SLZ-Douala
The SLZ-Douala, official partner of the Goethe Institute in Cameroon, is a centre of reference and excellence for the German language course. Our goals are:
- helping youths and adults to communicate in German
- teaching people about the German culture by offering language courses at different levels according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
We have modern teaching rooms, a multimedia room with broadband internet and a very well-appointed library. All students at the University of Douala in the faculty of “German language and literature studies” are allowed to use our library.
History of SLZ Douala
The SLZ or „Sprachlernzentrum Douala“(Language Centre in Douala) originated from a cooperation between the Goethe Institute in Cameroon and the Deutsch-Kamerunischer Kulturverein (German and Cameroonian Cultural Association). The latter of which was created by 3 friends and colleagues in 1994: Marie-Noelle Ntouba Ngolle, Jérôme Amougou Ada and Jean Kouny. Their objective was to promote the German and Cameroonian cultures through language courses, cultural events and conversations among young people.
In 1998, 4 years after the founding, the language centre was officially recognised. 10 years later, SLZ Douala achieved some important goals:
- It is one of the laureates of the Goethe Institute’s competition “Werkstatt EXPO 2000-Wasserwelten”
- It presented a film in 2000 at the EXPO 2000 in Hannover
- To this day it has taught 4000 Cameroonian students and businessmen and women
- In 1994 it organised a gala evening with Cameroonian and German culinary specialities.
Our Partners
Our Partners
The SLZ-Douala, whose strength leans on its know-how and its vast network of contacts in and out of Cameroon is proud to be the only german linguistic center in the sub-saharian Africa to have signed a partnership with the Goethe-Institute, which is worldwide leader in the german language course domain.
It is a real “Made in Germany”.
Our next classes
- A1: 15th of November, 29th of November, December 2024, January 2025, February, March 2025.
- A2: 16th of October, 04th of November 2024, 14th of November 2024, 04th of December 2024.
- B1: 10th of October 2024, 23rd of October 2024, 15th of November 2024, 28th of November 2024.
- B2: 29th of August 2024, 11th of November 2024, 25th of November 2024, January 2025.
- C1: 02nd of August 2024, 26th of November 2024, December 2024.
Registrations are going on
Examinations dates
Start Deutsch 1 : (In Yaoundé)
- 10th of September 2024
- 25th of September 2024
- 26th of October 2024
- 30th of November 2024
Zertifikat B1 : (In Yaoundé)
- 02nd - 5th of September 2024
- 14th of September 2024
- 12th of October 2024 (at SLZ-Douala)
- 14th of November 2024 (at SLZ-Douala)
- 26th of November 2024
Goethe-Zertifikat B2 : (in Yaoundé)
- 18th of September 2024
- 25th of September 2024
- 23th of October 2024
- 29th of November 2024
TestDaF : (In SLZ-Douala)
- 15th of October 2024, reservation 16th of August 2024
- 11th of March 2025, reservation 17th of January 2025
- 15th of May 2025, reservation 21st of March 2025
- 17th of July 2025, reservation 23rd of May 2025
- 16th of October 2025, reservation 21st of August 2025
NB. Booking procedure for TestDaF exam:
Send your application letter per email with your name as written on the birth certificate and a scan of your B2 certificate. You will receive a mail if you are selected. Very important: send just 1 application letter and respect the procedure, otherwise your subscribtion will be null and void. Only the candidates allowed to pass the exam will receive an answer from us within three days.
Please note that you are not allowed to give in your place to a third party, otherwise you will be both under severe penalties.
Our German courses are based on the levels defined in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
- Level A1, 150 course units of 45 min each
- Level A2, 150 course units of 45 min each
- Level B1, 160 course units of 45 min each
- Level B2, 180 course units of 45 min each
- Level C1, 180 course units of 45 min each
We offer 15 course units each week.
Learners get the B1 certificate after the A1, A2 and B1 levels.
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Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help. |
Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need. |
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Independent user |
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B1 |
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Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or ofpersonal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes andambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. |
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B2
Can understand the main contents of complex texts on concrete and abstract topics; also understands specialized discussions in his/her own primary area of specialization. Can communicate so spontaneously and fluently that a normal conversation with native speakers is easily possible without a great deal of effort on either side. Can express him/herself on a wide range of topics in a clear and detailed manner, explain his/her position on a current issue and indicate the benefits and drawbacks of various options.
C1
Can understand a wide range of challenging, longer texts and also grasp implicit meanings. Can express him/herself spontaneously and fluently without having to search for words frequently and noticeably. Can use the language effectively and flexibly in his/her social and professional life or in training and studies. Can make clear, structured and detailed statements on complex topics and apply various means of text association appropriately in the process.
Prices as from the 5th of August 2022
- Level A1: 130,000 FCFA (incl. books and CDs)
- Level A2: 130,000 FCFA (incl. books and CDs)
- Level B1: 145,000 FCFA (incl. books and CDs)
- Level B2: 160,000 FCFA (incl. books and CDs)
- Level C1: 190,000 FCFA (incl. books and CDs)
An additional 10,000 FCFA are to be paid when enrolling at the SLZ-Douala for the first time.
Timetable
Our courses take place from Monday to Friday during the following hours:
- 08:00 – 10:30
- 10:40 – 13:10
- 13:20 – 15:50
- 16:00 – 18:30
The management sets the time table according to the availability of the teacher and the classroom. The choice of the participant will be taken into consideration in case of multiple opportunities and the choice of the majority will win.
Contact
SLZ Douala
Immeuble Afriland
Feu Rouge Bessengue-Douala
Tel. +237 243 08 77 96
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