German Language School

Infrastructure

GLS is the only language school in Germany with a 16.000 sqm urban campus including 2 hotels.The facilities on campus are second to none in Europe: 66 bright classrooms, 2 restaurants specializing in modern German cuisine, 50 apartments and 72 hotel rooms.

Awards & Achievements

GLS has repeatedly received the Star School Germany award. The awards are bestowed every year in London by Study Travel Magazine.GLS is an independent school with an independent spirit. More than 5000 students from up to 60 countries attend GLS courses every year.

Activities

Free Seminars, Guided Gallery Visit, Guided Gallery Visit, Boat Trip around Museum Island, Guided Bike Tour along Berlin Wall Trail, Trip to lakes in Berlin are some of the most famous after class activities for the International students at the GLS.Baltic Sea, Leipzig, Dresden, PotsDam, SpreeWald, Hamburg, etc. are the places GLS takes you for Weekend Trips.

Courses

GLS offers courses like General German, Business German, Prep Courses for Certificates, Teacher Training, Afternoon Seminars, German Course + Internship, University Pathway Germany.

Internship

GLS offers unpaid Internships to students.GLS arranges between 60 – 90 internships every year and offers a free coaching session for future interns.Duration is - 4 week German course + internship of 6 –12 weeks. It includes fields like Administration, Advertisement, Architecture, Consulting, Culture and Cultural institutions, Ecology, Event Management, Graphic & Design, IT & Communication Technologies, Law, Marketing, NGOs and Political Organizations, Public Relations, Social Work, Tourism. Requirements include - Minimum 18 years of age, Secondary Education, Participation in a German language course of min. 4 weeks (longer if students need more time to get to level B1, required by German host companies).

University Pathway Germany

There are 2 pathways to university in Germany - Direct and Indirect access to university which depends on your academic background. This program usually consists of 2 parts, a Full Language Preparation at GLS, Berlin which includes supervising, necessary language exam certificates and exam preparation. And second University Application Service at a university of your choice over uni-assist. With the service, the student gets all necessary documents to apply for a student applicant visa. Students can choose a BA Bachelor Program in study fields such as: Design, Engineering, Informatics, Business, HealthCare, Social Work

Accomodation

International Students can choose from three options for accomodation which includes - 1)On Campus Apartments,2)On Campus Hotels and 3)Flats in Sharing/Homestay with Germans. 50 apartments and mini lofts are available on campus with a historic ambience.The second accommodation option on campus is Hotel Oderberger: a boutique hotel of singular charm.The hotel is the most spectacular building on campus: a Berlin landmark under monument protection. It has in all 72 rooms, a bar,restaurant and Indoor Pool. And the third option is Sharing/Homestay. GLS operates several flats in Berlin, reserved exclusively for GLS students. All flats are fully equipped.Homestay is ideal for students who want to practice their German “at home”.Students have a single room in a flat they share with Germans.All hosts have been inspected, and there will usually be only one international guest.