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Language courses for a German visa

  1. 1An in-person intensive course with at least 18 teaching units a week. Lessons on weekdays; evening and weekend courses do not count. 20 or more lessons give a margin if the school cancels a day.
  2. 2The school's confirmation of enrolment and payment with the type of course, its length and the lessons per week. The school issues it.
  3. 3Proof of funds for your stay — usually a blocked account (Sperrkonto): currently €992 a month.
  4. 4Health insurance for the whole stay. The exact list of documents is in the leaflet of the embassy or consulate in your country.
Timing to keep in mind
Consulate appointment
4–6 weeks
Opening a blocked account
1–2 weeks
Visa decision
4–8 weeks
In total before the start
2–4 months

Book the consulate appointment first: it can be moved, but not obtained retroactively.

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In short

Only an intensive course qualifies for a German language-course visa: at least 18 teaching units a week, taught on weekdays. Evening and weekend courses do not count. Here are the in-person courses from our catalogue that meet these conditions. The embassy or consulate makes the final decision.

Common mistakes when choosing a course for the visa

These are the most frequent reasons for a refusal. All of them are visible on the course page before you pay.

An online course

It is no basis for a language-course visa — whatever its intensity and price.

Fewer than 18 lessons a week

Below the threshold: cheaper, but no visa is issued for it.

An evening or weekend course

It does not count even with many lessons in total: lessons must be on weekdays.

A course that is too short

According to the embassies' leaflets the course should last from 3 months to a year. Book the length you need from the start.

172 courses · from €145 / week

Only in-person courses with at least 18 lessons a week, for adults

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alpha aktiv Heidelberg

Kenntnisprüfung preparation for doctors

for doctors prepares for Kenntnisprüfung fits a visa exam centre telcexam centre TestDaF StudyInFocus partner
Language
German
Intensity
30 lessons / week
Margin to the threshold
+12 lessons
Accommodation from the school
none
Start
by the school's dates
Price
on request
did deutsch-institut
did deutsch-institut Berlin

Premium course — 28 lessons

fits a visa StudyInFocus partner
Language
German
Intensity
28 lessons / week
Margin to the threshold
+10 lessons
Accommodation from the school
can be booked
When
Mon–Fri 9:00–12:15; Tue, Thu 13:00–14:30; Mon, Fri 13:00–14:30
Age
from 17 years
Start
every Monday
Per week, booking 8 weeks
€300
12 weeks for a visa: ≈ €3,200
Book
The school confirms the place
BWS Germalingua
BWS Germalingua Berlin

Combined Course: 20 group + 5 one-to-one lessons

fits a visa StudyInFocus visa supportFlexible rescheduling and cancellation if the visa is delayed exam centre telc StudyInFocus partner
Language
German
Intensity
25 lessons / week
Margin to the threshold
+7 lessons
Accommodation from the school
can be booked
Start
every Monday
Per week, booking 8 weeks
€540
12 weeks for a visa: ≈ €6,440
Book
The school confirms the place
Sprachschule Aktiv
Sprachschule Aktiv Cologne

Intensive German course

fits a visa StudyInFocus partner
Language
German
Intensity
20 lessons / week
Margin to the threshold
+2 lessons
Accommodation from the school
none
When
Mon–Fri 9:00–12:00 / 18:00–21:00
Start
every Monday
Per week, booking 8 weeks
€112
12 weeks for a visa: ≈ €1,347
Book
The school confirms the place
did deutsch-institut
did deutsch-institut Hamburg

Premium course — 28 lessons

fits a visa StudyInFocus partner
Language
German
Intensity
28 lessons / week
Margin to the threshold
+10 lessons
Accommodation from the school
can be booked
When
Mon–Fri 9:00–12:15; Tue, Thu 13:00–14:30; Mon, Fri 13:00–14:30
Age
from 17 years
Start
every Monday
Per week, booking 8 weeks
€300
12 weeks for a visa: ≈ €3,200
Book
The school confirms the place
BWS Germalingua
BWS Germalingua Munich

Combined Course: 20 group + 5 one-to-one lessons

fits a visa StudyInFocus visa supportFlexible rescheduling and cancellation if the visa is delayed exam centre telc StudyInFocus partner
Language
German
Intensity
25 lessons / week
Margin to the threshold
+7 lessons
Accommodation from the school
can be booked
Start
every Monday
Per week, booking 8 weeks
€540
12 weeks for a visa: ≈ €6,440
Book
The school confirms the place
Sprachschule Aktiv
Sprachschule Aktiv Düsseldorf

Intensive German course

fits a visa StudyInFocus partner
Language
German
Intensity
20 lessons / week
Margin to the threshold
+2 lessons
Accommodation from the school
none
When
Mon–Fri 8:00–11:15 / 11:30–14:45 / 15:00–18:15 / 18:30–21:45
Start
every Monday
Per week, booking 8 weeks
€118
12 weeks for a visa: ≈ €1,397
Book
The school confirms the place
did deutsch-institut
did deutsch-institut Frankfurt am Main

Teacher training course

for teachers fits a visa StudyInFocus partner
Language
German
Intensity
26 lessons / week
Margin to the threshold
+8 lessons
Accommodation from the school
none
Age
from 18 years
Start
on request
Per week, a course of 2 weeks
€375
2 weeks — €750 in total
Book
The school confirms the place
BWS Germalingua
BWS Germalingua Cologne

