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Humboldt-Institut — Cologne
Students reside at the Cologne City Hostel in Deutz, located on the eastern bank of the Rhine just opposite the main train station and within view of the iconic Cologne Cathedral. The program centre offers modern, high-quality amenities in a peaceful yet central setting.
German instruction takes place in the hostel’s bright, well-equipped seminar rooms. Courses are available from A1 through B2, welcoming both total beginners and advanced learners.
With accommodation and classrooms under one roof, participants enjoy seamless transitions between living and learning spaces without ever leaving the building.
The comprehensive package includes expert lessons, up-to-date materials, comfortable lodging with full-board dining, daily supervised activities, and guided excursions. Learners can explore Cologne’s vibrant neighbourhoods, or venture to nearby Düsseldorf and Aachen for additional cultural insights.
Discover full details of the Cologne summer German program!
- Type
- Private school
- Levels
- A1–B2
- Courses in our catalogue
- 1
- Price
- from €1,540 / week
- Founded
- 1977
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What is known about the school
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Courses of this branch — 1 programme
All courses of the school →Prices are the school's own; you pay us by one invoice on behalf of the school, after the school confirms the place.
Accommodation
Modern Student Accommodation
Students reside in spacious, contemporary twin rooms complete with private en-suite bathrooms, located within a fully equipped hostel building.
Thoughtful Roommate Pairing
Room assignments are carefully managed to pair learners of similar German proficiency and age—while ensuring different mother tongues—to foster daily conversational practice. Male and female participants are housed in separate wings.
Nutritious Meal Plan
Three balanced meals—breakfast, lunch, and dinner—are served each day in the hostel dining hall, supporting students’ energy and focus.
On-Site Laundry Facilities
Coin-operated washers and dryers are available for personal laundry. Fresh bed linens and towels are provided and changed regularly for maximum convenience.
For the visa an address for the whole stay matters. If you look for housing yourself, allow two weeks for it before applying at the consulate.
Location
Sitting majestically on the Rhine with over one million residents, Cologne ranks as Germany’s fourth-largest city. The awe-inspiring Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom)—the largest Gothic church in Northern Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site—defines the skyline and invites exploration.
Renowned for its vibrant, open-minded culture, Cologne bursts into life each summer with world-class concerts, operas, theatre productions, musicals, and outdoor festivals. The scenic Rhine promenade beckons with riverside strolls, cycling routes, and leisurely boat cruises.
Our Cologne summer program offers full‐service convenience: expert German lessons, top-quality course materials, comfortable lodging with full board, daily supervised activities, and guided excursions. Safe and seamless transfers to and from Cologne Airport (CGN) are arranged via the Humboldt transfer service.
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Leisure and excursions
A leisure programme every day: sports, creative workshops, evening activities; two excursions a week — a half day mid-week and a full day on Saturday. Entrance fees are included; taking part is compulsory.
- Mon–Fri mornings — lessons 8:30–13:00; a weekly test on Friday
- Afternoons — lessons as per the course, sports, workshops or a city walk; mid-week a half-day excursion (Cologne Cathedral)
- Evenings — homework and an evening programme: the cable car across the Rhine, karaoke, a quiz
- Saturday — a full-day excursion — Dortmund: the German Football Museum and the Westfalenpark
- Sunday — brunch, sports and relaxing
- Bedtime — 22:30, on Friday and Saturday 23:30
The programme changes every week — by the students' interests and the weather.
Supervision and rules
Teachers and counsellors of the school supervise the students around the clock — one supervisor for 15 students, according to the school. Boys and girls are housed separately. Phones are switched off in lessons, meals and activities. Going into town follows the school's rules: younger children twice a week with a supervisor, teenagers in groups of three, signing out and in. Bedtime depends on the age. Alcohol and smoking are forbidden; breaking the rules may lead to expulsion.
Contact with parents. The school's phone number and the times to call come with the course documents; the school has a 24-hour child-protection line. A StudyInFocus coordinator is in touch with the parents during office hours: documents, visa, transfer and questions to the school. At the camp the children are looked after by the school's staff.
Health. A measles vaccination is compulsory. Allergies, illnesses and medication are reported to the school in writing at enrolment; if needed, the staff take the student to a doctor. Vegetarian meals or meals without certain ingredients on request.
About the school in detail
A language school in Cologne, since 1977. Our catalogue lists 1 course of the school. Courses start on fixed dates.
German Courses & Summer Camps in Germany
The school provides all-inclusive packages at each study center, combining intensive German lessons, comfortable accommodation, full board dining, and a dynamic schedule of extracurricular activities.
This inclusive environment fosters a welcoming, family-style atmosphere that boosts student motivation and engagement. Participants enhance their language skills while forging friendships with peers from around the globe. The diverse social program offers enjoyable ways to practice German in authentic, real-world contexts.
Learn German at 10 Locations in Germany & Austria
Year-round the school teaches in Lindenberg (children and teenagers), Berlin-Mitte and Constance (adults). In 2027 Bad Schussenried takes individual students only in summer, 6 June – 4 September; groups year-round on request.
In summer there are camps for teenagers in Berlin, Munich, Cologne, Düsseldorf and Vienna, and a camp for children aged 8–12 in Reimlingen.
The school’s German immersion centers deliver the perfect setting for language learning in Germany and Austria.
Choose the Perfect German Course
Courses are available all year for every proficiency level (A1–C2) and age group.
Beginner courses feature dedicated start dates every five weeks for absolute beginners, while learners with prior experience can join ongoing classes nearly every week.
Detailed schedules, pricing, facility information, and extracurricular offerings are accessible on each course center’s page.
Arrival and departure
Arrival on Sunday, departure on Saturday. An airport transfer is optional, in the course calculation; flight details are due 7 days before arrival. A student booked as an unaccompanied minor (UM) on the departure flight pays €50 extra.
What the school offers
With over 45 years of expertise in teaching German as a foreign language, the Humboldt-Institut stands out as one of the most experienced language schools. The institution focuses on ensuring that students achieve fast, lasting improvements in their German skills.
Intensive German Courses
The key to rapid progress lies in course intensity: teenagers and adults benefit from 30 lessons per week, while children receive 25 lessons. Paired with the institute’s proven immersion program, this format delivers accelerated language gains—essential for those preparing for boarding school, university studies, or careers in Germany.
Quality-Assured German Programs
As a member of the FDSV—an association of leading German-language travel operators and schools—the Humboldt-Institut adheres to the strict quality standards of the European language travel norm DIN EN 14804. All courses and centers undergo rigorous evaluation to meet FDSV guidelines.
Achieve Fluent German
Small class sizes (around 10 students) ensure each learner enjoys above-average speaking time. University-qualified instructors employ interactive methods and varied teaching techniques, creating a positive atmosphere and making German learning both effective and enjoyable.
Immersive German Learning Experience
Beyond classroom lessons, on-campus accommodation, communal meals, and social activities provide continuous opportunities to speak German in real-life contexts. Students quickly notice their skills improve as they connect with classmates from around the world.
Booking through StudyInFocus
We work with this school under an agreement. You sign the tuition contract with the school, but we accept the payment on its behalf: one invoice for the course and accommodation. The school confirms the place; we take care of the payments and documents.
- Course price
- the same as directly at the school
- Our help with the booking
- free for you — included in the school's price
- Tuition contract
- with the school Humboldt-Institut — Cologne; StudyInFocus is its authorised agent
- You pay for the course
- to StudyInFocus on behalf of the school, one invoice for the course and accommodation
- What we do
- check that places are free, collect the documents, help with the visa part
- Prices and terms
- checked against the school's documents
- StudyInFocus visa support
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