Integration courses
Language is key to successful integration. In Germany, immigrants receive language instruction as part of their integration course. The objective is for migrants to make themselves understood in everyday situations and to become more familiar with German society.
The second part of the integration course is known as the orientation course. This puts an emphasis on German culture, the legal system and ethical values.
If you offer integration courses or would like to advise immigrants about courses you will find all the information you need on the following pages.
If you would like to offer an integration course or advise immigrants on a professional basis, you need to know about a whole series of organisational details. Read about what is involved here.
How is an integration course structured? Are there special types of course? And which teaching materials are accredited? Find out about the pedagogical aspects of the integration course on the following pages.
In order to guarantee the quality of integration courses, teaching plans and the final test will be constantly evaluated and developed. This will also apply to teaching and learning aids. The Evaluation Commission is responsible for these tasks in accordance with § 21 of the Ordinance on Integration Courses. It is also responsible for developing the quality control process and improving the nationwide integration course programme. In addition, the Evaluation Commission is responsible for the special programmes for integration courses for women, parents and young people and the integration course including literacy skills.
The final evaluation report for 2006 was presented at the beginning of 2007.
The standard nationwide integration course programme provides a flexible system of course modules tailored to meet immigrants' individual needs. Attendees can choose the right course for them from the available integration courses – according to the provider's programme. There are courses which will suit their level of knowledge, their age and their personal situation. We have now taken stock for the year 2008.
