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Integration and language courses

A good command of German is crucial to accessing good opportunities at school and work. Being able to express yourself in German is also important to living an independent life and engaging with other people.


German and integration courses are offered for people with many different requirements and, in some cases, are linked to the learning of vocational skills. Integration courses run under the German Immigration Act (Zuwanderungsgesetz) also convey information about Germany (“Orientierungskurs/orientation course”).


Please check the website of the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) to find out which course is suitable for whom and which integration and German courses are available.

 

Courses offered by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF)

Information on job-related language courses in accordance with Section 45a of the German Residence Act (AufenthG)


Summary of BAMF language courses for refugees:

 

BAMF language support for refugees


The following BAMF graphic provides information on the structure of an integration course:

 

The integration course – a graphical overview


All of the integration course providers in Leverkusen that are recognised by BAMF are listed below:

 

VHS Leverkusen

Forum / Büchelter Hof 9. 51373 Leverkusen
Phone: 0214 / 406 4189
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www.kulturstadtlev.de/volkshochschule/home


IGL Institut für ganzheitliches lernen Henrich & Heyder GmbH

Kunstfeldstraße 26, 51377 Leverkusen
Phone: 0214 / 77 692
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www.igl-seminare.de


Katholisches Bildungswerk Leverkusen

Manforter Straße 186 (Ecke Stegerwaldstraße), 51373 Leverkusen
Phone: 02202 / 93639-52
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www.bildungswerk-leverkusen.de


Primus Rheinland GmbH / Euro-Schulen Leverkusen

Bahnhofstraße 3, 51379 Leverkusen
Phone: 02171 / 4047320
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www.euro-schulen.de


Wirtschaftsakademie Küster GmbH (currently not offering courses in Leverkusen)
c/o DITIB, Kiesweg 7, 51373 Leverkusen
Phone: 0214 / 83097931
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www.wa-kuester.com


ZIB – Zentrum für Integration und Bildung
Karl-Ulitzka-Straße 9, 51373 Leverkusen
Phone: 0214 / 5004751-23
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www.zib-online.net


You can also find information about current integration courses for Leverkusen and other German courses on the website of the City of Leverkusen (Stadt Leverkusen):

www.leverkusen.de

 

A guide to language support in Leverkusen is available at:

www.leverkusen.de

 

Integration course providers also list their courses on the KURSNET website of the Federal Employment Agency. Search results for Leverkusen and the surrounding area can be viewed at the following link:

Integration courses in Leverkusen and the surrounding area 


 German for Professional Purposes – DeuFöV

 

German for Professional Purposes (DeuFöV) courses aim to facilitate quick and successful integration into the labour market and improve training and education opportunities. They are aimed at people from migration backgrounds. Further information on the process, structure and providers is available at:

 

German for professional purposes

 

For Leverkusen: JobService Leverkusen


Trainee and employee language courses (AUB courses) in Leverkusen

AUB courses are open to people either in employment (including marginal employment) or on an apprenticeship or initial training placement.

 

The language courses with a target level of B1, B2 or C1 (according to requirements) can be run with a minimum of seven participants and can be focused on specific sectors.

 

Please email Mr Akramallah-Bethe from Integration Point Leverkusen at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and let him know what you require.


Cowumy – qualification for starting training for young refugees

Cowumy is a project for young refugees who want to take up vocational training or skilled employment.

The project lasts nine months and includes a language course, practical work experience and application training, as well as visits to organisations. The project aims to provide skills to young refugees and make it easier for them to get a training position or employment.

 

If interested, please contact:

Wuppermann Bildungswerk Leverkusen GmbH

Ulrich Linde

Phone: 0214/87610-52

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Low-threshold German courses in Leverkusen

In addition to the integration and German courses offered by various institutions, there are also other ways to learn how to read, write and speak German in Leverkusen. Many agencies in Leverkusen offer low-threshold German courses that are mostly free of charge or require only a small fee. They range from conversation classes and courses through to German courses for different levels and target groups. Most of these courses are run by volunteers. Here you will find an overview of low-threshold German courses in Leverkusen:

 

Low-threshold German courses, last updated March 2024

 

Contact: 

Stadt Leverkusen
Kommunales Integrationszentrum
Matthias Hogrefe

Phone: 0214 / 406-5219
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Free German courses in Leverkusen – Akada Weiterbildung

AKADA Weiterbildung Bayer Leverkusen e.V. offers regular German courses (each with 248 hours of instruction)

 

For further information and to register, please contact:

AKADA Weiterbildung

Petra Meyer

Phone: 0214/43439

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Free German courses in Leverkusen – Katholisches Bildungsforum

Katholisches Bildungsforum Leverkusen (Catholic education forum) offers free German courses for refugees at different language levels, some with childcare included.

 

Current courses can be viewed here.

 

It may be possible to join an ongoing course upon request.

 

Further information:

Katholisches Bildungsforum Leverkusen

Astrid Linke

Phone: 02202 / 93639-33 oder 0152 / 08810806

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Further Links and Downloads

Dossier "Sprachbegleitung einfach machen" für Ehrenamtliche

Das Dossier stellt eine Praxishilfe für Ehrenamtliche dar, die geflüchteten Erwachsenen beim Erlernen der deutschen Sprache helfen. Die Auswahl und Erstellung des richtigen Lernmaterials wird unterstützt durch die Vermittlung pädagogischer Grundlagen, Anleitungen und Erfahrungsberichte, sowie Hinweisen auf geeignetes Lernmaterial. Auch ein Austausch über Foren und sozialen Netzwerken ist möglich:

wb-web.de/dossiers/sprachbegleitung-einfach-machen.html


Kostenloses Unterrichtsmaterial für ehrenamtliche Lehrkräfte DAZ/DAF

Lingo4you stellt ehrenamtlichen Lehrkräften ausgewählte Unterrichtsmaterialien für Deutsch als Fremdsprache zum kostenlosen Download zur Verfügung:

s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/lingolia/download/lingolia_daf_v5.pdf


Sprachlernspiele für Geflüchtete

Das Goetheinstitut stellt auf seiner Internetseite Sprachlernspiele zum Deutsch lernen sowie einen entsprechenden Leitfaden zum kostenlosen Download zur Verfügung. Die Spiele eignen sich besonders für neu Zugewanderte, die noch kein Deutsch sprechen:

www.goethe.de


Material und Online-Kurse zum Deutsch lernen

Die Deutsche Welle Akademie stellt auf ihrer Internetseite ein breites Angebot an Hilfen zum Deutsch lernen, wie Videos, Online-Kurse, Übungsmaterial und Hinweise für (ehrenamtliche) Kursleiter*innen, zur Verfügung:

learngerman.dw.com/de/overview


Sprachanker-Startset zur Gestaltung von Deutschkursen mit Geflüchteten

Material und Anregungen für (ehrenamtliche) Kursleiter*innen von Deutschkursen für Geflüchtete zum kostenlosen Download unter:

bildung.erzbistum-koeln.de/bw-erzdioezese-koeln-ev/sprachanker


Online-Angebot des Goetheinstituts

Auf der Internetseite des Goetheinstituts finden sich weitere Deutsch-Lernhilfen in verschiedenen Sprachen:

www.goethe.de

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