Next intake on 2 November: enrolment open! See the dates

Language courses

German courses from A1 to C1

Learn with qualified teachers who have an international background, in person in Douala and Yaoundé or online, from your first word to the exam.

Learners in a German class in a bright room at the centre, with the German and Cameroonian flags on the wall

Next intake: 2 November

The next group starts on 2 November (All levels). Write to us to reserve your place and learn how to enrol.

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Choose your level

Our courses follow the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). Not sure of your level? Take a placement test first.

A1

Beginner

  • Introduce yourself and ask simple questions: name, age, origin, home
  • Understand and use everyday expressions
  • Communicate simply if the other person speaks slowly
Duration
8–10 weeks
Format
In person or online
Prerequisite
None, direct enrolment
110 000FCFA Enrol in level A1
A2

Elementary

  • Talk about familiar topics: work, surroundings, shopping
  • Describe your background and where you live
  • Understand isolated sentences and frequent expressions
Duration
8–10 weeks
Format
In person or online
Prerequisite
A1 passed or placement test
115 000FCFA Enrol in level A2
B1

Intermediate

  • Manage most travel and everyday situations on your own
  • Produce simple, connected speech
  • Tell an experience, describe a dream or a goal
Duration
10–12 weeks
Format
In person or online
Prerequisite
A2 passed or placement test
125 000FCFA Enrol in level B1
B2

Upper intermediate

  • Understand the main points of complex texts
  • Chat with native speakers with ease
  • Give a detailed opinion on current events and compare options
Duration
10–12 weeks
Format
In person or online
Prerequisite
B1 passed or placement test
135 000FCFA Enrol in level B2
C1

Advanced

  • Understand long, demanding texts and their implications
  • Express yourself fluently and spontaneously
  • Use the language effectively in social, academic or professional settings
Duration
10–12 weeks
Format
In person or online
Prerequisite
B2 passed or placement test
145 000FCFA Enrol in level C1

Exams

Preparation for official exams

Focused preparation so you succeed on exam day.

  • Master the structure of the tests
  • Make the required skills automatic
  • Approach the exam with confidence
  • Goethe-Zertifikat
  • telc
  • ÖSD
  • ECL
Duration
4–5 weeks
Format
In person or online
50 000FCFA Get started

Choose your pace

01

Intensive courses

A steady, fast pace to progress quickly.

02

Regular courses

Steady progress that fits your schedule.

03

Private lessons

One-to-one support focused on your goals.

Online practice

GermanExamTrainer: practise at your own pace

An online platform to prepare for the telc exam, offered to the centre’s learners as part of our support. It complements the courses: you practise at home, between sessions.

  • Seven modules: vocabulary, grammar, Sprachbausteine, reading, listening, writing with correction and speaking
  • An exam mode that reproduces the full test with a timer, followed by correction
  • Klara, an assistant that tracks your mistakes and brings them back at the right time

Available for telc B2; the B1 and C1 levels are in preparation. Runs in the browser, preferably on a computer with a German keyboard. Interface in German and French.

Discover GermanExamTrainer Ask the team how to get access through the centre.

Digital skills

Complete your profile with digital skills

MS Office (Word, Excel…), digital tools and professional digital skills: real assets for your studies and your job.

Fees and dates on request.

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Why choose SFZ?

Expert teachers

Qualified teachers with an international background.

Flexible timetable

Morning classes, online or at weekends, to suit your schedule.

Official certificates

Targeted preparation for international exams: Goethe, telc, ÖSD, ECL.

Online or on site

Learn online or in person, whichever you prefer.

Talk directly to the SFZ team

Need help choosing the right level, understanding the steps or preparing your application? We reply quickly.