Language learning in Berlin

More than a language school

The F+U Group of Companies is one of the largest private education providers in Germany. It has centres throughout the Federal Republic as well as in other European countries and cooperates with state and private education providers all over the world. In the capital city, Berlin, F+U specialises in professional and continuing further education, as well as commercial retraining and qualifications.

The successful dual-study bachelor degree programmes and the modern distance, full-time and dual-study master’s programmes at the VICTORIA | International University offer young people practice-focused education. The programmes are increasingly orientated to the needs of international students; the new BA International Management programme is delivered in English.

Since 2013, the Academy of Languages Berlin has expanded this range of educational programmes with its worldclass, academically demanding language, company and computer courses, held at the International Educational Campus near Potsdamer Platz, at clients’ own premises or live online in virtual classrooms. The Berlin school is continuing the tradition first begun in 1980 in the romantic Neckar city of Heidelberg. The original F+U language school, the Academy of Languages Heidelberg welcomes over 10,000 learners and examination candidates from over 100 countries every year and is one of the largest and most successful language schools in Germany.

Our extensive network of teaching experience and educational competence benefits all our Berlin language school customers. Our learners include international students aiming to improve their German in readiness for higher education or preparing for the Feststellungsprüfung, as well as local people keen to enhance their foreign language skills, for example in Business English or in preparation for the TOEFL® exam. Our flexible inhouse training is also a popular choice for companies and diplomatic missions.

Since January 2017 our Berlin language school has also functioned as the International Office of the VICTORIA | International University. This means we are able to support international university applicants throughout the entire application process and offer valuable first-hand tips and information, also during the language course.

Your reasons for choosing us

• Central location by Potsdamer Platz and excellent public transport connections (3 underground/rail stations, all within a 3-minute walk: Potsdamer Platz, Anhalter station, Mendelssohn-Bartholdy-Park), as well as 3 bus stops on 7 lines, each within 3 minutes. The Sony-Center, Brandenburg Gate, Government Quarter, Tiergarten, Checkpoint Charlie and two of Berlin’s largest and most popular shopping centres (Mall of Berlin, Shopping Arcades) are within walking distance. Light, pleasant classrooms in the historic Gründerzeit building of the International Educational Campus. Barrier-free access, accessible toilets and a separate wheelchair lift provided. Several parking options available nearby.
• Long-standing experience of language teaching, targeted examination preparation, corporate training, Erasmus+ programmes and the organisation of language tours; state-recognised vocational college for foreign languages in Heidelberg.
• A wealth of educational competence: F+U operates the VICTORIA | International University, the International University of Cooperative Education (iba), bilingual schools (primary school, Gymnasium secondary school), a Realschule secondary school, an international boarding school and several colleges specialising in professional and foreign language training. Since September 2017 F+U has also offered the International Baccalaureate® diploma programme for international school pupils.
• Test centre for TOEFL ©, TestDaF, telc, TOEIC© and more. In 2017 we also became an approved telc University Competence Centre.

  

• Affiliations and partnerships: FaDaF (Fachschaft Deutsch als Fremdsprache); FDSV (German Association of Language Tour Operators); VDP (Federation of Private Schools in Germany); AOK (Allgemeine Ortskrankenkasse – statutory health insurance provider); Eurohodip (European Hotel Diploma); DRV – German Travel Association); Olympiastutzpunkt Rhein-Neckar e.V. (Olympic Training Centre); Deutsches Jugendherbergswerk (German Youth Hostel Association) and more.
• Planning reliability thanks to a year-round guarantee of provision for our language courses: confirmed courses will not be cancelled.
• Lessons on Tour programme: Identical language courses in Heidelberg and Berlin with a no-fuss switch of study centre.

  

• A range of exclusive accommodation directly on campus, in private apartments, with host families and in the exclusive student hostel (equipped with TV, Wi-Fi, private bathroom; located just one train stop – or a 15-minute walk – from the school). Organisation of bespoke accommodation (holiday homes, hotel rooms) on request.
• Good value for money.
• International atmosphere (learners from over 100 countries) with opportunities to meet and build language tandems with German students (joint events and shared leisure areas with the VICTORIA | International University).
• Committed to quality: A certified quality management system (DIN EN ISO 9001:2008) continuously monitors our compliance with important quality standards.