Our course offerings for German as a foreign language

Our selection of German as a foreign language courses encompasses intensive programs, evening courses tailored to conversation and everyday language, and specialized training sessions designed to ready you for language proficiency tests like DSH, TestDaF and Telc C1. With skilled instructors guiding you, you'll effectively apply your language proficiency in both daily interactions and professional settings, fostering confidence in your communication abilities.

Our intensive courses cover levels A1 to C1 and include 25 to 30 lessons per week. Each course runs for 8 to 10 weeks and is taught by a team of two teachers to ensure a dynamic and effective learning environment.

Course fees include all learning materials as well as an internal language assessment. Participants also have the opportunity to take an internationally recognized language exam – such as telc Deutsch B1, telc Deutsch B2, or telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule.

Intensive courses

    Course
    Day
    Lessons*
    Price
    Dates
    • Niveau German Compact Course

      German Compact Course: A1 - B1

      Mon - Fri

      25 lessons per week

      3300 €

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      Dates Day Time Hours Price Registration
      29.09.2025 - 13.03.2026 Mon - Fri 09:00AM - 1:15PM 25 lessons per week 3300 € Register now

      Course Content
      This intensive course covers the German language proficiency levels A1, A2, and B1. Each level comprises 175 instructional units. The course provides foundational training in the German language, focusing on essential grammar and core vocabulary. Key language skills—speaking, listening, reading, and writing—are systematically developed throughout the program.

      Target Group
      This course is intended for international participants with no or very limited prior knowledge of German. It is particularly suitable for prospective international students who plan to apply for the Studienkolleg or the preparatory course (Propädeutikum) at TU Dresden and require a B1-level German language certificate.

      Prerequisites
      None

      Course Materials
      Spektrum Deutsch A1 – B1

      Additional Information
      The course includes a two-week break during both the winter and summer semesters. Entry into an ongoing course may be possible upon consultation and demonstration of prior knowledge.

      Notes
      The winter / summer semester includes 2 weeks of vacation. It is possible to join the current course by arrangement if you have the appropriate prior knowledge.

       

    • Niveau German Compact Course

      German Compact Course: A2 - B2.1

      Mon - Fri

      25 lessons per week

      3000 €

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      Dates Day Time Hours Price Registration
      29.09.2025 - 27.02.2026 Mon - Fri 09:00 AM - 1.15 PM 25 lessons per week 3000 € Register now

      Course Content
      This intensive course covers the German proficiency levels A2, B1, and B2.1. It provides a comprehensive and advanced foundation in the German language, expanding both grammar knowledge and essential vocabulary. Language skills such as speaking, listening, reading, and writing are further developed and improved.

      Target Group
      All international applicants with A1-level German proficiency. The course is especially suitable for international students who later wish to apply to the Studienkolleg or preparatory course (Propädeutikum) at TU Dresden and need a B1 German certificate.

      Textbooks
      Spektrum Deutsch A2 – B2.1

      Notes
      There is a 2-week break during the winter/summer semester. Entry into an ongoing course is possible by arrangement, provided the participant has relevant prior knowledge.

      The course will begin once 10–12 participants have registered.

    • Niveau German Compact Course

      German Compact Course: B2 - C1.1

      Mon – Fri

      25 lessons per week

      2850 €

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      Dates Day Time Hours Price Registration
      06.10.2025 - 27.02.2026 Mon – Fri 09:00 AM - 1:15 PM 25 lessons per week 2850 € Register now

      Course Content
      Building on the consolidation of basic grammar and vocabulary, this course teaches intermediate-level grammar and expands vocabulary. Reading and listening comprehension, as well as speaking and writing skills, are further developed. In the C1.1 course module, exam preparation is included, tailored to the specific exam format the participants plan to take.

      Target Group
      All international applicants who have completed level B1. The course is particularly suitable for those who wish to prepare for a C1-level German language exam.

      Requirements
      Completed B1 level and a placement test

      Textbooks
      Erkundungen B2 and C1

      Notes
      There is a 2-week break during the winter/summer semester. Entry into an ongoing course is possible by arrangement, provided the participant has relevant prior knowledge.

      The course will begin once 10–12 participants have registered.

    • Niveau Elementary A1

      Elementary intensive course A1

      Mo - Fr

      25 lessons per week

      1300 €

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      Dates Day Time Hours Price Registration
      06.10.2025 - 28.11.2025 Mo - Fr 09:00 am - 1:15 pm 25 lessons per week 1300 € Register now
      03.11.2025 - 09.01.2026 Mo - Fr 09:00 am - 1:15 pm 25 lessons per week 1300 € Register now

      Training content
      In the elementary course German A1 a basic training in the German language takes place. Basic grammar and vocabulary are taught. Language skills such as speaking, listening, reading and writing are developed.

