S‑Course: Your Path to Studying Linguistics and Cultural Studies in Germany
Our experienced instructors design lessons to be goal-oriented and tailored to your individual needs, ensuring you’re optimally prepared for your studies.
In a supportive and welcoming learning environment, you’ll not only improve your language and academic skills but also grow as a person.
What makes Alpha Aktiv special? The courses are tailored to language and culture-focused degree programs—with a clear focus on subjects such as German, history, social studies, and German literature. You’ll benefit from structured guidance, individualized support, and inspiring exchanges within an international learning group.
With Alpha Aktiv, you’ll become part of a collaborative, language-focused learning community where your personal and academic progress takes center stage—ensuring a confident and motivated start to your college studies.
S-Course Registration
Duration (36 weeks)
Our courses start twice a year. You need German at level B2. If you have not reached it yet, we are happy to advise you on suitable language courses.
Please send us by email:
– A CV in tabular form
– A copy of your secondary school certificate (translated into German or English)
– Proof of your German skills, if available
Course fee: 7.995 €
Housing and Living in Heidelberg
Start your life in Heidelberg with us by your side
To ensure that your start in Germany and your S-course go as smoothly as possible, we’ll actively help you find suitable housing in Heidelberg. We have access to a wide range of our own housing options. Our team will also assist you with important questions regarding your visa application and ensure that you can focus on what really matters: your future!
S‑Course: Your Solid Preparation for Language and Cultural Studies Programs
While public preparatory schools require an entrance exam, our private preparatory school offers you direct admission to the S‑course—36 weeks, 30 hours per week.
You’ll receive targeted preparation for the placement exam and your future studies. The S course is designed for prospective students interested in linguistics, theology, classical philology, modern foreign languages, and related fields. The S‑Course (or, alternatively, the W/G course) can also provide a solid foundation for fields of study such as law.
Course Overview for the S Course:
- German (12 hours per week)
- Social Studies (6 hours per week)
- History (6 hours per week)
- German Literature (6 hours per week)
- English (flexible, as needed)
Schedule
Starts May 3, 2027 / October 4, 2027
Duration: 36 weeks with 30 class sessions per week; enrollment is also available on a per-semester basis (18 weeks).
Format: Both in-person and online participation are possible
With the S‑Course for the placement exam and on to your language or cultural studies program
The placement exam is your official gateway to degree programs in language, literature, cultural, and social sciences.
Our S‑Course specifically prepares you for this exam—with a clearly structured curriculum, practical content, and individualized support.
As a participant, you’ll benefit from:
- Subject-specific instruction in German, history, social studies, literature, and English
- Individual support from experienced language and culture instructors
- Support with applying to German universities and universities of applied sciences
With Alpha Aktiv, you’ll lay the foundation for a successful start to your studies in Germany—without an entrance exam, but with intensive preparation for the external placement exam.
Discover the other benefits of our S course
Our S course provides you with optimal preparation for the placement exam and paves the way for you to pursue a degree in languages or a related field of study in Germany. Benefit from a structured program, an inspiring learning environment, and personalized support.
The Perfect Care for You
We'll take care of all your needs, and you'll benefit from personalized support.
Extensive learning resources for optimal preparation
Get access to high-quality teaching materials, online resources, and proven methods that will help you master economics, math, English, and German at the college level.
Our preparatory program also offers online courses to help you prepare for the placement exam. However, the exams must be taken in person. Our M course combines digital learning with in-person instruction to provide you with the best possible preparation.