Integration courses at iQ Lingua – state-funded (BAMF)

A BAMF-funded integration course is either free of charge or involves a small co-payment, depending on your eligibility and personal circumstances. Under certain conditions, you can apply for full exemption from fees. We would be happy to advise you on the costs and funding options for your integration course.

To take part in a BAMF integration course, you will usually need a certificate of eligibility or a requirement to attend. Depending on your personal circumstances, you can obtain these from, for example, the BAMF, the Foreigners’ Registration Office or the Jobcentre.

At iQ Lingua, you can attend a BAMF-funded integration course in Berlin or Mainz. In Berlin, we offer integration courses at our centres in Pankow, Spandau and Tempelhof. Choose the centre that is most convenient for you and ask for advice on the available courses and start dates.

A general integration course consists of six language modules, each comprising 100 teaching units, followed by an orientation course comprising 100 teaching units. In the language course, you will learn German from A1 to B1 and practise important everyday situations. The orientation course provides you with knowledge of German history, culture and the legal system. Before the course begins, your language level will be assessed by means of a placement test.

Yes, at the end of the BAMF integration course, you will sit two exams: the German Test for Immigrants (DTZ) and the ‘Life in Germany’ test (LiD). If you achieve level B1 in the language test and pass the orientation test, you will receive the official ‘Integration Course Certificate’. This certifies your knowledge of German and your understanding of life in Germany.