German Intensive Courses (DaF) – HU GLA
The Winter Modul I takes place from January 13th to January 31st, 2020.
Winter Module I
- The registration is open and ends on the 1st of December 2019!
Online registration - Course fee: 650 EUR
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Credit hours (CH)90 CH (75 CH German lessons + 15 CH academic lessons)
1 CH = 45 min. -
ECTS points6 credit points (ECTS) on regular class attendance (80%)
The result of the placement test on the first day of the course determines the language level of your German course. The test result is valid regardless of the German course you have registered for.
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CertificatesCertificate with local grade, ECTS grade, the total number of credit hours (CH), ECTS credits, language level
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Course structure
Participant profile: minimum age 18 years, good English skills
Participants per course: minimum 12 participants per course
German lessons (in the mornings): 5 CH per day (1 CH = 45 minutes), total: 75 CH
Academic lessons (in the afternoon): twice a week (1 CH = 45 minutes), total: 15 CH
Location: Invalidenstr. 110, 10117 Berlin
Requirement for the A1.2 course: A1.1 graduates with at least 50 CH - no absolute beginners!
Course contents
- A1.2: Winter in Berlin (PDF)
(A1.1 graduates with at least 50 credit hours. No absolute beginners!)
- A2: Winter in Berlin (PDF)
- B1-B2: Zoom on Berlin (PDF)
- B1-B2: German Culture and Area Studies (PDF)
- C1-C2: Nanu, die Deutschen (PDF)
(with a focus on literature)
Notes on registration
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Placement test online
Before registering please determine your current language level by using the following link:
On the first day of the German course there will be a mandatory placement test for all participants!
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Placement test 1st day
The result of the placement test on the first day of the course determines the language level of your German course. The test result is valid regardless of the German course you have registered for.
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Language levels
The HU GLA German courses, the placement test and the awarding of certificates are strictly based on the classification of language levels according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. These specifications may differ from those of other countries.
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Registration steps
1. Online registration (for your respective German course)
2. Confirmation of your registration and e-mail address
3. Receipt of a payment request with our account data
4. Transfer all due fees in one sum to our HU GLA account
5. Receipt of a payment confirmation
Fees and expenses
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Module fees
Winter Module I: 650 EUR
Winter Module II: 550 EUR
Summer Module I: 850 EUR
Summer Module II: 850 EUR -
Course fee
Includes: registration fee, placement test, welcome and closing events, German lessons, academic lessons (excursions, etc.), teaching materials/books, certificate with ECTS points and grades, internet access on the campus of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Not included: transfer fees, shipping fees for visa invitation letter, tickets for public transportation (HU GLA participants are not entitled to a student discount), additional leisure program in the evening -
Visa fee
The fee for sending the original visa invitation letter via courier is 30 EUR for Europe/60 EUR outside Europe. A visa invitation letter sent by e-mail or fax is free of charge.
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Cancellation fee
For the German course: In case of a cancellation before the course starts and after payment/transfer of the course fee to the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin a fee of 100 EUR does apply! If you cancel after the beginning of the course or during the course participation, we must retain the full course fee.
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Bank transfer fees
Please note that all bank charges are to be paid by the applicant! Please inform yourself about the amount of the fees for a bank transfer to Germany at your bank!
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Insurance obligation
Be sure to take out health insurance for the duration of the course. This must be valid for Germany (preferably for Europe). We also strongly recommend that you take out accident and liability insurance. Otherwise, you are liable for all culpably caused damage.
Payment information
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Payment deadlines
Within three weeks after the registration, the full course fee must be paid. If the payment is not credited to our account within this period, we have to cancel your registration. Your registration for the course can only be definitively confirmed once the course fee has been received in full!
General payment deadlines:
Winter Module I: December 15th
Winter Module II: January 15th
Summer Module I: May 30th
Summer Module II: June 30th -
Bank dataHumboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Account No.: 512620601
Bank routing No.: 10070848
Swift/BIC-Code: DEUTDEDB110
IBAN: DE95100708480512620601
Bank: DB Privat- und Firmenkundenbank AG
Reference: 9100990004/HU GLA course + module + name of the applicant
Important note for reference: Please indicate the reference number, the chosen course, the module and your name!
