Cologne, Tandem
Cologne Tandem
4.2 /5 216 Reviews ESL certificate of excellence

German school in Cologne: Tandem

From 230.- EUR
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Key points

  • City with a friendly atmosphere and a very rich past
  • School in the very heart of the city, in a very lively district
  • Excellent quality-price ratio
  • Wide choice of cultural activities

The school

Levels
Beginner to Advanced
Exams
TELC
School size
L
Accommodations
Host family, Apartment
Wifi
WiFi is free

The students

Minimum age
17 years
Average age
24 years
Nationality mix
Italy, Switzerland, Spain, etc..

TANDEM language school is located in the Südstatt area in the centre of Cologne. Ten minutes by underground from the central train station, it is a lively, cosmopolitan district with parks, a walking path along the banks of the Rhine, shops, bars and restaurants. The school occupies a magnificently renovated former monastery, where you will immediately feel at ease as the beautiful light filters through the large bay windows. The school contains 9 spacious classrooms and a small, pleasant garden in the courtyard. An open study area and a kitchen where tea, coffee and non-alcoholic drinks are offered free of charge will make students feel right at home. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the building. The motivated, qualified instructors teach German with dynamic, tailor-made lessons. Here, learning the language of Goethe is a pleasure! During summer, the school uses additional buildings in order to meet the demand for its complementary summer courses.

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Included in the price

  • Level and needs assessment
  • Use of study centre
  • End-of-course report and certificate
  • Activity programme

Lowest prices guaranteed

Lowest prices guaranteed
ESL guarantees you the most attractive prices on the market! If you find any price difference, you will be entirely refunded.

Standard course

Beginner to advanced (C1), 1 - 52 week(s)
1 week From 230.- EUR
Lessons
24 of 45 minutes
Course duration
1 - 52 week(s)
Levels
Beginner to advanced (C1)
Students/class
Max 12
Minimum age
17 years
Schedule
10:00-13:30 (Mon), 09:30-13:45 (Tues, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
Free quote
Enrol
Week(s)
Without accommodation
Host family, single room, half board
Shared apartment, single room, no meals (18+)
1
230 EUR
575 EUR
445 EUR
2
390 EUR
985 EUR
725 EUR
3
530 EUR
1355 EUR
965 EUR
4
650 EUR
1705 EUR
1185 EUR
6
910 EUR
2455 EUR
1675 EUR
8
1170 EUR
3205 EUR
2165 EUR
12
1690 EUR
4705 EUR
3145 EUR
16
2210 EUR
6205 EUR
4125 EUR
24
3250 EUR
9205 EUR
6085 EUR
Extra week (24+)
130 EUR
375 EUR
245 EUR
High & low seasons

High & low seasons

Supplement course high season (per week) (06.07-28.08.2020) 20 EUR
Extras

Extras

Course Material (per month) (to be paid on site)
approximately 		20 EUR
Options

Options

One-to-one course (per lesson) 55 EUR
Extra night (apartment) 20 EUR
Extra night (host family) 40 EUR
Airport transfer from Cologne (pick-up) 75 EUR
Airport transfer from Düsseldorf (pick-up) 175 EUR
Starting dates beginner
06.01 / 03.02 / 02.03 / 30.03 / 04.05 / 02.06 / 06.07 / 03.08 / 31.08 / 28.09 / 26.10 / 23.11.2020
Starting dates (new session)
06.01 / 03.02 / 02.03 / 30.03 / 04.05 / 02.06 / 06.07 / 03.08 / 31.08 / 28.09 / 26.10 / 23.11.2020
Starting dates
Every week, throughout the year
Bank holidays
24.02 / 10.04 / 13.04 / 01.05 / 21.05 / 01.06 / 11.06.2020
Holidays
22.12.2019 - 04.01.2020
20.12.2020 - 09.01.2021

