German Courses
Explore our available German Language Courses.
Choose the level that's right for you...
We're delighted you're interested in learning German!
- If you have no previous experience of the language, please enrol on the any of the Beginners Step 1 Courses.
- For those with some knowledge of the language, please take a look at our Language Level Self-assessment for German.
- Still unsure? Please email languagesforall-german@ed.ac.uk and one of our tutors will contact you within 5 days to help you choose the correct level.
- Further descriptions of the CEFR framework and competencies at each level can be found on our Language Levels pages.
Summer Term (from end of August 2023)
Course fee: £165/Click here for help with fees and discounts
- Monday, 28 August (18:00-20:30) Every Monday and Wednesday for 3 weeks
Preparation for German Elementary Step 1
- Tuesday, 29 August (18:00-20:30) Every Tuesday and Thursday for 3 weeks
Booking Deadline
Courses will close for booking 8 days before the course start date. Book early to secure your place and avoid disappointment!
Other Ways to Learn German at Edinburgh
If you’re an undergraduate student at the University of Edinburgh, you can take German as an outside subject in one or both of Years 1 and 2 of your programme, depending on your timetable. No prior knowledge required – complete beginners welcome!
Find out more about outside subjects
German is also available to all students (undergraduate and postgraduate) as an Open Language Course. There are options for complete beginners and more advanced learners.