Language Department

Languages are the
Gateway to the World

In addition to opening a door to other cultures, foreign language tuition at the DHBW VS allows you to learn the specialist vocabulary and communication skills relevant to your professional life, right from the outset. As a supplement to the compulsory language modules, we also offer voluntary courses. Please find all information regarding the courses on Moodle: Sprachenabteilung - Information und Anmeldung.

Languages courses are offered for different levels of linguistic proficiency each semester. Voluntary courses leading to a certificate consist of 18-24 periods per term (semester) over a total of four terms. Tuition takes place in small groups, and the intensive support means that you can improve your language skills in a very short time. The certificate, which shows your CEFR language level, can only be awarded for regular attendance (minimum 80%) over four terms and if examinations are taken.  If you're interested in attending a voluntary language course, it's worth consulting the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) to determine your language level. You can use the self-assessment grid for this purpose, and then compare the result with one of the tests available on the internet, e.g.:

• Cornelsen GER
• Spanisch-Test.de
• Sprachtest.de
• ESL

The voluntary English certificate courses are held within the study programmes. For more details, please contact the language coordinator or the study programme adminstrator (Studiengangssekretariat).

• English
• French
• Spanish

The university promotes academic study and workplace training terms (semesters) abroad. Close cooperation between the Language Department and International Office enables the establishment of contacts with foreign universities, companies and institutions.