2016 LEARNING GERMAN IN GÖTTINGEN Sprache. Kultur. Deutschland. INTENSIVE COURSES INTENSIVE 4 Approx. four weeks, 17 days of lessons 85 UI (approx. 25 UI per week) max. class size: 16 € 1,095 / € 1,225 04.01.–29.01. 01.02.–26.02. 29.02.–24.03. 04.04.–29.04. 02.05.–28.05. 06.06.–01.07. 04.07.–29.07. 01.08.–26.08. 29.08.–23.09. 04.10.–29.10. 31.10.–25.11. 28.11.–23.12. The dates indicate the arrival and departure dates. There are no lessons on those dates. Lesson times Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. or 1:30 – 6:00 p.m. You’ll learn in a group for approx. four weeks, either in a morning or afternoon course, depending on the institute you choose and the course level. There are 12 possible starting dates spread over the entire year. This will enable you to develop your language skills and combine any number of courses to create a systematic language-learning program. At the start of your course we will ask you about your individual learning goals and follow up with ongoing support during the learning process. This results in tight integration of the classroom lessons, selfstudy activities and practice. At all levels you also have the option of taking one of our examinations, which are recognized around the world. Services intensive language training from Monday to Friday all levels placement test before the beginning of the course ongoing evaluation of progress and systematic advice on your individual learning path participation certificate opportunity to take an examination at the end of the course all course materials self-directed learning in the media resource center extensive cultural and leisure program UI = 45-minute unit of instruction 2 GOETHE.DE/GOETTINGEN INTENSIVE COURSES VARIO Can be booked for five days of lessons or longer max. class size: 16 Approx. 25 UI per week 5 UI per day €79 per course day If your schedule does not permit attendance for an entire course, you may join an ongoing Intensive 4 course that matches your level. The minimum booking is for five days of classroom instruction, starting any week. Beginners can join only at the start of courses. For more information, please contact the institute. GOETHE.DE/GOETTINGEN 3 INTENSIVE COURSES INTENSIVE 2 Approx. two weeks, nine days of lessons 45 UI (approx. 25 UI per week) max. class size: 16 € 625 04.01.–16.01. 01.02.–13.02. 29.02.–12.03. 04.04.–16.04. 02.05.–18.05. 04.10.–18.10. 31.10.–12.11. 28.11.–10.12. The dates indicate the arrival and departure dates. There are no lessons on those dates. Lesson times Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. or 1:30 – 6:00 p.m. For participants who only have two weeks and want to activate their German language skills. You will take part in an Intensive 4 course for two weeks. At the start of your course we will ask you about your individual learning goals and follow up with ongoing support during the learning process. This results in tight integration of the classroom lessons, self-study activities and language practice. If you would like to continue learning at a later date at the level you reached in this course, please get in touch with us. We’ll be happy to advise you. Services intensive language training from Monday to Friday all levels placement test before the beginning of the course participation certificate exam opportunity on request all course materials self-directed learning in the media resource center extensive cultural and leisure program 4 GOETHE.DE/GOETTINGEN INTENSIVE COURSES TestDaF EXAMINATION PREPARATION Approx. four weeks, 17 days of lessons 85 UI (25 UI per week) 04.01.–29.01. 29.02.–24.03. max. class size: 16 1 € 1,095 The dates indicate the arrival and departure dates. There are no lessons on those dates. Lesson times Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. or 1:30 – 6:00 p.m. Are you planning to attend college or university in Germany? First you will have to provide proof of German language skills. The TestDaf examination is recognized by all colleges and universities in Germany. In our training course you will receive instruction from specialized teachers as well as individual advice and support. You’ll become familiar with the TestDaF exam, practice the various question types in all sections of the exam and improve your language skills. Our well-equipped media resource center offers a wide selection of additional practice materials for individual study. Services intensive language training from Monday to Friday course is at the B2/C1 level placement test participation certificate ongoing evaluation of progress and systematic advice on your individual learning path opportunity to take examination all course materials self-directed learning in the media resource center extensive cultural and leisure program UI = 45-minute unit of instruction, 1 Excluding exam fee GOETHE.DE/GOETTINGEN 5 INTENSIVE COURSES GOETHE-ZERTIFIKAT C2 EXAM PREPARATION Approx. four weeks, 17 days of lessons 31.10.