German courses: Fast-paced learning and international student groups
In our German courses, we offer you courses on every level according to the "Common European Framework of Reference". You have the choice between intensive courses during the mornings, German for your studies, German in evening classes or German at the weekend.
Do you already know our service packages? Combine intensive courses and preparation courses for your studies and save money!
Online Courses | Monday – Friday | 9.15 – 12.30 am | 16 – 20 hours per week | 6-8 weeks
Intensive Courses | Monday – Friday | 9.15 – 12.30 am | 20 hours per week | 6-8 weeks
German for Your Studies | Monday – Friday| 1.30 – 4.45 pm | 20 hours per week | 4 weeks
Evening Courses | Tuesday and Thursday | 6.00 – 8.15 pm | 6 hours per week | 8 weeks
FAQ
Meet & Greet - communication in a relaxed atmosphere
People from all over the world learn German at the ISK. So that you don't know only the participants that are in your own course, we organize a Meet & Greet for each course for all course levels. Typically German, games, conversations and other activities take place while we enjoy coffee and cake.
Cultural program
We offer a varied cultural program for all the participants at the ISK, with interesting excursions in Hannover and the surrounding area, summer fests and Christmas parties.
All prices can be found here.
Feel free to give us a call (0511-12356360) or send us an e-mail (office@isk-hannover.de).
Our payment options are as follows:
- bank transfer
- in our Office: cash or by card (cash card, Visa etc.)
- for online bookings: credit card or bank transfer
If required, we can also arrange an individual payment in installments.
First, you take an online placement test. This is required for every registration in order to assess your language level. After that, you can choose between personal advising on location in Hannover or online advising.
The course contract can be signed in our Office or you can also book the course directly on our Homepage.
Every participant can take part in a counseling session and write a placement test free of charge, after doing an online placement test. If you have registered for a course directly from your home or any other country, you can take this placement test after you have arrived in Germany. This ensures that you are put into the course that corresponds to your current language level. In addition to regular skill assessment on the basis of final tests and examinations, individual talks with your trainer instructor are the best indication of your learning progress. Your trainer will assess your language level and make recommendations as to how you should best continue your training at the ISK.
Do you not yet live in Hannover and don’t want to wait until you can get an appointment here in Hannover? Then take advantage of our free online placement. We test your oral language skills, discuss the results of your written test with you and will register you officially for a specific course, if this is what you want.
We offer a wide range of German language examinations that you can take to prove language proficiency for your studies or your job.
In the intensive courses A1-B2.2 you will be optimally prepared for your exam. Take advantage of our exam packages, for example.
As a licensed test center, we offer a TestDaF six times a year and many telc language exams, such as telc Deutsch B2 and telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule.
A1 Basic User
Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
A2 Basic User
Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
B1 Independent User
Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
B2 Independent User
Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
C1 Proficient User
Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations.
Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer clauses, and recognize implicit meaning. Can express ideas fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.
Advantages of online courses
- All lessons are live lessons in the virtual classroom
- Experienced teachers with native-speaker competence take you along and show you what everyday German life is all about
- Authentic language situations immerse you in the world of German language and culture
- Engaging lessons with young, motivated participants from all over the world
- Small groups with 6 to a maximum of 12 participants
- No need to apply for a visa, learn from the comfort of your own home
- Online Meet&Greet events and office hours for participants
- Digital textbook
How the online course works:
- All lessons take place online in the virtual classroom using Zoom, the video conferencing software.
- You see the teacher and the other participants via video.
- You see the digital textbook and the teacher's whiteboard projected onto your screen.
- All the language skills are trained equally via audio and video.
- Zoom is used for partner and group work so that you can directly apply what you have learned.
Online German Course I Registration
- We recommend that you take the online placement test on our website and make an appointment for an individual online consultation (via e-mail or telephone at ++49 (0)511 123 563 60)
- You will then receive an e-mail from us along with the contract, access information for the online course and where to send your money transfer.
- Please sign the contract and return it to us and transfer the course fees within three working days of your registration at the latest.
- If you have an address in Germany, we will send you the corresponding textbook via regular mail.
Data security for Zoom
Protecting your data is important to us. That is why we are very careful in selecting all account and user settings. Each meeting takes place in a password-protected area so that none of your data can be taken outside of this area. Meetings are not recorded without your prior consent. We have defined the data centre region Europe for the meetings. We keep ourselves informed about security enhancements and updates on a regular basis in order to provide you with the best possible protection. For more information, please refer to our data protection notes (7. Audio and Video Conferencing).
Which German course is the best one for me?
Every German course in the evening is individually tailored to the needs of the participants. Through the placement test on our website and a personal consultation, we will find out together which course suits you and with which participants you can learn best together.
At what levels are the evening courses offered?
The evening German courses for professional and academic purposes are divided into beginner, basic, intermediate and advanced levels. They each comprise 48 lessons. During this time, it is not possible to complete a whole CEFR level, as in our intensive courses with 160 lessons. In the evening German course, a part of a level can be covered. The focus is on communication and participant orientation. We put the groups together individually according to your learning needs.
How can I register for a German course in the evening?
First, you take the online placement test on our website. Then you get a free learning consultation on-site or online. This is how you can find out which course corresponds to your learning level. After the consultation, you can register for the course directly.
Your instructor will let you know on the first day of class what material you will be working with in class.
Will I receive a certificate of attendance at the end of the German course?
Yes, you will receive a certificate of attendance at the end of the course. There are no exams in the evening German courses. If you need a language certificate, we will be happy to inform you about the various examination options at the ISK.
How can I continue learning after completing a course?
If you have completed a German course in the evening, you can continue learning directly by signing up for the next course. The best way to find out which course is right for you is to talk to your teacher or have a personal learning consultation.
Save both time and money!
Combine your intensive course in the morning with one-on-one lessons. You want to learn faster or repeat course contents? In our combination packages, you can learn German in addition to your intensive course in private lessons from a package of 10 hours at special rates.
One-on-one lessons at special rates
For participants who have booked an intensive course, we offer individual lessons at special rates in a combination package starting at 10 hours. In the combination package you have the opportunity to catch up, deepen or repeat course content. Our teachers will give you learning tips, improve your language level and develop individual strategies for learning German together with you. We will discuss lesson times and content with you in a consultation.
Combine your intensive course with one-on-one training.
The Bildungsberatung Garantiefonds Hochschule from Caritas Hannover is the right place to go if you need guidance on your way to a German university. The counseling service is free of charge and supports those seeking advice through individual educational planning in all questions relating to the recognition of foreign educational qualifications, the various options for accessing a course of study and also with regard to financing studies. Often, educational offers, for example in the form of a language course, must be taken up in order to be able to study in Germany. In this case, it might be possible to have the course fees funded according to the University Guarantee Fund. The counseling center makes appointments on request.