Learn German in Munich (Historic Centre)
Learn German in Munich, located at the foot of the Alps, a city of architecture, culture, festivals, concerts, café culture & biergartens.
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Why learn German in Munich?
Munich, Germany’s third-largest city, is a vibrant metropolis nestled at the base of the Bavarian Alps. This city, rich in art and culture, beautifully merges its historic charm with modern innovation. Ancient buildings and esteemed museums coexist alongside contemporary landmarks like the BMW Museum and the Olympiapark complex. Locals affectionately refer to Munich as ‘Millionendorf’ – the ‘village of a million people’ – reflecting its warm and inviting atmosphere. This unique vibe, infused with a bohemian spirit, makes Munich an ideal setting for a language course.
When you learn German in Munich, you’ll immerse yourself in the historic centre, surrounded by iconic sites such as the Rathaus at Marienplatz and the magnificent Frauenkirche cathedral. You can explore tranquil spots like the expansive Englischer Garten and the Old Botanic Gardens, as well as appreciate world-class art in the city’s numerous galleries. Practising your new language skills becomes effortless as you experience Munich through the eyes of the locals, from its lively nightlife and diverse shops to the bustling Viktualienmarkt. This hands-on approach will help you quickly enhance your German proficiency—after all, the best way to learn a language is to live it.
Munich’s history dates back to the 8th century when it began as a modest monastic settlement. By the 15th century, it had transformed into a thriving trading hub, earning its status as the capital of Bavaria, a title it proudly holds today. As the heart of Germany’s largest state, Munich has become a vital centre of cultural life, attracting foreign dignitaries, religious leaders, scientists, and artists over the centuries, all of whom have contributed to shaping the city we know today. With its elegant townhouses, grand palaces, and renowned venues like the Staatsoper and the expansive Kunstareal museum district—home to a wealth of fascinating exhibits—Munich is a paradise for culture enthusiasts.
In addition to its rich history, Munich boasts a wide array of contemporary attractions, catering to all tastes and budgets. Maximilianstrasse is famous for its luxury boutiques and designer shops, while the riverside streets offer alternative fashion and trendy cafés. The city is also celebrated for its vibrant nightlife, particularly around Sonnenstrasse, known as der Feierbanane—‘the party banana’—for its distinctive shape and lively atmosphere. Perhaps the most iconic feature of Munich is its biergartens, cheerful, tree-shaded spaces that first opened in the 19th century and have since become a symbol of the city. Here, you can experience the quintessential German feeling of Gemütlichkeit, a warm and welcoming sense of community, as you share tables, enjoy classic German beers, and savour regional delicacies like Weisswürste (white sausages) and Steckerlfisch (grilled fish). No visit to Munich would be complete without a stop at one of these charming establishments!
Whatever you choose to do during your time in Munich, you’ll find countless opportunities to practise your language skills. This immersive approach will ensure you improve your German in no time at all.
About our Munich (Historic Centre) school
The language school is situated in the vibrant heart of Munich, within the historic Altstadt-Lehel district. Its prime location places it just a stone's throw from attractions such as the Museum of Urban and Contemporary Art and the Munich Stadtmuseum, where you can delve into the city’s rich history. Other renowned institutions, including the Kunsthalle art gallery, the Museum of Five Continents, and the Deutsches Museum, are only a 10-minute walk away. The ancient public square, Marienplatz, is a mere 500 metres from the school. Here, you’ll find the impressive town hall, home to the famous Glockenspiel, which features 32 life-sized figures that re-enact medieval tales several times a day. Just a 5-minute stroll away is the Viktualienmarkt, a bustling weekly market where you can purchase a wide variety of goods. Locals often stop here to buy ingredients for their evening meals, making it an ideal spot for practising your language skills.
Our Historic Centre school occupies a charming 19th-century townhouse with eight spacious, well-lit classrooms. The reception area provides access to the school’s free multimedia learning resources, and our friendly staff are always on hand to offer assistance or advice. Computers are available for completing homework, connecting with friends and family back home, or simply browsing the internet. The building also features a kitchen where students can store food and drinks or prepare simple snacks, along with a vending machine offering hot beverages. Public transport links are just a few minutes’ walk from the school, allowing you to easily explore the city’s many attractions after your lessons.
