We offer a limited number of Reduced Price tickets for participants who genuinely can’t afford the regular price. If this applies to you, you’re welcome to select the Reduced Price option in the application form, along with a short explanation of your situation. Because everyone’s circumstances are different, we don’t ask you to provide proof of income or student status.

Please only apply if you can’t join at the regular price. Reduced Price applications are only considered for this ticket type. If we can’t offer you a Reduced Price spot, we can’t make you an offer at a higher price.

The Supporter Price is a higher ticket option for participants who can afford to contribute more. The additional amount directly funds Reduced Price tickets, so we can welcome learners from a wider range of financial situations.

If this applies to you, you’re welcome to select the Supporter Price option in the application form. Choosing it may improve your chances of receiving an offer, as fewer people tend to apply for this ticket type.

The program lasts 13 days, starting with a personal welcome in the afternoon of Sunday, August 30, 2026.

Classes start on Monday, August 31, 2026.

The program ends in the evening of September 11, 2026.

We recommend that you arrive in Berlin on August 29 (or earlier) and depart on September 12 (or later).

Yes, you’ll be able to name another person in your application. If selected, we’ll try to reserve spots for both of you.

Note that the other person also needs to send their own individual application, and name you in their application!

Both applicants must fully pay for and participate in the Summer School. For logistical reasons, we cannot accommodate family members or friends who do not wish to participate in the full program.

Yes, Easy German members receive priority in the selection process for the Summer School. However, membership is just one of several factors considered and does not guarantee a spot.

Accommodation can be arranged through GLS at Hotel Oderberger or a studio apartment on campus.

Additionally, GLS offers homestay options off campus.

If you are interested in learning more about the accommodation options with GLS, you can indicate this via the registration form. Note that some options can be quickly booked out.

You are also free to arrange your own accommodation at any of the many hostels, hotels, rooms and apartments available in Berlin.

Our partner GLS can issue a formal invitation to the course if this is needed to apply for a visa.

You can cancel your participation up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the program. If you have to cancel at a later point, we cannot guarantee a full refund.

We recommend obtaining travel or event insurance that covers cancellations due to sickness or other unforeseen circumstances to protect yourself financially in case you are unable to attend.

We expect around 60-70 students to participate in this year’s Easy German Summer School. We will split up into smaller groups for many of our activities.

Note that your morning classes at GLS will take place with other GLS students who are not participating in the Easy German Summer School.

If you want to join us later in the program, need to leave a bit earlier or want to skip a day in between the Easy German Summer School, that’s not a problem. Please note that we cannot issue partial refunds or offer reduced pricing in these cases. If you know that you will miss certain days or events, please let us know in advance.

For logistical reasons, it is not possible to bring along a partner, child or friend to the classes or afternoon activities, unless they are also fully registered for the Summer School.

The Easy German Summer School is focused on conversation and activity-based learning. We want you to work on your spoken German and give you the chance to practice your German in a fun and active environment.

Our immersive program includes guided tours, conversations, and activities in intermediate to advanced German. In order for all participants to get the most out of the experience, we require applicants to acquire an A2 level or higher before the start of the program.

If you're unsure if you meet this requirement, you can do a free level test here. You will take part in a more accurate placement test, conducted by our partner school GLS, shortly before the start of the Summer School.

You’ll finish the intensive course with a GLS certificate, documenting course level and course duration. If you need a certificate describing your language skills in detail, you can take a GLS exam = level end test (€ 120) every Thursday. This certificate contains grades for reading, writing, grammar and speaking.

The price of the program does not include travel to and from Berlin, accommodation or meals and drinks. The necessary budget for each of these things will depend on your individual circumstances.

For travel, make sure to factor in any expenses related to your passport or visa, as well as travel insurance.

For accommodation in Berlin, you should budget:

• At least 30 € per night for a bed in a shared dormitory
• At least 70 € per night for a budget hotel room
• At least 100 € per night for regular hotel room

(Our partner GLS can help you arrange accomodation on or off campus.)

For meals and everyday expenses, you can expect these prices:

• Street food meal (curry sausage, kebab etc.): 4 - 8 €
• Restaurant meal (with drink): from 13 €
• Cup of cappuccino: approx. 4 €
• Beer at a pub: approx. 4 €
• Single-trip subway ride: 3 €
• 5 km taxi ride: approx. 20 €

You can find our Summer School Terms & conditions here.

Classes are held at GLS Sprachenzentrum on Kastanienallee 82 in Berlin. Our activities will take place all over Berlin.

Good locations for you to find accommodation will be directly at GLS Sprachenzentrum or around Prenzlauer Berg, Wedding, Pankow, Friedrichshain or Mitte.

The closest subway station is Eberswalder Straße. The closest tram stop (Schwedter Str.) is located right in front of the school.