D-intensive (DSH preparation)

German Intensive Courses for Future Students of the Leibniz University of Hanover

Whenever possible, it is our objective to teach German in an academic context. This is facilitated through authentic learning situations such as lectures, seminars, in the canteen and many more places in which non-native students do not only learn to listen and speak, but also to read and write German. This approach helps to not only understand how German works in an academic context, but also to familiarise international students with the university's structures.

Plan ahead

Please note that learning German up to a C1-level takes some time. To reach a B1-level, you will have studied German for at least half a year. Reaching C1 at the LLC takes 7 months with double the content than B1. Do not underestimate this.


Corona: current situation

Participants who cannot attend in person due to special circumstances (e.g. quarantine, delayed entry) have the option of online participation. However, this requires a stable internet connection and the necessary technical equipment (computer/laptop, camera, microphone or better headset).


Upcoming courses


All announced courses will take place, so that registrations are possible on an ongoing basis.


Current information on the regulations in force at LUH


Current developments concerning Leibniz Universität can be found under the following link: www.uni-hannover.de/de/universitaet/aktuelles/corona/.

Offered course models

7-month course

Requirement: B1

Contents:

  • B1+ (as repetition/consolidation) mit 160 units; intermediate and oral exams
  • B2 with 160 units; intermediate and oral exams
  • C1 with 160 units; intermediate and oral exams
  • DSH-preparation with 80 units
5-month course

Requirement: B2

Contents: 

  • B2 (as repetition/consolidation) with 160 units; intermediate and oral exams

  • C1 with 160 units starting beginning of November; intermediate and oral exams
  • DSH-preparation with 80 units
Course participation for refugees 2022

The DAAD-Integra-Project will be continued in 2022. That means refugees may participate in our courses. Which classes suits your needs best will be determined by the assesment test.


Students, who have already registered but have not received a spot yet, have been automatically been wait listed. If you are interested in one of the following courses, please contact us via email at d-intensiv@llc.uni-hannover.de.


Prerequisites:

  • You are either a refugee or seek asylum
  • You possess a university entrance qualification
  • You have at least a B1-certificate

 


CURRENT: Expansion of the offer for refugees from UKRAINE


Two Additional courses are to be offered for refugees from Ukraine at beginner level A1. Simply register online and if there are enough registrations, corresponding courses will start.


Start of the first course: Wednesday 1 June - Booked up


Start of the second course: Friday 1 July - Booked up


If single places become available, it may be possible to start at a higher level.

Current Courses

  Course 28 Course 29
  B2 (5-month) B1+ (7-month)
B1+ / 6 February 2023
B2 6 February 2023 27 March 2023
C1 27 March 2023 30 May 2023
DSH-preparation 30 May 2023 18 July 2023
DSH-examination written 24 June 2023 2 September 2023
DSH-examination oral 31 July - 3 August 2023 2 - 6 October 2023
Registration deadline   9 January 2023   9 January 2023

Upcoming courses

  Course 30 Course 31 Course 32 Course 33
  B1+ (7 months) B2 (5 months) B2 (5 months) B1+ (7 months)
B1+

26 June 2023

/ / February 2024
B2 Early September 2023 expected 4 September 2023 February 2024 End of March 2024
C1 Early November 2023 Early November 2023 End of March 2024 End of May 2024
DSH-preparation 8 January 2024 8 January 2024 End of May 2024 Mid July 2023
DSH-examination written expected February 2024 expected February 2024 expected end of June 2024 expected early September 2024
DSH-examination oral expected March 2024 expected March 2024 expected early August 2024 expected early October 2024
Official registration deadline 29 May 2023 4 weeks before course start 4 weeks before course start 4 weeks before course start

Further Informationen and Registration

  • Later entry into the courses

    Courses will be usually attended from the first module onward. A later start is only possible if there is a vacant spot and the language skills are sufficient.

    Entry into the DSH preparation module is NOT possible! At least the C1 module has to be attended before. 

  • Fees
      Each language module DSH-preparation module  DSH-examination

    B1+: 960 €
    B2: 960 €
    C1: 960 €

    160 units of 45 minutes each

    480 €

    80 units

    190 €

    separate registration

  • Visa

    Inform yourself in advance which requirements are needed for you to obtain a visa and if there are different alternatives. You can receive those information on the web pages of the Federal Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany.

  • Important for application from abroad

    Please do not fill in a German address if you do not live in Germany, but put in your home address.

    Please register yourself. Do not use a third person to register, and please communicate with us directly via d-intensiv@llc.uni-hannover.de.

  • REGISTRATION

    Important Information before Registration:

    Courses will be usually attended from the first module onward. A later start is only possible if there is a vacant spot. A start with the DSH-preparation module is NOT possible!

    Registration is possible as long as there are spots available, even after the official closing date (4 weeks before course starts).

    If you resign from the course after the official application closing date, you do not have legal right to receive a refund of the course fee.

Contact

Hubert Fleddermann
Address
Leibniz Language Centre
Welfengarten 1
30167 Hannover
Building
Room
Hubert Fleddermann
Address
Leibniz Language Centre
Welfengarten 1
30167 Hannover
Building
Room