Your working week remains free
No required Monday-to-Friday classes, making it easier to combine German with full-time work.
Completed A1 · Working towards B1
Finished German A1 and need B1 – but only have time at weekends?
Working all week, want to communicate better with your team and need B1 for your next step? Here is a structured weekend path that still leaves part of Saturday and Sunday free.
Sat + Sun 10:00–14:20280 UE · 28 teaching weekends3–6 participantsNo Sunday surcharge
A1 completed. How can you reach B1 while working?
A course during normal working hours or in the evening does not suit everyone. Our weekend course runs on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 to 14:20. The afternoons and evenings stay available for rest, family and personal time.
10 units per weekend · 5 units of 45 minutes per day, plus 15 minutes of guided practice; break 12:00–12:20.
What you may gain
Practice speaking and use it at work
Groups of 3–6 allow more questions, feedback, dialogue and job-related everyday practice.
No regular commute to school
Live online lessons remove the need to travel to an in-person classroom.
Room for holidays and free time
Lessons finish at 14:20, with a 20-minute midday break and weekends off for planned holidays.
Your potential route: A2.1 → A2.2 → B1.1 → B1.2
This assumes you have completed A1 and a placement test confirms A2.1 as the appropriate next step. This sample route starts provisionally on 14 November 2026.
| Module | Units | Teaching weekends | Provisional dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| A2.1 | 60 UE | 6 | 14 Nov 2026–20 Dec 2026 |
| A2.2 | 60 UE | 6 | 09 Jan 2027–14 Feb 2027 |
| B1.1 | 80 UE | 8 | 20 Feb 2027–18 Apr 2027 |
| B1.2 | 80 UE | 8 | 08 May 2027–04 Jul 2027 |
Provisional B1.2 completion: 4 July 2027. Christmas and Easter breaks and planned holiday weekends are included.
Weekends without lessons: Christmas 24 Dec 2026–6 Jan 2027; Easter 27 March–2 April 2027; 24/25 April, 1/2 May and 15/16 May 2027. Dates are provisional.
What does it cost, and why might it be worthwhile?
A government-supported course may cost less or be free. Eligibility and a suitable course place matter. Paying privately can be worthwhile if you can start sooner and use German at work earlier. We cannot promise a specific waiting time or financial saving.
| Modules | Promotion | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| A2.1 + A2.2 (120 units) | €1,482 | €1,780 |
| B1.1 + B1.2 (160 units) | €1,976 | €2,380 |
| Total: 280 units | €3,458 | €4,160 |
No Sunday surcharge Our Saturday and Sunday lessons have the same rate. There is no additional Sunday or weekend surcharge. All 10 teaching units per weekend are already included in the published module price.
Example: €702 below standard module prices. Promotion with one-off payment per module during the Black Friday/Cyber Monday campaign. Bespoke corporate offers may differ.
Not a guaranteed financial saving: the value of an earlier start depends on individual circumstances.
How language skills may help at work
As your German improves, you may find it easier to understand agreements, ask for clarification, discuss tasks, and take part in informal team conversations. This can support collaboration, but does not replace professional onboarding.
Why we work in small groups
More teaching units alone do not guarantee progress. What matters is speaking yourself, receiving feedback and using new language repeatedly. That is why groups have only 3–6 learners.
Funded course or start privately?
Public funding is valuable and may be the right choice. However, a participant may need to qualify and find an available place. With us you can request the next planned intake, subject to enrolments and availability. We are independently funded and cannot bill BAMF funding or education vouchers.
Official details on eligibility: BAMF.
Questions about going from A1 to B1
How long does the route from completed A1 to B1 take?
A2.1, A2.2, B1.1 and B1.2 take 280 teaching units across 28 teaching weekends. In the sample starting 14 November 2026, B1 provisionally finishes 4 July 2027.
Do I have to study all weekend?
No. Lessons run 10:00–14:20, including a 20-minute break. Afternoons and evenings remain free.
What about Christmas and Easter?
Classes pause from 24 December 2026 to 6 January 2027 and from 27 March to 2 April 2027, plus selected holiday weekends. Booked teaching units are not lost.
Is a private course always cheaper than a funded one?
No. Funded options may be free or cheaper. Our advantage may be an earlier available start and a timetable compatible with work.
Is an official B1 certificate guaranteed?
No. We prepare you for B1, but the official exam is booked and taken separately.