History and Conception The Sprachinstitut Tübingen SIT (Language Institute Tübingen SIT) is part of the Internationaler Bund (IB) e.V., founded in 1949 in Tübingen. Today, the IB is one of the largest service providers in the fields of youth, social and educational work. The IB stands for diversity, integration and equal opportunities and is committed to supporting people of all ages in all aspects of life. From the beginning, the SIT has focused on education and language : Starting in 1951: Education and training for youth in the post-war years From the mid-1960s: German courses for young French
The Sprachinstitut Tübingen SIT has been offering German as foreign language and as second language in various course formats for over 50 years and is committed to the qualification of teachers. Language and language teaching is our profession! As an EFQM member, we have a high and certified quality standard. Our institute is located in Tübingen, a cosmopolitan university town in south-west Germany with a beautiful old town, Mediterranean flair and a varied cultural life. Choose the right type of course for you from our range of courses. We look forward to seeing you! News Vocational language
Terms and conditions of participation and payment Registration Please complete the registration form in full and submit it to the SIT. The registration becomes binding for both parties upon written confirmation by the SIT. Payment Terms You will receive the invoice via email along with written confirmation of your registration. The course fee must be paid via bank transfer. Please note that the amount must be received in our bank account prior to the start of the course. Alternatively, you can pay in cash at the SIT office. Cancellation Individual Lessons If you cancel before the course begins
Leisure and Cultural Program We organize a very varied leisure and cultural program for our group language courses and our High School Program participants. After class, you can enjoy exciting activities while exploring Tübingen and its surrounding region. Our program includes cultural and sports activities in and around Tübingen, as well as half-day and full-day excursions to both well-known places and hidden gems in southern Germany. At the beginning of your course, we give you a guided tour of Tübingen, our renowned and charming university town. The focus of the tour is not only on the city's
Corporate language courses – tailored to your needs Our corporate language courses are custom-made for your company and your employees and are available at all levels from A1 to C2. We actively foster the development and improvement of language skills in all competencies right from the start, focusing on professional contexts. This ensures efficient language acquisition for your employees, enabling a working life free from language barriers, while also laying the foundation for professional communication in higher-skilled roles. Along with language skills, the participants will have a chance to
Group Language Courses – Learning together on site If you are learning German as a foreign language at your school or university and you would like to spend one to four weeks in Germany as a group to study, live and practice your German on site, then our group programs are the perfect choice for you! At the Sprachinstitut Tübingen SIT, not only can you strengthen and expand your German skills through our interactive and action-oriented lessons, but you can also immerse yourselves in the German language by staying with host families or in student accommodation and by taking part in excursions and
High School Program – Total immersion into the German language! Would you like to experience life in Germany and attend school here? You could improve your language skills and develop intercultural competencies by living with a German family and making new friends here! If you are interested in fully immersing yourself in German culture, our High School Program makes it possible. We arrange school placements for a duration of one to eleven months for students aged 15 to 17. We will carefully select a host family with full board for you in Tübingen or nearby and will provide you a public transport
Host family accommodation For participants of our group language courses and our High School Program, we arrange accommodation with a host family. This provides you with an immersive, direct, and personal connection to the locals, which will allow you to practice your language skills in everyday life situations. Our host families are located within the Tübingen region, so they are easily reachable by public transportation, and they offer full board. The host family provides breakfast and dinner every day, with lunch included on weekends. Monday through Friday, students from our group language courses
