Multi-lingual careers
Training to become a foreign language correspondence clerk or a European secretary opens up a variety of interesting career opportunities with which you can be assured of a good future. Since learning a foreign language is linked with business training, you effectively achieve a double qualification, something much in demand in today's economy. You will simultaneously obtain a good grasp of secretarial administration, office communication and computer skills. The key qualifications of foreign language skills and business know-how will be in even greater demand by companies in the future. The European single market increased by 10 countries in 2004. More will follow. The Asian market, particularly that of China, will play an important role for Germany. The Latin American countries have not yet reached their full potential, but will certainly attain this in the future. Since we place great importance on the knowledge of foreign trade, you will be prepared in the best possible way for these developments and, as a result, extremely employable in a variety of situations: At home and abroad, in the foreign trade department of all business branches and industries, in exhibition and congress co-ordination or in the media. With a qualification a foreign language correspondent or multi-lingual secretary, it is possible to specialise further at our academy, for example as a translator or an interpreter. After a few years of work experience, it is possible to train towards the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK) examinations in Business Administration. Multi-lingual secretaries have the additional opportunity to embark on a further programme of study at one of our partner universities in England and with this achieve a full university qualification. Whichever path you choose – we prepare you for the job market of the future. Information about:
Go to the prices for vocational training.
The advantages at a glance
The F+U language school has over a decade of experience and competence in business and language training. You will be trained by native speakers with perfect German skills and academic qualifications. All facilities at the school (library, internet cafe) are available at no extra charge. You have the opportunity to take the TOEFL Test, the LCCI exams, the European Language Certificate exams and Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC). We are a certified examination centre for the European Business Driving Licence and for the European Computer Driving Licence. We arrange value-for-money excursions abroad for our students to our subsidiary in Tenerife and to our partner schools in ten countries (in Europe and further afield). Naturally, you can also book preparation language courses. You define the duration and intensity. We can also arrange reasonably-priced accommodation in Heidelberg. We have long-standing contact with host families as well as our own accommodation options of various categories. We can advise you on all aspects of financial support (BAFÖG).
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Foreign language correspondence clerk with one language
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Price with single payment
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Price with payment every 6 months
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Price with monthly payment
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12 months, English, 1 Year state-approved or by the German CCI = IHK
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3450 €
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2*1985 € (3970 €)
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21*195 € (4095 €)
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Foreign language correspondence clerk with two languages
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Price with single payment
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Price with payment every 6 months
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Price with monthly payment
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18 months English plus German, French or Spanish state-approved or by the German CCI=IHK
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5100 €
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3* 1870 € (5610 €)
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32*195 € (6045 €)
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18 months English plus Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Turkish or Russian. State-approved, or by the German CCI = IHK or F+U certificate
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5100 €
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3* 1870 € (5610 €)
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32*195 € (6045 €)
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24 months English plus Chinese or Japanese. State-approved, or by the German CCI = IHK or F+U certificate
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7450 €
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4*2050 € (8200 €)
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45*195 € (8775 €)
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Foreign language correspondence clerk with three languages
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Price with single payment
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Price with payment every 6 months
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Price with monthly payment
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24 months English plus two European languages state-approved, or by the German CCI = IHK
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7700 €
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4*2120 (8480 €)
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47*195 € (9165 €)
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24 months English plus one European language and Chinese or Japanese state-approved, or by the German CCI = IHK
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8500 €
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4*2340 € (8820 €)
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50*195 € (9750 €)
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European secretary with three languages
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Price with single payment
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Price with payment every 6 months
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Price with monthly payment
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24 months English, Spanish and French, state-approved, or by the German CCI = IHK
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7700 €
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4*2120 € (8480 €)
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47*195 € (9165 €)
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Translator (600 lessons, 6 months)
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Price with single payment
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Price with payment for half year
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Price with monthly payment
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English, French, Greek, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Czech, Turkish
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€ 3150
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2*1735 € (3470 €)
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19*195 € (3705 €)
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Arabic, Chinese, Japanese
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€ 3800
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2*2090 € (4180 €)
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23*195 € (4485 €)
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Course
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Payment (complete and in advance)
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Interpreter (Approved by the German CCI = IHK)
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More information on request
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Higher National Certificate rdi 12 months
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HNC + HND: € 3900 (plus € 50 enrolment and € 100 material)
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Higher National Diploma rdi 12 months
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HNC + HND: € 3900 (plus € 50 enrolment and € 100 material)
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Bachelor in Business & Management (Hons) 12 months
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More information on request
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Translator, minimum participants: Courses with fewer than 5 participants may, if desired, take place with a reduction in hours: 4 participants: 350 lessons, 3 participants: 300 lessons; 2 participants: 200 lessons, 1 participant: 100 lessons.
The course material is not included. Costs per semester: one language € 120, two languages € 140, three languages € 170 ( For Arabic, Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Turkish and Russian there is a supplement of € 70 each semester and language)
Exams
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IHK exam - Foreign language correspodence clerk (each language)
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€ 300
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IHK exam - European secretary (each language)
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€ 300
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Secretary exam (European secretary)
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€ 300
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IHK translator (each language, exam for interpreter on request)
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€ 300
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State-exam (each language)
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€ 150
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Foreign language correspondence clerk - European secretary - Translator / Interpreter - Higher National Diploma, Bachelor