EBS Language Center

Internationality is key to studying at the EBS Universität. Therefore, a good grounding in language and culture is particularly important to us. The EBS Language Centre supports you in learning, further developing and improving your knowledge of foreign languages while you study.

Language courses

We offer you a wide range of language courses:

• Chinese, English, French and Spanish
• Upon request: Arabic, Korean, Japanese, Italian and Russian

These courses are offered at various levels as outlined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Regular tuition enables students to improve their language skills quickly and effectively. The courses run supplementary to the standard curriculum.

In all courses, students benefit from the expertise of our certified language teachers and learning in small groups.

• German instruction forms an integral part of the curriculum for our international students in the Bachelor, Master and MBA programmes.

In addition to grammar and vocabulary, particular focus is placed on listening and speaking skills. An introduction to German culture further enhances the learning experience.

In all courses, students benefit from the expertise of our certified language teachers and learning in small groups.

Please contact us!
General information: Gillian Windsor

Preparatory and Intensive Courses

Language and general aptitude tests should not be underestimated; they require a certain amount of preparation in order to achieve the desired result. We help you to maximize your test score and achieve success.

• German intensive courses
  
  We offer intensive courses at various levels to students interested in improving or enhancing their German language skills.
  
  The intensive courses in January and August, comprising half a level of language competence, are offered before each semester, which is particularly beneficial to our exchange students. The summer school courses in May are more comprehensive and offer an entire progression level .
  General information: Gillian Windsor
  

• GMAT preparation course
  
  The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a globally standardised test to assess aptitude for postgraduate business programmes.
  We offer intensive preparation courses for EBS students and external participants.
  
  Course fee: 275 Euro
  Further information and registration

• TOEFL iBT preparation course
  
  TOEFL is a standardized test to measure the English language ability of non-native speakers wishing to enrol in English-speaking universities and is one of the world’s most trusted and widely accepted English-language assessments.
  The TOEFL iBT test, delivered via the internet, evaluates how well you combine your reading, listening, speaking and writing skills to perform academic tasks.
  Our TOEFL iBT preparation courses are designed to help EBS students and external participants prepare effectively in order to improve their skills, gain confidence, and maximize their test score.
  
  Course fee: 175 Euro
  General information: Gillian Windsor

English courses

A good level of English is a prerequisite to studying at EBS Universität. Our students often value the opportunity to improve their English proficiency and learn academic skills to enable the best possible start to their studies. Two different courses are available:

• English Preparation Course
  This 2-week course runs shortly before the semester. It is designed to offer the best possible start by providing intensive English language training with a focus on academic English skills, enabling students to communicate effectively and with confidence from day one of their studies.
  
  Course fee: 1,421 Euro
  Further information and registration
  

• English Support Course
  In this semester-long course, regular tuition enables students to improve their language skills quickly and effectively. The course runs supplementary to the regular study programme. It provides intensive English language training in both the receptive (reading and listening) and productive (writing and speaking) skills with a special focus on academic English.
  
  Course fee: 1,421 Euro
  Further information and registration