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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 ...

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    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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            Integration Debate

            Immigration Is Changing the Memory of the Holocaust – An Interview with Angela Kühner

            Immigration has brought with it very different ways of viewing the crimes of the Nazis – a challenge for teachers and pupils. 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 ...
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                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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                  Pre-integrative language training

                  Paths to Germany - the Goethe-Institut builds bridges

                  Since mid 2007, spouses from third countries wishing to join their husbands or wives in Germany must demonstrate basic German language skills in order to qualify for a visa. These short films provide an overview of the services provided by the Goethe-Institut to equip this group of immigrants with the language and intercultural skills they need for a life in Germany. 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)

                    Deutsch für den Beruf

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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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