Bénédict International Language & Business School - German language school in Cologne, Germany

Established in 1974 every year over 800 students of all ages and from all over the world gather here in the "Metropolis on the Rhein" to improve their knowledge of German at the Bénédict School, Köln. The Bénédict School is an internationally recognized private school and member of VDP - Verband der Deutschen Privatschulen - (Organization of Private German Schools). Benedict School Cologne is TestDaf- and Zertifikat Deutsch-Center. Our qualified teachers ensure enjoyable, motivating and efficient learning in small groups. Individual care and attention provided at four distinct learning levels guarantee successful learning. Students are normally classified according to language level on the first day of classes. Naturally the school is equipped with the most modern technical learning aids such as computer and audio/video machines. When classes are not being held, our library and classrooms are available for studying. For summer German courses, aside from morning classes we also provide various afternoon programs such as lessons in small groups for grammar, literature, information about the country, discusssion groups and German for business and translation. There are also sport activities such as tennis, squash, swimming, bicycling, football/soccer, volleyball and once a week, a visit to local cities such as Aachen, Bonn or Düsseldorf.

Cologne is an exciting city rich in history and culture, charm and local colour. The school is located in Norbertstrasse 21-23, 50670 Cologne. From the central train station journey time by tram is approx. 10 minutes. There is also a good and fast connection between the central train station and the city airport Cologne-Bonn. The city centre full of popular shops, restaurants, bars and cafes is within walking distance. The well-designed network of trains, trams and buses ensures easy and fast transport within the city and between the suburbs and the city centre. The school itself consists of 6 bright and quiet classrooms, a kitchenette and a small garden-patio ideal for the breaks.

Course	Minimum duration	Maximum duration
Longterm	3 Weeks	>20 Weeks
Intensive	1 Weeks	20 Weeks
Standard	1 Weeks	>20 Weeks
Business	1 Weeks	20 Weeks
One to one	1 Weeks	>20 Weeks
Language course + internship	5 Weeks	13 Weeks

Host Family
Shared Flat
Student residence on campus
Student Residence off campus
Hotel

Facility	Free Access	Available at Extra Cost
Library
PC
Cafeteria
Bar
Restaurant
Sport Centre/Gym
Multimedia library
Number of classrooms : 6

	organised by school	possible near school	distance in km
Excursions			2 Km
Parties
Cinema/Theatre			4 Km
Volleyball			2 Km
Football			1 Km
Handball			2 Km
Tennis			4 Km
Hiking			4 Km
Horse riding			4 Km
Cookery classes			2 Km
Dance classes			1 Km
Music classes
Arts and Crafts			1 Km