Full disclosure: this school gets points for proximity to my apartment, and I can't compare it to…read moreother language schools in Munich; however, I've taken German in San Francisco (at two different schools), Düsseldorf, London, and Münster (shouldn't I be fluent by now?!) as well as company-sponsored lessons here at my office, and the instruction I received from Andreas at Klartext is really unparalleled. In my experience it's easily on par with instruction at the Goethe-Institut. That being said, although MY instructor was diligent, thorough, dedicated and uncompromising, over the course of my several months at Klartext I encountered a few substitute teachers who unfortunately were not of exceptional caliber; quite the opposite, really. I even left one class during the break because it felt like such a complete waste of time. My impression was these substitute teachers were not employed by Klartext full-time, and were just available local German teachers stepping in. Other classmates of mine reported mixed experiences (some superlative, some disastrous) with their previous full-time instructors at Klartext, but all said their feedback at the end of the courses was absorbed and considered by the administration. I'll also say that you should expect a lot of homework at Klartext - which, in my opinion, is an effective learning method, and therefore an advantage. The level of accountability could be daunting - sometimes after a long day of work you don't want to be scolded and humiliated as you attempt to correct a blank worksheet in front of the class - but it's actually worth it. I progressed more quickly and significantly under Andreas' instruction at Klartext than anywhere else, and really miss the methods (diagraming on the whiteboard, consistently teaching articles when introducing nouns, doing grammar drills on worksheets, etc.) now that I'm taking classes with a much more "relaxed" instructor. TL;DR: Don't judge their terrible website: if you're serious about learning German, this school is the place for you; the value for money is excellent. However, if you slack off, your classmates will be annoyed, your teacher will shame you, and you'll likely fail the challenging exams at the end of each session. I plan to return at some point to further my study... and hope I'll be lucky enough to get another fabulous teacher.

My California license did not transfer over to Germany, so I had to take both written and practical…read moredriving tests to earn my German driving license. The computer training materials Christine provided were excellent, and I had no trouble passing the written exam (although I talked myself into one incorrect answer just before hitting "submit"). My on-road driving lessons with Edi were also excellent. He had me drive to lots of "tricky spots" to make sure I really had the rules down (especially right-of-way priority) and provided good explanations for all of my questions. The first couple of lessons we stayed in English, but then we switched to mostly German to better prepare for the driving test, during which my examiner stayed 100% in German. Some of the signs and rules in Germany are very different than what I am used to after 30 years of US driving. I definitely would not have passed my tests without the help I got from Christine and Edi. I'll be recommending Fahrschule Christine Timmer to anyone who asks, without hesitation.

I had quite uncomfortable moments with Christine. Being a school which offers lessons in English, I…read morewould have expected a more inter-cultural respectful attitude. I have over 20 years driving experience in my country (Mexico) and in the US due to frequent business trips. When I drive I am used to look all around; yes that is me, I rather be cautious than in an accident. This has never slowed me down. For Christine, this was unacceptable. She controlled every movement of my head, and even the "tension" with which I held the steering wheel, including the position of my thumbs. She claimed that I have the habit of briefly (less than a second) looking left before turning right in a green light because I come from a "South American country" where traffic lights and rules are rarely respected. Yes, that's what she said!! And so there I was, paying nearly a 100 euros per hour to be insulted based on nationalistic prejudice by a person who believes to be an expert connoisseur of driving habits in other countries, and yet clearly does not even know basic geography to realize that Mexico is not in South America. Her experience in "South America" appears to come from a trip she made to California, during which she crossed to Tijuana for a day or so.... To her defense I should say that she apologized when I noted her comments are inappropriate... My wife had a very good experience in this school. but she had her lessons with instructors other than Christine.

1. Das IB-Diplom wird in Deutschland grundsätzlich wie das Abitur anerkannt, allerdings können für…read morebestimmte Universitäten oder Studienrichtungen zusätzliche Bedingungen (z. B. Anerkennung oder Umrechnung der Noten) erforderlich sein. 2. Obwohl die Bildungsqualität insgesamt hoch ist, sollte man nicht erwarten, dass in allen Fächern ein absolutes Expertenniveau erreicht wird - besonders dann, wenn eine "vertiefte Fachausbildung" verlangt wird. Nicht jedes Kind ist in allen Fächern gleich stark. 3. Die Sprachunterstützung, insbesondere für die deutsche Sprache, ist notwendig - für Schüler, die nicht mit der deutschen Sprache vertraut sind, kann dies ein erhebliches Problem darstellen. 4. Die Kosten und die hohen Anforderungen - bei renommierten IB-Schulen wie der BIS können Schulgeld, zusätzliche Materialien, Transport, Unterkunft usw. sehr hohe Ausgaben verursachen.

I can only recommend this school. When we moved to Germany…read moreone year ago with an 11 year old boy, I was very worried about the choice of the most suitable school for him: he didn't speak German and knew only few basic words in English. We found a great EAL (English as an Additional Language) department and an inspiring class teacher. This year my son is in Grade 6, in an English A class (that for native speakers), he studies German and Spanish too. They teach in a way that is different from the one we where used to in Italy, and, having worked as a math and science tutor for traditional school, it took me some time to realize that "different" doesn't mean "worse". At the moment the school is opening a City Campus for Primary School in Leopoldstr. in Munich, absolutely a more convenient location for the families with young children who live downtown.