Founded in 1984, this language centre boasts over 30 years of experience in teaching German to international students of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. It is a proud member of global quality-control organisations, including the International Association of Language Centres (IALC) and the Association of German Language Schools and Language-Tour Operators (FDSV). Additionally, its courses are approved by the Swedish government for CSN funding. These credentials make our school an excellent choice for an immersive language course. By learning German in Munich’s Historic Centre, you will benefit from our expertise and resources while studying in the heart of this dynamic Alpha City.
Location of our school in Munich (Historic Centre)
What German courses are available in Munich?
Available courses
The core German course offered by this school is the Intensive programme of 20 group lessons per week. Classes take place in the morning, between 09:30 and 13:00 each weekday (afternoon classes may be offered during busy periods, between 14:30 and 18:00). You’ll study with people of the same ability level in groups of up to 12; this small class size allows you to get lots of attention from the teacher and plenty of language practice. Such a methodology means you’ll improve rapidly, however long you study for. This course is available for 1 - 36 weeks, so you can book as much tuition as you need to achieve your desired ability level.
For a more rigorous programme, select the Super Intensive course and have an additional 5 weekly classes focused on communication. Your extra lessons are also restricted to just 12 students, so you’ll still benefit from the teacher interaction offered by these small class sizes. In these extra lessons, you’ll get even more speaking and listening practice, so this course will have you chatting with confidence in no time!
Please note: if you have little to no previous experience of learning German, you must begin your language course on an appropriate date. Feel free to contact us for further information on beginners’ start dates.
For maximum language practice and teacher interaction, select private tuition. The standard package consists of 20 one-to-one classes per week, though bespoke packages are available on request. Since you can tailor your lessons to your own needs, private lessons are particularly suited to those who want extra support with their studies or those who want to cover specialist topics like medical or business German. However you use these lessons, you’ll find that you make unparalleled improvements on a private course.
While one-to-one lessons are best in terms of development, they don’t offer the social experience of group tuition. Fortunately, you can combine the best aspects of both course types with an Intensive + Private package! By adding 5 or 10 classes private classes per week to your core Intensive course, you can enjoy the social side of group classes and still experience the language benefits of private tuition.
Alternatively, between October and June you can attend a Mini-group course. These lessons follow the same structure and materials as the standard Intensive programme, but in classes of up to just 6. At half the size of standard classes, these lessons offer twice the language practice opportunities; this course is therefore ideal for students who want to benefit from extra teacher interaction whilst still having a social learning experience.
German is known for its long and often difficult-to-pronounce words. If you feel that you’re struggling with this aspect of the language, select this school’s Intensive + Conversation course and add 3 or 6 semi-private lessons per week to your core general German programme. Your extra lessons will focus specifically on helping you to perfect your conversation skills; since you’ll be just one of 2 students in these additional classes, you’ll have a high level of both language practice and teacher interaction, so you’ll quickly improve. This course is particularly recommended for highly proficient students who retain their native accent, though it is available to all levels.
If you’re learning German for work, or if you plan to work in a German company, our school’s Business German course will endow you with the required skills to excel in your role. Combining the general Intensive course with 3 or 6 semi-private lessons per week, this programme will help you to improve your overall language knowledge and give you the opportunity to cover topics and vocabulary relating to the German world of work. This course is available to students with at least A2 starting ability, so isn’t suitable for complete beginners. Your extra lessons can also be used to cover the following topics: economics, medicine, tourism, law, and engineering.
If you plan to apply to a German university, you’ll need to sit the TestDaF exam to demonstrate your language proficiency. Our Munich Historic Centre school can help you get ready for this test on its specialised TestDaF Exam Preparation course. When you book this programme, you’ll develop your general language skills on the standard Intensive course and attend 3 or 6 semi-private lessons per week where you can cover exam-related topics and sit practice papers. By studying in this way, you’ll be in an excellent position to pass your exam with flying colours! You can use your additional lessons to prepare for other German-language exams including telc, Zertifikat B1/B2/C1/C2, and DSH. This course is available throughout the year for 1 - 4 weeks; please note that exams are not taken at the school.
