Language courses at the HZDR - from September 2026

“Language is the key to the world.” - Wilhelm von Humboldt

In cooperation with the Adult Education Center Saxon Switzerland-Eastern Ore Mountains, the planning of English courses for September 2026 will take place in May/June. Further information and registration options will follow in due course.

You can choose from different levels from A1 to B2. You can find an overview of all courses here.

Important information at a glance:

  • Cost reimbursement: HZDR employees who attend at least 80% of the training days will receive 75% of the course fees reimbursed.
  • Crediting as working time: The entire duration of the course is counted as working time.
  • Prerequisite: Before the course begins, your manager must agree that your participation is in the official interest of the HZDR.
  • Minimum number of participants: A course can only be held if at least 7 people register.

Do you work in the laboratories of the HZDR and would like to attend a language course with a scientific/technical focus? We recommend that you take part in the "Technical English on the Job" language course. Please contact Ines Göhler (e-mail: i.goehler@hzdr.de, phone: -3029) directly.