The whole course is in English Language (CD, classroom learning part, written and oral examinations)
You can directly start whenever you want with the distance learning Part 1 (to be done completely at home).
The following services of the GSI are included in the fee of IWE for distance learning courses
Email service for questions and assistance concerning every section of the program. The responsible lecturer gives you detailed answers to each question.
Telephone consultation
Correction of your homework
Test examinations
You get a CD with the program IWE Part 1 and a manual. For IWE Part 3 you will get another CD for the distance learning part.
Part 3 is a blended learning course,
that means 50% learning at home and
50% classroom learning
(4,5 weeks or 166 hours).
We use this method of learning already in Germany for 2 years and it works perfectly (from the point of view of our participants).
Additionally we include:
The printed course documents for Part 1-3 plus a CD with the same content in a pdf file
A book of the relevant welding standard (4,5 weeks or 166 hours).
Additional documents for the course are not necessary
After successful completion of the course and passing the examination the participant receives an IIW diploma. The IIW diploma needs no re-certification.
Additional costs for staying in Germany (not included in the course fee):
Your monthly need is approx. 350,- to 450,- Euro for the personal living costs
Cost of an apartment in Germany is approx. 250,- to 350,- Euro monthly
You receive the following additional service from us:
We assist in searching accommodation
We pick you up at Duesseldorf airport
We show you the way to the SLV Duisburg, to the cash exchange and where you can go for shopping (short introduction to ?living in Duisburg?)
A detail description of the course content you find
For the evaluation of your access condition it is necessary to have a copy of your university diploma. Access conditions for the IWE:
Diploma of an engineers degree received at universities (minimum three years study, Bachelor Engineer), technical universities or medium universities (minimum three years study, Bachelor Engineer).