Very racist environment. Teachers see racism and discrimination happening in online classes without…read moresaying anything or defending the victim. I was asked very uncomfortable questions by the white people in the class and nobody said or did anything. Not even the teacher. Additionally, very low education level. Choose another school.

Speakeasy was recommended to us by a couple of my husband's coworkers, who had a great experience…read morewith one of Speakeasy's evening German A1.1 classes. My personal experience started with a couple of weeks worth of 1:1 German language lessons with one of new tutors, a woman to moved to Berlin to pursue a Master's degree in teaching foreign languages. She was diligent in teaching me some German that I wouldn't necessarily learn in my classes for at least a month or so, but would be useful for getting around. I then took the intensive A1.1 and A1.2 level courses for a couple of months, which were the equivalent of perhaps a year of high school German. The format of the classes includes lecturing, role-playing, practicing verbally with classmates, and the more traditional workbook exercises. German got difficult quickly, so I started taking the A2.1 evening courses as a way to give myself time to really digest the language. Same format as the daytime intensive courses, but it took a few months to get through the same material. PRO-TIPS: + If you're planning on taking intensive courses during the summer, do yourself a favor and register before the 20th. Not only do you get a €5 discount off the course, but you'll actually get the course you want. I made the mistake of not doing this and lost my space in a class with the best instructor I had. + My favorite instructor was Marten (sp?), one of the instructors for the intensive daytime course. While some of the teachers go by the textbooks (boring!), Marten was great about giving short lectures that gave us just enough information to practice whichever concept was the lesson for the hour. I loved how he gave us the "Legos" and encouraged us to build sentences with them. + While the textbook and workbook total to around €20 per course (a reasonable cost), there are some cash-strapped folks that might appreciate that you can actually borrow the books by paying the purchase price and just making sure you erase all your answers before returning the materials at the end of the course. As long as the books don't have any visible marks, you get your money back. There are many language school options in Berlin, but I felt like I really got a decent exposure to German for a reasonable price.

We had an absolutely horrific experience with Platanus. Our child was a student there for two…read moreyears. At first we assumed that a lot of the differences were cultural, considering that we were coming with a North American perspective. Teachers and staff yell (scream) at the children. It is ran in a very militaristic manner. When we first signed up for the school, they assured us that they had just hired a 'German as a second language' tutor since it is a bi-lingual school. They did not hire one until the second year of our child's time there. When we enquired about it, the principal responded "by law we are not required to have one". And that's fine, but a pretty low response if you told us there would be one a year prior. To make things worse, we had two incidents with two(!) different teachers at the school PHYSICALLY HURTING our child. The first teacher grabbed our child's arm so hard he left bruises. At first, the school showed concern, but there was no punishment from the administration for the teacher's actions. A few months later, another teacher pushed our child against a pillar in front of the whole class. We were fed up and (rightfully) outraged. We contacted the administration and they ignored our complaints. We didn't even get a response! Our child's psychologist took us to the equivalent of 'Children's Services for Schools' in Berlin, but unfortunately since it is a private school their hands were tied and were unable to do anything about it. They advised us to go to the police or hire an attorney. Since we were planning on leaving Germany after that school year, they suggested talking to a doctor. When we did, the doctor saw how terrified our child was and wrote a note to excuse them from the rest of the year. It was an absolute nightmare. I am sure Platanus is well aware of their power in being a private school. Many other parents had similar stories as well and when we left this past school year so were many other families. I tell you this to warn you and protect your children. There are many other schools available in Berlin, please, avoid Platanus at all costs.

I have to say, I've been pleasantly surprised with the Kita! My kids' teacher is not only pleasant,…read morebut she involves the kids in fun experiments and projects. They have fun and play while learning at the same time! They have music class and sports class. And the garten is lovely.

I took a weekend course with Mashal and it was amazing. It is a great feeling to make something by…read moreyourself. When you go shopping, you will no longer want to buy things, rather you will want to go back to Swing and Sew and learn how to make it. I didn't know a thing about sewing when I took the course and Mashal explained the basics to me, then I was able to sew on my own. I have a basic knowledge of German and when I didn't understand something, she was also able to translate it in English for me. I think this is the best nähkurs in Berlin. You can see that Mashal's passion is shown when she helps her students, anyone from a beginner to an expert with a few questions. I like that it isn't located in a street shop where anyone can come in or where you are bothered with fabric prices or store profits. The privacy of the location and limited number of students have made me sign up for additional courses for Swing and Sew and I highly recommend this nähkurs in Schöneberg, Berlin. Any of your ideas can be created with the help of Mashal :)

I learned so much in just two weeks! The trick is to try not to speak English (or whatever your…read morebest language is). Lots of friendly students and good instructors. Great, easy location, with lots of restaurants within walking distance. Just wish I could stay longer!

I signed my 17 year old daughter up for two weeks of beginning German at City College. On the…read morefirst day, after having completed the language test, she was put in a German class that far exceeded her abilities. That was frustrating but a small inconvenience. However, she did tell the staff she was feeling ill and felt she had a fever. They were dismissive of her(didn't even have a thermometer to check) and essentially brushed her off. Day 2 she came up positive with Covid. Thank god I was still in town. The woman in charge of student health was much more interested in defending her position(why she didn't help my sick child) than having any concern for her well being. This staff person should not be anywhere near education or young people. What a horrible person. My daughter has attended numerous summer camps and is very independent, this was not "In her head". As an educator I also know a well run program when I see one. Parents, you have been warned.

