German Intensive courses in Heidelberg

Intensive Courses 2019

Our Intensive Courses are ideal for students who want to learn the German language in a fast and thorough fashion. Experienced and highly qualified teachers guide the students through all aspects of the German language: grammar, speaking, writing, listening comprehension and reading.

• Registration fee (for the first course only): €35 (group bookings for 3+ people: €20 per person; 5+ people: €15 per person).
• Family discount (siblings, parents): 5% per person off the course fee.
• Free services: Placement test, progress tests, use of the school PCs (3 computer rooms with 50 PCs), Wi-Fi, certificate of participation, certification for authorities, student ID, organisation of language tandems, orientation events.
• Discounts only apply to advance payment of at least four or twelve weeks; the fee for the Academic Year must be fully paid in advance.
• Learning material: Two books are required for each course level (German: approx. €35; English: approx. €55); the books can also be hired. Learning materials for junior courses are included in the fee.
• Guaranteed provision, minimum participant numbers: Courses are held even without the minimum number of learners (4 people). The number of hours booked will be reduced by 25% (two or three learners) or by 50% (one learner). To compensate, learners can participate in another group course.
• Public holidays (no lessons): 01.01, 30.03, 02.04, 01.05, 10.05, 21.05, 31.05, 03.10, 01.11, 25.12, 26.12 (missed lessons can be taken at the end of the course provided that a written request is received no later than 14.30, one day before the respective public holiday).
• Module course: Development of specific language competences (grammar, conversation, business language); it is also possible to take an exam preparation module (DSH, TestDaF, telc C1 Hochschule and TOEFL®). These courses can be taken in combination with the main course or as a stand-alone language course. It is possible to switch between the individual modules.
• The language courses are professionally orientated or prepare for higher education and lead to an internationally recognised language certificate.

• For additional information and regulations please see our "General information".

German as a Foreign Language (Nos. 12 - 24)

Course Start:
Nos. 12-18: Year round, every Monday;
Start for complete beginners: 02.01 (Tuesday), 05.02, 05.03, 03.04 (Tuesday), 07.05, 04.06, 02.07, 16.07, 06.08, 20.08, 03.09, 01.10, 05.11, 03.12
No. 19: 02.07
20-23: 02.01 (Tuesday), 05.02, 05.03, 03.04 (Tuesday), 07.05, 04.06, 02.07, 06.08, 03.09, 01.10, 05.11, 03.12
No. 24: 06.08
No. 43: Every Monday from 02.07 to 27.08; complete beginners: 02.07, 06.08; end of programme: 31.08

German as a Foreign Language plus English

Course start:
Nos. 25, 26: Year round, every Monday;
Start for complete beginners: 02.01 (Tuesday), 05.02, 05.03, 03.04 (Tuesday), 07.05, 04.06, 02.07, 06.08, 03.09, 01.10, 05.11, 03.12.