Learn German in Regensburg
Learn German in Regensburg, with its beautifully preserved historic centre, is one of the most beautiful towns in Germany.
Prices & dates for Regensburg
Why learn German in Regensburg?
Regensburg, a charming city in Bavaria, sits at the northernmost point of the Danube River, just an hour's drive from Munich Airport. Founded by the Romans, this ancient city boasts a well-preserved medieval center that is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the Middle Ages, Regensburg was a key hub for emperors, princes, and European ambassadors. Notable landmarks from this era include the Stone Bridge, the Gothic cathedral, and the Old Town Hall. With buildings that date back two millennia, Regensburg is one of Germany's most beautiful cities and an excellent place to learn German.
Beyond its rich history, Regensburg is home to 30,000 students from two universities, creating a lively and vibrant atmosphere. Major German companies like BMW, Siemens, Continental, and Osram have established a presence here, making the city one of the fastest-growing and wealthiest areas in Germany. These companies are actively seeking qualified candidates, and our school in Regensburg offers the language skills you need to enhance your employability.
Regensburg is a walkable and safe city, where you’ll quickly feel at home among its narrow streets and picturesque squares in the historic center. Our school, complete with on-site residence, is located in this beautiful area. The city center is surrounded by tranquil parks, providing a perfect spot for students and residents to relax and enjoy the sunshine.
About our school in Regensburg
Our family-run German language school in Regensburg is located right in the historic heart of the city and is surrounded by bakeries, cafes, bars, restaurants and shops of all different kinds. Coffee and cake are only ever a few steps away, and the friendly team will be happy to point out the establishments that have the best offerings! Founded in 1986, the school is a proud member of FDSV and IALC, with both accreditations ensuring quality tuition and an excellent student experience.
The school has eight bright and spacious classrooms, each offering great views over the city thanks to the fourth-floor location (there is an elevator for those who are unable/prefer not to use the stairs). Students benefit from use of the Internet area and student common room, and there is also a learning library where you can borrow resources like German books and films. Furthermore, this well-established language school is a TELC test centre and a recognised TestDAF institute, providing an ideal place to prepare for any exam you may wish to take.
The school has its own newly refurbished residence in the same building, and there is free Wi-Fi throughout this and the school building.
During peak season the school may use extension classrooms, but these will only ever be a short walk away from the main school building and the residence.
Location of our school in Regensburg
What courses are available in Regensburg?
Available courses
Most students select to learn German on a standard Intensive course of 20 group lessons per week. These classes have a maximum of 12 participants, allowing for extensive student-teacher interaction.
If you want to learn as much German as possible in the time available to you, take the Intensive + Mini-Group course, with 20 standard lessons per week plus an additional 10 lessons a week in smaller groups of max. 4 students. These extra lessons allow for highly personalised attention that will help you to rapidly improve your language skills.
The school also offers an Intensive + Private course that combines 20 group lessons with 5 or 10 private lessons each week. You can use the private lessons to concentrate on the areas of German that interest you most - perhaps preparing for an exam or learning specific topics that you may need for your work. These one-to-one lessons are also highly beneficial for anyone who feels that they need extra help, such as those who might be struggling with particular aspects of the language.
Our German school in Regensburg also organises a Teachers’ Course, which consists of 30 lessons a week for two weeks. You will cover general linguistic skills together with the methodology and didactics of communication-oriented teaching. You’ll also learn about German current affairs to update your cultural knowledge. The minimum German ability level for this course is intermediate (B2).
If you want to take an incredible value long-term language course in Germany, check out our prices for 12 or more weeks of study, or simply contact us for further details.
Accommodation options available in Regensburg?
Available accommodation
Our Regensburg school has an on-site residence offering single and double rooms with en-suite bathrooms, as well as apartments and studios, all available on a self-catering basis. The students staying in this residence like to be independent in an international environment, right in the vibrant city centre. The residence is split over two floors, with 38 rooms in total. The building has laundry facilities with a washing machine and dryer, as well as a library full of German literature. You’ll only need to bring your towel from home as sheets and linen are provided. Do note that twin/double rooms are only available when travelling with another student.
