Intensive German Courses for International Prospective Students

• Final exam: TestDaF
• Levels: B2.1, B2.2, C1.1, TestDaF preparation
• Duration: max. 7 months, depending on language level at course entry
• Lesson times: 3 times a week in the morning
• Requirements: Laptop/PC, stable internet connection

The levels are based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

• Teaching of language competencies in all four skills (listening, reading, speaking, writing)
• Special consideration of aspects that are necessary for academic work at a university
• Training of study-relevant skills (discussions, speeches, presentations)
• Cultural aspects and geography of Germany

Our courses are currently taking place online. The courses consist of 24 hours/lessons per week (1 unit = 45 minutes), which are as follows:

• 10 units of lessons online (three times a week in the morning)
• 2 units of tutorials
• 12 units of supervised self-study

We offer courses with the following modules:

In addition, there is the TestDaF examination fee (195 €). This fee is determined by the TestDaF Institute and is paid there directly before the exam.

You will receive the textbooks and teaching materials from us free of charge.

Most of our participants attend the entire course, but you can also book individual modules. You can also join the modules of the current courses as long as there are free places. Feel free to contact us and we will tell you the exact dates of the individual modules.

Our current and upcoming courses:

It is important to us that our participants feel comfortable in our courses and that their language level is appropriate. For this reason we carry out a placement test with each applicant in advance. The registration process consists of the following steps:

• You send us the registration form by e-mail. You will find the registration form on the right under "Downloads".
• We will contact you and make an appointment for a placement test via Zoom. We will then assess your language level and find the right course for you.
• After successful completion of the placement test, you will receive a confirmation of registration and a request for payment and will be registered as an active participant.
• The fees are paid per module and are due (via bank transfer) within two weeks of receiving the confirmation of registration and the invoice.

If you have any further questions, please contact us at deutschkurse.spz@hawk.de.

Visas for entry to Germany are issued by the German embassies in your respective country. If you would like to attend a language course in Germany and take the TestDaF examination before beginning your studies here, you should enter the country on a study applicant visa.

We recommend that you register early for an intensive German course. The processing of visa applications often takes several months.

At the same time, you should apply for a study place at the International Office. When planning your time, please take into account the application deadlines for your studies.

After payment of the course fees has been received, you will get the confirmation of registration from us, which you will need—together with the confirmation of application for a study place—for the embassy.

Note on the current situation:

At the moment, our intensive courses are taking place exclusively online. Participation is therefore currently independent of your place of residence and therefore also of a visa. You can take the TestDaF examination at our university or at any other TestDaF test center. If you attend a course with us, you are guaranteed a place in the examination. You can try to get a visa for the TestDaF exam at the end of the course - and for your subsequent studies. We will issue you with a confirmation for this.

As soon as it is possible again, we will offer both types of courses, in-person and online.