Hanover, the capital of Lower Saxony, hosts some of the world's biggest trade fairs. With the Herrenhausen Gardens, the Maschsee lake and plenty of green space, it offers an orderly, comfortable place to learn German. The German spoken in Hanover is widely considered the closest to standard German.
Ask NGGlobal's advisers about the current language school options in Hanover. There is a Goethe-Institut in Göttingen, about 35 minutes away by train.
In Hanover you can book courses of as little as one week. On an intensive program, one German level usually takes 6-8 weeks. A complete beginner typically needs 6-12 months to reach the B2-C1 level required for university.
The biggest factor in the price is the length of your booking: the weekly fee drops noticeably for bookings of 12 weeks or more. Winter is usually cheaper than the summer months. NGGlobal students can take advantage of the schools' seasonal discounts and offers.
At most language schools courses start every Monday, though complete beginner courses may have set start dates. For long programs that require a visa, we recommend applying at least 3 months ahead. Summer is the busiest period.
Short courses can be taken on a Schengen visa. Programs longer than three months require a German language course visa (national visa), which calls for enrolment in an intensive course of at least 18 hours a week, proof of funds through a blocked account or an obligation letter, and health insurance. Applications in Turkey are made by appointment.
Students who come for a long-term language course on a national visa may work up to 20 hours a week. Cafés, restaurants, retail and logistics are the sectors where students most often find jobs. Those on a Schengen visa cannot work.
Accommodation prices in Hanover rise during big trade fair weeks, so it pays to plan your course dates around them.
Living costs in Hanover are around the German average, with rent and daily expenses more reasonable than in Hamburg or Munich.
Hanover's light rail, buses and S-Bahn connect the city and its surroundings. The €63 monthly Deutschlandticket is valid on all of them.
Hanover has a temperate climate, with cool, wet winters and mild summers.
Hanover Airport (HAJ) has direct flights from Turkey, and the S-Bahn reaches the city centre in about 20 minutes.
Because Germany uses daylight saving time, the time difference changes with the season: from late March to late October Hanover is 1 hour behind Turkey, and in winter it is 2 hours behind.
You can decide with NGGlobal which school, course and type of accommodation suit you best. We follow the whole process for you, from application to arrival.
The Hanover accent is very close to standard German, which helps learners understand what they hear and pick up correct pronunciation.
Hanover is a major ICE hub: Hamburg is about 1 hour 15 minutes away and Berlin about 2 hours.
We recommend applying 4-6 weeks ahead for short courses and at least 3 months ahead for long programs that require a visa.
You can book from 1 week to 1 year. Students aiming for university usually choose programs of 6-12 months.
Yes. Schools offer homestay, residence and student house options, and NGGlobal arranges your accommodation together with your enrolment.
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