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TANDEM München e.V.
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The personal interests and wishes of students always come first at TANDEM, and given the array of courses, it is easy to find the course best suited to one’s language goals. TANDEM's experienced instructors - all native German speakers - pride themselves on giving communicative and lively lessons. Grammatical intricacies are explained using easily-comprehensible methods and participants receive ample opportunity to practice all four language skills – reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Using modern teaching materials, a variety of organized and targeted language programs meet the needs of every kind of learner.

For the resident Ausländer or anyone visiting Munich with a desire to improve their German, TANDEM continually runs German intensive courses. Held from Monday to Thursday, intensive courses for all levels total 16 units per week (each unit equals 45 minutes), with a tag-team of teachers leading each small group. Those courses are available all year at all levels and can be used to prepare students for the official German Certificates telc Deutsch B1, telc Deutsch B2 and TestDaF.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-48 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
16 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Thursday

Class times

Morning session
09:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Afternoon session
01:30 PM - 04:45 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test before your arrival in Munich to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 7 students
Maximum 10 students

Student age

Age range 18 years old and older
Average 29 years old
(27 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Welcome to TANDEM Munich – an international language school with over 30 years experience in offering high-quality German language courses in Munich.

The school places great importance on creating a friendly and relaxed learning environment. At TANDEM Munich we’re convinced that learning can only be successful if it’s also fun!

Our team of teachers is committed to achieving results for each student at their individual level. Group work and close supervision of all course members are very important while personal interests and wishes of students always come first. Classes are small, interactive, motivating and cheerful, students are continuously encouraged to speak German.

Year opened
1989
Number of classrooms
6

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers

Teacher qualifications

Native German speakers
All
Teachers with German teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at TANDEM München e.V. varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 29. In the summer, the average age is 27.

teaches students from all over the world, including:

USA
10%
Spain
7%
Brazil
5%
Italy
5%
Russia
5%
UK
5%
France
4%
South Korea
4%
Japan
3%
Other
52%

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

TANDEM Munich is centrally located in Schwabing, the lively centre for students, and the most attractive area of the city. Museums, pubs, cafes, shops and Biergärten abound, not to mention the lovely English Garden. The school is easily reachable through the excellent public transportation.

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Reviews

100% recommend

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"The whole experience was top-notch."

Celestine Okoye, student from Italy

TANDEM is an exceptionally well-organized school. From the moment I entered until the day I left, everything was top-notch. The classes are meticulously structured, providing all the necessary tools for effective language practice. The teachers are not only experts in German but also proficient in other foreign languages, which greatly benefited both me and my fellow students. Located right in the heart of Munich, TANDEM offers the perfect setting for immersive learning. They also organize extracurricular activities that further enhance the language learning experience. If I were to return to Germany to learn German, I would undoubtedly choose TANDEM again. It was an experience truly worth having. Danke!

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
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School location
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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
29 Jul 2024 - 16 Aug 2024
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Excellent!!!"

Luis Toro Palacios, student from USA

I liked all the experience, the host family very nice and friendly, the location of the apartment was close to the school and in the historic center of the city, the school Tandem is very professional well organized and good teachers, and I really enjoyed all the experience, Munich is also a great City.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
13 Sep 2021 - 8 Oct 2021
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Marcelo Avalos, Director at TANDEM München e.V. responded to this review.
09 December 2021

Hallo Luis,

vielen Dank für diese tolle Bewertung, wir haben uns sehr gefreut! Wir hoffen, dass es dir weiterhin gut und dass wir uns vielleicht im nächsten Jahr wiedersehen können :-)

Herzliche Grüße vom gesamten TANDEM Team!

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Housing

TANDEM München e.V. offers the following housing types:
homestay

Private accommodation, self catering

£ 133
weekly
Age range: 18 - 80 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, free internet, and heating
Distance to school: 10 - 40 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
£ 133
Students live with Germans, sometimes families, sometimes flat sharers, very often single people who have a spare room. You have your own room and share kitchen and bathroom with them. Students cater for themselves, either by contributing to the budget or by shopping for themselves.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 100 € when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Munich based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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