Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Courses (German as a Second Language)
Source: https://www.berlin.de/vhs-neukoelln/ → · ✅ Details last checked: June 2026
The Volkshochschule’s general German programme, running two to three evenings a week from 18:00 to 21:15. Each module revisits and deepens German grammar while building vocabulary; from B2 upwards the courses add written composition and presentations. Levels A1 to C2 — A1 to B1 split into two modules each, B2 and C1 into three, with C2 taught as an annual course preparing for the Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom.
Schedule
Level
All levels
Format
📍 In-Person
Time of day
Evening
Schedule detail
Evening courses: "two to three evenings a week, 18:00 to 21:15, i.e. four teaching units"; intensive courses: Monday-Friday, five teaching units daily. A1-B1 two modules each, B2 & C1 three modules each, C2 year-long course (Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom)
Hours per week
9.00h
Days per week
3 days
Good to know
Participants cover their own textbook costs; final exams are separate and fee-based. Source for fee rate: https://www.berlin.de/vhs-neukoelln/fuer-teilnehmende/geschaeftsbedingungen/av-entgelte/ Grundstufe (A1-B1) modules cost €265 each; Mittelstufe and Oberstufe (B2-C1) modules cost €191-208 each.