Learn German with us and get useful information for your everyday life!
General integration courses consist of a language course and an orientation course. We discuss topics relevant to your life, explore the values of our society with you, and provide you with important tips and advice for everyday life. Full-time and part-time courses are available. Courses take place in the morning, afternoon, or evening. For some courses, we also offer childcare.
Requirements for participation
You can participate in a general integration course…
- if the migration office (foreigners' authority) has required you to participate in the integration course.
- if you have received authorization to participate in the integration course from the agency responsible for unemployment benefits.
- if you have an authorization from the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees.
- if you are not entitled to an integration course and are prepared to pay the full costs yourself.
We offer advice in several languages and also support you in applying for admission to the integration course.
Contents
In language course , you will learn the basics of the German language. You will discuss topics such as shopping, housing, health, leisure, work, and education. You will learn to write letters and emails in German, fill out forms, make phone calls, and apply for jobs.
The language course consists of 600 teaching units (TU) of 45 minutes each. You will complete the course with the German test for immigrants (DTZ) at B1 or A2 level.
In the orientation course, we will teach you about the host society: the German legal system, history and culture, rights and obligations in Germany, values that are important in Germany, for example freedom of religion, tolerance and equality between women and men.
The orientation course consists of 100 teaching units (TU) of 45 minutes each. The final test, "Living in Germany," is also recognized as a naturalization test if you achieve a certain score.
Venue:
various locations, see description
Registration information:
Registration required
Cost:
see description