Naturally, our school also offers accommodation in carefully-selected German host families, the ideal way to maximise the linguistic benefits of your stay. You’ll stay with native German hosts with whom you can practice after your lessons have finished, maintaining your immersion in the language and culture and providing you with a deeper insight into the German way of life. Some hosts can offer access to a private bathroom (subject to availability), and most are located within 20 minutes’ travel from the school by public transport. If you’d prefer the independence to cook for yourself during your stay you can select the self-catering option and have daily use of the kitchen. We recommend that you select a meal package, not just because it’s generally more cost-effective than other options but also because you’ll have home-cooked German meals provided by your host each day. You can choose between breakfast-included or half-board packages.
Available activities in Regensburg
During your German course in Regensburg you'll discover countless friendly bars, cafés and beer-gardens, museums, theatres, and cinemas. You will also have ample opportunity to visit neighbouring cities such as Munich, Nuremberg, Prague, and Salzburg, as well as local sites of interest such as the incredible Neuschwanstein Castle. The valleys of the Danube, along with three other nearby rivers, are perfect for both hiking and biking. The nearby ‘Eagle Hill’ of Adlersberg, with its home-brewed beer and typical Bavarian dishes, is always worthy of an afternoon visit.
Our Regensburg school provides an extensive cultural activity programme. The specific schedule varies throughout the year but may include:
- A guided city tour
- Lectures on German culture and language
- Insights into the Bavarian lifestyle that covers cooking, beer-garden visits, and wine-tasting
- German film screenings in the school
- Evenings in a local pub with your tutors and fellow classmates
- Cycling trips and other outdoor activities
- Visits to local companies
- Seminars on German politics, history, literature, and cultural affairs
- Full- and half-day excursions within Bavaria
How to get to our school in Regensburg
To get to Regensburg most students fly to Munich Airport, which is just one hour’s drive from our school. There are regular direct trains and coaches to Regensburg from both the airport and the city itself.
Students should plan to arrive in Regensburg on the Sunday before their course starts and depart on the Saturday after their lessons finish. If needed, we may be able to secure additional nights on arrival and/or departure to fit in with students’ travel plans - please contact us to discuss this.
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Regensburg: Student reviews & feedback
Intensive with On-site residence
I have just had my final lesson here in Regensburg, and will be flying home on Saturday morning after eight weeks. I just wanted to write to you and say how much I have enjoyed the whole experience. The teachers were excellent and the school itself was extremely welcoming and friendly. The accommodation was good, and the city of Regensburg is really wonderful.
- F. Shon
Intensive with On-site residence
The course was everything that I had hoped for an more. Small classes of students keen to learn. The lessons were professional, interesting and fun too. Although I was only there for a week, I felt that I had learned a lot and definitely want to return.
The student accommodation is situated within the school itself and this is great for going to/from classes. Everything that you need is provided. My room was well heated, I had natural light and good supplementary light to enable me to study in the evening. There was always plenty of hot water. My room had a kettle and a fridge which was really useful too.
The staff at Regensburg School were absolutely wonderful. There was a very welcoming atmosphere, where everyone was valued. Students could join in after-school activities organised by the school to enhance their experience of staying in Regensburg as well as developing their social network..
- C. Mitchell
Intensive 20 with On-site Residence
Class was really good. I had two teachers, Chris and Stefi and they were both incredibly helpful and nice, the course was fun and creative and we got lots of both grammar and vocab done.
The accommodation was perfect it was clean, quiet and had a good kitchen with everything you’d need.
- O. Garnett
Intensive 20 + Private lessons with Student Residence
A very positive experience, my first steps at learning German. The organisation of the course was excellent and the welcome from the language school was very warm. Basic German course - class with 4 other students in the morning, individual calsses in the afternoon on 4 days. Morning classes were well structured, afternoon more improvised but made much more progress. Overall good standard of teaching.
- R. Herbert
Intensive 20
The course was challenging. I made good progress in both speaking and understanding during the two week course thanks to an excellent teacher.
- P. Ruddy
Intensive 20
I really love it. I was amazed by the teacher. The introduction of the grammar was very smooth not intimidating at all. In 5 days I could speak; read and write some German. I hope to go-back soon!
- F. Nene
Intensive 20 with Host Family
I felt that the course was excellent and that I have increased my knowledge of the German language. The teacher was well versed and explained everything in a manner which was easily understood. The host family was very accommodating and helped me in every way possible. They conversed with me in German and increased my understanding of the German way of life. The school in Regensburg has an excellent program for students after class and on the weekends. I have attended other courses and this one was the best one of all. The variety of free time programs was excellent.
- W. Roberts
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