Welcome to our English courses!

We offer English courses at different language levels! The language levels are based on the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). Read more about the CEFR. Not sure which course to choose?Then take a free online test first and find out more about your language level:

English: Link to the placement test of the British Council

German, English & other languages: Link to Sprachtest.de

Click on the courses for details and registration.

Independent user

B1 is the transition to the intermediate level

At the end of the course you can talk about personal experiences, interests, hopes and goals. You can justify and explain in discussions.

B2 is the foundation for more complex content

At the end of the course you can understand complex and abstract texts. You can express yourself spontaneously and fluently on a wide range of topics and explain your point of view on current issues.

(B2 is a requirement for many English-language degree programmes at the THWS).

B - Independent language use for advanced learners

B1 is the transition to the intermediate level

At the end of the course you can talk about personal experiences, interests, hopes and goals. You can justify and explain in discussions.

B2 is the foundation for more complex content

At the end of the course you can understand complex and abstract texts. You can express yourself spontaneously and fluently on a wide range of topics and explain your point of view on current issues.

(B2 is a requirement for many English-language degree programmes at the THWS).

Proficient user

C1 leads to competent action in the foreign language

At the end of the course you will be able to express yourself fluently and with a wide vocabulary, in a structured and detailed way. You can use the language flexibly and competently in social and professional life.

(C1 is a requirement for a TWIN certificate from the THWS).

C - Competent use of language and subject-specific consolidation

What else you should know!

Requirements for participation

You should have already reached the respective previous level and feel confident enough to move on to the next level. However, it is not necessary to prove that you have reached the previous level in order to take part in the course.

Here you can test whether you have reached the previous level:

English: Link to the placement test of the British Council

German, English & other languages: Link toSprachtest.de

Language certificates

If you pass an exam successfully, you will get an THWS language certificate. The English courses are not part ofthe UNICert® programm.

More informations under certificates.

Do you urgently need a language certificate? We also offer exams without a course.

Fees

Course fee incl. exam from summer semester 2023:

THWS students: 195.00€

THWS student applicants with letter of admission: 195.00€

THWS student applicants without letter of admission: 489.00€

External course participants: 489.00€

Examination fees without course participation:

Students and applicants with notification of admission: 195.00€

Non-students of THWS & applicants without letter of admission: 489.00€

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Please note: The fees have to be payed, if the course was not cancelled within the given time (14 days after registration) via the withdrawal form.

Course times

You can find the exact course times in the respective language levels.

Study/work-related courses: approx. 4 months

Summer semester: End of March - beginning of July

Winter semester: Mid-October - Mid-January

Intensive courses: approx. 5 - 6 weeks

In summer semester: August - September

Winter semester: February - March

Registration times summer semester

Registration period:

10.03. - 20.03. for semester courses.

(late registration possible until 10.04. if there are still places available)

10.07. - 20.07. for intensive courses

(late registrations possible until 31.07. if there are still places available)

Cancellations only possible up to 2 weeks after registration!

Registration times winter semester

Registration period:

20.09. - 30.10. for semester courses.

(late registrations possible until 13.10. if there are still places available)

10.01. - 20.01. for intensive courses

(late registrations possible until 31.01. if there are still places available)

Cancellations only possible up to 2 weeks after registration!

Portrait Frau Eva Scholtyssek, Language coordinator

»What matters most when it comes to languagelearning? - For us, it's the learner. We aim atproviding an interactive teaching and learningenvironment both in the physical classroomand online, cooperate with experienced teachersand support our course participants throughouttheir learning process. I consider myself alanguage enthusiast and - I love my job..«

_{Eva Scholtyssek}, Language coordinator

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Welcome to our English offers!

We offer English courses at different language levels! The language levels are based on the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). Read more about the CEFR.

Click on the courses for details and registration.

B1 is the transition to the intermediate level

At the end of the course you can talk about personal experiences, interests, hopes and goals. You can justify and explain in discussions.

B2 is the foundation for more complex content

At the end of the course you can understand complex and abstract texts. You can express yourself spontaneously and fluently on a wide range of topics and explain your point of view on current issues.

(B2 is a requirement for many English-language degree programmes at the THWS).

C1 leads to competent action in the foreign language

At the end of the course you will be able to express yourself fluently and with a wide vocabulary, in a structured and detailed way. You can use the language flexibly and competently in social and professional life.
(C1 is a requirement for a TWIN certificate from the THWS).