One of my best tips for travelling would be to learn languages. If you are planning a longer…read morevacation in an englsh speaking country then I would really recommend taking some lessons here at Barbara Försters' school to get a feel for the language and maybe learn some phrases and words. After 3 years without travelling and without speaking English I was afraid of talking to natives in the US, but after the lessons I felt much better and didn't nearly had any problems in talking there. Thank you very much!

i've been her to improve my (business) english skills and have to praise lbt languages: you guys…read morerock, i've never improved my english as easy as at your place! thx a lot!

We live in Miami Beach and we are hosting a friend's daughter who has been going to this school for…read moretwo years now. Her English is incredible. Grammar, pronunciation, comprehension are fantastic for a 15 year old. She seems very mature and ahead of her peers in other areas of education in our mind. She's a very impressive product of the school.

Poor communication, inconsistent statements, and an admissions process that felt chaotic from start…read moreto finish. Reports of class reductions do little to inspire confidence. For a school charging premium tuition fees, the level of professionalism and organization was surprisingly low.

I like the teacher, class size (no more than 10 students), flexibility to choose the class time you…read morewant, the pace of the class and the price. If I had started here my German would be much better. Everyday all of us have many opportunities to speak and practice together.

Lust am Lernen - the joy of learning is not only the name of the one-woman run Montessori…read moreinstitution, but also the basis for the very personal atmosphere which is created by the owner Frau Marina Schlötter-Groß. This is THE place that covers 5 different needs which parents may have: 1. weekly parent-infant/toddler meetings 2. groups with a max. of 6 toddlers meet w/out parents for 3 hours in the morning or afternoon. This can be booked once/week or up 4,5 times/week on a regular basis. 3. weekly meetings for pre-schoolers (or even during that first difficult year at a Munich Grundschule) 4. individual meetings for guardians and their child(ren) - this suits parents especially with difficult (e.g. ADD) or specially gifted (e.g. Down-Syndrome) children 5. meetings during school vacation (according to the Bavarian school system) The age group of children can range from infant (1y.) up to school child ( What I really like about Frau Schlötter is that she fully concentrates on the child, not on the parents gibbering, babbeling in the background. Initially she will listen very carefully to the parent, but will then take on her own way by finding out the interests and talents of every individual child in a very calm and child-friendly manner. She does not consider her work as offering a playgroup for children, but rather implementing the basics of Montessori education. Every child at its own pace in a harmonious, nonviolent, safe environment. I entrusted my 3 children fearlessly and without a guilty conscience at different stages in their lives. So, I can recommend Frau Schlötter 100% to any other parent who wants their child in good hands - no, in excellent hands! I have never felt as safe and sure leaving my kids with a babysitter or aupair as I have with Frau Schlötter. The children learn how to appreciate going about things quietly, even sitting at the table for their snack-time. Respecting the basic rules of hygiene and safety, Frau Schlötter is able to melt away any stubbornness in your child concerning table manners as well. The children eat off of china and drink from real glass cups. They also learn to use a fork, spoon and knife. There is never any screaming or shouting - Frau Schlötter will give you the confidence in leaving your child with her by her extremely sweet service of confirming via text message onto your cell phone how things are going. Hopefully you will have the chance to meet her in person and have your child visit her Montessori group. Good luck!

It is our first year at Casa Luz and we feel very lucky that our little one is joining the KITA…read morethere. With 10 months it is not easy to give your baby to strangers for certain hours. But the team around Carlos and Judith does a wonderful job and managed it to give us an easy start, lots of trust and great help in the positive development of our baby boy. We were surprised how fast he picked up with his older playmates, how he improved his motor skills and how all the three languages became part of his life. The team of Casa Luz tries hard to satisfy parents and children. There are regularly offers for children; all different kinds. They have get-togethers where parents get the chance to talk about their concerns and wishes. There is little events where the parents are invited to spend time with their children and the other parents - highlights are for example songs that the kids represent with their teachers. A big plus is the flexibility in booking the individual hours. The team always has an open ear. The change of teachers is not a fault of Casa Luz at all, it's a problem all over Germany and we know that. Thank you Casa Luz for having us, we really appreciate your support in so many ways!

Casa Luz is a warm and welcoming school. The staff is nurturing and supportive providing new…read moreopportunities for growth and development for each student with a varied curriculum. We always felt confident that our son was well cared for and treated with kindness and respect. While at Casa Luz, we saw him make great strides in his social and verbal skills, as well as his confidence and self-esteem. Casa Luz partnered with us to provide wonderful advice and guidance on how to extend learning and work on specific goals at home and during periods of distance learning. We always felt that communication was open. It was easy to speak with Carlos and Judith as well as the other kindergarten staff and we always felt listened to during discussions. We feel very lucky to have found Casa Luz and highly recommend this preschool as it offers both a personal and loving environment for the youngest learners.