In the professional language courses, you will acquire knowledge that should make it easier for you to get started in everyday working life. The professional language course builds on the content of the integration course and aims to reach the language level up to level C 2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
The right to participate in a professional language course can be granted if you
In addition to the basic courses, which impart general knowledge for everyday work, various special courses are also offered:
Note: Detailed information on the professional language courses and the requirements can be found on the website of the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF).
You can find a language course on site using the BAMF-NAvI
search engine. Other special language courses, e.g. for women, young people and parents can be found on the BAMF website.
The State supports participation in the integration course. In principle, it covers half of the course costs, currently €4.40 per lesson. You have to pay a cost contribution of €2.20 per lesson. If the integration course is successfully completed within two years, half of the contribution made can be refunded (the period begins when the entitlement to participate is issued). Participants who, for example, receive social benefits to secure their livelihood can apply to be exempted from making their own contribution.
Further details on the costs and how to apply can be found on the website of the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) in German, English and French.