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A1 & A2: 600 USD
B1 & B2: 650 USD
A1 and A2 exams: 160 USD
B1 and B2 exams: 200 USD

Registration fee for external candidates: 10 USD
 
Aupair: 200 USD

It takes 8 weeks to complete the course.

We teach the German Language (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2), German language children’s classes and Aupair Training.

It is a cultural exchange program where a young woman or a young man becomes integrated into family life as a temporary family member.The AU PAIR has a room in the family  home and eats meals with the family and receives monthly pocket money instead of a salary. The Au Pair will be expected to help with chores and taking care of the children.

It is a voluntary Social year (Freiwilliges Soziales Jahr). It is a voluntary service in social areas in Germany. It is a paid interim activity for young adults who already have finished school and have not yet reached the age of 27.

Germany offers a great opportunity for good quality education. Apart from a good education, Universities in Germany offer tuition-free education.

Compared to other European countries, the cost of living in Germany is quite reasonable. The prices for food, accommodation, clothing, cultural events, etc. are basically in line with the EU average. You will need around 850 euros a month to cover your living expenses. The largest expense is your monthly rent.

For prospective undergraduate students, a high-school diploma, school-leaving certificate or university entrance exam result is usually sufficient, and the DAAD has a database of information on admission requirements for selected countries.

In most cases, applicants have to prove that they have around 10,332 euros at their disposal for one year. This amount of money is called “Regelbedarf”, which means it is the amount of money that is estimated to be needed by a student to live in Germany for one year.

Prospective members can come to ZGS/GZH where they will be assisted with the membership form, benefits, prices and explanation on how the Society works.

As the Visa process lies within the responsibility of the German Embassy, we are unfortunately not in a position to assist with the Visa process. Furthermore, as costs for flights are subject to change depending on various factors, we cannot provide information regarding the costs of flights to Germany.

Yes. Travelling to and in Germany is very safe. Germany is a very safe country with a very low crime rate. There may be the occasional cases of bicycle theft and pickpocketing in crowded stations or public squares, as is present anywhere globally. Generally, Germany is very safe and ranks relatively high being one of the safest countries in the world. 

Certification and translation of documents is done by Ms Rose Kunstler who can be reached on +263 779 551 387 or email rose.kuenstler@gmail.com.