BAMF Courses
Take language courses funded by the BAMF
Learning the language is an important part of integration. That is why the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) promotes special language courses, for example as part of integration courses or tailored to specific professions. These enable immigrants to gain a better understanding of the German language.
If you would like to take one of these language courses, first select the type of course you want and then contact us. We and our highly qualified teachers look forward to seeing you!
You can take the following types of courses with us:
Integration Courses
In this course, you will learn the German language you need for everyday life. You will be able to communicate at work, while shopping, during your free time, at the doctor's office, or at school. Part of the BAMF integration course is also an orientation course, where you will learn more about the history, culture, politics, and society of Germany. Please feel free to find out more about this special course here.
Professional Language Courses
In our B2 professional language courses in Berlin, you can improve your language skills in a targeted manner tailored to your everyday working life. We work on your language level so that you can increase your chances on the job market or develop further in your current job or training. Please note that you must already have a certain language level to take these courses.
PLC Academic Health Professions
The C1 Medicine course is aimed at doctors, dentists, and pharmacists from abroad who want to prepare for the Medical Association's specialist language exam. Here, you will perfect your German language skills in order to prepare for specific professional situations. In addition, you will learn medical terminology and gain insights into the German healthcare system and everyday practice.
PLC Early Childhood Education
The professional language course in early childhood education is aimed at educational professionals and anyone who wants to work with children.
In this course, you will expand your technical vocabulary, practice conversations with parents and colleagues, and learn how to write reports and documentation.
The course prepares you for everyday working life and concludes with the “Deutsch-Test für Beruf” exam at B2 or C1 level.
Requirements: These courses are aimed at the following people
Participation in the courses is subject to certain conditions. In any case, you will need a certificate of eligibility, which can be issued by the immigration office or the job center, for example. If you are not required to participate, you have the option of submitting an application to the BAMF.
Depending on the course, the offer is aimed at different people. Migrants, ethnic German repatriates, Germans with a migration background, EU citizens and, in some cases, refugees and asylum seekers with the appropriate residence permits can participate in the integration course. The vocational language courses are specifically aimed at skilled workers who are going through the recognition process and already have a certain level of language proficiency. Here, too, eligibility to participate is required.
When is the participation mandatory?
You can find out whether you are required to participate in a course funded by the federal government from your contact persons, for example at the BMI or the Employment Agency. As a rule, you are required to participate if you:
- Received your residence permit after January 1, 2005, and your German language skills are not sufficient to communicate in a simple and adequate manner.
- Receive citizen's income or social benefits and an integration course is part of your cooperation plan.
- Are considered to be in particular need of integration.
Please note that participation may also be mandatory in other cases. It is also possible that you may not be required to participate for certain reasons, even if one of the conditions applies to you. This applies, for example, if you are in training or are already taking advantage of other educational opportunities or have done so in the past. You are also not required to participate if, for example, you are caring for relatives or working and therefore participation is not reasonable.
These are the objectives of the BAMF courses
Basically, the courses are designed to provide participants with sufficient German language skills to facilitate their integration into German society.
The integration courses help participants to communicate in everyday life, understand basic information (for example, at the doctor's office or at school), and master simple professional requirements in their everyday working lives. In addition, the courses help participants improve their chances on the job market. They teach certain values and an understanding of social coexistence.
In the vocational language courses, on the other hand, participants are specifically prepared for working life in Germany. For example, they learn important technical vocabulary or prepare for typical situations at work.
Contact us now to participate
Have you received a certificate of eligibility from the Employment Agency or another authority? Then contact us now! We will be happy to inform you about our available places. We will also be happy to answer any questions you may have about the courses if you would like to find out more. You can reach us here:
Coordinator & Administrator of BAMF Courses
Ms. Nataliya Großmann
Nataliya.Grossmann@hartnackschule-berlin.de
Head of Department for BAMF Courses
Ms. Berra Ilkan
Berra.Ilkan@Hartnackschule-Berlin.de
Frequently asked questions about BAMF language courses
Would you like to learn more about us as a course provider or about a specific course? We are happy to assist you. Simply give us a call or send us an email. We have already answered some questions for you here:
What costs will I have to bear?
The courses are subsidized by the federal government, which provides financial resources for this purpose. However, you must contribute a certain amount of the costs yourself. For an integration course of 700 hours, the maximum cost is around €1,600.
You can be exempted from the costs if you receive benefits such as social assistance or unemployment benefits. We can help you with this: simply bring your current benefit statements with you and we will help you submit your application.
Can children and teenagers also participate?
The integration courses are aimed at adults and young people who are no longer in school. There are no corresponding courses for children and teenagers of school age.
How long do the courses last?
The courses are generally offered on a part-time basis, so you are not required to attend full-time. The duration depends on the type of course, among other factors. An integration course, for example, consists of 700 teaching units of 45 minutes each, of which 600 units are devoted to language instruction and 100 units to orientation.
Is there a test at the end?
Yes, you will complete your course with a test that certifies your successful participation. For the language course of the integration course, this is the German Test for Immigrants (DTZ), and you will also take the “Living in Germany” test. However, you can also attend the course without taking the final exams. In this case, it is best to contact us directly.