We offer vocational language courses as part of the federal language support program under Section 45a of the Residence Act for people with a migration background. These courses build on general integration courses and aim to enhance your professional prospects in a targeted manner.

We regularly offer basic courses at levels B2 and C1, and specialized courses at levels A2 and B1 at the SIT. These courses provide German skills across professions in a goal-oriented way and both the contents and the teaching methods are aligned with the BAMF course conceptions. You will learn about general communication with colleagues, customers and supervisors, but also how to write professional emails, understand instructions or prepare applications. Language skills in these courses are acquired in the context of general work-related topics.

The vocational language courses conclude with the "German Test for the Workplace" (DTB) at the corresponding language level after either 400 or 500 teaching units.

Participation Requirements

• You have a migration background and require further language qualification (migrants from non-EU countries, EU citizens).
• You have completed an integration course and/or possess the language level corresponding to the course, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
• You are registered as a job seeker and/or receive benefits under SGB II (unemployment benefits II, "Hartz IV") or SGB III (unemployment benefits I).
• You are currently in training or are seeking an apprenticeship.
• You are undergoing the recognition process for your professional or training qualifications.
• You are employed but lack sufficient language skills.

You can obtain an approval for participation from the Jobcenter or the Federal Employment Agency. Employees and trainees can apply directly at the BAMF. For more information, please visit the BAMF Website.

Participation in the vocational language courses is generally free of charge, and you can also apply for reimbursement of the transportation costs.

If you are interested, please visit us in person and bring your approval for participation and your passport, as well as the certificate or result of your last language test.

Your contact person at SIT is Ekaterina Tasheva.

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