Well prepared for life in Germany

High-quality language tuition, recognised exams and advice services at home and abroad: we offer a qualification tailored to your needs, so that you are thoroughly prepared for a successful introduction to the employment market and involvement in social life.

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Our core competences

German proficiency and good preparation for migration are key to ensure that immigrants experience a successful and sustainable integration. The Goethe-Institut offers a diverse programme of learning and information programmes available to people in all relevant countries in terms of skilled worker migration. In cooperation with the twelve locations in Germany, the worldwide network enables skilled workers to be supported throughout the process of migration and integration.

The Goethe-Institut supports the initiatives of the German government. In our commitment to migration of skilled workers from abroad, we believe it’s very important to create a strong network involving relevant actors at home and abroad. We contribute our specialist expertise in high-level committees and work in close consultation with partners such as the German Federal Employment Agency (Bundesagentur für Arbeit), the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (Deutsche Industrie- und Handelskammer; DIHK), the Chambers of Industry and Commerce Abroad (Auslandshandelskammern; AHKs), and the Employers’ Association for the Care Sector (Arbeitgeberverband Pflege; AGVP).

Four areas of action

Four areas of action in which the Goethe-Institut makes a special contribution to supporting skilled worker immigration:

Insights into qualifications for skilled workers

Video showing some experiences of skilled workers from abroad

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Projects

Fit for the German employment market

This project allows skilled workers hoping to migrate to Germany and potential apprenticeship candidates from Brazil, Columbia and Mexico to receive preparatory language training free of charge in their country of origin. This project is a cooperative venture with the Federal Employment Agency.

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Vocational training partnerships (APAL)

Many young people from Central and South America learn German as a foreign language at PASCH schools or schools supported by the Goethe-Institut as part of educational cooperation. Interest in career prospects in Germany is growing, and the demand for training in the health sector plays a special role here.
Vietnam: coming to Germany as a healthcare worker (Vivantes Project)

The Goethe-Institut Vietnam offers tailored language courses with specialist language elements for those hoping to take up a position in the care sector. The project is a cooperative venture involving the Vivantes care group and the Vietnamese Ministry for Labour and Social Affairs.

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Brazil: Dual study programme South America (DAMOS)

The Goethe-Institut offers an extensive programme and qualified support in South America to provide optimum preparation for a dual study programme in Germany.

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Indonesia: Vocational Training in Germany

The Dual Study programme in Germany is highly regarded abroad. Many young people from Indonesia are interested in it as well. The Goethe-Institut has put together the key information and some personal experiences.

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Indonesia: Southeast Asia Competence Center (KSM)

At the Goethe-Institut Bandung campus, the Southeast Asia Competence Center prepares Indonesian professionals and trainees linguistically and interculturally for entering the German job market – with language courses, cultural insights, and job-related modules.

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