LEARN GERMAN FOR

THE WORKPLACE
How vocational language courses
can help you find work

The Federal Government offers language courses aimed at people from an immigration background.
Having good German increases your chances of getting a good job and makes things easier in your work
and day-to-day life. You can find all the key information about the courses here.

WHO CAN ATTEND THE COURSES?

The language courses are aimed at people who have

migrated to Germany, EU citizens and German nationals
from an immigration background. To attend our
vocational language courses, you must have completed
our integration course or achieved at least Level B1 of
the Common European Framework of Reference for
Languages (CEFRL). B1 means that you can understand
the main points of clear standard input on familiar mat-
ters. You can find more information about the language
levels at your local employment agency (Agentur für
Arbeit) or job centre (Jobcenter).

WHERE CAN I APPLY?

WHY SHOULD I DO A VOCATIONAL LANGUAGE
COURSE?
You can improve your German within a very short space
of time, and quickly become acquainted with the
idiosyncrasies of working in Germany. You will become
familiar with all the key terms of the profession in which
you would like to work, which will allow you to find a
suitable job more quickly. And if you already have a job,
the courses will help you in your day-to-day work.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
If you are not currently in work: Simply speak to your
intermediary at your local employment agency (Agentur
für Arbeit) or job centre (Jobcenter), who will advise
which language schools offer vocational language cours-
es. They will also assist you with any other questions.
If you are already in work: If you are already in work, un-
dergoing training or in the process of obtaining recognition
of your existing profession in Germany, you can contact
the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees directly.
Please email the office responsible for your Federal State.

Attendance is free of charge if you do not currently have

a job. You only need to make a small contribution if you
are already in work and not receiving any additional
benefits from the Federal Employment Agency (Agentur
für Arbeit). Your employer may pay your cost contribu-
tion.

Further information can be found at

bmas.de/vocational-language-courses