Language is an important key to the integration of immigrants and therefore a main focus of the Goethe-Institut’s language department. Explore the various aspects of our work, background information and useful suggestions, ideas, examples.
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.
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”.
The integration courses introduced in 2005 aim to improve and facilitate the linguistic integration of immigrants in Germany.
In autumn 2006, the Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) commissioned the Goethe-Institut to develop a framework curriculum for the integration courses. (A2–B1).
On 1 July 2009, a new German examination was introduced to complete the integration courses in Germany, the ‘Deutschtest für Zuwanderer’.
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.
"Imams for Integration" - further education in German language and cultural studies for Imams working in Germany
