German Intensive & Visa Courses

TANDEM Cologne offers intensive German courses all year round for all levels. In small groups of 5–12 students* and in a relaxed and communicative atmosphere, you can quickly improve your German language skills. With our qualified teachers and varied teaching methods, you’ll learn effectively and enjoy the process!

Even if you’re looking for a language study trip to Cologne or need to prepare for university studies or vocational training in Germany – and need a visa – these courses are exactly what you’re looking for! You can find more information about the German visa preparation courses here.

Lessons take place from Monday to Friday between 9.30 am and 1.00 pm and comprise 20 hours per week. Our German courses are perfectly complemented by our free study centre and our cultural and leisure programme in the afternoons.

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Do you have previous knowledge? Then you can join the current course every Monday after a placement test; the sub-levels also start every 4 weeks.

Each level concludes with a mandatory final test. Advancement to a higher level is only possible if the test is passed. This ensures that the groups remain homogeneous. And so you can see your learning success :) Should you have any difficulties, you can combine your intensive course with additional lessons in a mini-group or in the form of individual lessons. This helps you to avoid having to repeat the level completely.