Since 1952, Colón has been one of Hamburg’s oldest private language schools. Our goal has always been to teach foreign languages against the backdrop of their cultural diversity. We challenge and support our participants, create an open learning environment that allows for personal development, and maintain close ties with the business world. Above all, we focus on qualification and integration into the job market—education opens doors.
We know: professional education determines opportunities and perspectives in life. For more than 70 years, we have therefore been developing and designing attractive programmes that empower people when they:
- want to expand their individual scope for action,
- aim to advance professionally or socially,
- wish to close qualification gaps,
- want to improve their job placement opportunities on the labour market.
1. Our goals
The professional qualification for integration into the labour market is at the heart of our work. All measures and offerings are designed to provide our participants with the best possible support.
2. Our offer
We offer a high-quality, market-oriented course program. Through fair and trusting cooperation with customers and partners, we strengthen our position in Hamburg. Economic efficiency and cost awareness are incorporated into planning and implementation.
3. Our customers
We support people who want to learn or perfect a language – whether for private interest or professional reasons. Individual goals are always the focus.
Our didactics are based on many years of experience and proven principles:
- Instruction at native-speaker level
- Use of the direct method
- Qualified, trained language teachers
Our work thrives on partnerships, transparent communication and the satisfaction of our participants.
Our customers are:
- Participants entitled to individual advice and qualified support
- Commissioning parties who prioritize quality, market orientation and placement
- Companies offering training and internship positions
- Authorities and institutions promoting projects and participants
- Educational partners with whom we closely cooperate
4. Our staff
Our staff are committed, responsible professionals. They contribute their ideas and creativity and actively help shape our offerings.
We focus on:
- Cooperation and teamwork
- Delegation of responsibility
- Open communication and transparency
- Personal support and development
The respectful interaction with people from all cultures and religions is a matter of course for us.
5. Quality
Quality is a continuous process, not an endpoint. With a systematic quality management system, we ensure that we meet the expectations of our customers.
Our standards are based on:
- Continuity and topicality of our offerings
- Professional and pedagogical competence of our team
- Adequate equipment and materials suitable for adults
6. Labour market
We ensure the relevance of our offerings through:
- Regular customer surveys
- Close contacts with companies and professional associations
- Coordination with clients
- Practical, adult-oriented didactics
- Incorporation of operational experience
- Regular evaluations
This is how we create offerings that meet the needs of the economy and open up new perspectives for our participants.
