Learning German

The canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden and the municipalities pay part of the costs for German courses. This makes the courses much cheaper for the participants.

The association Weiterbildung Appenzeller Mittelland offers German courses for adults. Courses are held at language levels A1 to B2.

Mothers with children between the ages of 2 and 4 can attend affordable German courses in St. Gallen through the association Aida I Bildung + Begegnung. While the mothers are learning, the children participate in a children's course. In this way, children learn German from an early age.

The INFI information office or the municipality of residence provide information on the offers.

German language skills are often evaluated according to the "Common European Framework of Reference for Languages" (GER). The six progessive levels extend from A1 (beginner) to C2 (proficiency). Levels A1 and A2 correlate with basic knowledge of the German language. Persons interested in a official professional education must achieve, in most cases, levels B1 or B2. Levels C1 and C2 for advanced students are generally required by universities.