Learn German in Austria - Vienna Language School

Cultura Wien:
Established in 1987, Cultura Wien is a renowed German language school offering general German courses in Vienna, Austria to students from around the world. Our German courses are suitable for students of all levels from beginner to advanced and are available year-round.

Our warm and welcoming school is situated in the very centre of the magical Austrian city Vienna.
Our experienced staff and teachers help to select the most appropriate German course for you, always have time to answer your questions, to assist you on practical matters and to accompany you on cultural or social activities. You will learn German in a professional, but relaxed atmosphere, being motivated by helpful teachers (native speakers) and your rapid progress.

Vienna – one of the safest and most exciting cities of Europe – is the ideal place to learn German. Make friends with students from all over the world and immerse yourself in the German language!

At the beginning of your course you are carefully placed in the appropriate class after a written and oral test. Innovative and well-balanced teaching methods will rapidly improve your German language skills.

The syllabus focuses on all language skills: communication (oral and written), grammar, listening and reading:

- You develop your communicative abilities with the help of dialogues, role-plays, discussions, pair- and group-work.
- You listen to authentic recordings. You learn grammar as a basis for communication.
- Daily assignments and regular tests are an integral part of the course.

Our Teachers:
Our highly qualified teachers are native-speakers and have many years of experience in teaching German as a foreign language. They create an atmosphere in the classroom that makes you feel at ease in the foreign language and achieve a maximum progress in a short time.

Right from the start the lessons are held in German. The aim is to make you understand as quickly as possible the language spoken around you and apply what you have learned in class.

Year-round German Courses:
- Intensive German courses
- Evening German courses
- One-to-one German courses / Private German lessons
- Courses for closed groups of students or pupils
- German & Music
- Preparation courses for the "Österreichisches Sprachdiplom"

Summer German Courses:
- German courses with/without accommodation and activities programme

Accommodation:
In host families, in student residences, in apartments or hotels

Cultura Wien has been established since 1987 and has achieved its excellent reputation through first-class language teaching and a friendly and personal atmosphere, both of which are essential to your learning and feeling at home in a foreign country.

We have welcomed students from more than 60 countries over the past years. The average age of our students is 22-28 years, slightly younger during the summer term.

Accreditation:
Cultura Wien is a member of "Campus Austria", an association of Austrian language schools, which offer German courses. Campus Austria is recognised by the Austrian Federal Ministry for Education, Arts and Culture.

The membership is based upon self-imposed strict quality criteria, high teaching quality according to the latest guidelines, a commitment to constant in-service teacher training and regular inspection of all the services the school has to offer.

Cultura Wien is an examination-centre for the internationally recognised "Austrian Language Diploma" ("Österreichisches Sprachdiplom Deutsch") ÖSD.

Vienna is the world’s most liveable city and has many sides. Techno temples belong to Vienna as well as the world-famous Opera house. Clubs, young art galleries, modern architecture and trendy shops exist next to renowned concert halls, large museums, splendorous, imperial buildings and nostalgic shops.

Vienna is a dynamic city with a special charm, which offers a multicoloured scene and a lively everyday life. The city with its far over 50 parks and recreation areas is an ideal place to relax; a safe and clean cultural metropolis with high quality of life.

Vienna has a certain atmosphere, a flair, which one has to feel, in order to understand the city. Vienna waits for you!

We want our students to see more of Vienna than the average tourist! In addition to the German course, cultura wien organizes extracurricular activities, which allow students to meet outside the classroom, get to know Austrians and see places of interest.

The programme of activities is varied, so there is always something for every taste:

- culture: guided city tours, visits to museums, concerts, lectures, videos etc.
- sports: hiking tours, bicycle tours, volleyball, swimming, waltz lessons etc.
- social activties: parties, bar-hopping, visits to the Heurigen etc.

All the activities are optional, but we recommend you to take part in them to get the full benefit of the course. The activities are led by one of our teachers and are mostly free of charge except for entrance fees and transportation

The school office can always provide up-to-date information about cultural events and "in-places". Practise your German, make friends with students from all over the world and have fun!

cultura wien makes your stay in Vienna an unforgettable experience!