On your first day, you should arrive at the school at 09:00. You will have already submitted a level test to determine your German ability prior to arrival. After you have registered, your results will be verified with a short oral assessment. In this way, the school can ensure that you are placed in the most appropriate group for your starting level. This methodology will give you the best opportunity to improve, regardless of how much previous experience you have or how long you study for. Once you have been assessed, you will be given your course materials and a school information pack; your classes will begin as soon as all students have arrived and been placed.
After class, you can take part in the school’s activity programme. At the end of your course, you’ll receive a certificate of achievement which can be used to demonstrate the German ability level you have reached during your time at the school.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact us today to see if we can arrange a bespoke package for you!
What accommodation is available in Munich?
Available accommodation
For the most immersive experience, stay with a local homestay host during your time in Munich. Hosts are all native German speakers, so when you select this option you’ll be able to continue learning and using the language even outside the classroom. Our hosts can live from 30-50 minutes away from the school by public transport; they offer private single or twin* bedrooms and access to the home’s communal spaces including the lounge and bathroom(s). Rooms are offered on a breakfast-included or half-board basis (breakfast and dinner each day). We highly recommend the half-board package as it is not only cost-effective but also gives you guaranteed social time with your host(s) in the evening, thus maximum language exposure. You will only have access to the kitchen if you book a self-catering package. Bed linens and towels will be provided by your host(s) and changed regularly; you can use the home’s laundry facilities for a small fee. Most hosts offer Wi-Fi access, but you should let us know at the time of booking if this is a requirement for you. You will have your own key to come and go as you please, but you must respect house rules and schedules.
If you’d rather stay with other students while you study, you can book shared apartment lodging and do just that. Apartments are located around the city and may be up to 30 minutes from the school by public transport; you’ll be placed based on availability at the time of booking, so we cannot guarantee the location of your lodging. When you select this option, you’ll have a private single or double* bedroom and share the kitchen and bathroom(s) with the other residents. Rooms are offered on a self-catering basis, giving you the freedom to cook for yourself or sample local eateries as you prefer. Bed linens are included but towels are not, so you should bring your own. You can use the apartment’s washing machine to do your laundry. Most apartments have Wi-Fi but some do not; please let us know at the time of booking if this a requirement for you. All apartments incur a €300 security deposit on arrival, which will be returned to you on departure providing your room is left in a suitable condition. Please note that this option is not available to students under the age of 20.
For totally independent lodging, select a studio apartment and have your own private space with a bathroom and fully equipped kitchenette. Apartments may be located up to 30 minutes from the school by public transport; students are placed based on availability at the time of booking, so we cannot guarantee the location of your lodging. Different apartments have different facilities; please let us know at the time of booking if you have any requirements regarding this. Bed linens are included but towels are not, so you should bring your own. Your apartment will either have a washing machine or be close to a local laundrette. Double-occupancy apartments are available for two students travelling together. All apartments incur a €300 security deposit on arrival, which will be returned to you on departure providing your room is left in a suitable condition. Please note that this type of lodging is not available to students under the age of 18.
*Twin rooms are only available to students travelling together. If you select a shared room but are travelling alone, you will be swapped to a single room.
Available activities in Munich
This school arranges various social and cultural activities in the afternoons, evenings, and at weekends which will complement your language tuition. These activities will teach you about German history and culture and give you hands-on experience of life in Munich. All activities are held in German, so they have the added benefit of maintaining your language immersion and allowing you to put your newly developed skills into practice in real-life scenarios.
Many activities are available free of charge, though some may incur an additional fee to cover entrance and/or transportation costs. The exact schedule changes throughout the year but may include:
- Guided city tours
- Visits to popular attractions such as the BMW Museum, the Pinakothek galleries, and Nymphenburg Palace
- Games and/or sports with your class
- An evening in a local bar or beer garden
- Half- and full-day excursions to local points of interest such as Nuremburg, Garmisch, and Salzburg
- Plus seasonal activities available in the city
How to get to our Munich (Historic Centre) school
Munich International Airport is around 35 minutes from the city by car and can be accessed from many worldwide locations.
