✦ Cokonet Academy, in-house since 2010

The language
is the whole game.

Germany asks for B2 German. France asks for B1 or B2 French. UK and Ireland ask for IELTS. Australia and Canada accept IELTS or PTE. USA prefers TOEFL. Duolingo works as a fast backup. The language certificate is what makes the visa application real, and the level you reach is what decides your starting salary band.

Book a free 30-min counsellor call → See course catalogue ↓

core languages
German, French, English

A1 to C1

CEFR levels
fully taught

16 yrs

teaching this
at Cokonet Academy

⚡ Quick guide

Which level do I need?

Germany

Nursing / job seeker visa

France

University / job

B1 to B2

Masters / work visa

IELTS 6.5

Canada

Express Entry / study

IELTS 6.0+ / CLB 7

Australia

Nursing / skilled visa

OET B / IELTS 7

Languages we teach

Three core languages. Every level. Every format.

Plus dedicated test-prep tracks for the exams employers and immigration ask for.

German

Flagship · for nursing, Ausbildung, study

Germany is the highest-demand destination in 2026, and German is the highest-stakes language we teach. Full A1 to C1 progression with healthcare-vocabulary modules built into B1 and B2 specifically for nursing migrants.

Levels offeredA1 to C1

Hours per level120 to 160

Exam prepTELC, Goethe

French

For Canada-Quebec, France, French-speaking Africa careers

B1 or B2 unlocks Canadian Express Entry bonus points, French university admissions, and Quebec PR. We run weekend-intensive batches for working professionals.

Levels offeredA1 to B2

Hours per level100 to 140

Exam prepDELF, DALF, TEF

English (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL / Duolingo / OET)

For UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, NZ, USA

All 5 English tests under one roof: IELTS Academic and General Training, PTE for Australia and Canada, TOEFL for USA, Duolingo for fast turnaround, OET for healthcare. Mock band scoring weekly, re-test guarantee on most batches.

Levels offeredIELTS 5.0 to 8.0+

Hours per level60 to 120

Exam prepIELTS, PTE, TOEFL, Duolingo, OET

📘 Full IELTS coaching details→

CEFR levels, decoded

What each level actually unlocks for you.

CEFR is the European framework that governments and employers use. Higher level, more doors open. Here is what each one means in practical terms.

Beginner

Introduce yourself, ask for basics, follow simple instructions. The point of A1 is to stop being a tourist and start being a resident.

Visa application start

Elementary

Short conversations about familiar topics. Order food, ask directions, write a simple email. Most Kerala learners hit A2 in 6 to 8 weeks.

Daily survival

Intermediate

Hold a workplace conversation in the language. France and Quebec accept B1 for many job categories.

France entry / Quebec

Upper intermediate

Speak fluently with native speakers without strain. This is the threshold Germany requires for nursing recognition and most professional work visas.

Germany nursing visa

Advanced

Read complex texts, write nuanced reports, present in business settings. C1 opens specialist medical and academic positions.

Specialist roles, academia

Four ways to study

Pick the format that fits your life.

Same syllabus, same TELC-certified faculty, same exam-pass rates. Different times, different rooms, different bandwidth.

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Classroom · Trivandrum

In-person at Cokonet Academy, Ulloor Junction. 5 days a week, 2 hours daily, 14-week tracks. Highest accountability and fastest progression.

Best for: full-timers, ages 18 to 28

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Online live

Same instructor, same class group, on Zoom. Recordings available if you miss a session. Same exam pass rates as classroom.

Best for: anywhere in Kerala or India

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Hybrid

Two days classroom, three days online. Most popular format for working professionals who can attend evening sessions in town.

Best for: working students

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Weekend intensive

Saturday plus Sunday, 5 hours per day, 16 weeks. Same syllabus compressed. Demanding but doable.

Best for: working professionals

Exam preparation

The certificate is what immigration counts.

Government-accredited certifications. Without one of these on your application, your visa file is a piece of paper. With one, it is a passport.

TELC B2

German

Nursing visa

The certificate Germany legally requires for nurse recognition. We have institutional partnership with TELC and book your exam slot directly. First-attempt pass rate above 92% in our cohort.

Our prep duration

8 weeks intensive

Goethe-Zertifikat

German

Study / work

Goethe is the alternative to TELC, widely accepted by German universities and employers. Required for some specific employer pipelines. We prepare you for both, you decide later.

Our prep duration

8 weeks intensive

IELTS Academic

English

UK, CA, AU, NZ

The English certificate for almost every English-speaking destination. We focus on band 6.5 to 7.5 outcomes, which is what most master's and work visas demand.