Example: 9100990004/HU GLA A2.1 + SM I + applicant's name -
AdressesHumboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Unter den Linden 6
10099 Berlin, Germany
DB Privat- und Firmenkundenbank AG
Hardenbergstraße 32
10623 Berlin, Germany
Visa
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Visa requirement
You are responsible for your visa application! Usually a tourist visa is sufficient for our 4-week German courses. Please inform yourself at the German Embassy in your home country about the entry and residence regulations.
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Visa invitation
We offer to send you an official invitation to support your application at the German Embassy. We can send an official invitation by email free of charge or by courier (subject to charge). The invitation is only valid for the duration of the course! Invitations will be sent only after the payment of the course fee has been received.
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Request an invitation
Indicate during the registration online, if you need an invitation. Please provide us with the following data for an invitation:
Last name, first name, registration address (in German and in your own language), residential address (if different from the registration address), date of birth, place of birth, telephone number (by courier), passport number
DAAD
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General information
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers scholarships for the HU GLA courses during the summer period.
Please apply for a scholarship directly with the DAAD. The application period ends approx. 6-8 months before the beginning of the courses. The DAAD awards scholarships independently of the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. Therefore, we can not help you with your application. -
Accommodation
For all DAAD scholarship holders, a place in the HU GLA program and an apartment spot is reserved. Inform yourself about our course offer on our web pages. Please note that the booking of an apartment spot is binding. In case of cancellation the full apartment fee does apply.
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Registration steps
1. Reading: You have received a scholarship confirmation and further documents from the DAAD. Please read these carefully!
2. Online registration: Register immediately for your HU GLA German course online.
3. Select: You can optionally request an apartment spot and a Visa invitation. This can result in additional costs!
Your scholarship/travel expenses will be transferred directly to the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin by the DAAD. Any remaining amounts will be paid out to you in cash by the HU GLA. -
DAAD scholarship
The total fee consists of the course fee of 850 EUR and the apartment fee of 450 EUR (optional). The amount of your scholarship will be determined by the DAAD. The scholarship usually includes 950 EUR + individual travel expenses.
If the total fee after the registration with the HU GLA program is higher than your DAAD scholarship, you have to pay the remaining costs yourself! We will inform you by e-mail about your remaining charges! -
Insurance obligation
Be sure to take out health insurance for the duration of the course. This must be valid for Germany (preferably for Europe). We also strongly recommend that you take out accident and liability insurance. Otherwise, you are liable for all culpably caused damage, in particular in the accommodation offered by the HU GLA.
General information
- FAQ
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Code of Conduct
1. The participants of the HU German Language Academy (HU GLA) behave fairly. In particular, they respect the right of free expression of instructors and other participants.
2. You assume responsibility for your own learning and prepare yourself beforehand with examination and study regulations. Your examination and learning tasks are provided independently and on time, using only permitted aids in this context.
3. Participants assume responsibility for problems that might appear during their studies or courses. In conflict situations, they are supposed to react appropriately and to contribute to constructive and solidary solutions.
4. They treat each other respectfully. This includes being attentive, focusing on, and actively participating in the courses. Therefore, the use of cell phones and smartphones should be limited during the courses to the necessary.
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Accommodation options
Here are some options in case you want to book a room or apartment in Berlin on your own:
Shared apartments in a Wohngemeinschaft (WG): Airbnb, Housing Anywhere, 9flats, WIMDU, craigslist, Studenten-WG, WGcompany, WG-Gesucht
If you opt for a room or an apartment, please make sure that a written contract is filed and signed by both sides! Always pay attention to the seriousness of offers: never transfer any money in advance! For more safety information about housing in Berlin (in German).
Hostels: HostelBookers Deutschland, Hostels Worldwide, Jugendgästehaus Hauptbahnhof, Booking.com, a&o Hostels
Student hotels: Studentenapartments Berlin, Studentendorf Berlin
Hotels: Hotels Motel One Berlin, Agas Hotel, berlinovo Immobilien, Novum Hotel Ravenna Berlin
Please note that you need to be officially enrolled as a student at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin in order to be allowed to live in the student dorms provided by Studentenwerk. The Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin distances itself explicitly from the linked sites and is not responsible for the content, accuracy and completeness of external websites.