Sprachschule Aktiv Cologne, Germany
Neumarkt 1c - 50667 Cologne - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
- Learning progress guarantee.
What we dislike about the school
- Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
- Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
Location: The school is located in downtown Cologne on Neumarkt 1c.
German Courses
General Language
Intensive Course
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from€199€190 / week More
Intensive Course
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
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€199€190 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 199 190 | 499 475 | 998 949 | 1,497 1,423 | 1,996 1,897 | 2,495 2,371 |
| Price in US$ | 219 | 549 | 1,097 | 1,645 | 2,193 | 2,741 |
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- Starting dates
- Every first Monday of month
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 14 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Student reviews about "Intensive Course" at Sprachschule Aktiv
Yoonsuk
"Many courses are listed as "intensive" even though they are less than 18 hours long."
Christine
"Be sure to revise the chapters as there’s so much to learn and it moves so quickly. "
Amar
"English speaking teacher"
Additional information for all courses
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Evening Course6 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Offer!from€56€54 / week More
Evening Course
6 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
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€56€54 / week
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| Weeks | 4 | 8 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 225 214 | 380 361 | 570 542 |
| Price in US$ | 248 | 418 | 627 |
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- Starting dates
- Every first Monday of month
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 1-2 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 18:00 - 20:15 - Possible course durations
- 4, 8, 12 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 14 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Private
One-to-One Lessons10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!from€480€456 / week More
One-to-One Lessons
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts daily
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 480 456 | 960 912 | 1,440 1,368 | 1,920 1,824 | 2,400 2,280 | 2,880 2,736 | 3,360 3,192 | 3,840 3,648 | 4,320 4,104 | 4,800 4,560 | 5,760 5,472 |
| Price in US$ | 528 | 1,055 | 1,582 | 2,109 | 2,636 | 3,164 | 3,691 | 4,218 | 4,745 | 5,272 | 6,327 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Day
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:00 - 21:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 14 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
TELC Exam Preparation
20 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Offer!from€199€190 / week More
TELC Exam Preparation
20 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
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€199€190 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 199 190 | 349 332 | 449 427 | 499 475 | 998 949 | 1,497 1,423 |
| Price in US$ | 219 | 384 | 494 | 549 | 1,097 | 1,645 |
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- Starting dates
- Every first Monday of month
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 12 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 14 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Sprachschule Aktiv include
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
- INCLUDED Learning progress guarantee
- INCLUDED Free assistance for finding jobs
Student opinions about Sprachschule Aktiv, Cologne
4.2
Overall school rating of
Sprachschule Aktiv, Cologne
Sprachschule Aktiv, Cologne
8 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
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Location of the school
Facilities
Social activities
Organisation
Course
Quality of teaching
Value for money
Accommodation
Shared Flat (apartment)
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (2 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (1 rating)
Students 31-49 years (4 ratings)
Students 50+ years (1 rating)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Yoonsuk
41 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“It has a great location in the city center. The facilities inside, including the lounge area and complimentary coffee and tea, are excellent. The textbooks are easy to understand, and the teaching method focuses on problem-solving, making it very efficient.”
“The older the teachers were, the more rigid and old-fashioned their teaching methods became. There were many classes where we just sat quietly and read books. There was even a time when a student asked if the teacher could write on the blackboard.”
Insider tip: “It's fine if you're satisfied with a problem-solving-focused teaching style.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Many courses are listed as "intensive" even though they are less than 18 hours long.
Other comments: We have listening classes too, so I wish there was at least one speaker in the classroom. The teacher plays the listening broadcast by turning up the volume on their phone.
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Course: Intensive Course - 11 weeks
Review date: 30. Mar. 2026
Christine
44 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The school is in a fantastic location!
The teachers and admin staff are super friendly and helpful.”
The teachers and admin staff are super friendly and helpful.”
“Only thing that really needs improvement is the wifi connectivity - it’s a real challenge for online participants.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Be sure to revise the chapters as there’s so much to learn and it moves so quickly.
Verified
Course: Intensive Course - 9 weeks
Review date: 9. Jul. 2024
Joleen
52 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Nazalin was great.”
“N/a”
Verified
Course: TELC Exam Preparation - 4 weeks
Review date: 4. Aug. 2023
Issam
12 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Thank you the welcome was great
My two boys had a great time, the group dynamic was very good.
Thank you we will come back to you.”
My two boys had a great time, the group dynamic was very good.
Thank you we will come back to you.”
