Welcome to the Deutsch als Fremdsprache Projekt Potsdam

Learn German as a foreign language for studies, training and work in Germany.

Goal:
We develop practical German courses with a focus on the preparation and implementation of internationally recognized language tests – in Potsdam and worldwide, based on the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

Status & Purpose of the Website

The project is currently in the planning phase.
This website provides information about the project and offers an initial overview of the planned course offerings.

Phase 1: Concept Development & Structural Development

Needs Assessment & Goal Definition
Licensing Strategy with the Austrian German Language Diploma (ÖSD) and Initial Application Accepted
Development of Organizational, Didactic, and Technical Structures
Definition of Roles, Processes, and Quality Standards
Status: completed

Phase 2: Implementation & Pilot Operation

Operational Implementation at the Potsdam and Glienicke/Nordbahn Locations
Pilot Runs (Language Proficiency/Learning Level Assessment -> Level Assignment -> Instruction + Exam Preparation)
Quality Assurance & Fine-Tuning
Preparation for Scaling (International)
Status: Preparation for supplementary German as a Foreign Language (GFL) programs is underway. The first supplementary German B2 programs (German B2 supplementary courses) will begin shortly.

Courses: The course concepts displayed under the heading ‘All courses’ are based on specific goals for which the lessons are designed. The guidelines of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR or GER) form the basis for the preparation of the curricula. For courses with exam preparation, textbooks that are approved for the preparation for the respective exam are provided.