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Intensive course

Beginner to advanced (C1), 1 - 52 week(s)
1 week From 365.- EUR
Lessons
General (group): 24 of 45 minutes
+ General (mini-group): 6 of 45 minutes
Course duration
1 - 52 week(s)
Levels
Beginner to advanced (C1)
Students/class
General (group): Max 12
General (mini-group): Max 5
Minimum age
17 years
Schedule
General (group): 10:00-13:30 (Mon), 09:30-13:45 (Tues, Wed, Thu, Fri)
General (mini-group): 14:30-16:00 (Mon, Tues, Wed, Thu)
Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
Free quote
Enrol
Week(s)
Without accommodation
Host family, single room, half board
Shared apartment, single room, no meals (18+)
1
365 EUR
710 EUR
580 EUR
2
660 EUR
1255 EUR
995 EUR
3
935 EUR
1760 EUR
1370 EUR
4
1190 EUR
2245 EUR
1725 EUR
6
1720 EUR
3265 EUR
2485 EUR
8
2250 EUR
4285 EUR
3245 EUR
12
3310 EUR
6325 EUR
4765 EUR
16
4370 EUR
8365 EUR
6285 EUR
24
6490 EUR
12445 EUR
9325 EUR
Extra week (24+)
265 EUR
510 EUR
380 EUR
High & low seasons

High & low seasons

Supplement course high season (per week) (06.07-28.08.2020) 20 EUR
Extras

Extras

Course Material (per month) (to be paid on site)
approximately 		20 EUR
Options

Options

One-to-one course (per lesson) 55 EUR
Extra night (apartment) 20 EUR
Extra night (host family) 40 EUR
Airport transfer from Cologne (pick-up) 75 EUR
Airport transfer from Düsseldorf (pick-up) 175 EUR
Starting dates beginner
06.01 / 03.02 / 02.03 / 30.03 / 04.05 / 02.06 / 06.07 / 03.08 / 31.08 / 28.09 / 26.10 / 23.11.2020
Starting dates (new session)
06.01 / 03.02 / 02.03 / 30.03 / 04.05 / 02.06 / 06.07 / 03.08 / 31.08 / 28.09 / 26.10 / 23.11.2020
Starting dates
Every week, throughout the year
Bank holidays
24.02 / 10.04 / 13.04 / 01.05 / 21.05 / 01.06 / 11.06.2020
Holidays
22.12.2019 - 04.01.2020
20.12.2020 - 09.01.2021

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Combined course, 24+4 lessons/week

Beginner to advanced (C1), 1 - 52 week(s)
1 week From 420.- EUR
Lessons
General (group): 24 of 45 minutes
+ General (private): 4 of 45 minutes
Course duration
1 - 52 week(s)
Levels
Beginner to advanced (C1)
Students/class
Max 12
Minimum age
17 years
Schedule
General (group): 10:00-13:30 (Mon), 09:30-13:45 (Tues, Wed, Thu, Fri)
General (private): To be defined
Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
Free quote
Enrol
Week(s)
Without accommodation
Host family, single room, half board
Shared apartment, single room, no meals (18+)
1
420 EUR
765 EUR
635 EUR
2
770 EUR
1365 EUR
1105 EUR
3
1100 EUR
1925 EUR
1535 EUR
4
1410 EUR
2465 EUR
1945 EUR
6
2050 EUR
3595 EUR
2815 EUR
8
2690 EUR
4725 EUR
3685 EUR
12
3970 EUR
6985 EUR
5425 EUR
16
5250 EUR
9245 EUR
7165 EUR
24
7810 EUR
13765 EUR
10645 EUR
Extra week (24+)
320 EUR
565 EUR
435 EUR
High & low seasons

High & low seasons

Supplement course high season (per week) (06.07-28.08.2020) 20 EUR
Extras

Extras

Course Material (per month) (to be paid on site)
approximately 		20 EUR
Options

Options

One-to-one course (per lesson) 55 EUR
Extra night (apartment) 20 EUR
Extra night (host family) 40 EUR
Airport transfer from Cologne (pick-up) 75 EUR
Airport transfer from Düsseldorf (pick-up) 175 EUR
Starting dates beginner
06.01 / 03.02 / 02.03 / 30.03 / 04.05 / 02.06 / 06.07 / 03.08 / 31.08 / 28.09 / 26.10 / 23.11.2020
Starting dates (new session)
06.01 / 03.02 / 02.03 / 30.03 / 04.05 / 02.06 / 06.07 / 03.08 / 31.08 / 28.09 / 26.10 / 23.11.2020
Starting dates
Every week, throughout the year
Bank holidays
24.02 / 10.04 / 13.04 / 01.05 / 21.05 / 01.06 / 11.06.2020
Holidays
22.12.2019 - 04.01.2020
20.12.2020 - 09.01.2021

