Pre-Integration in the Regions of South-East Asia and South-East Europe

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Those who intend to migrate to Germany on a permanent basis for professional or private reasons will receive qualified support to help them prepare.

Pre-Integration at the Goethe-Institut

  • Preparation for day-to-day living and working in Germany
  • Preliminary input to support the migration experience
  • Painting a realistic picture of day-to-day living and working in Germany
  • Dealing with fears and stress
  • Support with preparation for language certificate as a visa requirement
  • Support during the transition period until integration services can be accessed in Germany

Insights

Pre-Integration: Supporting migration: hand in hand, across borders © Lejla Djelilovic

Supporting migration: hand in hand, across borders

After running for two years, the project “Pre-Integration in the Regions of South-East Asia and South-East Europe” came to a close in June 2020. It should soon be possible for migrants from all over the world to use the materials generated.
Annäherung die im Heimatland beginnt © GettyImages | Paul-Bradbury_Caiaimage_

Things are never quite what they seem...

The new study “Annäherung, die im Heimatland beginnt” (Approaches that begin at home) examines the meaning and purpose of pre-integration.
Counseling at the Goethe-Zentrum Surabaya © I Putu Surya K.B.

Language teaching meets migration advice

The Goethe-Institut uses pre-integration projects to prepare migrants for migration to Germany while they are still in their countries of origin.
© Goethe-Institut

Arrival in Germany begins even before entry

The Goethe-Institut helps prospective migrants with professional qualifications and those intending to join spouses to get ready for a new start in Germany while they are still in their countries of origin.
For love or work: the journey into the unknown – In South-East Asia, the Goethe-Institut is preparing migrants for life in Germany © Goethe-Institut

For love or work: the journey into the unknown

Migrants start to prepare for a life in Germany long before joining an integration course. The Goethe-Institut in the countries of origin has a key role to play in these preparations.
„Mein Weg nach Deutschland“ – Das Internet-Portal zum Übergangsmanagement © Foto (Ausschnitt) © Flo Karr / Unsplash

“Mein Weg nach Deutschland” - the web portal for helping people find their bearings in Germany

The website “Mein Weg nach Deutschland” (www.goethe.de/mwnd) is primarily aimed at new arrivals from non-member states who want to emigrate to Germany for professional or private reasons, or have already arrived …
Managing The Transition – From German Language Learning In The Home Country To The Integration Course in Germany © Goethe-Institut

Managing The Transition

The Goethe-Institut is involved in pre-integration language teaching for immigrants. Quality in this sector has improved significantly in recent years.

Publications

Current Project

Services

  • advice-services: face-to-face, telephone or email                                   
  • information
  • seminars
  • virtual services
  • print material:


Locations

South-East Asia: Indonesia, Cambodia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam
South-East Europe: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey
North Africa and the Middle East: Egypt, Lebanon, Tunisia, Iraq
South America: Brazil

 

South-east Europe

South-east Asia


Nordafrika/Nahost


Südamerika