German as a Foreign Language Intensive Course: Description
Regardless of whether you wish to learn German for your university studies or for your future career, the German intensive course offers you the perfect combination of lessons, practice and autonomous study. At the same time you profit from the professional support of our German as a Foreign Language teachers at one of our training centers in Düsseldorf and Berlin.Our German intensive course prepares you linguistically for the admission to higher education or the entry into professional life in Germany. You have the opportunity to combine several successive intensive courses in order to systematically and individually tailor your learning process. All stages from A1 to C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages are taught. We also offer intensive learning programs for those without prior German knowledge (A0).
Our level-differentiated intensive training offers you listening and reading comprehension with current texts, grammatical training and improvement of speaking and writing skills. While doing so we orient our courses on the demands of the officially recognized German language exams (for B1, B2 and C1), which for the most part can be taken in our training center in the form of the TestDaF, DSH and telc exams. The classes are made up of international students which, in addition to the acquisition of the German language, offer you the opportunity for intercultural exchange.
You always remain flexible:
Hybrid: Your course consists of face-to-face & live-online lessons.
With "Hybrid" you can also participate online in all face-to-face lessons at any time, as IIK course rooms include state-of-the-art technology so that the teacher, online participants and participants on-site can interact.
Live-Online: You take part in the course exclusively live-online.
You can take part in "Live-Online" from home, on the road or on-site: Use our learning zones and IT services (lending of tablets and iPads, printers, copiers, scanners) in our training centers in Düsseldorf or Berlin - and meet other course participants from all over the world at IIK Café or at our leisure activities.
- specific linguistic preparation
- rapid learning progress
- globally recognized exams
- extensive cultural and leisure programme
- internationality & quality of life in Düsseldorf or Berlin
Additional Information
Course Level
10 levels from A1-C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Number of participants
Approximately 18 participants per course (max. 25)
Teaching staff
- qualified and motivated teachers with higher education degrees and many years of experience in German as a Foreign or Second Language or with accreditation from the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF)
- evaluated monthly by the student
Course Content
- approx. 100 lessons each course period (approx. 4 weeks)
- 5 lessons each day (45 mins. per lesson) from Monday to Friday
- placement test (the result determines your course level.)
- final exam with certificate
- listening, speaking, reading and writing exercises at academic level
- complimentary E-learning material to support autonomous learning
- supervised homework sessions in the institute by qualified teachers (10 lessons per month)
- individual learning advice
- weekly offers to train free speaking
Additional Services
- low-priced health care insurance for Germany
- issuing of documents for visa application
- complimentary Wi-Fi in the training centers
- free access to university libraries
- inexpensive places to eat close to the institute (uni cafeteria, diner, street food, etc.)
- regular information events at the institute by official bodies/entities (working or studying in Germany)
- comprehensive leisure and culture program during the week (e.g. “Stammtisch”, cinema evenings, etc.)
- reasonably priced weekend excursions (e.g. to Bonn, Cologne, Amsterdam, Brussels)
Sporting Opportunities:
- Participation in extensive university sporting program (30 €). Current program: https://hss-d.de/
On our IIK Facebook page for Berlin and Düsseldorf you will find current information about the IIK, suggestions about the IIK leisure and culture program, a discussion forum and the opportunity to meet friends and IIK participants.
Application deadline
Applications are accepted until the maximum number of participants has been reached or until the first day of course, after this applications may be accepted upon enquiry.
Target Group
German learners (university applicants, professionals, etc.)
Schedule
Lessons take place from 9:00 am to 1:15 pm or from 3:00 pm to 7:15 pm each day. The schedule is determined by the IIK.
Email for inquiry
Additional Offers
Accommodation
can be booked with the IIK for the duration of participation in the German courseThrough our accommodation service we make it easier for you to find accommodation. You can book it directly with us, precisely coordinated with the duration of your course.
Leisure Time & Culture
weekly events and weekend excursionsYou can also spend your free time getting to know German culture together with other international students. For this reason, we offer an extensive cultural and recreational program, some free of charge, some for a small fee. It is published at the beginning of each course phase and can be booked on site.
You can find the current program on our IIK-Facebook pages for Berlin and Düsseldorf.