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Combined course, 24+8 lessons/week

Beginner to advanced (C1), 1 - 52 week(s)
1 week From 610.- EUR
Lessons
General (group): 24 of 45 minutes
+ General (private): 8 of 45 minutes
Course duration
1 - 52 week(s)
Levels
Beginner to advanced (C1)
Students/class
Max 12
Minimum age
17 years
Schedule
General (group): 10:00-13:30 (Mon), 09:30-13:45 (Tues, Wed, Thu, Fri)
General (private): To be defined
Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
Free quote
Enrol
Week(s)
Without accommodation
Host family, single room, half board
Shared apartment, single room, no meals (18+)
1
610 EUR
955 EUR
825 EUR
2
1150 EUR
1745 EUR
1485 EUR
3
1670 EUR
2495 EUR
2105 EUR
4
2170 EUR
3225 EUR
2705 EUR
6
3190 EUR
4735 EUR
3955 EUR
8
4210 EUR
6245 EUR
5205 EUR
12
6250 EUR
9265 EUR
7705 EUR
16
8290 EUR
12285 EUR
10205 EUR
24
12370 EUR
18325 EUR
15205 EUR
Extra week (24+)
510 EUR
755 EUR
625 EUR
High & low seasons

High & low seasons

Supplement course high season (per week) (06.07-28.08.2020) 20 EUR
Extras

Extras

Course Material (per month) (to be paid on site)
approximately 		20 EUR
Options

Options

One-to-one course (per lesson) 55 EUR
Extra night (apartment) 20 EUR
Extra night (host family) 40 EUR
Airport transfer from Cologne (pick-up) 75 EUR
Airport transfer from Düsseldorf (pick-up) 175 EUR
Starting dates beginner
06.01 / 03.02 / 02.03 / 30.03 / 04.05 / 02.06 / 06.07 / 03.08 / 31.08 / 28.09 / 26.10 / 23.11.2020
Starting dates (new session)
06.01 / 03.02 / 02.03 / 30.03 / 04.05 / 02.06 / 06.07 / 03.08 / 31.08 / 28.09 / 26.10 / 23.11.2020
Starting dates
Every week, throughout the year
Bank holidays
24.02 / 10.04 / 13.04 / 01.05 / 21.05 / 01.06 / 11.06.2020
Holidays
22.12.2019 - 04.01.2020
20.12.2020 - 09.01.2021

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

TELC combined exam preparation course (B2), 24+6 lessons/week

Intermediate (B1-B2) to advanced (C1), 8/9 week(s)
8 weeks From 1665.- EUR
Lessons
General (group): 24 of 45 minutes
+ Exam preparation (group): 6 of 45 minutes
Course duration
8/9 week(s)
Levels
Intermediate (B1-B2) to advanced (C1)
Students/class
General (group): Max 12
Exam preparation (group): Max 10
Minimum age
17 years
Schedule
General (group): 10:00-13:30 (Mon), 09:30-13:45 (Tues, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Exam preparation (group): 14:30-17:00 (Tues, Thu)
Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
Free quote
Enrol
Week(s)
Without accommodation
Host family, single room, half board
Shared apartment, single room, no meals (18+)
8
1665 EUR
3700 EUR
2660 EUR
9
1665 EUR
3945 EUR
2775 EUR
High & low seasons

High & low seasons

Supplement course high season (per week) (06.07-28.08.2020) 20 EUR
Extras

Extras

Course Material (per month) (to be paid on site)
approximately 		20 EUR
TELC exam fee (to be paid on site)
between 80 and 195 according to the level 		On request
Options

