Language Center

The Language Center offers courses in the University of Bern’s two main languages of instruction and research: German as a Foreign Language (DaF) and English for Academic Purposes (AE). Our focus is on the development of language skills for academic contexts, which also require intercultural competence. All courses’ target levels are in line with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). In addition, we offer a digital platform for language tandems for numerous target languages. The platform is provided by the University of Bern with partner universities and the Forum für Zweisprachigkeit.

German as a Foreign Language (DaF)

Courses from level A1 to C1 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) for students, doctoral students, postdocs, professors, administrators, and other staff members of the University of Bern

Academic English (AE)

Courses from level B1 to C2 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) for students, doctoral students, postdocs, professors, administrators, and other staff members of the University of Bern and individual advice on written work and presentations for doctoral students

All our courses are listed in KSL.

Services

Course offer

The courses for German as a Foreign Language cover all levels from A1 to C1.
Registration and course offer DaF

The block courses and semester courses for Academic English cover the levels from B1 to C2. 
Registration and course offer AE

Placement test

Every course participant who wants to attend a semester course must take a placement test unless they have an official certificate that is not older than one year.
The placement test is not required for those attending block courses.

Course fees

With a few exceptions, courses at the Language Center are subject to a fee.
Course fee overview

Organigram

Team

Head

Administration

German as a Foreign Language

Academic English