Learn German online — live with a teacher, not a video archive
The same courses we run in Cologne, held over video: a fixed group, a fixed teacher and feedback on every sentence — A1 to C1.
Approved under AZAV
DKH Institut is a telc examination centreOnline German courses from A1 to C1
Every level as live classes in a small group, with a clear plan through to your CEFR certificate.
Starting from nothing: introducing yourself, shopping, handling your first everyday conversations.
Building on the basics: talking about work, family and the past, and coping with appointments.
The level required for citizenship, vocational training and many employers: speaking at length and justifying opinions.
The entry requirement for university and many professions: specialist texts, discussion, precise wording.
For university and demanding roles: complex texts, unscripted presentations, confident professional language.
Course information
All you need is a link — classes run on Zoom, with no travel and nothing to install.
Every lesson follows a presentation from our own textbooks, so you see the structure of the topic in front of you.
Each level is split into stages with defined goals — you always know where you stand.
The DKH Institut is certified to CEFR A-306-19 and audited every year; our exams cover A1 to C2.
The app holds video lessons, exercises and your course materials — and connects you to your teacher and group.
Pass the exam at the end of the course and you receive a DKH certificate stating your CEFR level.
Our teachers
Qualified teachers of German as a foreign language who stay with your group for the whole course — the same person every lesson.
What participants say about learning online
“Honestly, at first I was skeptical whether I’d really get to speak enough online. But we talked a lot with each other in class and the teacher always corrected me right away, without it ever feeling awkward. After a few weeks I felt noticeably more confident at work.”
“What I liked most was that I could ask questions any time. Sometimes the pace was a bit fast for me, but the exercises were explained again afterwards. Before, I understood a lot but hardly spoke. That has gotten much better now.”
“I took part from home because I can’t travel to Cologne regularly. Technically everything worked well and the group was very friendly. The corrections on the homework and the conversations in class were especially helpful for me.”
Frequently asked questions
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Free German placement test
60 questions on grammar and vocabulary show in about 30 minutes which course suits you.
One answer per question. At the end you immediately see the recommended level — free and without signing up.
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