D-intensive (DSH preparation)

Whenever possible, it is our objective to teach German in an academic context. This is facilitated through authentic learning situations  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.

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

The DAAD-Integra project has expired at the end of 2023 and will not be continued. This means that funded participation of refugees in our course programme is unfortunately no longer possible.


The Jobcenter does not fund our study preparation courses either.

Current Course

  Course 40
  B1+ (7 months)
B1+ 2 February 2026
B2

20 March 2026

Course break
26.03. - 7.04.2026

C1

27 May 2026

Course break
11.07 - 2.08.2026

DSH-preparation

15 December - 21 January 2026

Course break
18.12.2025 - 4.1.2026

DSH-examination written 5 September 2026
DSH-examination oral 6-7 October 2026
Registration deadline

5 January 2026

4 weeks before
course start


Upcoming courses

  Course 41 Course 42
  B2 (5 months) B1+ (7 months)
B1+ -/-

3 February 2027

Course break
20.03.-4.04.2027

B2

1 September 2026

Course break
10.10.-25.10.2027

5 April 2027
C1 2 November 2026

25 May 2027

Course break
9.07.-3.08.2027

DSH-preparation

17 December 2026

Course break
23.12.2026 -
10.01.2027

4 August 2027
DSH-examination written expected
February 2027
expected early
September 2027
 
DSH-examination oral expected
March 2027
expected early
October 2027

Official registration deadline

(Later application possible)

4 August 2026

4 weeks before
course start

5 January 2027

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.

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

    B1+: 1040 €
    B2: 1040 €
    C1: 1040 €

    160 units of 45 minutes each

    520 €

    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.

    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. It is possible to rebook for a later course.

Contact

Hubert Fleddermann
Address
Leibniz Language Centre
Im Moore 11B
Raum 213
30167 Hannover
Building
Room
213
Hubert Fleddermann
Address
Leibniz Language Centre
Im Moore 11B
Raum 213
30167 Hannover
Building
Room
213