From here, you can make your own way to your lodging or you can book an airport transfer service on arrival. If you select this service, a driver will be waiting for you when you land and will take you directly to your accommodation. If you select this service on departure as well, you will be collected from your accommodation and taken back to the airport in time for your departing flight.
You should arrange to arrive in Munich on the Sunday before your course starts and to depart on the Saturday after it finishes. Accommodation is available from 15:00 on arrival until 12:00 on departure. We may be able to arrange extra nights on arrival and/or departure for you if needed.
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Munich: Student reviews & feedback
Business course with Host Family
The teachers were kind and helpful, the school is modern and it was legendary.
My host was very kind and really good by cooking.
- R. Rosso
Private lessons with Host Family
Super teacher Claudia Unkel....very effective, identified my level, objectives and needs. Was very patient with me despite my repeated errors! Learnt loads in a friendly, relaxed yet focused environment. Was given text book, discs and other learning material on arrival. Excellent.
Very welcoming and warm environment in family home (Frau Farsch). Made to feel at home immediately. Breakfast and evening meal very good. Very clean. Good conversation throughout and always helpful in terms of local knowledge/advice etc. Good access to city. Really enjoyed it!
This was undoubtedly the best leg of my trip as it combined the best learning/teaching with great accommodation and the city of Munich, good weather etc.
- A. Hornsby
Course was excellent, as was Munich. Outings too were very enjoyable - (Salzburg was wonderful) good mixture of people and good teaching. I made some very good friends and improved my German as well.
- C. Lees-Czerkawski
Because I had only two weeks I didn't expect to gain a great deal of knowledge. However, I found that I had more than enough with which to work on my own during the next year. After that, I hope to return to Germany for more training.
- S. Kantrowitz
The course was very enjoyable. The teacher was helpful and only to willing to answer any questions. The standard of the lessons was good. My accommodation was standard student accommodation , with shared facilities. It was satisfactory, located in a fairly quiet area of Munich. The school had a relaxed atmosphere and I am considering returning next year. This Schools are an excellent way to improve a foriegn language.
- N. Barrett
The teacher was excellent and the classes were fun and varied. My course was a great mix of converstaional classes, business or a grammar/conversation and the teacher was exceptional. My one to one class with Antje was well worth doing and this was a great back up of intensive conversation/grammar. Also excellent teacher
- J. Barry
The course was wonderful! I never expected to learn as much of the language as I did. It truely was a great experience. My host family was extremely nice.
- L. Braun
The course was in depth and helpful. I am now taking a college level class and feel comfortable. Thank you for a great time.
- T. Debye-Saxinger
A well organized course. The staff were all excellent. A very useful experience to help learn a language.
- H. Owen
Fantastic, top class school! Worth the money, German lectures are so much easier!! Thank you!!
- S. Flood
I feel that i learned what i wanted to such as grammar. i also learned useful vocab for the future. i also liked the size of the group as i felt more involved with only 7 people and the teacher was able to get to know us better.
- J. Ritson
Super Intensive 25 with Studio Apartment
- A. Boschetti
Intensive 20 + Private lessons with Host Family
Course
Very friendly, supportive & helpful
Accommodation
Excellent. Perfectm high standard. Very friendly.
- C. Hood
Intensive 20
Very helpful and very friendly teacher. Nice to have collegues from many other countries.
- K. Christopoulos
Private lessons
I had one to one course and my two teachers were very knowledgeable and friendly. Munich is a very nice city and the location of the school right in the middle of the "altstadt" is great.
- E. Silva
Mini-group 20
I did enjoy my course, I thought the level of teaching was very high! The teacher (Frau Claudia) showed the high standard of professional teaching for foreigners. Very satisfied! I only would like to say big thank you to my teacher, Frau Claudia!!!
- J. Asrieva
The quality of the teaching was excellent, i had a very experienced teacher who knew every nuance of his language. the course was very intensive and i felt it was so much better than the german course i follow in melbourne. The admin staff were also excellent, very helpful. its a v gd school, with a good central location. The accommodation was very reasonable for the price, also well situated. it was very clean and quite comfortable. I would highly recommend this school in munich.
- G. Vignola
The course was great and the teacher was superb. My accommodation was brilliant!
- K. De Schauwer
The teacher was good and the accommodation was great, the balcony was superb, as was the garden.
