Zittau and Görlitz in eastern Saxony are historic towns on the Polish and Czech borders. Görlitz's well-preserved old town has served as a set for many films. The two towns also share a university of applied sciences.
Ask NGGlobal's advisers about the current language school options in Zittau and Görlitz. The nearest big-city option is Dresden, about 1.5 hours away by train.
In Zittau and Görlitz 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.
Rents in Zittau and Görlitz are very low, and student residences and flats are easy to find.
The region is one of the cheapest places to live in Germany, a significant advantage for long-term study.
Görlitz has trams and buses, and Zittau has buses; the two towns are linked by regional trains. The €63 monthly Deutschlandticket is valid on these lines.
The region has a continental climate with cold, snowy winters and mild summers.
The nearest airports are Dresden (DRS) and Berlin Brandenburg (BER); the train from Dresden takes about 1.5 hours.
Because Germany uses daylight saving time, the time difference changes with the season: from late March to late October Zittau and Görlitz 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.
Görlitz's old town, preserved undamaged through the war, has hosted many international film shoots.
Yes. From Görlitz you can walk across a bridge into Poland, and the Czech border is very close to Zittau.
On a national language course visa you can work up to 20 hours a week; working is not possible on a Schengen visa.
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.
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