      Target group
      All international students with no knowledge of German.

      Course book (included in the course fee)
      Spektrum Deutsch A1 vom Schubert Verlag

       

    • Niveau Elementary A2

      Elementary intensive course A2

      Mon - Fri

      25 lessons per week

      1300 €

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      Dates Day Time Hours Price Registration
      06.10.2025 - 28.11.2025 Mon - Fri 09:30 am - 1:15 pm 25 lessons per week 1300 € Register now
      03.11.2025 - 09.01.2026 Mon - Fri 09:30 am - 1:15 pm 25 lessons per week 1300 € Register now

      Training content
      The A2 Elementary German course provides structured language training, building upon basic German proficiency. Participants will enhance their grammar knowledge and expand their vocabulary while developing essential skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

      Target group
      This course is designed for international learners with prior German knowledge at the A1 level.

      Precondtions
      A valid A1 certificate is required for enrollment. If no certificate is available, a placement test will be administered to assess language proficiency.

      Course book (included in the course fee)
      Spektrum Deutsch A2 vom Schubert Verlag

    • Niveau B1

      Intermediate B1

      Mon - Fri

      30 lessons per week

      1260 €

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      Dates Day Time Hours Price Registration
      14.07.2025 - 29.08.2025 Mon - Fri 08:30AM - 1:30PM 30 lessons per week 1260 € Register now

      Training content
      In the intermediate level B1 course, building on the elementary level A2, the German language is deepened. Basic grammar and vocabulary are expanded along with reading and listening skills. You will also learn to communicate in everyday situations, orally and in writing.

      At the end of the course you can take a B1 exam and receive a B1 certificate.

      Target group
      All international students with A2 level knowledge. This course is for all interested students who want to apply for the preparatory semester at the TU Dresden (Propädeutikum) or for the Studienkolleg TUDIAS with a B1 certificate.

      Preconditions
      Proof of an A2 certificate is required. If no A2 certificate is available, a placement test at level A2 will be conducted.

    • Niveau Intermediate B1

      Intermediate intensive course B1

      Mon - Fri

      25 lessons per week

      1625 €

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      Dates Day Time Hours Price Registration
      06.10.2025 - 12.12.2025 Mon - Fri 08:30AM - 1:30PM 25 lessons per week 1625 € Register now
      03.11.2025 - 23.01.2026 Mon - Fri 08:30AM - 1:30PM 25 lessons per week 1625 € Register now

      Training content
      In the intermediate level B1 course, building on the elementary level A2, the German language is deepened. Basic grammar and vocabulary are expanded along with reading and listening skills. You will also learn to communicate in everyday situations, orally and in writing.

      At the end of the course you can take a B1 exam and receive a B1 certificate.

      Target group
      All international students with A2 level knowledge. This course is for all interested students who want to apply for the preparatory semester at the TU Dresden (Propädeutikum) or for the Studienkolleg TUDIAS with a B1 certificate.

      Preconditions
      Proof of an A2 certificate is required. If no A2 certificate is available, a placement test at level A2 will be conducted.

    • Niveau Advanced B2.1

      Advanced intensive course B2.1

      Mo - Fr

      30 lessons per week

      900 €

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      Dates Day Time Hours Price Registration
      28.07.2025 - 29.08.2025 Mo - Fr 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM 30 lessons per week 900 € Register now

      Course content
      Building on the consolidation of basic grammar and vocabulary, you will learn intermediate level grammar (beginning B2) and expand your vocabulary. You will practise your reading and listening comprehension as well as your speaking and writing skills.

      Target group
      All international students with previous knowledge of German at level B1. The course is particularly suitable for international applicants who wish to take the DSH, the TestDaF or the Feststellungsprüfung.

      Preconditions
      B1 completed. It is possible to join the current course by prior arrangement if you have the relevant previous knowledge.

       

    • Niveau Advanced B2

      Advanced B2

      Mon - Fri

      25 lessons per week

      1950 €

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      Dates Day Time Hours Price Registration
      06.10.2025 - 09.01.2026 Mon - Fri 09:00 AM - 1:15 PM 25 lessons per week 1950 € Register now
      03.11.2025 - 06.02.2026 Mon - Fri 09:00 AM - 1:15 PM 25 lessons per week 1950 € Register now

      Course Content
      Building on the consolidation of grammar and vocabulary at the elementary level, the course teaches the key skills and language competencies of level B2. Reading and listening comprehension as well as speaking and writing skills are reinforced, and vocabulary is expanded for both everyday and professional or academic situations. The course concludes with an internal German B2 language exam.

