Welcome to our German courses for refugees!
You had to flee your country and now want to study in Germany? Language skills are an important prerequisite for this.
The THWS Campus for Language Proficiency will continue to offer free language courses in 2023 for refugees who want to start studying in Germany or continue their studies in Germany.
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.
Independent user
B - Independent language use for advanced learners
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 degree programmes at THWS).
Proficient user
C - Proficient use of language and subject-specific immersion
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 at THWS).
What else you should know!
Requirements for participation
The courses are financed throug the DAAD-programm "Integra". The Integra programm aims to integrate refugees in the german system of higher education. Therefore a condition of participation in an Integra course is the intension to study in Germany or to continue the studies in Germany.
You should also 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.
Not sure which course to choose?
Simply take a free online test first, and find out more about your language level:
German: Link to the placement test of the Goethe Institute.
German, English & other languages: Link to Sprachtest.de
Language certificates
We hand out FHWS language certificates as well as certificates of attendance.
Here you can find more information about the language certificates.
Do you need a language certificate? We also offer exams without a course.
Fees
The courses for refugees are supported by the Integra programm of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research.
The Integra programm aims to integrate refugees into the german higher education system.
Thus, refugees interested in studying do not pay any course or examination fees for Integra courses.
This project is funded by:
Further questions?
Please use this contact form.
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