Languages

Professional Foreign
Languages
State Recognised Vocational Training College

Foreign Language European Translator

Correspondence Clerk Secretary
English English English
French French French
Spanish Spanish Spanish
Russian Russian and more
Chinese
Japanese and more Bachelor Top-up

Academy of Languages
Heidelberg
Hauptstrasse 1, D-69117 Heidelberg
Phone: +49 6221 9120-35, sprachen@fuu.de

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 Professional Foreign Languages
F+U – an international education provider
Founded in 1980 in Heidelberg, the F+U group has
25 teaching centres in Germany, as well as several
international schools and cooperation partners, and
today is one of the largest private education provid-
ers in Europe.
We offer an international University of Cooperative
Education with 8 study centres, secondary schools
(Gymnasium, Realschule), preparatory colleges, vo-
cational schools and language schools with interna-
tional test centres, as well as an extensive spectrum
of continuing education programmes.
Your programme takes place at the Academy of
Languages in Heidelberg. The Academy can look
back over 30 years of successful teaching. Every
year, over 5,000 students participate in the language
courses and training programmes at the Academy,
while our programme is rounded off by our “world-
wide language tours”.
Practical training – the foundation
for your professional success
The Foreign Language Correspondence Clerk, Euro-
pean Secretary and Translator programmes open up
varied, interesting and, above all, future-proof career
opportunities. This is because you integrate both
foreign languages and commercial training, thereby
earning a highly sought-after dual qualification. At
the same time, you are competent in all aspects of
secretarial administration, as
well as the application of
Information Technology.
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It goes without saying that the main teaching focus
is on languages. However, we are well aware that
foreign language training will enhance your career
prospects only in conjunction with a commercial
orientation. For this reason, we are one of the
few schools to offer the Chamber of Industry and
Commerce (Industrie- und Handelskammer - IHK)
examinations. During the course of your studies,
you have the opportunity to opt for one of these final
examinations.
Bachelor Top-Up (rdi)
We offer students who have successfully completed
our training programme the opportunity to earn
a bachelor degree in Business Studies through a
14-month distance-learning programme. The bach-
elor title (rdi) is awarded by renowned universities in
England and is the equivalent to a university degree
in the Federal Republic of Germany. For admission
to the bachelor programme you will need the Higher
National Diploma (HND). We prepare you for this
examination – parallel to your training – in additional
afternoon lessons.
The Higher National Diploma (rdi) –
an independent qualification
The Higher National Diploma (HND) can also be
earned independently of the bachelor degree. Unlike
the German foundation studies (Grundstudium), the
British HND is recognised in its own right as an aca-
demic qualification with a commercial orientation.
Therefore, the qualification is particularly attractive
to anyone wishing to work abroad in an English-
speaking country.
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Professional Foreign Languages
Qualifications Subjects studied
• Foreign Language Correspondence Clerk • Foreign languages (approx. 50% of teaching)
(state recognised / IHK) • Business studies
• European Secretary (state recognised / IHK) • Commercial correspondence
• Translator (state recognised / IHK) • Writing techniques
• Interpreter (IHK) • Information technology
• Higher National Certificate (British qualification) • Job application training
• Higher National Diploma (British qualification) • Translation training
• Bachelor (Hons) in Business Studies
(British qualification)

Career outlook
We can’t promise miracles. However, about 90%
of our graduates find skilled, quality employment
in business, administration, international institu-
tions, solicitors’ offices and schools. In particular,
there is great demand for graduates of our training
programmes among companies engaged in interna-
tional trade. We also notify our students of several
job openings.

Open day
Take part in lessons for one or more days on a trial
basis. Experience for yourself the benefits of train-
ing and studies at the F+U Academy of Languages
by visiting a lesson and speaking to teaching staff
and students.

Internationality at F+U
Our school gives you the opportunity to get to know
people from all over the world. Every year, we
welcome students from over 100 countries partici-
pating in our language courses or taking one of our
internationally recognised examinations. You can
also build language tandems free of charge with one
of the 5,000 language students who take part in our
Programme starting dates courses every year.
The programme begins in March and September
every year.

Holiday
The holiday periods generally correspond with
the school holidays in Baden-Württemberg.

