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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.

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

Pre-integrative language training

Paths to Germany - the Goethe-Institut builds bridges

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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. Featuring the life stories of four people studying at the Goethe-Institut in Bangkok, Casablanca, Istanbul and Nairobi, this film provides 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.

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Event

Conference: “Pre-Integration and Transition Management”

On March 6 and 7 2012 in Berlin. More ...

History of Migration

Emigration: a downward trend

Many Germans leave their home for a job in a foreign country – and a lot of migrants are drawn back to their native countries. But this tendency is in decline: The much easier situation in the jobs market since 2010 makes working abroad lose something of its appeal. More ...

Cultural Scene and Migration

“It is a privilege to live in Germany” - An Interview with Zafer Senocak

A little wolf hides at a kindergarten and comes out at night to play with their toys. It paints, looks at picture books and it cooks alphabet soup for the dolls and cuddly toys. More ...

Integration Debate

Not Only A Question of Origin: Study of Educational Opportunities

Surveys of educational opportunities for young people of migrant origin often arrive at different conclusions. More ...

Migration Politics

How multilingual is Germany after 50 years of immigration

What role does multilingualism play in schools and other public institutions? And how is immigration and multilingualism policy shaped in Germany? These were the two featured questions asked at the international conference “50 Years Later: Immigration – Multilingualism – Education” in Dortmund in October. More...