Online German Courses
Learn German online! In addition to the proven German courses at various course locations, the Humboldt Institute also offers live online German courses that allow students of different ages to learn German from home.
Here is an overview of the most important facts regarding the online German classes:
- Lessons are taught live by experienced teachers from the Humboldt-Institut
- A proven curriculum and course material from the intensive courses
- All skills – speaking, writing, reading, listening and grammar – are also covered in the online course
- A powerful learning platform with virtual rooms for lessons and group work
- Individual course dates and timelines
The online courses enable students who cannot travel to Germany to attend a German course, or who would like to continue studying after a German course at the Humboldt-Institut, to access the high-quality Humboldt German courses from the comfort of their homes.
The format of the online classes supports a continuous learning process, and teachers are available to answer questions from the students. In this short video, our teacher Lena introduces all the important features and functions of the learning platform and the online German courses.
Under the two tabs “Online German Courses for Adults” and “Online German Courses for Teenagers” you will find all the important information about the available courses. Simply click on the arrow symbol.
Online German Courses for Adults
The Humboldt-Institut now also offers online German courses that allow you to learn German from the comfort of your home. Here is an overview of the available courses including a short description of each course:
Online Private Lessons
| Number of lessons | minimum 2 lessons of 45 minutes per week |
| Language levels | A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 (Monday – Saturday) |
| Starting dates | upon request |
| Fees | € 500 per 10 lessons (following a face-to-face course) € 600 per 10 lessons (without booking a face-to-face course) |
| Fees (2023) | € 600 per 10 lessons (following a face-to-face course) € 650 per 10 lessons (without booking a face-to-face course) |
Course Information
The online private lessons are suitable, among other things, for the follow-up of a face-to-face course in order to maintain and consolidate the content learned. On request, skills and topics can be dealt with in a targeted manner, for example to prepare for an exam. The schedule and the scope of the courses are flexible. The minimum booking is two consecutive lessons of 45 minutes each per week with a total booking of at least 10 lessons. The packages can be booked in increments of ten (10, 20, 30 or 40 lessons).
For participants without prior knowledge, the use of an intermediary language, usually English, is required.
This offer is only available outside the high season.
Online Private Lessons for Groups
| Number of lessons | from 10 lessons per week |
| Language levels | A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 |
| Starting dates | upon request |
| Fee | upon request |
Course Information
The participants in the group courses must have a similar level of German.
General Information
The online courses comprise the respective number of lessons, the course material and a certificate of participation.
The minimum age to attend the courses is 18 years.
Technical Requirements
The learning platform runs in your browser (e.g. Chrome, Firefox). A computer or laptop with headphones, microphone and camera is required. Smartphones are not suitable for participating in the online classes. You can use the following link to check whether your computer is suitable for online courses: System check. The technical review is required to book one of the online German course.
Your German level will be determined by an online placement test. You will receive the link and further information after booking the course.
Enrollment
You may use our enrollment form to book one of the online German courses. Please select the entry “Online courses 18+ years” under point 1 “Your school”. You can then choose between the courses on offer. After the booking request, you will receive a summary by email and a separate booking confirmation within one working day.
For all courses, payment of the course fee is due before the start of the course.
Feedback from Students
Questions?
Our booking office at info@humboldt-institut.org will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the German courses of the Humboldt-Institut.
Online German Courses for Teenagers
The Humboldt Institute offers online German classes for adolescents. With those classes also young learners can learn German from home. Here is an overview of the available courses:
Online Private Lessons
| Number of lessons | minimum 2 lessons of 45 minutes per week |
| Language levels | A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 |
| Age group | Ages 13 – 17 |
| Starting dates | upon request (Monday – Saturday) |
| Fees | € 500.- per 10 lessons (following a face-to-face course) € 600.- per 10 lessons |
| Fees (2023) | € 600.- per 10 lessons (following a face-to-face course) € 650.- per 10 lessons |
Course Information
The online private lessons are suitable, among other things, for the follow-up of a face-to-face course in order to maintain and consolidate the content learned. On request, skills and topics can be dealt with in a targeted manner, for example to prepare for an exam. The schedule and the scope of the courses are flexible. The minimum booking is two consecutive lessons of 45 minutes each per week with a total booking of at least 10 lessons. The packages can be booked in increments of ten (10, 20, 30 or 40 lessons).
For participants without prior knowledge, the use of an intermediary language, usually English, is required.
This offer is only available outside the high season.
Online private lessons for groups
| Number of lessons | from 10 lessons per week |
| Language levels | A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 |
| Minimum age | 13 |
| Starting dates | upon request |
| Fee | upon request |
Course Information
The participants in the group courses must have a similar level of German.
Technical Requirements
The learning platform runs in your browser (e.g. Chrome, Firefox). A computer or laptop with headphones, microphone and camera is required. Smartphones and Tabelts are not suitable for participating in the online classes. You can use the following link to check whether your computer is suitable for online courses: System check. The technical review is required to book one of the online German course.
Your German level will be determined by an online placement test. You will receive the link and further information after booking the course.
Enrollment
You may use our enrollment form to book one of the online German courses. Please select the entry “Online courses” under point 1 “Your school”. You can then choose between the different courses. After the booking request, you will receive a summary by email and a separate booking confirmation within one working day.
The registration period ends two weeks before the start of the course. Payment of the course fee is due before the start of the course.
Feedback from Students and Parents
Questions?
Our booking office at info@humboldt-institut.org will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the German courses at the Humboldt-Institut.
Your contact
For all questions concerning our course offerings or for booking a German course our staff at the booking office will gladly assist you
Humboldt-Institut e.V.
Phone +49 7522 9880
info@humboldt-institut.org
We can be reached Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm CET.