Can I change individual dates after the course has started?

Yes, this is possible. Please note that any changes to individual lessons must be communicated to the teacher at least 48 hours before the agreed date. Otherwise the appointed time and date shall be deemed as having been accepted. Changes to appointed class times on a Monday must be communicated to the teacher by at least 12 midday CET on the Friday before.

How is the course duration for German Private or Small Group Lessons defined?

You can book German Private or Small Group Lessons with either 10, 20 or 30 lessons (lessons 45 min. each). If you book German Private or Small Group Lessons with 10 lessons, you have a maximum of 3 months to complete your 10 lessons. If you book German Private or Small Group Lessons with 20 lessons, you have a maximum of 6 months to complete your 20 lessons. If you book the German Private or Small Group Lessons with 30 lessons, you have a maximum of 9 months to complete your 30 lessons. However, how long your German Private or Small Group Lessons actually last depends on the time intervals at which you schedule your lessons.

Will I reach a certain language level more quickly if I attend German private or small group lessons rather than a regular group course?

How long it will take you to reach a certain language level depends on many factors such as mother tongue, language learning experience, intensity of the lessons and learning environment. We would be very happy to advise you in person in this regard. In any case, taking German private or small group lessons means that your learning is tailored to your individual needs and wishes. You decide what exactly you want to practise.

Are there any additional costs for attending German private lesson inhouse?

Yes, if German private or group lessons do not take place at Goethe-Institut, additional travel costs for the teacher may be charged.

How do German Private or Small Group Lessons differ from the course German Individual Online?

German private or small group lessons can be done in person at one of our locations or online via Zoom. The learning content is tailored to your individual needs. The course German Online Individual has clearly defined general language learning content you can work on at any time and place.

How do German private or small group classes (in person) differ from other in person courses?

In contrast to other in person courses, German private or small group lessons are provided as one-to-one tuition or in a small group of 2 to 5 people. This means you will learn on your own with your teacher or with up to four other people, e.g. with your work colleagues.

Will I receive a Certificate of Participation after completing German Private or Small Group Lessons?

Yes, after completing German Private or Small Group Lessons you will receive a Certificate of Participation.

Can I continue learning with an intensive, evening or online course after German Private or Small Group Lessons?

Yes, after completing German Private or Small Group Lessons , you can continue with an intensive, evening or online course. We would also be happy to advise you personally.

What do we have to consider so that my colleagues and I can team up for German Small Group Lessons?

We are offering German small group lessons for groups of 2 to 5 people. For optimum learning progress, it is important that the language skills of participants are at the same level. We will determine the level of the lessons in a language level assessment.

German Private and
Small Group Lessons

Q: How many days after booking can I start my German Private or Small Group Lessons?

There must be at least 7 working days between the time of your booking and the start date of the course.

Learn at your own pace
At the Goethe-Institut or online
The greatest possible flexibility

Our German private or small group lessons are tailored to your individual language requirements and wishes. You decide what you want to practise. Book suitable dates with us now – whenever and wherever suits you best.

Your personal consultation

We are be happy to advise you individually by phone or e-mail:

Request for contact

Or call us without an appointment, from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 18:00 (CET) on the following number:

We are happy to advise you +49 89 1222 3 1222

In one-to-one lessons, you make particularly rapid progress because the content of the lessons is always customised for our course participants.

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Your individual German course

We provide you with individual advice (by phone or e-mail) without any commitment and support you in booking your individually tailored German course with 10, 20 or 30 lessons. At the exact location that suits you best. Learn in person at Goethe-Institut, inhouse (may incur travel costs) or conveniently all online via Zoom. We will find suitable dates and times for you based on your requirements, whether this is in the morning, midday, evening or on a Saturday. A tuition date covers at least 2 lessons (corresponding to 90 minutes) and there must be at least 7 working days between the time of your booking and the start date of the course. Once booked, you will receive access to our free online language level assessment to determine your current language level.

Our tip: For optimum learning success, we recommend you attend 90 minute lessons two to three times a week.

Level
A1-C2
Duration
Max. 3 months with up to 10 lessons
Max. 6 months with up to 29 lessons
Max. 9 months starting at a min. of 30 lessons
Total scope
10, 20 or 30 lesson of 45 min. each (different number of lessons is possible)
Participants
Private lessons: 1 person
Small group lessons: 2 to 5 persons
Course location
At Goethe-Institut, online or inhouse (on request)

Included in the course fee

Free online language level assessment before lessons start
All course materials included
Access to Goethe-Institut learning platform
Self-study in the media library
Participation in cultural and leisure programme
Certificate of participation
Exam discount for Goethe-Zertifikat A1 – C2

Our locations for private and small group lessons

Berlin, Bonn, Dresden, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Freiburg, Göttingen, Hamburg, Mannheim, Munich and Schwäbisch Hall

Course prices 2025

German Private Lessons:

10 lessons*	20 lessons*	30 lessons*
EUR 890	EUR 1.780	EUR 2.670

Booking a different number of lessons is possible: EUR 89 per lesson

German Small Group Lessons:
(price per class)

10 lessons*	20 lessons*	30 lessons*
EUR 900	EUR 1.800	EUR 2.700

Booking a different number of lessons is possible: EUR 90 per lesson

*1 lesson corresponds to 45 minutes.
Course/ exam exempt from VAT pursuant to sec 4, no. 21(a)(bb) of the German Turnover Tax Act (UStG)

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Levels offered

The number of lessons that are generally required to reach a certain level and take the relevant exam for the Goethe-Zertifikat depends on how regularly you attend lessons and how much time you spend practising outside class. Individual factors such as language learning experience and any other languages you speak or have learnt already play an important role in this.

To achieve an optimum learning success, we will assess your level prior to the course. Timely and complete processing of the language level assessment is mandatory and prerequisite to attending the course.

The secret to success

Individual Coaching

Bespoke learning programme

Learn at your own pace

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