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Free German courses for foreigners in Berlin – learn German for refugees at the MIQR

Reading time: 10 minutes | Status: 12.10.2022 | Author: S.Lenzner

With the current, very dynamic situation within Europe, several hundred thousand immigrants have come to Germany in recent months. The nationwide support of all people who go to a new, foreign country is correspondingly important. This also means that everyone can be offered the opportunity to learn the German language. That Central German Institute (MIQR) runs German and integration courses in Berlin, which are funded by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF).

Integration courses for refugees

Hundreds of people have been arriving in Germany every day for some time. For this reason, the focus is primarily on the forthcoming integration. It is important that after arrival all people get shelter and first aid. Immediately afterwards it is an advantage to familiarize yourself with the respective conditions of the country. The federal government in Germany has therefore set itself the goal of offering every refugee who would like to complete such a course an integration course.

The MIQR integration and German courses also help refugees to quickly find their way around Germany, both linguistically and socially.

German course for foreigners in Berlin

With us you will learn the language and optionally complete an orientation course to find out about German politics, German law and other areas of life in Germany. Our German teachers, integration consultants and social workers are always there for you in several languages. Our German and integration courses are funded by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF), so you don't have to worry from a financial point of view. For more information, see "BAMF funding".

Language/German course in Berlin – free of charge at the MIQR

In a total of 600 teaching units, you will receive comprehensive language training that covers a wide variety of areas of life. You decide whether you want to have lessons in the morning or in the afternoon. After the placement test, you will first complete the basic course, in which you will reach language level A2.1. This is followed by the advanced course, in which you reach language level B1.2 and take the German exam at the end.

Orientation course for foreigners at MIQR Berlin

The optional orientation course at the MIQR comprises a total of 100 teaching units. Here you can get to know life in Germany through excursions and theoretical courses. In terms of content, many different areas are also covered here. After completing this course, you will take the test "live in Germany" part.

Course of a language course at the MIQR

The following explanatory video gives you a brief insight into the process and frequently asked questions of a language course at MIQR.

All important information can also be found in our BAMF information material as a PDF download, depending on the location

Berlin (German/English):
Information material Berlin Trachenbergring
Information material Berlin Prenzlauer Promenade

BAMF integration courses – now also online

Are you in Berlin and still unsure whether you would rather take a language and integration course directly at the location or online? Feel free to take the opportunity to find out more about our online offer from the contact person at our Berlin locations or via the inquiry form on our website.

Berlin: (Trachenbergring) Mr. Lorenz, Ms. Reyher: 030 63412883-0 | (Prenzlauer Promenade) Mr. Lorenz, Ms. Jürries: 030 2592448-0

Further courses on integration at the MIQR

Learning German is the first and one of the most important steps towards sustainable social integration in Germany. Anyone planning to stay longer in Germany will sooner or later start looking for a job. Professional integration will present many refugees with new challenges. The Central German Institute (MIQR) would like to support you in this. In addition to our language courses, we also offer professional integration courses and training for professional preparation. Here you can test your interests and skills, gain initial professional experience in Germany and acquire language skills for everyday work.

BAMF-certified professional language courses

Our professional language courses are aimed at the professional profiling of existing German language skills. They are therefore ideal for participants who have already attended an integration course or who have basic language skills and would like to develop them further with a view to their professional career. In this way, you will acquire all the necessary skills and self-confidence to get off to a successful start on the German job market. We mediate during the comprehensive language course Content that is directly relevant to the professional life of our participants - from communication and learning at the workplace to career orientation and job search to the legal framework of the German working world.

• Find out more about our B2 professional language course now
• Find out more about our C1 professional language course now

Good to know:

Also the migrants in work and potential analysis (MAPO) and Integration, training and orientation for migrants (MIBO) are free for migrants and refugees. These courses can be booked with an education voucher or an activation and placement voucher (AVGS). If you have any questions about the application, please contact the the job center.

Migrants in Labor and Potential Analysis (MAPO)

When participating in theshopping mall” , this course will help you to uncover and understand any professional skills and potential. We want to support you in preparing for your forthcoming integration into the German job market. To do this, we first test whether you already have the necessary specialist knowledge, what your professional interests are and where your personal and social strengths lie. Based on the results of the training, we can recommend one or more focal points for your further training.

After the aptitude test, you will receive an individual training program that combines general knowledge, specialist knowledge and practical testing.

First, we will expand your general knowledge and skills together. Below you can see the thematic priorities that are available for selection:

• subject mathematics
• information management
• Method training/office communication
• regional market
• Corporate Health Management

Following the general instruction, you can acquire specific job-related knowledge and thus prepare yourself for the professional field of your choice. You can choose from these specializations:

• Commercial-administrative
• medical-social
• Technical-craftsmanlike
• IT applications
• Service
• Warehouse/Logistics
• German in professional life

With "German in professional life" you have the opportunity to improve your German language skills. Here we will show you how to create documents digitally and formulate them correctly. This knowledge will help you with your application and later in your professional life. We will also show you how communication works in the workplace.