      Participants also have the opportunity to take the telc German B2 exam. The exam fee is €170, and separate registration is required.

      Target Group
      All international students who have completed level B1. The course is particularly suitable for international applicants who wish to apply to the Studienkolleg or preparatory course (Propädeutikum) at TU Dresden.

      Requirements
      B1 level with proof. If no language certificate is provided, a placement test will be administered.

       

    • Niveau Advanced C1

      Advanced intensive course C1

      Mon - Fri

      25 lessons per week

      1950 €

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      Dates Day Time Hours Price Registration
      06.10.2025 - 09.01.2026 Mon - Fri 09:00 AM - 1:15 PM 25 lessons per week 1950 € Register now
      03.11.2025 - 06.02.2026 Mon - Fri 09:00 AM - 1:15 PM 25 lessons per week 1950 € Register now
      01.12.2025 - 06.03.2026 Mon - Fri 09:00 AM - 1:15 PM 25 lessons per week 1950 € Register now
      12.01.2026 - 02.04.2026 Mon - Fri 09:00 AM - 1:15 PM 25 lessons per week 1950 € Register now

      Course Content
      Building on the consolidation of intermediate-level grammar and vocabulary, this course teaches the key skills required for C1 level. It includes exam preparation for the test formats DSH, TestDaF, and telc C1 University.

      Participants have the opportunity to take the telc German C1 University exam at the TUDIAS test center. The exam fee is €200, and separate registration is required.

      Target Group
      All international students who have completed B2 level. The course is especially suitable for international applicants who wish to apply to TU Dresden.

      Requirements
      B2 level with proof. If no language certificate is provided, a placement test will be administered.

    * 1 lesson equals 45 minutes

Evening courses

    Course
    Day
    Lessons*
    Price
    Dates
    • Niveau B2.1

      Mittelstufe B2.1 - Intermediate B2.1

      Mon & Wed

      60 lessons in total

      510 €

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      Dates Day Time Hours Price Registration
      16.06.2025 - 06.08.2025 Mon & Wed 5.00 pm - 8.15 pm 60 lessons in total 510 € Register now

      Training goal
      Understanding of reading and listening texts on familiar topics, normal conversations in private and professional life possible.

      Training content
      Conversation-oriented study of listening and reading texts, sentence structure, prepositions in fixed compounds, nominalizations, attributes.

      Target group
      All interested students with previous knowledge of level B1.

      Prices & Conditions
      Prices are valid for a minimum of 5 participants.

    • Niveau B2.2

      Mittelstufe B2.2- Intermediate B2.2

      Tue & Thu

      60 lessons in total

      510 €

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      Dates Day Time Hours Price Registration
      24.06.2025 - 12.08.2025 Tue & Thu 5.00 pm - 8.15 pm 60 lessons in total 510 € Register now

      Training goal
      Understanding of reading and listening texts on familiar topics, normal conversations in private and professional life possible.

      Training content
      Conversation-oriented study of listening and reading texts, sentence structure, prepositions in fixed compounds, nominalizations, attributes.

      Target group
      All interested students with previous knowledge of level B2.1.

      Prices & Conditions
      Prices are valid for a minimum of 5 participants.

    * 1 lesson equals 45 minutes
    Course
    Day
    Lessons*
    Price
    Dates
    • Niveau C1.1

      Upper C1.1 - Advanced C1.1

      Tue

      40 lessons in total

      360 €

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      Dates Day Time Hours Price Registration
      05.06.2025 - 07.08.2025 Tue 5.00 pm - 8.15 pm 40 lessons in total 360 € Register now

      Training goal
      Understanding of all reading and listening texts, effortless participation in conversations.

      Training content
      Conversation-oriented study of listening and reading texts, tenses, localization, verbalization.

      Target group
      All students with previous knowledge of level B2.

      Prices & Conditions
      Prices are valid for a minimum of 5 participants.

    • Niveau C1.2

      Upper C1.2 - Advanced C1.2

      Thu

      40 lessons in total

      360 €

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      Dates Day Time Hours Price Registration
      22.05.2025 - 31.07.2025 Thu 5.00 pm - 8.15 pm 40 lessons in total 360 € Register now

      Training goal
      To understand all reading and listening materials and to participate effortlessly in conversations. If needed, the course also prepares participants for C1-level German language exams.

      Training content
      Conversation-based engagement with listening and reading texts, tenses, local expressions, and verbal constructions. This course builds on the C1.1 language level.

      Target group
      All students with previous knowledge of level C1.1.

      Prices & Conditions
      Prices are valid for a minimum of 5 participants.

    * 1 lesson equals 45 minutes

Exam training

Ansprechpartner

Kirsten Reuter-Skrypnik
Registration and course management

Appointment by arrangement