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State Recognised Vocational Training College

Academy of Languages HeidelbergHauptstrasse 1, D-69117 HeidelbergPhone: +49 6221 9120-35, [email protected]

Foreign Language Correspondence ClerkEnglishFrenchSpanishRussianChineseJapanese and more

European SecretaryEnglishFrenchSpanish

Translator

EnglishFrenchSpanishRussian and more

Bachelor Top-up

Professional Foreign Languages

www.fuu.dewww.fuu-heidelberg-languages.com

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”.


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 qualificationThe 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.

F+U – an international education provider

Practical training – the foundation for your professional successThe 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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Qualifications•ForeignLanguageCorrespondenceClerk (state recognised / IHK)•EuropeanSecretary(staterecognised/IHK)•Translator(staterecognised/IHK)•Interpreter(IHK)•HigherNationalCertificate(Britishqualification)•HigherNationalDiploma(Britishqualification)•Bachelor(Hons)inBusinessStudies (British qualification)

Career outlookWe 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.

Subjects studied•Foreignlanguages(approx.50%ofteaching)•Businessstudies•Commercialcorrespondence•Writingtechniques•Informationtechnology•Jobapplicationtraining•Translationtraining

Professional Foreign Languages Professional Foreign Languages

Programme starting datesThe programme begins in March and September every year.

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

Teaching staffWe guarantee the commitment of experienced and academically qualified teaching staff. Our language teachers are native speakers.

Open dayTake 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 courses every year.

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Admission requirementsOur training programmes are in principle open to all participants with a good standard of English. Exist-ing knowledge of the second and third languages is not essential. Detailed information can be found on page 5.

FundingWe grant an internal loan, in that we offer a long-term instalment payment plan. Information on funding your studies through BAföG or an education loan can be found on the accompanying informa-tion sheet or on our website. You are of course also welcome to arrange a consultation appointment.

Language courses and language toursOur students receive a 20% discount on language courses in Heidelberg and 10% on our language tour course fees.



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International test centreDuring your studies, take the opportunity to gain ad-ditional internationally recognised qualifications:

•TELC(TheEuropeanLanguage Certificates)

•TOEIC(TestofEnglishfor International Communication)

•TOEFL(TestofEnglishasa Foreign Language)

•LCCI(London Chamber of Commerce and Industry examinations)

•DELF(Diplômed‘Étudesen Langue Française)*•DALF(DiplômeApprofondi de Langue Française)*

•TestDaF(TestDeutsch als Fremdsprache)

•TRKI(TestRusskogoKakInostrannogo)**

•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. ***Examination in the Confucius Institute, Heidel-berg.

Internships abroadDuring the summer holidays, we will be pleased to 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.

AccommodationWe 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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ProficiencylevelsEntry 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)

Level English French,Spanish Other languages Internationally

recognised tests1 Language competence Duration2

A1

Entry level for learn-ers with no previous knowledgeStart:March or September

Entry level for learn-ers with no previous knowledgeStart: September

English A1LCCI Preliminary 1DELF A1Español A1Italiano A1Russian A1Deutsch A1

Can understand famil-iar topics using simple expressions and phrases. Can produce short, basic texts.

100 TH

A2

Entry level for learn-ers with previous knowledgeStart:March or September

English A2LCCI Preliminary 2DELF A2Español A2Italiano A2Russian A2Deutsch A2

Can communicate in simple terms about routine matters. Can interact in very short, basic everyday situations. Can produce simple let-ters and translate very basic texts.

200 TH

B1.1

Entry level for learn-ers with intermediate knowledgeStart: March or September

LCCI 1TOEIC 479-619TOEFL 57-86Français B1Español B1Italiano B1TRKI 1Zertifikat Deutsch

Can communicate suc-cessfully in everyday situations using grammati-cal structures and limited vocabulary. Can produce texts using the most important gram-matical structures. Can translate general, non-specialist texts.

400 TH

B1.2

Entry level for learners with good knowledgeStart: September

500 TH

B2.1Target level: 1.5-year programmeCertification:State rec. / IHK

LCCI 2TOEIC 620-803TOEFL 87-109Français B2DELE IntermedioItaliano B2TRKI 2Deutsch für den Beruf

Can give a clear, structured description of a range of topics and present a detailed explanation of a viewpoint. Can produce texts using complex structures and specialist vocabulary. Can translate straightfor-ward specialist texts.

