The regional association of adult education centers in Saxony-Anhalt

This page is in easy language.

She explains:

• What an adult education center is
• What the national association is doing
• What goals and projects are there.

What is an adult education center?

An adult education center is a place to learn.

Adults can learn a lot of things there.

For example:

• speak and write in English or German
• use a computer
• make art,
• Live healthily,
• understand politics,
• Make a job better.

In Saxony-Anhalt, there is an adult education center in every district and every large city.

The adult education centers offer offers for all people.

The courses cost little money.

Some courses are free of charge.

What is the state association of adult education centers in Saxony-Anhalt?

The national association is a large group.

It consists of all adult education centers in Saxony-Anhalt.

The national association helps adult education centers with their work.

He is based in Magdeburg.

Our goals and values

The national association has important goals:

• All people should be able to learn.
• Learning should be possible for everyone — no matter how old you are.
• Everyone should be able to participate.
• Learning should be fun and helpful.

Our projects

The national association is doing many projects.

For example:

• Our specialist office helps teachers in basic education and brings together everyone who works in this area.
• Erasmus+: This is a program from Europe. It helps teachers learn in other countries.
• We provide training courses for teachers on a wide range of topics.
• We help people who are new to Germany.

What is the difference to Volkshochschule?

The adult education center is for local people.

You can learn directly there.

The state association is for all adult education centers in Saxony-Anhalt.

He does not do his own courses for participants.

But: He offers language exams for German as a foreign language.

And: He provides training for teachers and employees at adult education centers.

The national association helps adult education centers to work better.

Contact

If you have any questions, you can write or call us.

We're happy to help.

Landesverband der Volkshochschulen Sachsen-Anhalt e.V.
Address: Albrechtstraße 7, 39104 Magdeburg
telephone: 0391 73693-0
email: info@vhs-st.de