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Intensive German Course 30

Humboldt-Institut Constance
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Course description

The courses serve levels A1 - C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference as well as the Humboldt-Proficiency course.

Our intensive German courses comprise 30 lessons per week. The very effective lessons cover all areas of language acquisition (reading, writing, listening, grammar and expression).

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
2-45 weeks
Start dates
09 Dec 2024, 06 Jan 2025, 13 Jan 2025, 27 Jan 2025, 10 Feb 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 03 Mar 2025, 17 Mar 2025, 24 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 14 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 28 Apr 2025, 12 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 16 Jun 2025, 23 Jun 2025, 30 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 14 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 28 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 11 Aug 2025, 18 Aug 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 08 Sep 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 29 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 20 Oct 2025, 03 Nov 2025, 17 Nov 2025, 24 Nov 2025, 01 Dec 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 05 Jan 2026, 12 Jan 2026, 26 Jan 2026, 09 Feb 2026, 16 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 16 Mar 2026 and 23 Mar 2026
Start dates for beginners
06 Jan 2025, 10 Feb 2025, 17 Mar 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 26 May 2025, 30 Jun 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 08 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 17 Nov 2025, 01 Dec 2025, 05 Jan 2026, 09 Feb 2026 and 16 Mar 2026
Classes per week
30 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
22 Dec 2024 - 04 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 03 Oct 2025

Humboldt-Institut does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

Morning session
08:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Afternoon session
02:15 PM - 03:45 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Constance.

Class size

Average 10 students
Maximum 12 students

Student age

Age range 18 years old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Our course center in Constance is located in a modern building which offers all the conveniences of a residential school and is decorated in a very friendly, unique way. All the classrooms are bright and large, their equipment is up-to-date, functional and of high quality.

The location of the school is ideal, as it is within a 5-10 minute walking distance from Lake Constance and the University. The city center is only a few minutes away by bus and can be reached from the school on foot by walking from the lake through a very beautiful park.

Year opened
1989
Number of classrooms
8

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Elevators
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native German speakers
All
Teachers with German teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Humboldt-Institut Constance varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

School holidays

Humboldt-Institut does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
22 Dec 2024 - 04 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 03 Oct 2025

School location

Historic university town at Lake Constance

Constance is a lively university town of 85,000 people and is located right on the banks of Lake Constance (Bodensee), often playfully referred to as the “Swabian Sea.” The city has a very attractive historic downtown area, where buildings from the Middle Ages stand alongside Renaissance houses and Baroque palaces; they bear witness to the prosperity of this venerable trading town. Thanks to its proximity to the Swiss border Constance was spared from destruction in World War II.

A wide range of cultural events

The brilliant setting of the town on the shores of the lake and in the foothills of the Alps makes Constance a very attractive program site and facilitates a great variety of leisure opportunities. Due to the modern University, which is one of only 10 Elite Universities of Germany, the city has a fantastic infrastructure for international students and offers a wide range of cultural events, e.g., music, theater and film festivals, jazz performances and literature meetings, as well as a large number of bars, cafés, clubs and restaurants.

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reviews

Reviews

100% recommend

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"Great. Covered all aspects of the German Language- oral,written and aural"

Shelley Geoghegan, student from Ireland

The location of Humboldt-Institut is very accessible as there are many bus routes available. This one-week intensive course was extremely beneficial. The teacher that I had (Thomas Diemar) explained in detail all aspects of the language which the students found difficult. He explained grammar topics clearly and ensured that we all had a clear understanding of what he was explaining as we completed exercises individually to show our understanding. He was patient and spent the necessary time on each student with difficulties and he also corrected our pronunciation of the language.

Meals were also provided. I only prevailed of the lunches every day as I was only there for one week and I also chose the no-housing option.
Overall, I would definitely recommend this course. The only negative was that I only did the course for one week. I would strongly recommend doing it for longer.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
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Date of study
10 Jun 2019 - 14 Jun 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Tobias Langenstein, Marketing Director at Humboldt-Institut Constance responded to this review.
10 July 2019

Dear Shelley, Thank your very much for your detailed review. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your time in Constance and benefited from the German course booked with the Humboldt-Institut. We hope to see you again in one of our schools!

"A multicultural experience"

Myriam Isabel Arroyo Estrada, student from Mexico

Lack of equipment in the classrooms, well-prepared teachers, friendly staff, good food...

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
7 Jan 2018 - 19 Jan 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Tobias, Marketing at Humboldt-Institut Constance responded to this review.
12 February 2018

Thank you very much for your review. The Humboldt-Institut is constantly improving its facilities to offer the best possible experience to our students. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your German course and hope to see you again at one of our schools!

"Actually better than I expected."

Laura Stankova, student from Czech Republic

classes - okay
teachers - some of them better, some of them worse
location - okay
activities - mostly interesting
housing - way better than expected

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
17 Sep 2017 - 6 Oct 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Tobias, Marketing at Humboldt-Institut Constance responded to this review.
12 February 2018

Thank you very much for your positive review. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed learning German with the Humboldt-Institut and hope to see you again at one of our schools!

"I am glad."

JUGES KIBEMBE, student from Italy

All in all I had a good experience.
Teachers are valuable and always available. The teaching methods are effective but sometimes too fast.
Activities on the whole make it possible to open up and converse with others. Although it is about talking with people who are apprentices like me.
The ease of learning varies according to the teachers.
One of the problems that emerge even when I speak with other colleagues is the prices of courses that are high. I do not think that Humboldt is as much better than the other schools that are constant. Then I always ask myself why most people who come never stay long.
I'm not sleeping in Humboldt and I can’t talk about the school location.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
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Duration of study
5 weeks
Date of study
9 Apr 2017 - 19 May 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Tobias, Marketing at Humboldt-Institut Constance responded to this review.
08 September 2017

Thank you very much for your positive review. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed learning German with the Humboldt-Institut. A special feature at the Humboldt-Institut are its all-inclusive packages that include instruction, accommodation and full board, course materials, extracurricular activities and excursions. This German immersion enhances students’ success and their enthusiasm for the program’s community experience. We do everything we can to make our students feel at home from their very first day with us. When you compare our residential courses, please take into account all included services such as as accommodation, full-board, activity-program and more.

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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 125 € when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

The school offers airport pickup services. If you wish to be picked up, just give us your flight details and arrival date. The price of a one-way airport transfer from Friedrichshafen Airport is 50 €. You must book your airport transfer in advance when you register.

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Constance based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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Questions and answers

Have questions? Get answers from Humboldt-Institut Constance staff, Language International student advisors, and past students.

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"What is exactly the difference between "Intensive German Course for commuters" and the regular "Intensive German Course"."

Martin Ivan, student from Slovakia
Norbert Guethling, Humboldt-Institut e.V. school representative

The difference between the "Intensive German Course for commuters" and the regular "Intensive German Course" is that the "Intensive German Course" includes accommodation and full board where as the "Intensive German Course for commuters"  is for people who live in Constance and do not need accommodation and full board.

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