Duration of a German language study program
How long does a German course last?
The duration of your German language education program depends on the level you start from and the level you want to achieve. A German course at our language school can last from 4 weeks to 8 months.
Standard and Intensive German learning classes
The individual courses each last 4 weeks.
There are two options:
a) a standard course: The standard German course covers half a level (e.g., A1.1). In this course, you have 3 times 90 minutes of lessons at the school. Additionally, about 5-10 hours on our learning platform (depending on your learning pace).
b) an intensive course: The intensive course at our school covers a full level (e.g., A1.1 + A1.2). In this course, you have 6 times 90 minutes of lessons at the school. Additionally, about 10-20 hours on our learning platform. This depends on your learning pace.
About 80 percent of all our course participants reach the desired level in the scheduled time. In 4 weeks, you can complete either half a level (e.g., A2.1) as a standard course or a full level (A2.1 + A2.2) as an intensive course at our school. So, in 6 months, you can complete levels A1 to B1 or A2 to B2 as a standard course, or in four months A1 - B2 as a semi-intensive course (two months intensive and two months standard).
Faster Progress in Learning German
The courses at our school are designed to help you make fast progress. We achieve this through a smart selection of lesson topics, effective teaching methods, and small groups. However, a prerequisite for quick learning success is that you independently complete the online exercises we offer and interact intensively with the German language alongside the lessons. You should immediately try out and practice everything you've learned with people who speak German, watch videos and films in German, read magazines or small books in German, etc.
Next Courses
June 10, 2025 - July 4, 2025
| Time | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
| 08:30 am - 10:00 am | A1.1 | A1.2 | A1.1 | A1.1 | A1.2 |
| 10:15 am - 11:45 am | A2.1 | A2.2 | A2.1 | A1.2 | A2.1 |
| 12:30 pm - 02:00 pm | B1.1 | B1.1 | A2.2 | A2.2 | B1.1 |
| 02:15 pm - 03:45 pm | B2.1 | B1.2 | B1.2 | B1.2 | B2.1 |
| 04:00 pm - 05:30 pm | B2.2 | B2.2 | B2.1 | B2.2 |
July 7, 2025 - August 1, 2025
| Time | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
| 08:30 am - 10:00 am | A2.1 | A2.1 | A2.2 | A2.1 | A2.2 |
| 10:15 am - 11:45 am | B1.1 | A2.2 | B1.1 | B1.1 | B1.2 |
| 12:30 pm - 02:00 pm | A1.1 | B1.2 | A1.1 | B1.2 | A1.1 |
| 02:15 pm - 03:45 pm | A1.2 | A1.2 | B2.1 | A1.2 | B2.2 |
| 04:00 pm - 05:30 pm | B2.2 | B2.1 | B2.2 | B2.1 |
Further Questions
Is there a difference between the online courses and the courses at school?
Our courses always take place on site and are additionally streamed via the software Consularia Office (no installation required!) for online students. This allows you to actively participate in the lessons from home with a microphone and webcam.
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With a standard course you can complete one half of a level (e.g. A1/1) in one month. With an intensive course you can complete one whole level in one month (e.g. A1 = A1/1 + A1/2).
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Yes, you can find the test here on our website. It will help you evaluate your German language level. Just click on "read more".
You can also take the test at our school. We are located at Capistrangasse 10, 1060 Wien and are open Monday – Friday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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Our courses will prepare you for the ÖSD exams. At the end of each course we will conduct a practice test. The official exams take place at a partner school. We will provide you with the needed contact information.
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Yes, at the end of your course you will get a certificate which states the completed language level and the total hours of your training.
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Our courses have a maximum of 12 students.
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There won’t be extra classes, but our teachers will provide you with the discussed materials and exercises for you to practice at home.
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We will help you in English if needed and furthermore use, especially in beginner courses, a lot of pictures, dictionaries and other materials to teach German the best way possible. But note that some students don’t speak English therefore we try to keep it to a minimum.
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Yes. Please pay half of the course fee in advance. Then we’ll send you a confirmation of your payment. Please send this confiramtion to the Austrian embassy of your country yourself. Meanwhile, you also have to apply for a visa. In our experience the Austrian authorities will issue a visa if you sign up for one of our courses. But since requirements may vary in different countries, we kindly ask you to find out for yourself. In case you are being denied a visa, we’ll send you back the money with a deduction of 150 € for our efforts.
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Those acronyms refer to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
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Our participants come from all over the world:
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Yes, the books used in class are not included in the course fee. You can buy them in in cash at our school.
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A language course is always a great opportunity to meet and get to know other people who, like you, are new to the city. The goal of learning German is communication. You practice this best with other people. At the same time, it helps you to overcome the small and big problems of starting new in another country and to feel less lonely. Choose from these networking opportunities:
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We offer free Wi-Fi, free coffee and tea, a library with textbooks and a school with perfect location in one of Austria’s biggest shopping streets.
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If there are two ore more public holidays in a month, one of those days the lesson will take place, the other won’t. Around Christmas and New Year the school is on a two week holiday break from 23 December to 5 January.
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It depends on each person how quickly they learn a new language. People who speak a language related to German, such as English or Dutch, learn it faster than people who, for example, speak an Asian language. It also helps if you already know the rules of your own language well and perhaps have already learned other languages.
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The prices vary depending on the chosen hourly program. For a four-week standard course, a lesson costs €9.58. If you book intensive courses or multi-month courses, the price decreases.
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The most important thing is to speak from the beginning, as simple as that sounds.
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Contact
info[at]german-course-vienna.com
Opening hours
Monday - Friday / 9 am - 3 pm
Address
Capistrangasse 10
1060 WIEN
