International Programmes 2024/2025

German Intensive Language Course German Intensive Language Course

Leipzig University • Leipzig

Course location
Leipzig
Teaching language
  • German
Language level of course
  • German: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1
Date(s)
  • 3 February - 31 March 2025 (Registration deadline of course provider: 13 January 2025)
  • 1 April - 30 May 2025 (Registration deadline of course provider: 17 March 2025)
  • 2 June - 31 July 2025 (Registration deadline of course provider: 16 May 2025)
  • 1 August - 30 September 2025 (Registration deadline of course provider: 17 July 2025)
  • 1 October - 28 November 2025 (Registration deadline of course provider: 16 September 2025)
Mode of study
Less than 50% online
Phase(s) of attendance in Germany (applies to the entire course)
Yes, compulsory
Pace of course
Mixed (e.g. fixed exam dates and duration, study content can be studied at any time)
Information on dates, prices and mode of study

During our intensive German courses, we offer additional materials on a learning platform. Therefore, a tablet or notebook will be required in order to participate successfully.
It is essential that our participants regularly attend the face-to-face classes and study or collaborate independently on the online learning platform.

Target group

Our intensive language courses are ideal for international students and prospective students who want to learn German effectively within a rather short time frame and who need an approved certificate for their course of study or job.

Description/content

Our intensive language courses combine diverse and goal-oriented language training with insight into German culture and everyday life in Germany. Course participants at each level will receive a fixed number (200 hours) of language instruction. The courses end with a final test.

We teach levels A1, A2, B1, B2, and C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR):

  • Course duration per level: approx. two months
  • Online placement test prior to course begin
  • 200 teaching units of 45 minutes per day for each level
  • Daily face-to-face lessons, plus additional self-directed learning via an online platform
  • Pre-study activities and learning techniques
  • Teaching and learning materials included
  • Preparation for certified qualifications:
    • the telc examinations A1, A2, B1, B2, and C1 Hochschule
    • the DSH at the Studienkolleg Sachsen of Leipzig University as a prerequisite for studying in Germany

Learning German

  • Listening and reading comprehension training
  • Speaking and writing training
  • Vocabulary and grammar work
  • Training in phonetics
  • Test training

Getting to know Germany

  • Guided tour in Leipzig
  • Cultural offers or one full-day excursion, e.g. to Dresden, Weimar, or to Saxon-Switzerland
Current information

Our hygiene concept is ensured through

  • Cooperation with local authorities
  • Following legal regulations
  • Constant adaptation to the current requirements

If necessary, learning can take place completely online: classes then consist of live video conferencing and asynchronous independent study phases.

Recognised language exams offered (e.g. DSH, TestDaF, TOEFL)
No
Other degrees / qualifications awarded
Certificate of participation
Online learning element is part of a study programme
Yes
Average number of hours per week
25
Average number of participants per group/course
15
Dates and costs
  • 3 February - 31 March 2025 (Registration deadline of course provider: 13 January 2025), costs: EUR 1,680
  • 1 April - 30 May 2025 (Registration deadline of course provider: 17 March 2025), costs: EUR 1,680
  • 2 June - 31 July 2025 (Registration deadline of course provider: 16 May 2025), costs: EUR 1,680
  • 1 August - 30 September 2025 (Registration deadline of course provider: 17 July 2025), costs: EUR 1,680
  • 1 October - 28 November 2025 (Registration deadline of course provider: 16 September 2025), costs: EUR 1,680
This price includes
  • Course fees
  • Accompanying programme
Information on dates, prices and mode of study

During our intensive German courses, we offer additional materials on a learning platform. Therefore, a tablet or notebook will be required in order to participate successfully.
It is essential that our participants regularly attend the face-to-face classes and study or collaborate independently on the online learning platform.

Teaching language
  • German
Language level of course
  • German: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1
Language requirements

Beginners to advanced learners of German, absolute beginners are welcome

Technical equipment and programmes

You will need a computer or tablet and internet access to learn on the online platform.

Submit application to

If you would like to participate in the language programme at Leipzig University, please send the registration form to interDaF by mail or as an e-mail attachment:

interDaF am Herder-Institut
Lumumbastraße 4
04105 Leipzig

E-mail: interdaf@uni-leipzig.de

Is accommodation organised?
The organiser helps participants look for accommodation.
Meals

Our course participants can eat at the student cafeteria "Mensa am Park", which is part of the campus of Leipzig University in the city centre.

Close to our institute as well as in the nearby city centre, you will also find a wide variety of cafés, restaurants, and pubs.

Moreover, there are small kitchens in the accommodation, where you can prepare meals on your own.

Is a social and leisure programme offered?
Yes
Description of social and leisure programme

Activities covered by course fee:

  • One full-day excursion, e.g. to Dresden OR
  • Selected entertainment such as a concert or visits to museums, e.g. guided tour of the "Zeitgeschichtliches Forum" (Forum of Contemporary History)

Of course, you may also get advice from us about planning your own excursions or activities.

Free internet access
Yes
Support in visa matters
Yes
Pick-up service from train station/airport
No

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