–25.11. 85 UI (25 UI per week) max. class size: 16 €1,095 1 The dates indicate the arrival and departure dates. There are no lessons on those dates. Lesson times Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. For advanced learners who wish to prepare for the Goethe-Zertifikat C2: Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom examination. Through efficient instruction with plenty of variety, you‘ll get to know the examination structure on the basis of examples and simulations of the various exam sections while practicing techniques/strategies. At the institute, you will learn in modern, well-equipped classrooms and will have full access to a media resource center, including an extensive collection of practice materials. Services intensive language training from Monday to Friday course at Level C2 placement test participation certificate opportunity to take an exam all course materials self-directed learning in the media resource center UI = 45-minute unit of instruction 1 Excluding exam fee 6 GOETHE.DE/GOETTINGEN INTENSIVE COURSES EXAMINATION TRAINING B2 EXAMINATION TRAINING C1 Four weeks, four Saturdays 20.02.–12.03. 21.05.–11.06. 08.10.–29.10. 24 UI (6 UI per week) max. class size: 16, min. class size: 6 €2881 Lesson times Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. For advanced learners who wish to prepare for the Goethe-Zertifikat B2 or C1 exams and already have language skills at the desired exam level. Learners will get to know the examination structure on the basis of examples and simulations of the various sections while practicing techniques/strategies. At the institute, you will learn in modern, well-equipped classrooms and will have full access to a media resource center, including an extensive collection of practice materials. Services intensive exam preparation courses at level B2 or C1 placement test before the beginning of the course participation certificate opportunity to take an exam all course materials individual learning in the media resource center GOETHE.DE/GOETTINGEN 7 PREMIUM COURSES INDIVIDUAL AND SMALL-GROUP CLASSES One participant €60/UI 2–3 participants €40/UI (per person) 4–8 participants €30/UI (per person) Are you looking for specific language training? Do you want to learn as quickly as possible? Then individual instruction or small-group classes offer an individual solution for achieving your personal learning goals. The material covered in the classes is defined by your (or your group’s) prior knowledge and learning objectives. That means that your teacher will plan a course built around your requested contents and geared to your needs. This will ensure rapid and efficient progress. You can decide on the balance between basic German language skills (reading, listening, speaking, writing, structures) and specialized language from the world of business, politics, law, medicine or another area selected by you. We’ll also be happy to prepare you for presentations or exams and develop your communication skills. Services individual scheduling all levels placement test before the beginning of the course individual advice on the approach to learning and customized learning program participation certificate opportunity to take an exam all course materials self-directed learning in the media resource center optional participation in extensive cultural and leisure program Training venue Training is provided in the fully-equipped, modern classrooms of the Goethe-Institut or, if desired, at a training location selected by you.