The stay, which starts with an eight-week course in German, provides participants with a qualified language training and an exciting experience. The course is free and you will be eligible for study allowances.
Language practice at one of 100 companies Germany dominates the European economy and is Sweden's largest trading partner. Although English is the language of the current group in most large companies and almost all Europeans learn it in school, it is not enough. In the contact with Germany,
German is still the most viable language, which many Swedes are not aware of. In an era of ever-stronger international ties and contacts, solid German skills and experience of working within the German business community provide a wide range of benefits.
IS Düsseldorf´s 100 partners include Dresdner Bank, Mazda, IKEA, Siemens, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, Cologne Tourismus and others. All course participants are placed in a business location that meets their educational background, interests and desires.
In addition to 31 professionals, customized spots are introduced when each course starts – the most recent ones were for an archaeologist, a forest officer and a librarian. All industries and professions are welcome. It does not matter if you are a new student, if you are halfway in your studies or if you already work and do not study.
Provide opportunities for jobs Many course participants have got a job in Germany or Sweden in connection with this course. Julius Majoros, who did his language training at Ogilvy & Mather, tells about how the course opened doors for him:
"If it had it not been for IS Düsseldorf, I probably would not have worked and lived in Munich today.
It was IS that gave me that extra motivation, both to improve my German language skills and the urge to really get to know Germany. In times like these, when it is difficult to establish on the labor market, practical experience may play a crucial role. During my interviews in Germany, my practical elements from a German marketing agency were positively perceived. Once again, thanks a lot! "
Another course participant who noticed the positive feedback after the course was Emil Engstrand. With an education in engineering physics, he made his practice at DLR - Germany's national center for aviation and space.
After the time in Dusseldorf, I wrote my master thesis based on the work I did as an intern at DLR," says Emil. "During this time I had contact with companies in both Munich and Düsseldorf in regards to work when the training was done so the course undoubtedly opens plenty of doors."
More than just a language course The eight-week intensive course deepens the course participants' knowledge of German and prepare them for the German labor market. All teaching takes place with experienced, native teachers. In order to better align instruction for the participants' diverse language skills, two different levels of groups are offered that run in parallel.
The time spent at the company is considered to be an education in cooperation with a personal tutor and you will learn different data. During the 15 weeks you will spend four days a week, Monday-Thursday, in the workplace.
On Fridays, there are interesting guest lectures, field visits and in-depth teaching. Excursions are a key element of the program and students are offered guided trips to for example Cologne, Bonn, Ruhr (European City of Culture 2010) and Vinery provinces in the valley Ahrtal. The last week is devoted to presenting project works and to review the course.
The course starts in January of 2010 The semester course begins twice a year: in January and July. The next course starts January 18, 2010 and lasts until June 29 2010. Deadline for applications is November 15 2009.
"German in practice - Cologne / Dusseldorf" is free and you will be eligible for study allowances. The course is organized by Braheskolan in collaboration with IS Düsseldorf. Anyone who has studied German as a second language/ or equivalent are welcome to apply. Those who lack knowledge of German may in the summer or fall, study "German for beginners" in Düsseldorf which is free.
Cecilia Helland