600 TH

B2.2Target level: 1-year programmeCertification:State rec. / IHK

Target level: 2-year programmeCertification:State rec. / IHK

Target level: 2-year programmeCertification:IHK / F+U certificate

700 TH

C1.1Target level: 1.5-year programmeCertification:State rec. / IHK

LCCI 3TOEIC 804-855TOEFL 110-120DALF 1, DELE C1, CILS C1, TRKI 3DSH 2TestDaF 4

Can communicate fluently, and present a differenti-ated argumentation. Can use complex gram-matical structures and a wide-ranging vocabulary. Can produce accurate and clearly structured texts on general or specialist topics. Can translate demanding texts.

850 TH

C1.2Target level: 2-year programmeCertification:State rec. / IHK

1100 TH

Translator (state recognised or IHK examined)

Level English French,Spanish Other languages Internationally

recognised tests1 Language competence Duration2

C1.1Entry level Start:March or September

Entry level Start:March or September

Entry level Start:September LCCI 4

TOEIC 856-990DALF 2, DELE C2, CILS C2,TRKI 4DSH 3TestDaF 5

Can understand with ease and actively participate in any conversation or discus-sion with native speakers. Can produce detailed texts using a wide range of dif-ferentiated and specialist vocabulary. Can translate highly spe-cialist texts.

850 TH

C2Target levelCertification::State rec. / IHK

Target levelCertification::State rec. / IHK

Target levelCertification::IHK / F+U certificate

1400 TH

1 We recommend gaining additional internationally recognised language qualifications in order to enhance your competitiveness in the employment market.2The indicated duration in teaching hours (TH) refers to the number of hours required to achieve the given level of proficiency.


At a glance…

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Duration (in years)Eng-lish Spanish French Japa-

neseChi-nese

Rus-sian Italian Polish Portu-

gueseAra-bic

Ger-man Turkish

Foreign Language Corresp-ondence Clerk, 1 language 1

Foreign Language Corresp-ondence Clerk, 2 languages 1.5 1.5 1.5 2 2 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 2 1.5 1.5

Foreign Language Correspondence Clerk3 / 4 languages

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

European Secretary3 / 4 languages 2 2 2

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, Bachelor 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Programmes of study - overviewEng-lish Spanish French Japa-

neseChi-nese

Rus-sian Italian Pol-

ishPortu-guese

Ara-bic

Ger-man Turkish

Foreign Language Correspondence Clerk1 language

•Foreign Language Correspondence Clerk2 languagesEnglish + one other language

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Foreign Language Correspondence Clerk3 languagesEnglish + two other languages

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Foreign Language Correspondence Clerk4 languagesEnglish + three other languages

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European Secretary • • •European Secretary + 4th languageEnglish, French + Spanish are compulsory

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Translator • • • • • • • • • • • •Higher National Diploma, Bachelor1 • • • • • • • • • • • •

1British qualifications: it is possible to earn the bachelor degree without the Abitur, parallel to the European Secretary programme.

Qualifications - Examinations - Recognition Eng-lish

Span-ish French Japa-

neseChi-nese


gueseAra-bic

Ger-man Turkish

State recognised • • • • App.*

IHK examined (Chamber of Industry and Commerce) • • • • • • • •F+U Academy of Languages certificate • • • • • • • • • • • •TOEFL = Test of English as a Foreign LanguageLCCI = London Chamber of Commerce and IndustryTOEIC = Test of English for International Communica-tion

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TELC = The European Language Certificates • • • • • • • • •TestDaF = Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache •DELE = Diploma de Espa-ñol como Lengua Extranjera •TRKI = Test Russkogo Kak Inostrannogo •DELF = Diplômed‘Étudesen Langue FrançaiseDALF = DiplômeApprofondide Langue Française

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

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General informationEng-lish

Span-ish French Japa-

neseChi-nese


gueseAra-bic

Ger-man Turkish

Start of programme March,Sept

March,Sept

March,Sept

March,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.

At a glance…

www.fuu-heidelberg-languages.com

F+U Rhein-Main-Neckar gGmbH Academy of Languages HeidelbergHauptstrasse 1D-69117 HeidelbergPhone +49 (0)6221 8994-2912Phone 0800 7772236 (free in Germany)Fax +49 (0)6221 [email protected]

Language courses in HeidelbergGerman, English, Spanish, Italian, French, Russian, Greek, Dutch, Arabic, Portuguese, Turkish, Japanese, Chinese and more

Worldwide language toursEngland, 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 CollegeTourism, Hospitality/Catering, HR Management, Business Administration and more

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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