DSH Course - Dates
New students are accepted for the DSH courses in April and October. A placement test at the beginning determines at which stage you can enter the course.
Depending on your previously acquired language skills, the duration of the preparatory German course may take a minimum of three months (applicants with level C1 CEFR) up to 12 months (absolute beginners). Failed levels need to be repeated, therefore the duration of the course can be longer.
Course Schedule 2024/25*
Course Start | April 2025 | July 2025 | October 2025 | January 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Deadlines | 01. 09 – 30. 11. 2024 | The application for April is valid | 01.03 – 31.05.2025 | The application for October is valid |
| Enrollment DSH Course | 03.02. - 03.03.2025 | 14.05 - 11.06.2025 | 14.08 - 11.09.2025 | 10.11 - 08.12.2025 |
| Placement | 12.03.2025 (online) | 18.06.2025 (online) | 18.09.2025 (online) | 15.12.2025 (online) |
| Start of Lessons | 02.04.2025 | 08.07.2025 | 07.10.2025 | N/A |
*subject to changes
For the final schedule of teaching times, exam dates and holidays, please check on the website of our Centre for Language Studies (ZfS).