Fall semester at the VHS: Over 1,100 courses for every taste!

Fall semester at the VHS: Over 1,100 courses for every taste!

On September 8, 2025, courses for the fall semester began at the Victor Gollancz Adult Education Center in Steglitz-Zehlendorf. This year, participants can choose from over 1,100 different course and event offerings, which are available both in person and online. The variety of the program ranges from “Alex” live to Zumba® Gold, covering a wide range of interests. Particularly new formats are being offered this semester, including courses such as “Mexikoplatz and the Schlachtensee Villa Colony” for those interested in architecture and “Ikebana in Advent” for art enthusiasts.

Also new are the “Pilates meets Yoga” courses and a French online course at B1 level entitled “Refreshing and practicing with AI”. The “AI Excel” course is ideal for those interested in technology and careers. In addition, the tried and tested course offering in the area of ​​German includes integration courses and professional language courses that are offered to refugees and parents. Participants can also take basic education courses to improve their reading, writing and arithmetic skills.

Registration options

Registration for the courses has already opened and can be made in various ways. Those interested have the opportunity to register online via their web user account, by email, by post or in person at the service offices. If you have any questions, the following contact information is available: Telephone: 030-90299-6156, Email: service@vhssz.de. In addition, Vladimir Lewen can be reached on 030-90299-5734 and the email address lewen@vhssz.de to clarify more specific inquiries.

For further information, those interested can visit the adult education center website: www.vhssz.de.

Wide range of educational opportunities

The adult education center in Steglitz-Zehlendorf is characterized by its broad adult education program. In addition to the courses mentioned, there are also opportunities for educational holidays, lectures, creative courses and professional development. The VHS Berlin is part of the adult education center association, which offers a wide range of opportunities for further education in the region.

The course offerings are aimed at a variety of target groups, including working people, the unemployed, pensioners and housewives. Participants can choose flexibly from morning to evening to intensive weekend courses. The option to catch up on school qualifications is also an important part of the program, which goes beyond the regular courses.

A special highlight are the digital offerings, which enable participants to react flexibly to changes. Both creative and professional training are available on the online platform. Interested lecturers are welcome to apply on their own initiative in order to enrich the offer.

The offer is rounded off by the possibility of accessing various areas such as politics, society, creativity and health, all at affordable prices.

You can find out more in the information provided about the adult education centers in Berlin, which operate as non-profit adult education institutions and are not universities. The course duration varies between 1 and 15 weeks, depending on the offer. The focus is particularly on educational leave, which is organized in accordance with the Employee Further Training Act and offers an excellent opportunity for compact further training.

Further information about the courses and offers at the Steglitz-Zehlendorf Adult Education Center can be found at berlinstadtservice.de.