on your level (approx. € 31 - 42).
In 2023 the school is closed on: 01/01/2023, 07/04/2023, 09/04/2023, 10/04/2023, 01/05/2023, 18/05/2023, 29/05/2023, 03/10/2023, 31/10/2023, 25/12/2023, 26/12/2023 & 24/12/2023 - 31/12/2023. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled

Intensive Afternoon Course

An intensive German course of 25 lessons in Hamburg is an ideal way to learn the language quickly and effeciently. Involving small class sizes with a maximum of 15 students per class, the course covers every aspect of the German language with particular emphasis on communication.

The intensive course in the afternoon takes place from Monday to Friday from 13.30 to 17.45.

Minimum age is 18 years.

Prices 2023

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 14 per class
Number of lessons per week:
25
  1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks 7 weeks 8 weeks 9 weeks 10 weeks 11 weeks 12 weeks 13 weeks 14 weeks 15 weeks 16 weeks 17 weeks 18 weeks 19 weeks 20 weeks 21 weeks 22 weeks 23 weeks 24 weeks 25 weeks 26 weeks 27 weeks 28 weeks 29 weeks 30 weeks 31 weeks 32 weeks 33 weeks 34 weeks 35 weeks 36 weeks  
Intensive (afternoon) without accommodation 170 340 510 595 765 935 1105 1190 1530 1700 1870 1785 2210 2380 2550 2380 2890 3060 3230 2975 3570 3740 3910 3570 4250 4420 4590 4165 4930 5100 5270 4760 5610 5780 5950 5355
Intensive (afternoon) with studio apartment, single room , no meals 1575 1575 1575 1575 3150 3150 3150 3150 4725 4725 4725 4725 6300
Intensive (afternoon) with shared apartment, single room , no meals 1395 1765 2135 2505 2790 3330 3700 4070 4185 4810 5180 5551 5580 6290 6660 7030 6975 7770 8140 8510 8370 9251 9620 9990 9765 10730 11100 11470 11160 12210 12580 12951 12555
Intensive (afternoon) with student residence, double room , no meals 1495 1890 2285 2680 2990 3555 3950 4345 4485 5135 5530 5926 5980 6715 7110 7505 7475 8295 8690 9085 8970 9876 10270 10665 10465 11455 11850 12245 11960 13035 13430 13826 13455
Intensive (afternoon) with student residence, single room , no meals 1595 2015 2435 2855 3190 3780 4200 4620 4785 5460 5880 6301 6380 7140 7560 7980 7975 8820 9240 9660 9570 10501 10920 11340 11165 12180 12600 13020 12760 13860 14280 14701 14355
Intensive (afternoon) with host family, single room , no meals 430 860 1290 1635 2065 2495 2925 3270 3870 4300 4730 4905 5590 6020 6451 6540 7310 7740 8170 8175 9030 9460 9890 9810 10751 11180 11610 11445 12470 12900 13330 13080 14190 14620 15051 14715
Starting dates:  


beginner : 02/01, 30/01, 27/02, 03/04, 01/05, 05/06, 03/07, 17/07, 31/07, 14/08, 04/09, 02/10, 06/11, 27/11
from elementary : 02/01, 09/01, 16/01, 23/01, 30/01, 06/02, 13/02, 20/02, 27/02, 06/03, 13/03, 20/03, 27/03, 03/04, 10/04, 17/04, 24/04, 01/05, 08/05, 15/05, 22/05, 29/05, 05/06, 12/06, 19/06, 26/06, 03/07, 10/07, 17/07, 24/07, 31/07, 07/08, 14/08, 21/08, 28/08, 04/09, 11/09, 18/09, 25/09, 02/10, 09/10, 16/10, 23/10, 30/10, 06/11, 13/11, 20/11, 27/11, 04/12, 11/12, 18/12, 25/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Course materials:  

ca. €40, to be paid directly on arrival

Info student residence:  

The minum stay is 4 weeks.

Note that when you book accommodation in the residence, you can only arrive on Friday between 12:00 and 18:00.