- I. Franzén
The teachers were fantastic; very enthusiastic, fun and engaging. My accommodation was in a fantastic location, and was very comfortable.
- C. Hall
It was as expected, well organised and friendly, we learnt a great deal.
- M. Jenkins
The school was well placed in the centre of Munich. The teaching was excellent and it turned out quite well.
- G. Jenkins
My teacher was very friendly. I had a great time in Munich and I hope to come back next year.
- L. Vlasveld
The school was very well organised, friendly and I learnt a lot while having fun. The apartment was very clean and comfortable, i enjoyed my time there very much.
- C.
Course was a good introduction to see if German is something I want to pursue. School great, friendliness and patience of people really excellent.
- K. Eden
The school was perfect, it was in city centre so we could go anywhere we wanted after class. My family was perfect, they were friendly.
- V. Mirzabayli
The course itself was excellent, all staff at the school were very friendly and helpful. My accomodation was very good, the food was excellent and I even got assistance with the homework from the host family.
- A. Blackburn
I had collective and individual course. That was a good combination. The collective course was dynamic and very friendly. The individual course was focused on my needs, intensive and the way it was done was friendly too. My accommodation was in a beautiful apartment.
- A. Larraud
Teachers were excellent and I like having two teachers with such different approaches. Textbook and other materials were very good. Other students were interesting and we could communicate together pretty well. The two free-time activities (Faust opera and a film) were excellent and not expensive. Location of school and of accomodations were easy to reach by U-Bahn.
- E. Fraser
My course was awesome, I really learned a lot there. The teachers were incredible, really nice people; and if I could repeat these 4 months I wouldn't doubt of doing it in Munich. It is a lifetime experience, these were the best 4 months of my life!!!
- A. Robina
Teachers were good and friendly. The lessons and learning materials were good and well structured. The school had good facilities and was centrally located. The couple I stayd with were friendly and helpful and the flat was very clean and well kept
- E. Binnersley
The school was great. The staff were vey helpful when I wanted to move class. I loved my teacher and I thought the classes were very enjoyable, funny and beneficial. Even though everyone was a different age or nationality we all got on really well. I will really miss the school. My accommodation was perfect. My host family were the perfect hosts. Our room was lovely and comfortable. Nice and big with everything you needed. She kept our room clean for us and did some washing too. The food was delishious too and we didn't want to leave. My three weeks in Munich was one of the best times of my life and I already really want to go back.
- J. Maguire
The teachers were excellent. Enjoyed the comraderie of the other students. The text books are well written. I will highly recommend this course.
- C. Nazario
Really great teacher made it very worthwhile experience, even though I was only there for a week. The school was very modern and spacious.
- S. Goodall
Really friendly people and great teacher. I enjoyed my time in Munich a lot. Good textbook, which I hope to use more now I'm back home. I enjoyed sharing with other students. The accommodation was very comfortable and suitably furnished, so enhanced a pleasant stay. As the people I shared with did not feel confident to speak German at home, we spoke in English, if people really want to use the language, either putting students of the same ability in one flat or staying with a host family is a better idea
- H. Gardner
The course was excellent and the teachers were great. I had wonderful accommodation.
- S. Loughnane
I found the course very helpful as regards structuring sentences in German and also with grammar. The teachers were of a high quality and were very helpful. The workbooks provided were also extremely helpful. The host treated us very well and was kind enough to take us out on excursions.
- G. Gilmore
Course was great, the teachers were good and the classes were interesting. I learned a lot and had great fun.
- C. Hanaphy
We had a good week and learnt a lot, it has certainly given me an appetite to learn more German. My accommodation was in a very convenient part of town with lovely flat mates. We made a lot of friends, even though we were only there for a week.
- A. Mccoll
The course was awesome! I met so many people from around the world and learning German in Germany with other people who don't speak your language really helps the German conversation improve. My apartment was great. I had roommates from around the world which made living always interesting. I recommend this course to anyone. I wish I could have stayed 2 more weeks.
- E. Wolf
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Brazil (9)
France (9)
Italy (16)
Japan (8)
Mexico (13)
Poland (3)
South america (18)
South korea (5)
Switzerland (13)
Usa (6)
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