- Germany
- Berlin
About Program
Master German in Europe’s capital of creativity with EF Language Year Abroad in Berlin.
Spend 2-4 terms immersed in the German language and culture while living in one of the most exciting cities in the world. EF’s centrally located campus in Berlin puts you steps from iconic landmarks, cafés, galleries, and tech startups—perfect for real-life language practice.Choose from 26–32 lessons per week, with flexible start dates in September, January, April, or June. Tailor your program with SPIN classes in German history, art, or business.
Deepen your experience through weekend trips to cities like Hamburg or Munich, and live like a local in a host family or student residence. Enjoy a vibrant international community—all included in your tuition. By the end of your stay, you’ll earn an EF fluency certificate and have the tools to thrive in a global world. Join students from 100+ countries, gain lasting connections, and transform your gap year through language, culture, and confidence.
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Program Highlights
- Discover The Heart of Berlin: Our centrally located school near the Potsdamer Platz offers quick walks to cafes, restaurants, theaters & public transport hubs
- Cultural Capital: From the Berlin Wall to Museum Island, Berlin blends history, art, and modern creativity— earning its reputation as one of Europe’s most dynamic hubs
- Lively Student Atmosphere: Berlin boasts a dynamic social scene, legendary nightlife, and endless opportunities to meet new people and practice German everyday
- Study topics that align with your career or passions. Enhance your CV to succeed as a global citizen.
- Flexible start dates in January, September, April, & June.
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Prepare for your dream career: Test out your language skills and gain international business experience in a busy workplace. You can add an internship to any of our language programs.
Internship Experience: Work in an unpaid position at a professional company either full-time or part-time, depending on the location of your campus. Enhance your CV and get a head start in your dream career.
Prepare for officially recognized language exams like the Zertifikat Deutsch als Fremdsprache, Goethe-Zertifikat, and TELC-Prüfung. These exams, recognized around the world, enhance your resume and pave the way to university acceptance and international careers in many diverse fields.
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Location
Berlin is not only the capital of Germany, but also in many ways the capital of Europe, sitting at the crossroads of the East and West. Germany serves as the continent's largest economy and the world's fourth largest overall. It's a major player in industry, engineering, science, and renewable energy, and Berlin has recently been dubbed the start-up capital of Europe, surpassing London after the 2016 Brexit decision.
Rebuilt after being destroyed in multiple wars and reunified after being split in two for thirty years, Berlin has an unparalleled experience in recreation and reinvention. The city is now famous for attracting young people, free-thinkers, visionaries, entrepreneurs, artists, and scholars, and of the 3.5 million inhabitants, over one-third are from outside Germany.
