German courses/integration courses from the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees

In inlingua German courses, participants learn step by step to express themselves confidently in German with the fluency they desire. The following skills are trained:

• oral expression
• listening comprehension
• reading comprehension
• writing skills
• Exam preparation DTZ

Anyone who wants to learn the German language can attend an integration course.

• All new immigrants are entitled to an integration course.
• Foreigners who have lived here longer can be admitted to the integration course upon application.
• EU citizens
• Self-payers who are not eligible for funding.

• The courses are modular, i.e. 7 modules of 100 teaching hours each. The duration of a course is therefore around 7 months.
• At the end of the first 600 lessons, the DTZ test (German Test for Immigrants) is taken; the learning target is B1 according to the European Framework of Reference.
• If the course goal B1 is not reached, an additional 300 hours of advanced course can be applied for.
• After the 600 hours of German lessons, there is a 100-hour orientation course, which is also part of the integration course. The course contents are German culture, legal system, history and politics.
• If prior knowledge is already available, the participant can be placed in an already running course at any time.
• Participants with previous knowledge can take part in a free trial lesson. This gives you the opportunity to get a personal insight into the inlingua teaching method and the appropriate course.
• The average group size is 20 participants (max. 25).

• All eligible and approved participants by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees who have no income of their own or only a very low income can be exempted from the costs upon application. In the case of married couples, the income of the partner is taken into account.
• All other eligible and approved participants from the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees only pay a cost contribution of € 2.29 per lesson.
• As a self-payer you pay a cost contribution of € 458.00 per module (€ 4.58 per training unit). The DTZ examination fee is € 120.00.
• All participants pay for the learning material themselves (19 EUR per book).

After successfully completing your integration course, many new opportunities open up. Once you have reached language level B1, you can move more confidently in everyday life and take the next step towards training, a job or further language goals.

B2 vocational language courses - the next step after the integration course

The BAMF's vocational language courses build directly on the integration course and improve your language skills for working life. The most frequently required language level for qualified jobs in Germany. Perfect for job applications, professional development and numerous specialist professions.

Job application coaching for immigrants (free of charge with activation voucher)

If you have successfully completed your integration course and are looking for work, we will be happy to help you find a suitable job. You can apply for an activation voucher (AVGS) from your job center or employment agency.

With this voucher, our individual and comprehensive application training completely free of charge for you.

Among other things, we will help you with

• Preparation of professional application documents
• Preparation for job interviews
• Job search and placement
• Professional orientation in Germany