Options

One-to-one course (per lesson) 55 EUR
Extra night (apartment) 20 EUR
Extra night (host family) 40 EUR
Airport transfer from Cologne (pick-up) 75 EUR
Airport transfer from Düsseldorf (pick-up) 175 EUR
Starting dates 8 wk
06.01 / 04.05 / 06.07 / 31.08 / 26.10.2020
Starting dates 9 wk
02.03.2020
Exam dates
28.02 / 30.04 / 26.06 / 28.08 / 23.10 / 19.12.2020
Bank holidays
24.02 / 10.04 / 13.04 / 01.05 / 21.05 / 01.06 / 11.06.2020
Holidays
22.12.2019 - 04.01.2020
20.12.2020 - 09.01.2021

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

TELC combined exam preparation course (C1), 24+6 lessons/week

Upper-intermediate (B2) to advanced (C1), 8/9 week(s)
8 weeks From 1665.- EUR
Lessons
General (group): 24 of 45 minutes
+ Exam preparation (group): 6 of 45 minutes
Course duration
8/9 week(s)
Levels
Upper-intermediate (B2) to advanced (C1)
Students/class
General (group): Max 12
Exam preparation (group): Max 10
Minimum age
17 years
Schedule
General (group): 10:00-13:30 (Mon), 09:30-13:45 (Tues, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Exam preparation (group): 14:30-17:00 (Tues, Thu)
Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
Free quote
Enrol
Week(s)
Without accommodation
Host family, single room, half board
Shared apartment, single room, no meals (18+)
8
1665 EUR
3700 EUR
2660 EUR
9
1665 EUR
3945 EUR
2775 EUR
High & low seasons

High & low seasons

Supplement course high season (per week) (06.07-28.08.2020) 20 EUR
Extras

Extras

Course Material (per month) (to be paid on site)
approximately 		20 EUR
TELC exam fee (to be paid on site)
between 80 and 195 according to the level 		On request
Options

Options

One-to-one course (per lesson) 55 EUR
Extra night (apartment) 20 EUR
Extra night (host family) 40 EUR
Airport transfer from Cologne (pick-up) 75 EUR
Airport transfer from Düsseldorf (pick-up) 175 EUR
Starting dates 8 wk
06.01 / 04.05 / 06.07 / 31.08 / 26.10.2020
Starting dates 9 wk
02.03.2020
Exam dates
28.02 / 28.04 / 25.06 / 27.08 / 22.10 / 18.12.2020
Bank holidays
24.02 / 10.04 / 13.04 / 01.05 / 21.05 / 01.06 / 11.06.2020
Holidays
22.12.2019 - 04.01.2020
20.12.2020 - 09.01.2021

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

100% authentic opinions

These students attended a course in this school through ESL – Language studies abroad and their evaluation has been checked. Students' opinions don't necessarily correspond to those of ESL – Language studies abroad, but reflect the individual experience of those participants. This is meant to provide you with further information about this school.

4.2/5
Overall rating

95% of students recommending this school

Destination
/ 5
School
/ 5
Accommodation
/ 5
Value for money
/ 5
Teaching
/ 5
Leisure
/ 5

