GLS Berlin - One of the World's Top Language Schools
Award-winning. Inclusive. Led by women.
GLS Berlin, a five-time STAR SCHOOL GERMANY award winner, is led by a dynamic team of three women. We are the only language school in Germany with a 5-star campus featuring two on-site boutique hotels - right in the heart of Berlin.
Every year, more than 5,000 students from around the world join our German courses for adults and teenagers. At GLS, “Where interesting people meet” is more than just a motto - we connect cultures, creating experiences that inspire curiosity, and lasting friendships across borders.
Discover our awards and meet the people behind GLS below.
Who we are
A women-led family business
GLS was founded in 1983 by Berlin entrepreneur Barbara Jaeschke, who still leads the company, today with her daughters Dr. Verena Jaeschke (left) and Dr. Reemda Jaeschke (right).
Academic Director Marion
She guarantees top-quality instruction for over 5,000 students from around the world each year. All GLS teachers hold university degrees and make learning feel like a conversation: meet our teachers.
Leading brands like Rolls-Royce, Fendi, and Amnesty International rely on GLS for their German language training.
Our Mission - What we believe in:
- Diversity
We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds - regardless of origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical abilities, religion, or marital status. - Communication
We believe that language skills, paired with respect and understanding of cultural differences, are key to meaningful social interaction and personal growth. - Responsibility
GLS is a second-generation, women-led family business you can rely on - personal, committed, and far from an anonymous corporation. - Sustainability
Sustainability is at the heart of our corporate strategy, encompassing environmental, social, and economic responsibility. Learn more about how GLS implements sustainability
Awards & Memberships
Star School Germany
GLS is proud to be a five-time winner of the STAR SCHOOL GERMANY award for Best German Language School, achieving the prestigious Super Star status.
Presented annually in London by StudyTravel Magazine, the award is voted on by over 3,000 study abroad professionals from more than 60 countries.
Excellence Award 2025
In 2025, GLS was honoured with the Excellence Award from LanguageCourse.Net, a leading global agency dedicated to helping students find top language courses worldwide.
The Excellence Award is given to language schools that set the gold standard in customer satisfaction, based on over 28,000 unbiased student reviews.
"Best German Language School"
In 2025, GLS was named Germany’s top language school by the Istanbul-based Association of Turkish Language Tour Operators—its 4th time winning this honor: read more.
GLS - unter den Top 10 weltweit
2019 nominierte das in Tokio ansässige Ryugaku Journal GLS als eine der 10 besten Sprachschulen weltweit. GLS ist die einzige deutsche Sprachschule in den japanischen Top 10: mehr zu den Top 10 Schulen.
GLS ist Mitglied von:
GLS is the IH International House school in Berlin: more about the IH International House World Organization.
GLS is a Teacher Training Center and prepares for the IH Certificate for Teaching German as a Foreign Language (IHC German).
IALC is an international association of quality language schools (more about IALC) and regularly inspects GLS. All GLS German courses are accredited by IALC.
CSN Sweden
GLS is recognized by the Swedish National Board of Student Aid, i.e. Swedish students can apply for grants when studying at the GLS language school: more.
Erasmus +
GLS offers EU-funded German courses designed for professionals in educational institutions. Find out more.