Teachers are paid an absolute pittance. Preparation, marking travel - all unpaid. Time between…read moreclasses all unpaid. Yet teachers expected to maintain the highest levels of professional standards for a wage that averages less than a bar job. Management are disengaged and entirely uninterested in welfare. Avoid working here at all costs!

Good englisch school for business People who wants to improve their englisch. I went there for a…read morecouple of weeks and it helps me to become much more confident with speaking englisch. I am still not the best speaker (and writer :D) but feel more confident now :)

I can tell that so far they have been very helpful to provide me the information that i need for my…read moreIntensive German Language class (A2-B1). They deserve 5 stars. Why? I am still in Singapore and I ask so many questions about the course because i need to book flights beforehand. They answered it all to the point. I explained them my situation before going to Germany to learn the language. I can tell their management is VERY GOOD. It seems to me, the teacher and the administrator have a very good communication in the school so that they can provide clear explanations about the class. They answered your phone straight and email you soon and clear. I even ask them about the accommodation if they can help me even though it is not their business. They say they will try their best to ask their co-workers. I was surprised and They are SO NICE. The course fee is not expensive. I haven't had experience of learning there yet. I will try to write the review about the learning experience once i have learned German there. I would like to say thank you to this school for their EXCELLENT SERVICE and INFORMATION in such a price. Thank you very much LOGO Sprachenschule.

I can highly recommend this school. I attended four super-intensive German courses and had two…read moreteachers, both of whom were quite fun. The class size was 6-7 people in the first two courses and 8 people in the other two courses, so that is much smaller than in other schools. I found the material interesting and the learning speed quick, but ok. Though I have to warn people: this school goes through the material quite a bit quicker than some of the others, so it's more directed at academics or at people who have learned another language in their life already. I really liked it this way because I learned German quite fast! PS: And one more point: the school changed ownership in 2016, I found the new administration ultra-nice and actually very helpful!

Ich bin gerade zufällig über den vorherigen - älteren - Kommentar zum Europa-Kindergarten gestoßen…read more Ich schreibe nie Kommentare, kann diesen vorherigen aber schlicht und einfach nicht so stehen lassen! Ich muss jedem Satz widersprechen! Meine Tochter hat die Kita besucht und ich hätte mir keine bessere und liebevollere Betreuung vorstellen können. Die Erzieherinnen und Erzieher sind sehr erfahren, entspannt und jedem Kind unheinmlich zugewandt. Ich habe schon andere Einrichtungen kennengelernt und weiß, dass dies nicht selbstverständlich ist. Es besuchen Kinder aus allen möglichen familiären Konstellationen die Kita, sodass ich die Diversität immer sehr geschätzt habe. Ich kann diese Kita also nur wärmstend weiterempfehlen.

I would never recomend this nursery school , if you are thinking your child will be really safe and…read morehappy. When we gave our son to this nursery school , we expected something will be really good and different , because of thought its an private nursery. First of all Standarts are really poor. Their management and style completely old fashioned! Owners are really old probably they are waiting to keep this school until their retirement. Therefore didnt noticed any modernisation inside! Two times our son injured. And when we ask , their reply is always We didnt see really , whats happened They never inform you , what kind of schedule and food they are giving to your child. Only if you are asking they show one of the wall , which you can informed. But i checked its not refreshing weekly. One time there was an big control for this nursery , and our son teacher pleased from us pls dont bring your child at that day.Probably we were under stress , therefore we wont care your child (Really amazing management!) There is no private garden. Imagine Germany is almost dark , grey and rainy country. And your child will stay for 8 hours in between this cold walls. I am an Animation Film Director therefore , i know what really makes child creative! This nursery school inside is really cold and bad designed. Your child will sleep bad conditioned none orthapedic matratzen! One time they organised Family meeting and only 6 families attanted from all groups in total , you can imagine what kind of families are sending their child to this Nursery. Probably they are spending their most time behind money then their child. I dont think that they are really care their child conditions! When you are trying to register , they are telling you that good educated people sending their childs to here.(Doctors , Diplomats , Pilots etc) But it doesnt mean anything to me , as an experienced guy who passed this family steps and conditions on his life. Usually rich people send their child private schools but they never care their childs. Main mistake is ; they are thinking money will take care their child! But from Child side is always terrible results happens. When i was a child , i also went a private school at Turkey! Many people can think and complain Europe standarts are better but when i compare this nursery school standarts with my 25 years old private school in Turkey. I can say Turkey private school was 100 times better then this one. http://www.buyukkolej.k12.tr/pub3/page/english/world_standards_in_education I was paying 430 euro per month to this nursery. But it was just waste my money and waste my child good times. If you dont want to waste your money and if you want to grow your child in a good atmosphere ,My personal advice , never send your child to this Nursery. i personaly reject my child another to nursery school.