Surcharges host family:   no meals → bed & breakfast : €70 per week
no meals → half board : €170 per week
Info studio apartment:  

The minum stay is 4 weeks.
arrival day: Saturday (from 10:00 to 15:00 only)
departure day: Friday before 10:00 in the morning
Refundable Deposit On Arrival: on arrival a security deposit of € 300 has to be paid, which will be refunded at the end of the stay, provided there has been made no damages in the accommodation

Transfer:   transfer upon arrival at Hamburg airport : EUR 150
transfer upon arrival and departure at/from Hamburg airport : EUR 300

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • certificate of attendance
  • information about the city and the school

Course material is not included in the price and costs depend on your level (approx. € 31 - 42).
In 2023 the school is closed on: 01/01/2023, 07/04/2023, 09/04/2023, 10/04/2023, 01/05/2023, 18/05/2023, 29/05/2023, 03/10/2023, 31/10/2023, 25/12/2023, 26/12/2023 & 24/12/2023 - 31/12/2023. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled

Combined Morning Course

The combined German course in Hamburg consists of an intensive German course with 25 group lessons per week with an additional 5 one-to-lessons with a private native-speaking teacher. The one-to-one lessons are adapted to suit the student and there are often a variety of topics in which to study.

The combined morning course takes place from Monday to Friday from 08.00 to 13.00.

Minimum age is 18 years.

Prices 2023

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 14/1 per class
Number of lessons per week:
30
  1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks 7 weeks 8 weeks  
Combined (morning) without accommodation 410 820 1230 1535 1945 2355 2765 3070
Combined (morning) with studio apartment, single room , no meals 2515 2515 2515 2515 5030
Combined (morning) with shared apartment, single room , no meals 2335 2945 3555 4165 4670
Combined (morning) with student residence, double room , no meals 2435 3070 3705 4340 4870
Combined (morning) with student residence, single room , no meals 2535 3195 3855 4515 5070
Combined (morning) with host family, single room , no meals 670 1340 2010 2575 3245 3915 4585 5150
Starting dates:  


beginner : 02/01, 30/01, 27/02, 03/04, 01/05, 05/06, 03/07, 17/07, 31/07, 14/08, 04/09, 02/10, 06/11, 27/11
from elementary : 02/01, 09/01, 16/01, 23/01, 30/01, 06/02, 13/02, 20/02, 27/02, 06/03, 13/03, 20/03, 27/03, 03/04, 10/04, 17/04, 24/04, 01/05, 08/05, 15/05, 22/05, 29/05, 05/06, 12/06, 19/06, 26/06, 03/07, 10/07, 17/07, 24/07, 31/07, 07/08, 14/08, 21/08, 28/08, 04/09, 11/09, 18/09, 25/09, 02/10, 09/10, 16/10, 23/10, 30/10, 06/11, 13/11, 20/11, 27/11, 04/12, 11/12, 18/12, 25/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Course materials:  

ca. €40, to be paid directly on arrival

Info student residence:  

The minum stay is 4 weeks.

Note that when you book accommodation in the residence, you can only arrive on Friday between 12:00 and 18:00.

Surcharges host family:   no meals → bed & breakfast : €70 per week
no meals → half board : €170 per week
Info studio apartment:  

The minum stay is 4 weeks.
arrival day: Saturday (from 10:00 to 15:00 only)
departure day: Friday before 10:00 in the morning
Refundable Deposit On Arrival: on arrival a security deposit of € 300 has to be paid, which will be refunded at the end of the stay, provided there has been made no damages in the accommodation

Transfer:   transfer upon arrival at Hamburg airport : EUR 150
transfer upon arrival and departure at/from Hamburg airport : EUR 300

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • certificate of attendance
  • information about the city and the school

Course material is not included in the price and costs depend on your level (approx. € 31 - 42).
In 2023 the school is closed on: 01/01/2023, 07/04/2023, 09/04/2023, 10/04/2023, 01/05/2023, 18/05/2023, 29/05/2023, 03/10/2023, 31/10/2023, 25/12/2023, 26/12/2023 & 24/12/2023 - 31/12/2023. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled

Combined Afternoon Course

The combined German course in Hamburg consists of an intensive German course with 20 group lessons per week with an additional 5 one-to-lessons with a private native-speaking teacher. The one-to-one lessons are adapted to suit the student and there are often a variety of topics in which to study.

The course takes place from Monday to Friday from 13.30 - 18.45.

Minimum age is 18 years.

Prices 2023

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 14/1 per class
Number of lessons per week:
30
  1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks 7 weeks 8 weeks  
Combined (afternoon) without accommodation 395 790 1185 1495 1890 2285 2680 2990
Combined (afternoon) with studio apartment, single room , no meals 2475 2475 2475 2475 4950
Combined (afternoon) with shared apartment, single room , no meals 2295 2890 3485 4080 4590
Combined (afternoon) with student residence, double room , no meals 2395 3015 3635 4255 4790
Combined (afternoon) with student residence, single room , no meals 2495 3140 3785 4430 4990
Combined (afternoon) with host family, single room , no meals 655 1310 1965 2535 3190 3845 4500 5070
Starting dates:  