Teaching staff
We guarantee the commitment of experienced
and academically qualified teaching staff.
Our language teachers are native speakers.
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 Professional Foreign Languages
Admission requirements International test centre
Our training programmes are in principle open to all During your studies, take the opportunity to gain ad-
participants with a good standard of English. Exist- ditional internationally recognised qualifications:
ing knowledge of the second and third languages is
not essential. Detailed information can be found on • TELC (The European Language
page 5. Certificates)

• TOEIC (Test of English for

Funding International Communication)
We grant an internal loan, in that we offer a long-
term instalment payment plan. Information on • TOEFL (Test of English as a
funding your studies through BAföG or an education Foreign Language)
loan can be found on the accompanying informa- • LCCI (London Chamber of Commerce
tion sheet or on our website. You are of course also and Industry examinations)
welcome to arrange a consultation appointment.
• DELF (Diplôme d‘Études en
Langue Française)*
Language courses and • DALF (Diplôme Approfondi
language tours de Langue Française)*
Our students receive a 20%
• TestDaF (Test Deutsch
discount on language courses
als Fremdsprache)
in Heidelberg and 10% on our
language tour course fees. • TRKI (Test Russkogo Kak Inostrannogo)**

• HSK***
(Hanyu shuiping kaoshi)

• ECDL (European Computer

Driving Licence)

*In cooperation with the Institut de Français IF2,

located in our premises.
**On behalf of the Halle Centre for the Certifica-
tion of the Russian Language, Slavic Institute at the
University of Heidelberg.
Internships abroad ***Examination in the Confucius Institute, Heidel-
During the summer holidays, we will be pleased to berg.
organise an internship for you at one of our inter-
national language schools. Furthermore, even after
you have completed your studies, it is still possible
to take up an internship of several months through
the international exchange programmes delivered by
F+U (Eurodyssée, Leonardo da Vinci). These intern-
ships are eligible for a grant from the federal state of
Baden-Württemberg or from the European Union.

Accommodation
We offer several student halls of residence (approx.
250 rooms) and apartments in Heidelberg. You can
find detailed information in the accompanying
F+U Academy of Languages brochure.
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 Proficiency levels
Entry level and learning outcome descriptors based on the
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Foreign Language Correspondence Clerk and European Secretary (state recognised or IHK-certified)
French, Internationally
Level English Other languages Language competence Duration2
Spanish recognised tests1
English A1
Entry level for learn- Entry level for learn- LCCI Preliminary 1 Can understand famil-
ers with no previous ers with no previous DELF A1 iar topics using simple
A1 knowledge knowledge Español A1 expressions and phrases. 100 TH
Start: Start: Italiano A1 Can produce short, basic
March or September September Russian A1 texts.
Deutsch A1
Can communicate in
English A2
simple terms about routine
Entry level for learn- LCCI Preliminary 2
matters.
ers with previous DELF A2
Can interact in very short,
A2 knowledge Español A2 200 TH
basic everyday situations.
Start: Italiano A2
Can produce simple let-
March or September Russian A2
ters and translate very
Deutsch A2
basic texts.
Entry level for learn-
ers with intermediate Can communicate suc-
B1.1 knowledge LCCI 1 cessfully in everyday 400 TH
Start: TOEIC 479-619 situations using grammati-
March or September TOEFL 57-86 cal structures and limited
Français B1 vocabulary.
Entry level for Español B1 Can produce texts using
learners with good Italiano B1 the most important gram-
B1.2 knowledge TRKI 1 matical structures. 500 TH
Start: Zertifikat Deutsch Can translate general,
September non-specialist texts.

Target level: Can give a clear, structured

LCCI 2
1.5-year programme description of a range
B2.1 TOEIC 620-803 600 TH
Certification: of topics and present a
TOEFL 87-109
State rec. / IHK detailed explanation of a
Français B2
viewpoint.
DELE Intermedio
Target level: Target level: Target level: Can produce texts using
Italiano B2
1-year programme 2-year programme 2-year programme complex structures and
B2.2 TRKI 2 700 TH
Certification: Certification: Certification: specialist vocabulary.
Deutsch für den
State rec. / IHK State rec. / IHK IHK / F+U certificate Can translate straightfor-
Beruf
ward specialist texts.
Target level: Can communicate fluently,
1.5-year programme and present a differenti-
C1.1 LCCI 3 850 TH
Certification: ated argumentation.
TOEIC 804-855
State rec. / IHK Can use complex gram-
TOEFL 110-120
matical structures and a
DALF 1,
wide-ranging vocabulary.
DELE C1,
Target level: Can produce accurate and
CILS C1,
2-year programme clearly structured texts
C1.2 TRKI 3 1100 TH
Certification: on general or specialist
DSH 2
State rec. / IHK topics.
TestDaF 4
Can translate demanding
texts.

Translator (state recognised or IHK examined)

French, Internationally
Level English Other languages Language competence Duration2
Spanish recognised tests1
Entry level Entry level Entry level
C1.1 Start: Start: Start: Can understand with ease 850 TH
March or September March or September September LCCI 4 and actively participate in
TOEIC 856-990 any conversation or discus-
DALF 2, sion with native speakers.
DELE C2, Can produce detailed texts
Target level Target level Target level CILS C2, using a wide range of dif-
C2 Certification:: Certification:: Certification:: TRKI 4 ferentiated and specialist 1400 TH
State rec. / IHK State rec. / IHK IHK / F+U certificate DSH 3 vocabulary.
TestDaF 5 Can translate highly spe-
cialist texts.

