Munich · Berlin · Cologne
Learn German in Germany, with an American in your corner.
Study at BWS Germanlingua, an IALC-accredited language school teaching German since 1984. Book through us and get a US contact, a US time zone, and help from your first question to your first week in Germany.
Book through us for a lower price than booking direct, plus US-based support from first question to first week.
Since 1984
BWS has taught German for four decades
IALC member
BWS is an accredited quality language school
3 cities
Munich, Berlin and Cologne
US-based help
Eastern Time, in plain English
Choose your city
All three schools are run by BWS Germanlingua. We help you pick the one that fits your goals, budget and timing.
Munich
Bavaria’s capital, with a central old-town school. Local support is available through our sister company, VIP Bavaria.
Courses include intensive and standard German, exam preparation and private lessons. Ask us for BWS’s current course list and published prices.
More than a language course
Programs for bigger goals
BWS Germanlingua also runs programs that combine German lessons with a next step in Germany. We help you understand the requirements, apply and plan your stay.
Pathways: college prep
Learn German up to university level, then prepare for admission to a German university, including the Studienkolleg foundation year when your diploma requires it. For high school graduates who want to earn a degree in Germany.
Vocational training
Learn German, then train for a skilled trade through Germany’s dual system, which combines paid work at a company with classes at a vocational school. Fields include baking, horticulture and nursing care. Training usually takes two to three and a half years.
BWS sets the program details, requirements and fees. We send you the current information with your quote.
Same school. Lower price. A real person to call.
You get the same BWS course and housing for less than booking direct, with an American handling the details.
Your price through us
Less than BWS's published prices, with your exact price in every quote.
A US contact
Questions answered in Eastern Time by phone or email, not by a call center abroad.
Visa and paperwork help
What Americans need for a short course or a longer stay, and help getting it right.
Housing and arrival
Host family or apartment, arrival tips, insurance and a pre-departure checklist.
Local support in Munich
Optional city orientation and excursions through our sister company, VIP Bavaria.
Clear terms
BWS's own cancellation and refund policy, shared up front with every quote.
How booking works
1
Request a free quote
Tell us your city, dates, level and housing preference.
2
Get your plan
A written quote with your price through Education Abroad and BWS’s terms, usually within two business days.
3
Enroll and pay
We enroll you with BWS and send your confirmation. Your quote shows when full payment is due.
4
Arrive ready
A checklist, visa guidance and a contact who knows you by name.
About us
Hi, I'm Thomas Bernhardt.
I’m a US Army veteran and long-time technology professional based in Florida, with deep ties to Munich, where I’m building my own next chapter. I’m learning German myself, so I know what it’s like to start from zero.
Education Abroad is an authorized agency partner of BWS Germanlingua. BWS runs the schools, teachers and housing. I make sure you choose well, pay less, and never feel on your own.
BWS Germanlingua is a member of IALC (International Association of Language Centres). Accreditations mentioned on this site belong to BWS.
Questions Americans ask
Do I need a visa for a German course?
US citizens can usually take a short course within the visa-free 90-day stay in the Schengen area. Longer study needs a residence permit, and we walk you through the steps.
Is it really cheaper than booking directly?
Yes. Your price through Education Abroad is lower than BWS’s published price for the same course and school, and you also get US-based support. Your quote shows the exact amount.
I've never studied German. Can I still go?
Absolutely. BWS places you by level on your first day, from complete beginner upward.
What if I need to cancel?
BWS’s cancellation and refund policy applies, and we send it with every quote.
Is there an age limit?
Adults of all ages study at BWS. Tell us about your goals and we’ll suggest courses that fit.
Get your free quote
No fee, no obligation. Thomas replies personally, usually within two business days.
Prefer to talk? Call 407-984-7458 or email info@education-abroad.com.
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