beginner : 02/01, 30/01, 27/02, 03/04, 01/05, 05/06, 03/07, 17/07, 31/07, 14/08, 04/09, 02/10, 06/11, 27/11
from elementary : 02/01, 09/01, 16/01, 23/01, 30/01, 06/02, 13/02, 20/02, 27/02, 06/03, 13/03, 20/03, 27/03, 03/04, 10/04, 17/04, 24/04, 01/05, 08/05, 15/05, 22/05, 29/05, 05/06, 12/06, 19/06, 26/06, 03/07, 10/07, 17/07, 24/07, 31/07, 07/08, 14/08, 21/08, 28/08, 04/09, 11/09, 18/09, 25/09, 02/10, 09/10, 16/10, 23/10, 30/10, 06/11, 13/11, 20/11, 27/11, 04/12, 11/12, 18/12, 25/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Course materials:  

ca. €40, to be paid directly on arrival

Info student residence:  

The minum stay is 4 weeks.

Note that when you book accommodation in the residence, you can only arrive on Friday between 12:00 and 18:00.

Surcharges host family:   no meals → bed & breakfast : €70 per week
no meals → half board : €170 per week
Info studio apartment:  

The minum stay is 4 weeks.
arrival day: Saturday (from 10:00 to 15:00 only)
departure day: Friday before 10:00 in the morning
Refundable Deposit On Arrival: on arrival a security deposit of € 300 has to be paid, which will be refunded at the end of the stay, provided there has been made no damages in the accommodation

Transfer:   transfer upon arrival at Hamburg airport : EUR 150
transfer upon arrival and departure at/from Hamburg airport : EUR 300

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • certificate of attendance
  • information about the city and the school

Course material is not included in the price and costs depend on your level (approx. € 31 - 42).
In 2023 the school is closed on: 01/01/2023, 07/04/2023, 09/04/2023, 10/04/2023, 01/05/2023, 18/05/2023, 29/05/2023, 03/10/2023, 31/10/2023, 25/12/2023, 26/12/2023 & 24/12/2023 - 31/12/2023. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled

One-to-One

The one-to-one german course in Hamburg is specially designed to suit the needs and wants of the student. Involving private lessons with a native-speaking teacher, the student can choose particular topics of interest to study or an aspect of the langauge that has been troubling them. 

Minimum age is 18 years.

Prices 2023

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 1 per class
Number of lessons per week:
20
Number of weeks:
  1 week 2 weeks  
One-to-One without accommodation 900 1800
One-to-One with host family, single room , no meals 1160 2320
Starting dates:  


every Monday

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Course materials:  

ca. €40, to be paid directly on arrival

Surcharges host family:   no meals → bed & breakfast : €70 per week
no meals → half board : €170 per week
Transfer:   transfer upon arrival at Hamburg airport : EUR 150
transfer upon arrival and departure at/from Hamburg airport : EUR 300

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • certificate of attendance
  • information about the city and the school

Course material is not included in the price and costs depend on your level (approx. € 31 - 42).
In 2023 the school is closed on: 01/01/2023, 07/04/2023, 09/04/2023, 10/04/2023, 01/05/2023, 18/05/2023, 29/05/2023, 03/10/2023, 31/10/2023, 25/12/2023, 26/12/2023 & 24/12/2023 - 31/12/2023. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled

Shared Apartment

If you take a course for 4 weeks or longer you can choose for accommodation in a shared apartment. You share the apartment with Germans. Stay in a shared apartment is in a single room and you share the kichen, living room and bathroom with the others. Bed sheets and towels will be proved. Check-In is Sunday before the course starts and check-out on saturday after the course has ended.

Minimum age: 18 years

Host Family

Staying with a host family in Hamburg is an excellent way of practising German at every opportunity and you will become fully immersed in the local way of life. All host families are specially selected by the school for living quality, position in relation to the school and for friendliness. 

School Residence

The school residence is a great place for meeting new people and making friends, where you can practise what you have learned at school. The residence is located quite close to the school, is shared accommodation with a kitchen, bathroom and lounge and is self-catered (no meals).

Minimum stay is 4 weeks.

Single use apartment

The single use apartments are for independent students between 18 and 35 years old
who would like to learn German and live in Hamburg for a longer period.
The apartment house consists of studios is located in the city centre and has recently opened. The studio apartments are furnished and have a pantry area and a bathroom. There is a parking space for bicycles.

Key features of the single use apartments:

  • bookable for students between 18 and 35
  • minimum stay: 4 weeks
  • cooking facilities
  • blankets and bed sheets are provided for
  • internet access is included
  • coin operated washing machines and dryers in the building

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