1
We recommend gaining additional internationally recognised language qualifications in order to enhance your competitiveness in the employment
market.
2
The indicated duration in teaching hours (TH) refers to the number of hours required to achieve the given level of proficiency.
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 At a glance…
Programmes of study - overview
Eng- Japa- Chi- Rus- Pol- Portu- Ara- Ger-
Spanish French Italian Turkish
lish nese nese sian ish guese bic man
Foreign Language
Correspondence Clerk
1 language
•
Foreign Language
Correspondence Clerk
2 languages • • • • • • • • • • • •
English + one other language
Foreign Language
Correspondence Clerk
3 languages • • • • • • • • • • • •
English + two other languages
Foreign Language
Correspondence Clerk
4 languages • • • • • • • • • • • •
English + three other languages

European Secretary • • •
European Secretary + 4th
language
English, French + Spanish are • • • • • • • • • • • •
compulsory

Translator • • • • • • • • • • • •
Higher National Diploma,
Bachelor1 • • • • • • • • • • • •
British qualifications: it is possible to earn the bachelor degree without the Abitur, parallel to the European Secretary programme.
1

Duration (in years)

Eng- Japa- Chi- Rus- Portu- Ara- Ger-
Spanish French Italian Polish Turkish
lish nese nese sian guese bic man
Foreign Language Corresp-
1
ondence Clerk, 1 language
Foreign Language Corresp-
1.5 1.5 1.5 2 2 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 2 1.5 1.5
ondence Clerk, 2 languages
Foreign Language
Correspondence Clerk 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
3 / 4 languages
European Secretary
2 2 2
3 / 4 languages
Translator (each language) 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
Higher National Diploma,
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Bachelor

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 At a glance…
Qualifications - Examinations - Recognition
Eng- Span- Japa- Chi- Rus- Portu- Ara- Ger-
French Italian Polish Turkish
lish ish nese nese sian guese bic man

State recognised • • • • App.*

IHK examined (Chamber of

Industry and Commerce) • • • • • • • •
F+U Academy of
Languages certificate • • • • • • • • • • • •
TOEFL = Test of English as
a Foreign Language
LCCI = London Chamber of
Commerce and Industry
TOEIC = Test of English for
•
International Communica-
tion
TELC = The European
Language Certificates • • • • • • • • •
TestDaF = Test Deutsch als
Fremdsprache •
DELE = Diploma de Espa-
ñol como Lengua Extranjera •
TRKI = Test Russkogo Kak
Inostrannogo •
DELF = Diplôme d‘Études
en Langue Française
DALF = Diplôme Approfondi •
de Langue Française

Confucius Institute •
JLPT = Japanese Language
App.*
Proficiency Test

General information
Eng- Span- Japa- Chi- Rus- Portu- Ara- Ger-
French Italian Polish Turkish
lish ish nese nese sian guese bic man
March, March, March, March,
Start of programme Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept
Sept Sept Sept Sept
Native speakers, academi-
cally trained teaching staff • • • • • • • • • • • •
Student BAfög • • • • App.*

Education voucher • • •
MAXX-ticket, education
loan, instalment payments • • • • • • • • • • • •
Room in school’s hall of
residence • • • • • • • • • • • •
Free Internet access
(school, residence) • • • • • • • • • • • •
Grant for international
internship • • • • • •
Free language tandem /
open day • • • • • • • • • • • •
Free leisure and cultural
programme • • • • • • • • • • • •
Discount for language
courses and worldwide
language tours
• • • • • • • • • • • •
*App. = application submitted.

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F+U Rhein-Main-Neckar gGmbH
Academy of Languages Heidelberg
Hauptstrasse 1
D-69117 Heidelberg
Phone + 49 (0)6221 8994-2912
Phone 0800 7772236 (free in Germany)
Fax + 49 (0)6221 23452
sprachen@fuu.de
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Language courses in Heidelberg

German, English, Spanish, Italian, French, Russian,
Greek, Dutch, Arabic, Portuguese, Turkish, Japanese,
Chinese and more
Worldwide language tours
England, Ireland, Malta, USA, Canada, Australia,
New Zealand, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Central
and South America, Croatia, Lithuania, Russia, Japan,
China, South Africa
Higher education (rdi)
Higher National Certificate, Higher National Diploma,
Bachelor in Business and Management
Commercial Training College
Tourism, Hospitality/Catering, HR Management, Our language school on the 3rd floor of the
Business Administration and more Darmstädter-Hof-Centre, Hauptstrasse 1.

University of Cooperative Education

Marketing Communication/PR, Industry and Trade,
Banking and Insurance, Sports Management, Food,
Beverage and Culinary Management, Event, Fair and
Congress Management and more

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