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Intensive German Course in Freiburg

Learn German in Freiburg – Germany's greenest city! Freiburg is committed to sustainability and is known for its sunny weather. The historic old town attracts people from all over the world, and the renowned university gives the city a student vibe. This makes Freiburg the perfect place to make new friends and have an unforgettable time. Immerse yourself in German culture and discover the magic of enchanting alleys, historic buildings and the famous Bächle, the small waterways that flow through the streets!

  • Learn German and practise it locally
  • Rapid progression with intensive support
  • Get to know people from all over the world
  • Discover Freiburg, the region and Germany

People take a selfie in front of the Münster cathedral in Freiburg. © Adobe Stock / Chris Maier © Adobe Stock / Chris Maier

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Learn German quickly and effectively

The intensive German course generally runs from Monday to Friday and focusses on quick and lasting learning success! Intensive support and daily repetition of learning content accelerate your learning progress. With a maximum of 16 participants in a class, you are closely supported by one of our highly qualified tutors. You also have access to our well stocked media library for self-study.

In addition to the language classes, the intensive German course includes a diverse cultural and leisure programme. Discover Freiburg and its surrounds on exciting excursions and use your knowledge of German directly while getting to know German culture.

  • Duration
     3 weeks

  • Total scope
     75 lessons

  • Participants
     max. 16 per class

  • Course location
     Goethe-Institut Freiburg

  • Price
     from EUR 1 149

What is included in the course fee?

  • Language level assessment
    Placement in a class with students of the same language level.
  • Course materials
    Up-to-date and high-quality learning materials are included in the course fee.
  • Cultural and leisure programme
    Dive into German life and culture with joint, organised activities during the day, in the evening or at the weekend!
  • Learning guidance
    Learning support service for your questions about the course and materials as well as individual advice on you path to learning German.
  • Access to the media library
    A large selection of exercise and exam practice materials, elementary reading materials and literature.
  • Online community Deutsch für dich
    Make use of interactive learning and exercise materials and network with other learners from all over the world!
  • Exam discount
    As a course participant you’ll receive a 20% discount on the exam fee.

Course Location Freiburg

View of the institute from outside. © Goethe-Institut

The Goethe-Institut Freiburg is centrally located in Freiburg's old town and is easily accessible from the nearby main railway station. The old town is home to many of the city's famous landmarks, including the cathedral with its striking spire and the two medieval city gates. Numerous museums invite visitors to learn more about Freiburg's fascinating history. From the nearby Stadtgarten park, a wheelchair-accessible railway takes visitors up to the Schlossberg hill. From there, you have a breathtaking panoramic view of Freiburg, the Black Forest and even the French Vosges mountains.

Address
Goethe-Institut Freiburg
Wilhelmstraße 17
79098 Freiburg
Germany

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Our Learning Concept

Goethe-Institut stands for competent and efficient teaching of German as a Foreign Language. Quick learning results with highly qualified tutors, the latest teaching methods, intensive support and advice as well as a course level system that is internationally recognised and based on the common European framework for languages.

  • practically oriented

    From day one, you will learn exactly what you need for your daily routine, job and life in Germany and can try yourself out in a variety of scenarios.

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  • contemporary and authentic

    Practise with materials close to everyday life and gain a deeper insight into life in Germany. This makes it easier to arrive.

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  • innovative and flexible

    Experience tuition based on state of the art language learning research thanks to our collaboration with universities. The learning contents of different course formats are geared to each other and facilitate an individual learning pathway.

Our Teachers

Our teachers are adept learning companions solely focussed on:
You and your learning success. They rely on a variety of methods as well as dialogue and exchange. They impart teaching content in a communicative, motivational and interactive way. They discuss your learning objectives and progress with you and provide important tips as well as help, so you can independently practise and deepen your knowledge of German.

What makes for good teaching?
Good teachers!

  • qualified and experienced

    Our teachers are highly qualified: They speak German at native-speaker level. They hold a university degree and are competent in methodology and didactics for teaching German as a foreign language. They also have extensive teaching experience.

