Welcome to our German courses!
We offer German courses at different language levels and special courses "German for professional purposes"!
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?
Simply take a free online test first, and find out more about your language level:
German: Link to the placement test of klett
German, English & other languages: Link to Sprachtest.de
What 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:
German: Link to the placement test of the Goethe Institute.
German, English & other languages: Link to Sprachtest.de
Language certificates
We hand out THWS language certificates and UNICert® certificates as well as certificates of attendance.
Here you can find more information about the language certificates.
You can find out which language certificate you can obtain for which course, and under which conditions, under the respective courses.
Fees
Course fee incl. exam from winter semester 2023/2024:
THWS students: 285.00€
THWS student applicants with letter of admission: 285.00€
THWS student applicants without letter of admission: 489.00€
External course participants: 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
During summer semester: August - September
During winter semester: February - March
Registration times summer semester
Registration Period:
10.03. - 20.03. for semester courses.
(late registration possible until 31.03. if there are still spots available)
10.07. - 20.07. for intensive courses
(late registrations possible until 31.07. if there are still spots available)
Cancellations are only possible up to 2 weeks after registration!
Registration times winter semester
Registration Period:
20.09. - 30.09. for semester courses.
(late registrations possible until 13.10. if there are still spots available)
10.01. - 20.01. for intensive courses
(late registrations possible until 07.02. if there are still spots available)
Cancellations are only possible up to 2 weeks after registration!
Basic user
A - Elementary language use for Beginners
A1 is the introduction to a new language
At the end of the course you can introduce yourself, ask simple questions and give answers. (Topics e.g. family, living etc.)
A2 gives you the basics of the language
At the end of the course you can communicate in routine situations. You can talk about your background, education, work, etc.
Independent user
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 German-language 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 from the THWS).
Special courses "German for the profession" at B2/C1 level
These specialised language courses are aimed specifically at THWS students. They deepen German skills at B2/C1 level and expand vocabulary in the respective fields of engineering, economics or social work.
Testimonial about our language courses
»What matters most when it comes to learning a language? - For us, it's the learner. Together with our experienced lecturers, we rely on an interactive learning environment and supportive guidance throughout the learning process in both face-to-face and online courses. I consider myself a language enthusiast and - I love my job.«
Eva Scholtyssek, Language coordinator
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