Pre-Semester German Courses for International and Exchange / Erasmus Students

The courses are primarily designed for exchange and international students at the University of Kassel, who will begin their studies.

The courses will take place for two weeks,  Monday through Friday. Each course is 4 teaching units.

The course levels, A1, A2 and B1 offer participants the opportunity to improve their German and to prepare for their stay at the University of Kassel before the start of the semester, while also gaining new insights on student life in Germany and having the opportunity to meet interesting people.

The courses comprise of 40 lessons, which are 45 minutes each in the classroom and on excursions, plus additional preparation and follow-up work at home. All skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) are trained during the course, with particular focus on oral communication. Intensive practice in typical everyday communication situations in Germany and at a German university is provided.

Regular attendance of at least 75% and active participation is required. The course ends with an oral and written exam.

Successful participants receive a certificate of participation with 4 ECTS credits and a grade. A certificate of participation entitles you to register for a semester-long German course at the same level.

A level certificate is not associated with the course.

Your course registration is legally binding. The obligation to pay is independent of course attendance. Withdrawal from the course is only possible before the course start. This can only be done in writing via the Language Center website (form: Course Withdrawal ). Your registration is not officially canceled until you receive written confirmation by email. It is not possible under any circumstances to cancel your registration with the instructor or coordinator.

If you have outstanding payments to the Language Centre, you will not receive any course certificates or ECTS credits, nor will you be able to register for any further courses.

Once you have registered, you will receive an automatically generated confirmation of registration by e-mail.

Please note the new regulations regarding the protection of your personal data.

During the semester, further language courses from levels A1 - C1 awarding 8 ECTS are also available. Registration for these courses is not yet possible. Please refer to the Language Center website for registration dates.

International Students of the University: 80  € with possible additional costs of up to 15 € for individual teaching material purchases. If teaching materials are provided by the language center, the course fee increases according to cost price.

Staff members of the University: 80  € with possible additional costs of up to 15 € for individual teaching material purchases. If teaching materials are provided by the language center, the course fee increases according to cost price.

External guests: (only if spare places are available): 208  € with possible additional costs of up to 15 € for individual teaching material purchases. If teaching materials are provided by the language center, the course fee increases according to cost price.