International Winter Academy 2026

About

Become a part of the International Winter Academy and experience German language and culture together with people from all over the world!

The International Winter Academy is more than just a language course!

Experience 4 weeks of intensive language teaching on the highest level, complemented by a multitude of seminars, workshops and excursions about Germany and its culture and get to know the country by means of our multi-faceted leisure time programme. In the morning you will have 5 lessons (1 lesson = 45 min.) of general language class on all levels of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) – from A1 for newbies through C1 for the nearly fully fluent speaker. Participation is obligatory.
Communication and grammar courses, intercultural training, lectures on Europe, history and economy, pronunciation workshops and excursions to surrounding regions. Participation is voluntary.

Course leader

Universität Mannheim Service & Marketing GmbH

Target group

Whether you are an absolute beginner or almost a German pro, at our winter academy you can take courses at any language level!
Our courses are suitable to everyone, whether you only want to come for the winter academy or are planning to study or do an internship in Germany.

Please note that you have to be at least 18 years old to participate in our programme

Fee info