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Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 9. May. 2022
Amar
46 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Teacher explaining in English can be difficult for a French speaker to follow and progress since it's only course online”
Quality of teaching / language progress: English speaking teacher
Verified
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 5. Apr. 2021
Julien
Overall rating
5.0
Verified
Course: TELC Exam Preparation - 4 weeks
Review date: 2. Jul. 2024
Nikita
Overall rating
2.0
Verified
Course: Evening Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 3. Oct. 2023
Mehmet
Overall rating
5.0
Verified
Course: Intensive Course - 6 weeks
Review date: 20. Sep. 2022
Ratings of Sprachschule Aktiv compared to ratings of all schools in Germany
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Sprachschule Aktiv
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- German teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree80% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 51% male / 49% female
- Offer for returning students
- When you book here, you will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you have already attended a course previously at Sprachschule Aktiv.
- Year of school foundation
- 2016
General school facilities
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Drink vending machine
Library
Lounge
Copy machine
Free coffee
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Paid parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 10
- Number of public PC workstations: 6
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Wheelchair access to reception
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Germany | 15% |
| Turkey | 13% |
| Korea | 9% |
| Spain | 4% |
| Brazil | 3% |
| China | 3% |
| England | 3% |
| Thailand | 3% |
| Iran | 3% |
| Vietnam | 2% |
| Israel | 2% |
| Italy | 2% |
| Netherlands | 1% |
| USA | 1% |
| Venezuela | 1% |
| Other nationalities | 35% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 3% |
| 18-24 years | 40% |
| 25-34 years | 40% |
| 35-50 years | 10% |
| >50 years | 7% |
- Average number of students
- Adult courses - In summer: 10Adult courses - Throughout the year: 8Junior courses - In summer: 5Junior courses - Throughout the year: 3
- Minimum age of students
- 14 years14 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 11Adult courses Throughout the year: 10Junior courses In summer: 2Junior courses Throughout the year: 1
- Average age of students
- In summer: 30 yearsThroughout the year: 27 years
Information for all courses offered by Sprachschule Aktiv
- Lesson duration
- 45 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- €15
- Course material
- Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately €25 per course level.
- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 48 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 06 Jan 2026, 08 Mar 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 14 May 2026, 25 May 2026, 04 Jun 2026, 15 Aug 2026, 03 Oct 2026, 31 Oct 2026, 01 Nov 2026, 18 Nov 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 26 Dec 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027, 06 Jan 2027, 08 Mar 2027, 03 Apr 2027, 06 Apr 2027, 01 May 2027, 14 May 2027, 25 May 2027, 04 Jun 2027, 15 Aug 2027, 03 Oct 2027, 31 Oct 2027, 01 Nov 2027, 18 Nov 2027, 25 Dec 2027, 26 Dec 2027.If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per German language level
The data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Questions and answers about Sprachschule Aktiv
Are the language courses funded by the job center?
“As a private school, we do not work with the job center. We offer general intensive courses, FSP courses, telc preparatory courses and evening courses, but you have to pay for them yourself.”
Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 18, 2023
I want to book some lessons for my children aged 10 and 13.
“Sprachschule Aktiv only accepts students from 14 years old onwards throughout the year.”
Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 20, 2023
Can the language course at Sprachschule Aktiv be paid with the education voucher (Bildungsgutschein) from the German employment office?
“Unfortunately, we do not (yet) accept education vouchers.”
Marlit, Dir from Sprachschule Aktiv - Dec 23, 2022
FAQ about Sprachschule Aktiv, Cologne
What's the minimum age for this school?
“The minimum age for this school is 14 years old. The best option for Junior students is to enrol in a Junior program, which can be more interesting as they usually include accommodation + activities.”
Madly, FR Consultant from Sprachschule Aktiv - Mar 23, 2022
What is the number of students per class at Sprachschule Aktiv?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Sprachschule Aktiv varies from 1 (One-to-One Lessons) to 15 students (Intensive Course)”
Which countries are students of Sprachschule Aktiv from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Sprachschule Aktiv comes from Germany with a 15% representation, followed by students from Turkey (13%) and Korea (9%).”
Sprachschule Aktiv offers courses for which ages?
“Sprachschule Aktiv offers courses from 14 years to 99. The average age is 30 during the summer and 27 the rest of the year.”
Terms of Sprachschule Aktiv
- First day of course
- Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:30
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Tax registration ID: DE296034630
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- No
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 30 €
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The price per class changes depending on how classes you book:
From 10 teaching units: 48 Euro per unit
From 20 teaching units: 45 Euro per unit
From 50 teaching units: 40 Euro per unit
From 80 teaching units: 38 Euro per unit