Semester Program and Course Registration from B1

How many German courses can I take in a semester?

3 courses + choir and/or theater or:
1 Aufbaukurs (Intensive Course) + 1 additional course + theater and/or choir

Step 1: Semester program

Please find the courses in the winter term 2026/27 on alma or as pdf.

Step 2: Placement test

The placement test is mandatory. Course registration is only possible once we have uploaded your placement result in Alma.
If you have already attended courses with us and want to move up to a higher level, a new test is required.
We cannot accept certificates from other institutions. Therefore, please make sure to take our test!
The test takes place online via Zoom (multiple choice test). Duration: up to 45 min. + 15 min. introduction and information

Save the date! Test dates in the winter semester 2026/27:

Monday, Oct. 5	4:00 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 8	4:00 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 12	4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 13	4:00 p.m.

You will find a link for the zoom session 10 minutes ahead here. You don't need to register for the test.

You are not sure wether you already achieved level A2/B1? Then, please try the test for levels A1/ A2 first or join the online consultation.

FAQs on the placement test

Step 3: Course advising

Are you unsure which course(s) to take? We will be happy to advise you on all your questions!

Online Consulation in the winter term 2026/27 will will take place at the following dates:

Oct. 08., 10:00 - 11:30 a. m.
Oct. 12., 10:00 - 11:30 a. m.
Oct. 13., 10:00 - 11:30 a. m.
Oct. 14., 10:00 - 11:30 a. m.
Oct. 16., 10:00 - 11:30 a. m. (only for remaining course seats)

Please check the booking tool for an appointment (you will find the link here in September)

Step 4: Course registration

Have you already taken the placement test?

Then you can register for our courses in alma after 24 hours.

Registration for the winter term 2026/27 will take place in alma between October 8 and October 14.

The classes will start from Monday, October 19.
You can attend a maximum of 3 courses (plus choir / theater) or 1 more intensive “Aufbaukurs” + 1 additional course (plus choir / theater) in the main registration.

A short guide for registering on ALMA: here.