Summer intensive courses For a successful career at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano students should have an intermediate to higher level of language proficiency in each of the three languages used at the university. Ideally future students should already have reached level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference before beginning their studies. We strongly recommend that everyone who does not have a good command in two of the three official languages right from the beginning should attend an intensive course during the summer before starting their studies.
Beginners should start as soon as possible to learn the languages they will have lectures in, as they will need to understand those lectures right from the start.
Course description
Courses are 4 hours a day, offered either as a 4-hour block in the morning (or in the evening, for the English intermediate courses only). Courses at the false-beginner level are intended for students who either have little previous knowledge of the language or have had fewer than 150 hours of instruction. Courses at the intermediate level are designed to bring students with a good grounding to an upper-intermediate level.
The Language Centre provides:
- Small class sizes - student number per class will be restricted
- 3 and 5-week courses
- Multicultural classes for students of a similar level
- Classes that make learning fun and exciting
- Activities to help build confidence and improve your language quickly
- Language counseling by an experienced tutor
The courses are designed so that students are learning and speaking the language and developing their confidence and independence.
The Advisory Service will organize activities in the afternoon, evening and weekend.
Course dates and fees
REGISTRATION: online from 22 April to 19 July 2013
A1 Beginners’ courses
- 30 July – 5 September 2013
- Four hours of lessons per day (Monday to Friday)
- Fee: € 250 excluding board, lodging and teaching material
A2⇒B1 False beginners
- 30 July – 5 September 2013
- Four hours of lessons per day (Monday to Friday)
- Fee: € 250 excluding board, lodging and teaching material
B1⇒B2 Intermediate - Preparation for university study
- 30 July – 21 August 2013
- Four hours of lessons per day (Monday to Friday)
- Fee: € 150 excluding board, lodging and teaching material
If you would like to take part in our intensive summer courses, you have to be pre-enrolled at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano!
Click here for information about accommodation.