216 students gave their opinion about this school

19 years old - Switzerland
/ 5
12 weeks, September – December 2019
Value for money (2 / 5)
Destination (4.3 / 5)
Overall impression of the city
Overall impression of the country
Overall impression of the trip
School (3.8 / 5)
School location
School facilities
Classrooms
Nationality mix
Teaching (4.3 / 5)
Course materials
Relations with the teachers
Classroom atmosphere
Accommodation (5 / 5) (Host family)
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
Meals
Leisure (3 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
Trips offered by the school
Staff availability
18 years old - Switzerland
/ 5
12 weeks, September – November 2019
Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
Overall impression of the city
Overall impression of the country
Overall impression of the trip
School (4.3 / 5)
School location
School facilities
Classrooms
Nationality mix
Teaching (4.7 / 5)
Course materials
Relations with the teachers
Classroom atmosphere
Accommodation (4.3 / 5) (Host family)
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
Meals
School highlights
« La diversité, l’ambiance, les profs, les horaires »
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« Mangal Dönner le meilleur Kebab du monde à 5min de l’école Little Italy meilleur restaurant à 1min de l’école »
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22 years old - United Kingdom
/ 5
6 weeks, September – November 2019
Value for money (5 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
Overall impression of the city
Overall impression of the country
Overall impression of the trip
School (5 / 5)
School location
School facilities
Classrooms
Nationality mix
Teaching (5 / 5)
Course materials
Relations with the teachers
Classroom atmosphere
Leisure (4.3 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
Trips offered by the school
Staff availability
19 years old - Switzerland
/ 5
Hanna est absolument géniale ! Toujours là quand on a besoin d’elle, très accueillante et chaleureuse. Elle cuisine très bien !J’ai eu énormément de chance de tomber sur Hanna
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6 weeks, September – October 2019
Value for money (3 / 5)
Destination (4.7 / 5)
Overall impression of the city
Overall impression of the country
Overall impression of the trip
School (5 / 5)
School location
School facilities
Classrooms
Nationality mix
Teaching (4 / 5)
Course materials
Relations with the teachers
Classroom atmosphere
Accommodation (5 / 5) (Host family)
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
Meals
Do you think you've made progress?
« Absolument, je parle avec plus de fluidité et plus rapidement. Je comprends mieux et structure mes phrases correctement. »
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School highlights
« Les cours privés (vraiment géniaux et très enrichissants), les élèves, la diversité des cours »
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Top tips
« La visite du Dôme, les nombreuses Brauhaus typiques en Allemagne, le Rhin. »
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18 years old - Switzerland
/ 5
4 weeks, August – September 2019
Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (4.7 / 5)
Overall impression of the city
Overall impression of the country
Overall impression of the trip
School (4.5 / 5)
School location
School facilities
Classrooms
Nationality mix
Teaching (4.3 / 5)
Course materials
Relations with the teachers
Classroom atmosphere
Accommodation (4.5 / 5) (Host family)
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
Meals
19 years old - Switzerland
/ 5
4 weeks, August – September 2019
Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (4 / 5)
Overall impression of the city
Overall impression of the country
Overall impression of the trip
School (4.3 / 5)
School location
School facilities
Classrooms
Nationality mix
Teaching (4 / 5)
Course materials
Relations with the teachers
Classroom atmosphere
Accommodation (3.8 / 5) ()
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
Meals
Leisure (4.3 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
Trips offered by the school
Staff availability
Do you think you've made progress?
« Mettre en action tous les points de théorie que j'ai pu voir à L'école en Suisse. Et en un mois j'ai clairement senti que je parlais plus fluidement. »
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20 years old - Spain
/ 5
Todo perfecto, más que recomendada esta familia.
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6 weeks, July – September 2019
Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (4.7 / 5)
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Overall impression of the country
Overall impression of the trip
School (5 / 5)
School location
School facilities
Classrooms
Nationality mix
Teaching (4.3 / 5)
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Accommodation (5 / 5) ()
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Leisure (4 / 5)
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24 years old - Switzerland
/ 5
Merci à ESL, ce fut une superbe expérience et j'ai amélioré mon allemand. Concernant recommander ESL, c'est déjà fait à plusieurs reprises! Lors d'un prochain séjour linguistique, ESL est ma référence. Merci à VOUS! :D
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17 weeks, May – August 2019
Value for money (5 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
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Overall impression of the country
Overall impression of the trip
School (5 / 5)
School location
School facilities
Classrooms
Nationality mix
Teaching (5 / 5)
Course materials
Relations with the teachers
Classroom atmosphere
Accommodation (5 / 5) (Host family)
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
Meals
Leisure (3.7 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
Trips offered by the school
Staff availability
23 years old - Switzerland
/ 5
4 weeks, August 2019
Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (4.3 / 5)
Overall impression of the city
Overall impression of the country
Overall impression of the trip
School (4.8 / 5)
School location
School facilities
Classrooms
Nationality mix
Teaching (4 / 5)
Course materials
Relations with the teachers
Classroom atmosphere
Accommodation (3.7 / 5) (Shared apartment)
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
Leisure (3.3 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
Trips offered by the school
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School highlights
« Certains enseignants très dynamiques et drôles, qui nous faisaient nous sentir bien et donnaient envie d'apprendre. Le cadre de l'école très serein. »
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18 years old - Switzerland
/ 5
2 weeks, August 2019
Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (4.7 / 5)
Overall impression of the city
Overall impression of the country
Overall impression of the trip
School (4.8 / 5)
School location
School facilities
Classrooms
Nationality mix
Teaching (4 / 5)
Course materials
Relations with the teachers
Classroom atmosphere
Accommodation (4 / 5) (Host family)
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
Meals
Leisure (4 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
Trips offered by the school
Staff availability

