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Pre-integrative language training

Since August 2007, spouses have only been allowed to move to Germany if they can demonstrate basic knowledge of the German language. The Goethe-Institut is creating internationally fair conditions for the language certificate.

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Transition Management

The transition from a language course in the home country to an integration course in Germany does not always run smoothly. This has prompted the Goethe-Institut to focus more closely on the issue of “transition management”.

Integration courses

The integration courses introduced in 2005 aim to improve and facilitate the linguistic integration of immigrants in Germany.

Framework Curriculum for Integration Courses

In autumn 2006, the Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) commissioned the development of a framework curriculum for the integration courses and a tiered language examination for immigrants (A2–B1).

German test for immigrants

On 1 July 2009, a new German examination was introduced to complete the integration courses in Germany, the ‘Deutschtest für Zuwanderer’.

Teaching qualifications

Specialist, professionally trained teaching staff are required for successful lessons in German as a Second Language. The Goethe-Institut offers specific teacher training for German as a Second Language.

Training courses for imams

"Imams for Integration" - further education in German language and cultural studies for Imams working in Germany

Further Reading

Our Focus

My Path to Germany – Transition Management website online!



Just one year after the Goethe-Institut carried out its study on managing the transition from pre-integration in the home country to the integration course in Germany, some of the key recommendations made in the study have already been implemented. A new website, My Path to Germany, contains a wide range of innovative language learning offers as well as accessible, easy-to-use information for migrants and a guide to (migration) advisory services. More ...

    News
    Korean miners in the mine Merkstein (Herzogenrath) © Union of Miners and Nurses dispatched to Germany and Professor Kwon

    Migration history

    Koreans Have Made It in Germany – 50 years of the Korean-German labour recruitment agreement

    Koreans have been part of German society for decades. 2013 is the 50th anniversary of the labour recruitment agreement between Germany and Korea. Mehr ...
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      The Circumcision of Jesus, detail; Guido Reni about 1635-1640, photo: public domain

      Integration Debate

      Circumcision, Judges and the Law. An interview with Ilhan Ilkiliç

      In June 2012 the Cologne District Court judged the circumcision of boys to be a form of bodily harm. Meanwhile the Bundestag has passed a law on circumcision. More ...
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        Skilled personnel wanted!; ©_FM2/Fotolia.com

        Migration Politics

        Skilled Personnel Welcome – Germany Is Becoming Increasingly Attractive to Immigrants

        Young immigrants from southern Europe are fleeing the crisis. More ...
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          Dr. Holger Kolb (Photo: Dr. Holger Kolb)

          Integration debate

          “You can’t wall people in” – An interview with Dr. Holger Kolb

          The trend to emigration from Germany of the past decade continues. About its motives we can only speculate. More ...
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            Integration Debate

            Sharia in western democracies – two interviews

            To what extent is the application of Islamic Sharia laws compatible with the legal systems of western constitutional states? And how are the interpretive framework of Islamic sources and efforts at reform of Islamic law developing? In two interviews, political scientist Manfred Brocker and Mouhanad Khorchide, professor of Islamic religious education, discuss Sharia and its application in western democracies. More ...
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              Our Focus

              Nationwide: 100 “Imams for Integration” have completed their training

              On 6 December 2012, Social Affairs Senator Detlef Scheele hosted a farewell event in Hamburg City Hall for 12 imams who attended the Goethe-Institut’s final “Imams for Integration” course. With its programme of language instruction and orientation seminars, the project aimed to help 100 imams develop the skills to identify the problems and needs of Muslims integrating into Germany, offer solutions and provide spiritual and practical guidance. More ...
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                Our Focus

                “In our minds, we were already in Germany”

                Stories of family reunification, captured in word and image. More ...
                  „Heroe“-Logo; © Strohhalm e. V.
                  Dr Matthias Makowski | © Goethe-Institut e.V.

                  Education and Language

                  Love, Language and the Goethe-Institut

                  The much-criticised language tests for non-EU nationals wishing to join their partners in Germany are better than their reputation – and should remain in place. More ...
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                    Language and Integration

                    Portfolio outlining the Goethe-Institut’s focus on the topic of “Language and Integration” (PDF, approx. 2 MB)

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                    Hinweise auf Lernmaterial und Lehrbücher aus verschiedenen Fachgebieten sowie Informationen zu Methodik und Didaktik

                    Fikrun wa Fann

                    Edition on “Migration” of the cultural magazine for the dialogue with the Islamic world
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