Preparatory college "Studienkolleg"

What is a Preparatory college "Studienkolleg"?

Preparatory college "Studienkolleg" at LANES in Duisburg and Düsseldorf is the preparation for studying at a German university and is aimed at young adults from abroad. Young people with an international school diploma must meet the same requirements as students with a German school diploma. This means that the Studienkolleg prepares the participants for app German higher education entrance qualification and that the participants can study at a German higher education institution after attending the Studienkolleg. Since the school systems and their educational content outside Germany differ significantly from the German school system, it is necessary to attend preparatory courses at the Studienkolleg.

Objectives and contents of the Studienkolleg

Young students from abroad bring along individual learning biographies and come from different cultures and thus have completely different prerequisites than German students. The Studienkolleg provides the subject and cultural prerequisites for a successful course of study at a German university. The Studienkolleg serves as a bridge between the homeland education system and the German academic structure. In the Studienkolleg, participants go through various learning processes that help them to successfully complete their studies.

How are the lessons of the preparatory college structured?

The teaching at the Studienkolleg is based on the requirements of the German universities. In particular, the previous knowledge and certain interests of the participants are taken into account and are supported.

What are the specific goals of the lessons?

The teaching conveys the German technical language that is used in the respective field of study. The main focus of the lessons lies on the use of this technical language. Furthermore, the participants also acquire basic knowledge in the respective subject area and apply it in class. The teachers motivate the participants to develop and apply their own learning strategies. The participants also acquire intercultural competences and other culturally determined social competences. The teachers at the Studienkolleg are always at the participants' side and advice and support them individually.