10 Lesser-Known Language Academies in Berlin Offering Remote Learning, Courses with Certificates, Compare prices and offers
Berlin’s language scene extends beyond the giants like Goethe-Institut, with boutique academies for certified online German courses (primarily DaF) via Zoom or virtual classrooms. These smaller schools emphasize small groups (4-12 students), native teachers, and practical skills, issuing certificates (e.g., telc, CEFR-aligned) upon completion for CVs or visas. All offer 100% online options from A1-C2, with placement tests and year-round starts. Ordered by cheapest starting price for online group courses (per 4-8 weeks; prices approx. as of Nov 2025—confirm via sites; reg fees €20-50 extra). Evening courses (18:00-21:00 CET) suit professionals. Group: 4-12 students; Individual: 1:1 tailored. Contact details included.
Courses are available to book by the following language schools
- Kapitel Zwei Berlin – Address: Märkisches Ufer 104, 10179 Berlin (Mitte; online focus), Contact: Phone: +49 30 27595020; Email: info@kapitel-zwei.de
- Berlino Schule – Address: Gryphiusstr. 23, 10178 Berlin (Friedrichshain; virtual hub), Contact: Phone: +49 30 60988694; Email: info@berlinoschule.com
- Sprachart Berlin – Address: Schönhauser Allee 146, 10435 Berlin (Prenzlauer Berg; online primary), Contact: Phone: +49 30 4434088; Email: info@sprachartberlin.de
- Sprachenatelier Berlin – Address: Danziger Str. 164, 10407 Berlin (Prenzlauer Berg; Zoom-based), Contact: Phone: +49 30 48097070; Email: info@sprachenatelier-berlin.de
- deutSCHule Berlin – Address: Sonnenallee 19, 12053 Berlin (Neukölln; online via app) , Contact: Phone: +49 30 36420888; Email: info@deutschule.de
- Anda Sprachschule – Address: Petersburger Str. 78, 10247 Berlin (Friedrichshain; virtual classrooms), Contact: Phone: +49 30 42024660; Email: info@anda-sprachschule.de
- Sprachsalon Berlin – Address: Dunckerstr. 81, 10437 Berlin (Prenzlauer Berg; online platform), Contact: Phone: +49 30 44026767; Email: info@sprachsalon-berlin.de
- DIE NEUE SCHULE– Address: Kurfürstendamm 11, 10719 Berlin (Charlottenburg; Zoom focus), Contact: Phone: +49 30 8844900; Email: info@neueschule.de
- iQ Lingua Institut Berlin – Address: Oranienburger Str. 27, 10117 Berlin (Mitte; virtual hub), Contact: Phone: +49 30 88671300; Email: info@iq-lingua.de
- Transmitter Language School – Address: Kommandantenstr. 80, 10117 Berlin (Mitte; online primary), Contact: Phone: +49 30 31849988; Email: info@transmitter-berlin.de
Compare Prices (2025)
These academies average 4.5+ user ratings for affordability and quality. Add €20-50 for materials; scholarships via Bildungsurlaub possible. (Horizontal view on mobile phone)
| Academy | Cheapest Online Price | Group (4 weeks) | Individual (/hour) | Evening (8 weeks) | Group Size | Cert. Type |
| Kapitel Zwei | €299 | €299 | €45 | €185 (4w) | 6-10 | Telc |
| Berlino Schule | €232 | €232 | €35 | €232 | Max 12 | CEFR |
| Sprachart | €269 | €269 | €40 | €199 | 8-12 | Telc |
| Sprachenatelier | €300 | €300 | €42 | €220 | 4-10 | Telc |
| deutSCHule | €310 | €310 | €38 | €210 | 6-12 | CEFR |
| Anda Sprachschule | €325 | €325 | €44 | €240 | 5-10 | Telc |
| Sprachsalon | €340 | €340 | €48 | €250 | 5-10 | CEFR |
| DIE NEUE SCHULE | €350 | €350 | €50 | €260 | 8-12 | Telc |
| iQ Lingua | €360 | €360 | €46 | €280 | Max 12 | CEFR |
| Transmitter | €380 | €380 | €52 | €250 (4w) | 6-10 | Participation |
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