German Preparation Course at B1/B2 Level at the Language Center of RWTH Aachen University for refugees who want to take up studies in Germany

Participants should meet the following conditions:

1. Have a recognized refugee status in Germany or have at least entered into the asylum process
2. Be eligible to be admitted to a German university (providing either a school leaving certificate as university entrance qualification or proof of a successfully completed degree program), and
3. Deliver proof of current German skills: B1 level completed

An additional placement test is conducted at the RWTH Language Center before the start of the course. The applicant must complete the test with at least a B1 level result.

Repetition and consolidation of B1 level and expansion of knowledge through materials that go beyond B1

• Skills training
  • Listening, reading, grammar
  • Writing and speaking
• Taking short notes and transcripts
• Writing training: writing texts according to instructions
• Presentation exercises
• Pronunciation training
• Vocabulary development
• Cultural knowledge of the country
• Teaching and application of learning strategies
• Guidance for self-learning

The application, including the documents outlined below, must be sent to flucht@rwth-aachen.de by July 31, 2022.

1. The fully completed application form
2. Documents to prove that you are eligible to enter a German university (copy of the original school leaving certificates and academic transcripts and a translation in English or German)
3. Letter of motivation: please provide a statement on why you want to complete the German language course at RWTH
4. Copy of ID or passport (or equivalent)
5. Copy of the residence permit (both pages), including a copy of your current address in Germany
6. Certificates proving your current German language skills (completed B1 level: DSD I or DSD I PRO, TestDaF at least 3x4, Goethe-Zertifikat B1, DSH 1 and Telc B1)