* * Additional costs may result in case of extended travel times to training locations. UI = 45-minute unit of instruction 8 GOETHE.DE/GOETTINGEN PREMIUM COURSES COMPANY LANGUAGE TRAINING Our company training offers a wide range of course options for various employee groups in your organization to learn German or improve their skills in the language. We take a targeted approach to acquiring the language they need for their work and expanding their knowledge of specialized language needed in your industry. At the same time, we work to enhance their intercultural skills. Flexible instruction tailored to your needs Our professional trainers are experienced in working in an inter­ cultural environment. They provide interactive instruction with plenty of variety through a wide range of activity formats. The content is always geared to the specific requirements of the participants. In the classroom, only German is spoken. Individual advice and consultation You’ll have a personal contact at our institute. We will be happy to communicate with you on a regular basis and provide feedback on progress. In an extensive consultation we will develop a program for your employees geared to your needs and theirs, by working with you to define the course contents and individual training formats. Training location In the modern, fully equipped classrooms at our centrally located institute or at your company premises. Training formats Customized group training Customized individual training Services individual needs analysis and consultation training at all levels placement test before the beginning of the course all course materials included regular monitoring of learning progress participation certificate individual learning in the media resource center opportunity to take an exam feedback to your company Does your company operate all over Germany? Are you interested in a training program offered at multiple locations? Then contact us at firmentraining@goethe.de. goethe.de/firmentraining GOETHE.DE/GOETTINGEN 9 SPECIAL COURSES FOR PROFESSIONALS GERMAN COMMUNICATION TRAINING FOR DOCTORS Two-week program, 8 days of lessons 40 UI, with 5 UI on four days per week class size: 9 – 16 14.03.–24.03. 18.04.–29.04. 19.10.–29.10. 12.12.–23.12. €540 The dates indicate the arrival and departure dates. There are no lessons on those dates. Lesson times Tuesday – Friday / Monday – Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. This communication training course is intended for doctors. This is the course for you if you have been working for some time in Germany or are about to begin a residency to train as a specialist at a German hospital. The focus is on communication skills and intercultural competency as key requirements for working effectively in the field of medicine. Doctor-patient communication as well as interactions between medical colleagues are explored and practised in various scenarios. You will learn medical and pharmaceutical terminology, the everyday German terms for symptoms and anatomy, various forms of clinical documentation and the correct way to write a doctor’s letter. We will practice patient interviews with you, for example for case histories and examinations. Other topics include the German health care system, clinical structures, patient and case presentations and equipment diagnostics. Services intensive language training Level C1 language training placement test before the beginning of the course participation certificate all course materials systematic advice on each student’s individual learning path individual learning in the media resource center UI = 45-minute unit of instruction 10 GOETHE.DE/GOETTINGEN SPECIAL COURSES FOR PROFESSIONALS GERMAN COMMUNICATION TRAINING FOR DOCTORS OTHER PROGRAMS Please enquire Course description as on page 10. may be booked as group course or as individual training courses available with 80, 40 or 20 45-minute units of instruction individual scheduling To download a brochure or for further information visit goethe.de/medicalgerman Please contact us with your questions. We’ll be glad to provide any advice or information you need. goettingen@goethe.de GOETHE.DE/GOETTINGEN 11 Examination fee for external exam candidates (in €) 120 180 C2 Goethe-Zertifikat C2 Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom 220 295 160 – 170 UI and more C1 Goethe-Zertifikat C1 170 250 160 – 170 UI TestDaF 175 175 Goethe-Zertifikat B2 150 200 TestDaF 175 175 B1 Goethe-Zertifikat B1 120 180 160 – 170 UI A2 Goethe-Zertifikat A2 Start Deutsch 2 80 115 160 – 170 UI Goethe-Zertifikat A2 Fit in Deutsch 2 2 80 Goethe-Zertifikat A1 Start Deutsch 1 70 95 80 – 85 UI Goethe-Zertifikat A1 Fit in Deutsch 1 2 70 B2 A1 Minimum UI 1 Examination fee for course participants (in €) BULATS Deutsch-Test für den Beruf EU Council language levels Examinations at the Goethe-Institut EXAMINATIONS AND PRICES 2016 240 – 255 UI UI = 45-minute unit of instruction 1Number of units of instruction per level generally needed in Intensive or SuperIntensive courses at a Goethe-Institut in Germany to reach the indicated level and complete the corresponding Goethe Certificate. Individual factors such as prior language learning experience and the learner’s native language may also play a role. 2These examinations are available only to participants in courses for children and teens. 