Knowledge of the German language is particularly important for integration. The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) promotes measures for linguistic, social and professional integration through integration courses. Iberika is an integration course provider for German as a foreign language (A1-B1) and professional language courses (level B2-C1). You can download our current flyer here.
The the elementary levels (A1-B1) covers a total of 600 lesson hours plus 100 orientation course hours. The courses have four 45-minute lessons per day, usually take place from 08:30 to 11:45 or from 12:00 to 15:15 and have a total duration of aprox. eight months. At the moment most of the courses are online.
For advanced students (B2-C1) we run intensive German courses for professional purposes. Our vocational language courses are a broad, needs-oriented range of courses for integration into the labour market. Building on the integration courses and with similar timetables, they prepare participants for the working environment in Germany.
Participants with previous knowledge of the German language can enter advanced modules after a free placement test and a personal consultation.
Take the Placement TestWe continuously offer integration courses from A1 to C1. Send us an e-mail or come by during our office hours in Kreuzberg to learn more about our integration courses.
Reserve a course
Participation in an integration course is free of charge for participants with an obligation from the job centre. An exemption from the cost contribution can be applied for in our counselling service if you receive SGB II (citizen's allowance) or SGB III (unemployment benefit).
Counselling:
If available:
- Residence permit.
- Grant notice from the job centre/social welfare office.
- SGB II or SGB III notice.
You can apply for admission to the integration course at our office. We will be happy to answer your questions in person at our iberika Kreuzberg office (Monday to Friday between 10:00 and 12:00) or by email to info@iberika.de.
Please bring the following with you:
- Passport or identity card
If available:
- Residence permit
- Approval notice from the job centre/social welfare office
- ALG I notice from the employment agency
- Admission/commitment to the integration course
- Language certificate (e.g. DTZ with A2 or below A2)(max. 6 months old)
If you do not have a certificate, take a placement test with us before the course starts.
At the end of the integration course, official language tests are taken. Upon successful completion of the entire course, the participant receives the “Certificate Integration Course”. iberika is an official examination office and offers examinations for every course level.
At www.bamf.de you will also find all the information about the integration course in your native language!
As a supplement to the general integration courses offered by the Federal Office of Migration, we offer a range of courses and workshops; cooking and speaking, excursions to Berlin, etc.