  • competent and result-oriented

    We train our teachers ourselves and set the standard for German tuition worldwide. Whatever the learning scenario, our highly qualified teachers provide you with professional support. So you can make tangible progress quickly and achieve your learning goals.

The Course System

With us, you can profit from a modular system of courses at levels A1 to C2. Courses are geared to each other and can be combined together. We’ll asses your suitable course level with a placement test before commencing the course.
These are the ideal prerequisites for flexible learning and a sustainable learning success.

Necessary Intensive Courses per Language Level

According to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
= 1 Intensive course, 75 hours each 75h A1 1 course 75h 75h A2 2 courses 75h 75h B1 2 courses 75h 75h 75h B2 3 courses 75h 75h C1 2 courses 75h 75h C2 2 courses 1 teaching unit (h) = 45 minutes Basic language use Independent language use Proficient language use
75h A1 1 course 75h 75h B1 2 courses 75h 75h C1 2 courses 75h 75h 75h B2 3 courses 75h 75h C2 2 courses 75h 75h A2 2 courses Basic language use Independent language use Proficient language use =1 Intensive course, 75 hours each 1 teaching unit (h) = 45 minutes
The number of lessons that are generally required to reach a certain level and take the relevant exam for the Goethe certificate is based on experience. Individual factors such as language learning experience and the other languages you speak or have learnt already play an important role in this. To achieve an optimum learning success, we will assess your level prior to the course.

Leisure Programme

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The cultural and leisure programme brings you into contact with the local population. This is a vital aspect which is why leisure is part of our programme. With Goethe-Institut, you and your fellow learners will get to know your new home together. Visit exciting cultural highlights or chat with your new friends.
 
City walk

Experience Freiburg's old town up close.

Stammtisch (Get-Together)

Practice your German in a relaxed setting while chatting and connecting with others.

Piano at Goethe

Concert series followed by a get-together.

Highlights

Basel

With over 40 museums and one of the world's most important art fairs, Basel is considered the cultural capital of Switzerland. Here you can marvel at famous art collections, experience thrilling festivals or take a stroll through the old town and discover the city's history.

Picture of Basel. © Colourbox / Sergey Novikov © Colourbox / Sergey Novikov

Black Forest

The legendary Black Forest is a paradise for hikers. A cable car takes visitors up the 1,280-metre-high Schauinsland mountain just outside Freiburg, where they can enjoy breathtaking views of the city and the densely wooded landscape.

Image of the Black Forest on a sunny day. Trees are reflected in a lake. © Colourbox / Frank Gärtner © Colourbox / Frank Gärtner

Strasbourg

France is just a stone's throw away from Freiburg. On a trip to Strasbourg, you can explore the winding streets and picturesque half-timbered houses, soak up the cosmopolitan atmosphere of the modern European quarter or enjoy a relaxing boat trip on the River Ill.

Picture of Strasbourg in summer. © Colourbox / Sergii Kolesnyk © Colourbox / Sergii Kolesnyk

Upcoming Dates

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Accommodation in Freiburg

Study in comfortable surroundings

We know how important it is to feel at home when learning a language in a novel environment. That’s why we provide you with suitable accommodation for your language course in a pleasant and inspiring environment.

Guest house

Guest House Goethe-Institut Freiburg

The guest house with mountain views is conveniently located in the town centre. The accommodation offers well-equipped rooms and various leisure activities are available in the surrounding area.

  • 10 minutes' walk to the institute

  • Single room
    Shared twin room

Per Course from 550 €

Private accommodation © Goethe-Institut

Host

Private accommodation

We are happy to arrange accommodation with private hosts who will offer you the opportunity to stay in comfortable surroundings during your course and experience local hospitality.

  • in the Freiburg city area

  • Single room

Per course from 650 €

FAQs – Frequently asked questions

We are happy to advise you
from Mon to Fri, 8am – 6pm:

We are happy to advise you

+49 89 1222 3 1222 call

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