12 GOETHE.DE/GOETTINGEN EXAMINATIONS AND DATES 2016 GÖTTINGEN Examinations 2016 Written Oral Enrollment deadline Goethe-Zertifikat C2 Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom 25.01. 25.04. 27.06. 22.08. 24.10. 21 . 11 . 26.01. 26.04. 28.06. 23.08. 25.10. 22.11. 04.01. 04.04. 06.06. 01.08. 30.09. 31.10. Goethe-Zertifikat C1 25.01. 22.02. 25.04. 27.06. 25.07. 22.08. 19.09. 24.10. 21 . 11 . 26.01. 23.02. 26.04. 28.06. 26.07. 23.08. 20.09. 25.10. 22.11. 04.01. 01.02. 04.04. 06.06. 04.07. 01.08. 29.08. 30.09. 31.10. Goethe-Zertifikate B1, B2 25.01. 22.02. 19.03. 25.04. 21.05. 27.06. 25.07. 22.08. 19.09. 24.10. 21 . 11 . 19.12. 26.01. 23.02. 19.03. 26.04. 21.05. 28.06. 26.07. 23.08. 20.09. 25.10. 22.11. 20.12. 04.01. 01.02. 29.02. 04.04. 29.04. 06.06. 04.07. 01.08. 29.08. 30.09. 31.10. 28.11. Goethe-Zertifikat A1 Start Deutsch 1 25.01. 22.02. 19.03. 25.04. 21.05. 27.06. 25.07. 22.08. 19.09. 24.10. 21 . 11 . 19.12. 25.01. 22.02. 19.03. 25.04. 21.05. 27.06. 25.07. 22.08. 19.09. 24.10. 21 . 11 . 19.12. 04.01. 01.02. 29.02. 04.04. 29.04. 06.06. 04.07. 01.08. 29.08. 30.09. 31.10. 28.11. Goethe-Zertifikat A2 Start Deutsch 2 BULATS Deutsch-Test für den Beruf Please enquire - GOETHE.DE/GOETTINGEN 13 EXAMINATIONS AND DATES 2016 GÖTTINGEN Examinations 2016 Written Oral Enrollment deadline TestDaF * 10.02. 10.02. 20.04. 09.06. 19.07. 20.09. 08.11. 20.04. 09.06. 19.07. 20.09. 08.11. 18.11.15– 13.01.16 24.02.–23.03. 14.04.–12.05. 24.05.–21.06. 26.07.–23.08. 13.09.–11.10. - * Online enrollment at: testdaf.de ACCOMMODATION PRICES 2016 GÖTTINGEN Course type Type of accommodation Price (in €) per person Intensive 4 Homestay arrangements (Single room) Please enquire Guesthouse (Single room) 440*/490 Guesthouse (Double room) Please enquire Homestay arrangements (Single room) Please enquire Guesthouse (Single room) 440*/490 Guesthouse (Double room) Please enquire Homestay arrangements (Single room) Please enquire Guesthouse (Single room) 440*/490 Guesthouse (Double room) Please enquire Homestay arrangements (Single room) Please enquire Guesthouse (Single room) 320*/450 Guesthouse (Double room) Please enquire Homestay arrangements (Single room) Please enquire Guesthouse (Single room) 350 Guesthouse (Double room) Please enquire TestDaF examination preperation C2 examination preperation Intensive 2 German communication training for doctors * Apartment. For more information: goethe.de/unterkunft 14 GOETHE.DE/GOETTINGEN GENERAL INFORMATION Enrollment and information Goethe-Institut Göttingen Merkelstr. 4 37085 Göttingen Telephone: +49 551 54744–0 Fax: +49 551 54744–44 E-mail: goettingen@goethe.de goethe.de/goettingen Office hours Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Fridays 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Consultation available by appointment © Goethe-Institut e.V., Region Deutschland, September 2015 Coordination: Kay Hug, Lena Westerbarkey, Sales and Marketing: Goethe-Instituts in Germany Design and production: QS2M Werbeagentur GmbH, Munich, www.qs2m.de Printing and binding: FIBO DRUCK- UND VERLAGS GMBH, Munich Photos Cover title: istockphoto; p. 3 Masterfile (Royalty-Free Division); p. 4 gettyimages, OJO Images, Chris Ryan; p. 7 gettyimages, OJO+, Caiaimage/Sam Edwards; p. 11 gettyimages, Westend61; Back cover: Goethe-Institut GOETHE.DE/GOETTINGEN 15 EN BERLIN BONN BREMEN DRESDEN DÜSSELDORF FRANKFURT AM MAIN FREIBURG GÖTTINGEN HAMBURG MANNHEIM MÜNCHEN SCHWÄBISCH HALL HEIDELBERG Summer course location WIEN Summer course location GOETHE-INSTITUT GÖTTINGEN Merkelstr. 4 37085 Göttingen Germany Telephone: +49 551 54744–0 Fax: +49 551 54744–44 goettingen@goethe.de goethe.de/goettingen Scan the code ! goethe.de/googleplus/de facebook.com/goetheinstitut.goettingen