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Find an Integrationskurs

Selected criteria

  1. I recently arrived in Germany
  2. Learn German and integrate
  3. Find an Integrationskurs

This scenario helps you approach finding an Integrationskurs calmly after moving. First, decide why you need a course and what support or route may apply to your situation. Then find out which documents and information to request from the competent authority, how to find a suitable provider, and why it is important to take the placement test honestly. Compare schedules, formats, and available places, then add regular German practice to everyday life after enrolling. This section includes materials on the course itself, other language-learning formats, and settling in. Participation conditions, payment, and the consequences of an official referral depend on your status and the authority’s decision, so check current information directly with the body that gave you the referral or advice before taking action.

Plan overview

From checking your situation and finding a provider to enrolling in a course and practising the language regularly.

What to do step by step

  1. 1

    Define your goal and current level

    Decide whether you need the course for everyday life, work, or another goal, and prepare for an honest level assessment.

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  2. 2
  3. 3

    Find a suitable provider

    Look for an approved course, considering available places, format, and a convenient schedule.

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  4. 4

    Take the placement test and arrange your start

    Take the Einstufungstest, submit documents to the provider, and agree on a start date.

    Articles for this step

    Integration Courses in Germany: Who Can Join, How Much They Cost, and How to Enroll Integration Courses in Germany: Who Needs Them, How Much They Cost, and How the Training Works
  5. 5

    Make German part of everyday life

    Combine classes with conversation practice and regular contact in your new environment.

    Articles for this step

    Adapting to Life in Germany After Moving: First Steps, Language, and Integration How to Learn German: Courses, Tandem Learning, and Self-Study Practice

Important notes

  • Check participation conditions for your individual situation.
  • If you received an official referral, check its conditions with the issuing authority.

Common mistakes

  • Relying on hearsay
  • Relying on classes alone