In addition to our courses, you can also benefit from our extracurricular activities. At the institute you have the opportunity to do health sports, mental training as well as stress and conflict management. The aim here is optimal personal and mental preparation for your professional future in Germany, as well as the mental strengthening of self-confidence.

We guarantee you our full support during your participation. You will receive intensive personal support from our teachers and work together with our social workers and work psychologists. Our entire team in Berlin aims to make it easier for you to start working in Germany and to help you choose the right career path.

Integration, Training and Orientation for Migrants in Berlin (MISO)

With the course programMISO“ we introduce you step by step to the German training and job market. We want to work with you to find out which area is right for you. The aim is to prepare you for working life in Germany and to enable you to transition into a permanent job.

These benefits are waiting for you:

• We create an individual plan for you.
• You will have the opportunity to get to know many different professional fields and to try them out in practice.
• You can apply and expand your knowledge of German in a professional context.
• You can do multiple internships to find a career path that suits you.
• If you are interested, you can also acquire additional qualifications and thus expand your professional potential even further.

We also conduct an aptitude test at the beginning of this course. This enables us to assess what personal and professional skills you have. On the basis of this analysis, we can then create an individual action plan for you, adapted to your interests and general career goals. This plan consists of several components:

• Targeted instruction on work-related topics.
• Testing of different professional areas on the basis of several internships.
• Personal support from our social workers and work psychologists.
• Integration assistance and 6 months follow-up care.

In addition to individual professional orientation, special language training is planned. In this language training, you will learn how to best express yourself orally and in writing in order to communicate with potential employers or authorities.

Have you gained many years of professional experience in your home country? We would also be happy to support you in obtaining a professional qualification recognized in Germany. This gives you the opportunity to resume and continue your old job in Germany.

Integration and Vocational Orientation for Migrants (MIBO)

• Learning field 1: Improving communication skills
• Learning field 2: professional language training and commercial correspondence
• Learning field 3: communication and office organization
• Learning field 4: Mathematics
• Learning field 5: bookkeeping/accounting
• Learning field 6: Economics / Economic Processes
• Learning field 7: IT applications

It is also possible to do an internship in this course to find out whether a desired job suits you.

The pace of learning and the teaching methods can be individually adjusted as needed. Our goal is to provide you with the best possible support for your upcoming professional integration in the commercial area. For this reason, we guarantee you comprehensive, personal support throughout the participation period!

Comparison of important information from the language and integration courses at the MIQR

Below you will find all the important information about the listed courses in tabular form.

Our advantages at the Central German Institute in Berlin (MIQR)

We at the Central German Institute have many years of experience in conducting language and integration courses. We offer these services at all of our locations in Saxony (Chemnitz, Dresden, Leipzig) as well as in Thuringia (Erfurt, Suhl) and Berlin on. All locations are easily accessible, whether on foot, by car or by public transport.

In our courses on integration, individual skills are taken into account and work is also carried out on a personal and social level. Professional teachers, social workers and work psychologists are readily available. You learn German in group lessons and thus also gain social added value, as new social contacts can be made. All content and subject areas are always up-to-date, knowledge is conveyed professionally and at an appropriate pace. If you have any questions or problems, our professional staff are always there for you. In this way, a sustainable and extensive learning process is implemented.

Funding via the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF)

Since 2005, the BAMF has been funding integration courses in Germany for ethnic German resettlers, asylum seekers, people with a residence permit under Section 55, Paragraph 1 of the Asylum Act or a residence permit under Section 25, Paragraph 5 of the Residence Act. It offers people the opportunity for prospects and help with orientation in Germany. Learning the German language is essential for this, as is required, for example, when filling out application forms or in social life.

Participation in our integration courses is absolutely free of charge if you meet the relevant criteria for free participation set by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees [BAMF].
We will be happy to help you with registration and documentation. to read are the current criteria below this Link under the chapter "How much does an integration course cost?".

If you have any questions about the current regulations, please do not hesitate to contact us. Use the online inquiry form or contact us on 0800 77 89 100 and we will help you with the next steps.

Additional Info – Help for Ukrainian refugees

When traveling and arriving in Germany, it should be noted that Ukrainian nationals with a biometric passport can enter Germany without a visa and can also move freely in other countries of the Schengen area. You can get more information about entry from Ukraine here.

The Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge (BAMF) is currently providing support throughout Germany in dealing with the arrival of refugees from Ukraine.

Would you like to help Ukrainian refugees in Germany? Check your state's website for support options:

• Thuringia
• Saxony
• Berlin

Summary and contact person

The Central German Institute supports the integration of refugees through the German language and integration course, which is fully financed by the BAMF. Here you can not only learn German from all areas of life, but also complete an orientation course to find your way around in Germany.

You can obtain further information from our contacts at the various locations. Use our Contact form or contact our contact person Mr. Lorenz in Berlin at 030 63412883-0.

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