Testimonials

Alvaro López Escamilla
Alvaro López Escamilla
TANDEM, Cologne
Duration: 3 weeks

My 3-week stay in Cologne was great. I would like to take advantage of this testimonial to recommend the city to those who would like to experience a language study trip in Germany. It’s a very lively city and not as stressful as others might be. Furthermore, it’s very well connected to other big cities such as Bonn, Düsseldorf or Aachen. Cologne is full of bars, bakeries, shops that make it very dynamic. It also has many well-kept parks and during my stay, in August, the weather was great. It’s really a nice and entertaining city.

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Albine Rey
Albine Rey
TANDEM, Cologne
Duration: 16 weeks

Cologne is a beautiful and welcoming town. From the cathedral to the promenade along the Rhine, there are many things to see and visit. Besides, Cologne is a university town with many local and international students, so it offers many cool activities and parties. For revellers, there are plenty of bars and great nightclubs as well! As regards Tandem, it is a well-located, peaceful school, where it is pleasant to study. The teachers are attentive, motivated and competent! It was great living in this town and studying in this school!

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María Burston Alonso
María Burston Alonso
TANDEM, Cologne 
Duration: 2 weeks

My name is María and I was there for two weeks. My course at Tamdem as well as my stay with my host family were great. At the school, the classes are fun. I studied in an official language centre before where I learnt everything about grammar, but rather quickly. Here, on the other hand, you focus on one aspect of the language and you study it thoroughly. Sometimes, we even played games to apply grammar points.

Besides, in the afternoon, extracurricular activities are organised, some of which are free, including BBQ parties, excursions and visits. Extra classes are also available, like the ones on Wednesday afternoons, which focus on a specific topic. I enrolled for one of these in order to further develop my language skills. It’s great, as you can choose to visit different places on your own initiative.

As regards accommodation, I was staying with a young lady and I had the use of a large bedroom, the kitchen and the dining room. She was so nice to me that she even let me use other rooms as well. I felt at home there.

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Host family
Living with a host family in Cologne will allow you to discover the daily life of its locals. You will have a private, single room with access to common areas such as the kitchen, bathroom and laundry room. You will have a choice of breakfast only or half-board. The families, carefully selected by our partner school, live within a radius of 30 minutes by public transport of the school.

Shared apartment (from 18 years)
This form of shared accommodation, called a WG (Wohngemeinschaft), is very popular in Germany. You will share an apartment with permanent residents of Cologne and have a private, single room. In the apartment, the bathroom, kitchen and common areas will be shared with your flatmates. You will be able to use the washing machine in the laundry room.

Every week, our partner school proposes a complete programme of activities. Historic walking tours, film screenings and plays will immerse you in the fashionable atmosphere of Cologne and help you master the language. You will also have the opportunity to go on short boat rides on the Rhine or cycling tours along the riverbanks. If you're a night owl, you'll love the outings organised by the school to clubs and other trendy hotspots. Themed lectures and barbecues at the school will allow you to meet the other international students. Departing from Cologne, cities like Bonn, Koblenz, Frankfurt or Düsseldorf can be easily visited in a day.

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ESL – Language Studies abroad guarantees the best prices on the Swiss market ! Any price difference will be refunded 100%.
Our students recommend it
95%
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  • Tandem - 9
  • Tandem - 10