Our prep duration

6 to 10 weeks

OET

English

Nursing / medical

Occupational English Test, specifically for healthcare professionals. UK NMC and Australian AHPRA accept OET instead of IELTS. Vocabulary and scenarios are nurse-realistic.

Our prep duration

8 weeks intensive

DELF / DALF

French

France / Canada

B1 and B2 levels of DELF unlock France university admissions and Canada Express Entry bonus points. C1 DALF for academic and specialist positions.

Our prep duration

8 to 12 weeks

PTE Academic

English

CA, AU, alt to IELTS

Pearson Test of English. Computer-based, fast turnaround on results. Widely accepted alternative to IELTS especially for Australia.

Our prep duration

6 weeks

📝 Full PTE coaching details→

TOEFL iBT

English

USA preferred

Test of English as a Foreign Language. The traditional choice for US universities. Internet-based, scored 0 to 120. Score 90+ unlocks most US Masters; 100+ for top programs.

Our prep duration

6 to 8 weeks

Full TOEFL coaching details→

Duolingo English Test

English

Fast, low-cost

From-home computer test, 1 hour, results in 48 hours. Cheapest English test at around US$59. Accepted by 5000+ universities including many in USA, UK, Canada, Australia. Best for backup or quick re-test.

Our prep duration

3 to 4 weeks

⚡ Full Duolingo coaching details→

Cokonet Academy language training classroom in Trivandrum

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TELC certified

Faculty trained in Goethe-Institute teaching standards. Native-speaker visiting faculty every term.

Faculty

The teachers most consultancies wish they had.

Cokonet Academy has trained over 6,000 language students since 2010. Faculty here are full-time teachers, not part-time agents. Most of our B2-and-above German teachers have lived and worked in Germany; they teach you the language you will actually hear at your German workplace, not the one that appears in textbooks.

full-time language faculty

15:1

max student-to-teacher ratio

92%

first-attempt TELC B2 pass rate

weekly

mock exams and band-score feedback

Cost per level

Published fees. Bundle discounts when you commit to multiple levels.

No "additional materials fee" mid-course. No hidden exam booking commissions. The number you see is the number you pay.

Level

Hours

Duration

Fee

German A1

120

8 weeks

₹22,000

German A2

120

8 weeks

₹24,000

German B1

140

10 weeks

₹28,000

German B2

160

12 weeks

₹38,000

German C1

160

12 weeks

₹42,000

IELTS prep

60 to 80

6 to 8 weeks

₹18,000

OET (nursing)

100

8 weeks

₹24,000

French A1 to B1

300

20 weeks

₹58,000

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Free for Cokonet Overseas students

If you sign up for an overseas placement with Cokonet, language training up to the required level is bundled into your package. You pay zero extra for the language certificate.

Frequently asked

Common questions from Kerala learners.

I have zero German. How long to reach B2? +

From absolute zero to B2 typically takes 9 to 12 months at a healthy pace. Faster if you do classroom-intensive plus self-study; slower if you can only attend weekends. We map a realistic timeline at your first counsellor call.

Do I need to clear each level before the next? +

Yes. CEFR is cumulative, and trying to skip levels almost always backfires at the exam. We test you at intake and place you at the right starting point.

Is online live as effective as classroom? +

Pass rates are identical. The variable is your own discipline. If you will attend class regularly and do homework, online is genuinely as effective.

What if I fail my exam attempt? +

Most classes include one free re-attempt window. Beyond that, retake-only batches run quarterly at a reduced fee for our alumni.

Can I learn just enough to clear B1, not B2? +

Yes, for destinations where B1 is enough (France, parts of Canada). For Germany nursing, B2 is non-negotiable, so we do not let students short-stop there.

How is Cokonet different from other Kerala language schools? +

16 years in operation, TELC institutional partnership, in-house teachers (not freelancers), publication-level course material, and a direct pipeline into overseas placement if you want it. Most schools teach the language and stop. We teach the language and walk you to the airport.

The languageis the whole game.

Which level do I need?

Three core languages. Every level. Every format.

German

French

English (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL / Duolingo / OET)

What each level actually unlocks for you.

Beginner

Elementary

Intermediate

Upper intermediate

Advanced

Pick the format that fits your life.

Classroom · Trivandrum

Online live

Hybrid

Weekend intensive

The certificate is what immigration counts.

The teachers most consultancies wish they had.

Published fees. Bundle discounts when you commit to multiple levels.

Common questions from Kerala learners.

Pick the right language. Pick the right level. Pick the right batch.

Talk to a senior, not Google.

The language
is the whole game.