- Course location
- Leipzig
- Teaching language
- • German
- Language level of course
- • German: B2, C1, C2
- Date(s)
- •
6 July - 31 July 2026
- Mode of study
- Fully on-site with voluntary online elements
- Phase(s) of attendance in Germany (applies to the entire course)
- Yes, compulsory
- Pace of course
- Instructor-led (Specific due dates for lectures/assignments/exams)
- Information on dates, prices and mode of study
- Our courses in Leipzig combine face-to-face learning with modern digital methods. In addition to varied on-site activities, we supplement the lessons with an intuitive learning platform that serves as a central location for materials and exchange.
If necessary, learning can take place entirely online: You can take part in live video conferences and deepen your knowledge during independent learning phases.
Our learning service is there to support you throughout the course.
- Target group
- The DaF in Theory and Practice summer academy is aimed at international students and young teachers who
• are studying German as a foreign language or German studies and would like to teach German later or are already teaching German,
• want to make good use of their semester or summer vacation to further their professional and linguistic training,
• are looking for an exchange with other students and teachers from all over the world (in German and on equal footing), and
• want to experience Germany up close and engage in conversations with local people.
- Description/content
- German teachers from all over the world can expand their language and teaching skills and exchange ideas with colleagues and fellow students. At the same time, participants will discover Leipzig from a completely new perspective and experience contemporary Germany up close.
Our programme:
Specialist focus:
• Practical seminars and conversation sessions with up-to-date learning materials and modern media, supplemented by additional digital offerings on our learning platform
• Phonetics training in small groups
• Seminars, lectures and workshops on current topics from methodology, linguistics, culture, and history
• Regional studies to participate in: research in small teams, discussions with experts, and events that bring Germany to life
• Lesson observations with subsequent evaluations
Experience Germany:
• Day trip, for example to Weimar
• Discovery tours through Leipzig and the surrounding area
• Cultural highlights (such as a summer concert)
Further advantages:
• Extensive collection of materials via our Moodle learning platform
• Personal support from experienced lecturers
• Acquisition of five ECTS points (creditable at your home university)
• Certificate of completion upon successful participation
• Optimal conditions for research and academic work in the Leipzig University Library and the German National Library
Immerse yourself in an inspiring learning atmosphere and experience.