Combined Course: 20 group + 10 one-to-one lessons

fits a visa StudyInFocus visa supportFlexible rescheduling and cancellation if the visa is delayed exam centre telc StudyInFocus partner
Language
German
Intensity
30 lessons / week
Margin to the threshold
+12 lessons
Accommodation from the school
can be booked
Start
every Monday
Per week, booking 8 weeks
€826
12 weeks for a visa: ≈ €9,850
Book
The school confirms the place
Humboldt-Institut
Humboldt-Institut Konstanz

One-to-one course 25, with accommodation and meals

fits a visa StudyInFocus visa support StudyInFocus partner
Language
German
Intensity
25 lessons / week
Margin to the threshold
+7 lessons
Accommodation from the school
included
Age
from 18 years
Start
every Monday
Per lesson of 45 min
€93
with accommodation
a package of 25 lessons a week — €2,325
Book
The school confirms the place
Sprachschule Aktiv
Sprachschule Aktiv Braunschweig

Intensive German course

fits a visa StudyInFocus partner
Language
German
Intensity
20 lessons / week
Margin to the threshold
+2 lessons
Accommodation from the school
none
When
Mon–Fri 9:00–12:00
Start
1 December 2026
Per week, booking 8 weeks
€122
Book
The school confirms the place
did deutsch-institut
did deutsch-institut Munich

Teacher training course

for teachers fits a visa StudyInFocus partner
Language
German
Intensity
26 lessons / week
Margin to the threshold
+8 lessons
Accommodation from the school
none
Age
from 18 years
Start
on request
Per week, a course of 2 weeks
€375
2 weeks — €750 in total
Book
The school confirms the place
BWS Germalingua
BWS Germalingua Berlin

Combined Course: 20 group + 10 one-to-one lessons

fits a visa StudyInFocus visa supportFlexible rescheduling and cancellation if the visa is delayed exam centre telc StudyInFocus partner
Language
German
Intensity
30 lessons / week
Margin to the threshold
+12 lessons
Accommodation from the school
can be booked
Start
every Monday
Per week, booking 8 weeks
€826
12 weeks for a visa: ≈ €9,850
Book
The school confirms the place
Humboldt-Institut
Humboldt-Institut Berlin

One-to-one course 25, with accommodation and meals

fits a visa StudyInFocus visa support StudyInFocus partner
Language
German
Intensity
25 lessons / week
Margin to the threshold
+7 lessons
Accommodation from the school
included
Age
from 18 years
Start
every Monday
Per lesson of 45 min
€93
with accommodation
a package of 25 lessons a week — €2,325
Book
The school confirms the place
did deutsch-institut
did deutsch-institut Berlin

Teacher training course

for teachers fits a visa StudyInFocus partner
Language
German
Intensity
26 lessons / week
Margin to the threshold
+8 lessons
Accommodation from the school
none
Age
from 18 years
Start
on request
Per week, a course of 2 weeks
€375
2 weeks — €750 in total
Book
The school confirms the place
BWS Germalingua
BWS Germalingua Munich

Combined Course: 20 group + 10 one-to-one lessons

fits a visa StudyInFocus visa supportFlexible rescheduling and cancellation if the visa is delayed exam centre telc StudyInFocus partner
Language
German
Intensity
30 lessons / week
Margin to the threshold
+12 lessons
Accommodation from the school
can be booked
Start
every Monday
Per week, booking 8 weeks
€826
12 weeks for a visa: ≈ €9,850
Book
The school confirms the place
Humboldt-Institut
Humboldt-Institut Konstanz

One-to-one course 40, without accommodation

fits a visa StudyInFocus visa support StudyInFocus partner
Language
German
Intensity
40 lessons / week
Margin to the threshold
+22 lessons
Accommodation from the school
none
Age
from 18 years
Start
every Monday
Per lesson of 45 min
€65
a package of 40 lessons a week — €2,605
Book
The school confirms the place

Language courses for a German visa

Where these courses take place: how many courses and schools each city has and what a week costs there.

CityCoursesLanguage schoolsPrice per week
Berlin325€200–€3,740
Munich195€200–€1,450
Heidelberg142€205–€885
Hamburg124€145–€1,300
Konstanz121€395–€3,740
Cologne92€330–€1,450
Düsseldorf92—
Nuremberg72—
Frankfurt am Main62€200–€1,300
Braunschweig41—
Leipzig42—
Aachen31—
Bielefeld31—
Karlsruhe31—
Kassel31—
Mannheim31—
Passau31—
Stade31—
Ulm31—
Augsburg21—
Bonn21—
Bremen21—
Essen21—
Ingolstadt21—
Münster21—
Regensburg21—
Stuttgart22—
Giessen11—
Jena11—
Rosenheim11—
Vienna11—

Prices from the schools' current price lists, according to the StudyInFocus catalogue.

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Questions: Language courses for a German visa

Which course qualifies for a language-course visa?
An intensive German course taught on weekdays — at least 18 teaching units of 45 minutes a week. Evening courses, weekend courses and integration courses do not qualify. The basis is section 16f of the German Residence Act (AufenthG) and the leaflets of the German missions.
What else do I need for the visa?
The school's confirmation of enrolment and payment — with the type of course, its length and the lessons per week — proof of funds for your stay and health insurance. The exact list is set by the embassy or consulate in your country: check its leaflet.
How long does the visa take?
The visa usually needs the consent of the foreigners' authority in Germany, so it takes longer: 6 to 12 weeks according to the leaflets of different embassies. Book the course and apply well in advance.
How much money do I need in the blocked account?
Currently €992 a month for the whole length of the course. Germany sets the amount and changes it about once a year; opening the account takes 1–2 weeks.
Does a language-course visa allow me to study at university?
No. The visa under section 16f is for a language course only. Studying at university needs another residence permit: it is a separate step after the exam.
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