New integration courses in Tempelhof-Schöneberg: Register now!

New integration courses in Tempelhof-Schöneberg: Register now!

New integration courses at the adult education center (VHS) Tempelhof-Schöneberg are starting soon and still offer free places for those interested who are already literate in Latin but have no knowledge of German. These courses focus on giving participants the necessary German skills for everyday life, work and life in Germany. The new offers start both in Schöneberg and in the Alte Mälzerei in Lichtenrade in order to make access easier for as many people as possible. Class times vary so both full-time and part-time options are available, such as Monday to Friday from 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Registration for these courses takes place in person at the German advice center at Barbarossaplatz 5, 10781 Berlin. Waiting numbers for advice are issued on Mondays from 12:45 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. and Thursdays from 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Participants should bring written authorization or obligation to take part in the integration course as well as their certificate of achievement. Further information about the German courses can be found on the website VHS Tempelhof-Schöneberg available.

Content and structure of the integration courses

As part of the integration courses, which provide a basis for integration in the new home country, participants are taught basic language skills and provided with information about life in Germany. The courses are well structured and include, among other things, a general integration course that consists of a total of 700 teaching hours: 600 hours of German lessons and 100 hours of orientation about rights and obligations in Germany.

It is particularly important to complete the German course with the “German Test for Immigrants” (DTZ), followed by the “Living in Germany” (LiD) test to check your knowledge. Specializations such as literacy courses, courses for second-literacy learners or intensive courses with 500 hours of German lessons are also available and cover the needs of learners who face different challenges.

Costs and entry requirements

Participation in integration courses may be required by the job center. These courses are free of charge for job center benefit recipients. Other interested parties have the option of submitting an application for cost exemption to the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF). Professional language courses complement the offering and help to improve integration into the labor market. These include basic and specialist courses that are specifically tailored to the requirements of specific professions.

In summary, it can be said that the new integration courses at the VHS Tempelhof-Schöneberg are an important step for all those who want to gain a foothold in Germany. For further information and details about the courses offered, it is worth visiting the website Employment agency, where more comprehensive information about learning German for migrants is available.