German Language Courses for Exchange Students (ERASMUS/Faculty Partnerships)

The Language Teaching Centre (SLI) of Freiburg University offers language courses (grammar/speaking/ writing and regional studies) which are free of charge for students participating in one of the exchange programmes mentioned above.

Course Catalog You can find a course overview here.

Admissions Criteria

 Exchange student of one of the following programmes: ERASMUS/Sokrates,  Faculty Partnerships

• Level A2 or above (CEF)

• Online registration opens four weeks before classes start (max. 30 people per class)

• Attendance is obligatory in the first two sessions

• Regular attendance

• Grammar/speaking/writing courses: placement test in the first session
• Regional Studies Classes: Language level B2 or above

Registration

• You can register online (RESERVIX Link in the respective course description)
• You do not need a login or your matriculation number in order to register (leave the form field: "Nur für registrierte Benutzer" empty)
• After registration you will be able to print out a confirmation of your registration
• You should receive a confirmation by e-mail (Reservix). Please enter a correct e-mail address.
• Registration is available 4 weeks before the courses start

Further Information

• Students with a German level below A2 are not allowed to participate in these classes. Alternatives may
  be the SLI evening courses or the International Language Courses (both subject to charge).
• A placement test will be held in the first session of the grammar/speaking/writing courses.

Criteria for a Certificate

• Regular attendance
• You did not miss more than two classes in the summer term or more than three classes in the winter term.
• If you need a mark for a class, you have to fulfil all the requirements (e.g. oral presentation, written exam
  etc.).

ECTS Credits

A maximum of 4 ECTS credits will be awarded for a class with two hours per week (two SWS).

• Certificate of attendance:      regular attendance, max. 2 ECTS credits
• Marked certificate:                  regular attendance + other course requirements, max. 4 ECTS credits

Alternative Options when below Level A2

• SLI courses which are subject to charge → evening courses
• International Language Courses in March, August and September

Helpful Links

• Placement tests: Goethe-Institut und Klett (for personal evaluation)