Hello and welcome to the IFS, the Institut für Sprachvermittlung, one of Germany's leading language schools.
The IFS offers German language courses of the highest quality in two of Germany's most important cities. Since 1978, the IFS has been teaching in the former capital of Bonn and, since the year 2000, in the new capital of Berlin as well.
We, the directors of the IFS, guarantee to do our very best to create the ideal study conditions for our students in both cities: Our spacious and well-equipped classrooms and facilities, our highly-qualified staff and, of course, a pleasant atmosphere combine to produce the perfect learning environment.
The success of our course participants is our inspiration: We measure the success of our work by your achievements.
In 2000, the IFS began to offer its full program of German as a foreign language (DaF) courses in Berlin. A representative school building from the turn of the century, set in a safe, park-like area, is home to the Institute, located in the middle of Berlin and still a peaceful place to study. Language students find modern, cheerful classrooms and advanced computer facilities. Exhibitions and multicultural events make the IFS Berlin a popular meeting point for native and visiting „Berliners“. The school is just a 10-minute walk from Potsdamer Platz. Excellent public transport connections provide quick and easy access to all the important places in Berlin.
All German language teachers at the IFS are professionally-qualified native-speakers. All hold a university degree and have taught German as a foreign language (DaF) for many years. Regular continuing training keeps the team in touch with the latest educational and methodological developments. IFS teachers not only provide excellent instruction but also take pleasure in their work. Good student-teacher relationships and a real personal interest in the students’ learning success are part of the IFS Team philosophy.
All IFS German language courses prepare students for Goethe-Institute examinations (ZD, ZMP, ZOP, KDS, GDS) and for the entrance exam required by Germany’s universities. Personal coaching sessions ensure that students are perfectly prepared for their exams. Students completing a course stage receive an attendance certificate, while the IFS-Certificate is awarded for completion of the basic or intermediary stage. This generally qualifies students for admission to the DSH (university entrance exam), for attendance of the preparatory Studienkolleg as well as for German language courses which Germany’s higher education institutions offer.
Come and experience our real commitment for yourself. A visit will be well worth your while.
We look forward to welcoming you soon in Bonn and Berlin.
Karin Alexandrowitsch and Karl-Heinrich Frauns
