Integrationskurse
What is an Integrationskurs?
The Integrationskurs is the primary course offered for learning the German language.
It consists of a language course and an orientation course. The language course lasts 600 teaching units in the general Integrationskurs, up to 900 teaching units in the special courses and 400 teaching units in the intensive course.
In the language course you will learn German and deal with important everyday topics, for example
- Shopping,
- living,
- work and career,
- health and
- leisure time.
The language course concludes with the “Deutschtest für Zuwanderer” (DTZ A2/B1) exam with the goal of B1.
If you are taking a literacy integration course or a low-literacy integration course and do not pass the exam with a grade of B1, you can repeat 300 lessons and retake the exam once.
In 100 teaching units, the orientation course teaches you about the basic values of society, the political system, culture and history of Germany. This is followed by the “Leben in Deutschland” (LiD) test. Upon successful completion of the “Leben in Deutschland” test and the language course with an overall result of B1, you will receive the “Integrationskurs Zertifikat”.
This certifies that you have sufficient knowledge of German and basic knowledge of the German legal and social system and living conditions in Germany.
Who can take part in an Integrationskurs?
You may take part in an Integrationskurs if you are legally and (probably) permanently resident in Germany and do not have sufficient knowledge of the German language (below B1). You can be admitted to an integration course if you
- have a residence permit,
- have a residence permit,
- have a discretionary toleration (§60a Abs. 2 Satz 3 AufenthG): this also includes the training toleration (§60c AufenthG) and employment toleration (§ 60d AufenthG),
- are an EU citizen,
- are a late repatriate.
You can receive support with an application for admission to an Integrationskurs from language course providers and migration advice centers, for example.
Where do Integrationskurse take place?
You can find an overview of the Integrationskurse on offer in the BAMF-NAvI.
Source: BAMF
Berufssprachkurse
What is a Berufssprachkurs?
The Berufssprachkurse (BSK) prepare you for the world of work with job-related German lessons. In addition to general Berufssprachkurse with the target language level A2 to C2, there are also specialist language courses, courses specifically in the context of professional recognition procedures in the field of academic medical professions and healthcare professions, as well as courses specifically for trainees (Azubi-BSK) and employees (Job-BSK).
Who can take part in a Berufssprachkurs?
You meet the requirements for participating in a Berufssprachkurs if you are an immigrant, an EU citizen or a German citizen with a history of immigration and
- are looking for training
- are registered as unemployed or looking for work and/or
- need further language training for your profession or for professional recognition.
In order to participate in a course with target language level A2 and B1, you must also have already completed an Integrationskurs.
If you have the status of a Duldung nach §4 Abs. 1 Satz 2 Nr. 3 and do not have access to Integrationskurse, you can generally participate directly in a Berufssprachkurs with the target language level A2 or B1 after at least 6 months of tolerated stay have elapsed.
How do you obtain an authorization to participate?
To take part in a Berufssprachkurs in accordance with §45a AufenthG, you need an authorization to participate.
If you are
- looking for work
- unemployed
- looking for training
the job center/employment agency responsible for you is the office that can issue you with a participation permit.
Get in touch with your contact person at the job center/employment agency.
Discuss whether participation in a vocational language course is necessary and useful for your career path.
Are you
- employed
- in an Ausbildung
- in a professional recognition procedure?
Then apply directly to the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) for authorization to participate.
Where do Berufssprachkurse take place?
You can find an overview of the Berufssprachkurse on offer on the Bundesagentur für Arbeits Kursnet .
Source: BAMF
Do you have any questions?
Do you need support?
Berit Schlachta
Deutschkurs-Kompass Coordination Office
E-Mail: bs@vhs-sh.de
Phone: 0173 8406435
Integrationskurse
You can find all current Integrationskurse via the BAMF-NAvI.
The BAMF-NAvI shows Integrationskurse offered near your place of residence and online.
For a quick overview, you can also find the online Integrationskurse here.
If you would like to receive full information on the courses, use the links under the individual courses.
They will take you to the online Integrationskurse via the BAMF-NavI. *
Integrationskurse online
Allgemeiner Integrationskurs bei SBH Nordost GmbH Kiel (24.08.2026)
Allgemeiner Integrationskurs
24.08.2026
until
13.05.2027
class time
before noon
Monday
09:00-12:15
Tuesday
09:00-12:15
Wednesday
09:00-12:15
Thursday
09:00-12:15
Friday
09:00-12:15
course provider
SBH Nordost GmbH
Flämische Str. 6-10,
24103 Kiel
contact
Marcus M. Lindner
0151-19671576
marcus.lindner@sbh-nordost.de
Allgemeiner Integrationskurs bei GermanLearner Schleswig (07.09.2026)
Allgemeiner Integrationskurs
07.09.2026
until
26.05.2027
class time
before noon
Monday
08:30-11:45
Tuesday
08:30-11:45
Wednesday
08:30-11:45
Thursday
08:30-11:45
Friday
08:30-11:45
course provider
GermanLearner
Gallberg 47
24837 Schleswig
contact
Anila Arshad
015120274706
info@germanlearner.de
Allgemeiner Integrationskurs bei GermanLearner Schleswig (19.10.2026)
Allgemeiner Integrationskurs
19.10.2026
until
28.06.2027
class time
evenings
Monday
17:30 - 20:45
Tuesday
17:30 - 20:45
Wednesday
17:30 - 20:45
Thursday
17:30 - 20:45
Friday
17:30 - 20:45
course provider
GermanLearner Schleswig
Gallberg 47
24837 Schleswig
contact
Anila Arshad
015120274706
info@germanlearner.de
Allgemeiner Integrationskurs bei vhs Elmshorn (26.10.2026)
Allgemeiner Integrationskurs
26.10.2026
until
15.07.2027
class time
afternoons
Monday
13:00-16:15
Tuesday
13:00-16:15
Wednesday
13:00-16:15
Thursday
13:00-16:15
Friday
13:00-16:15
course provider
Volkshochschule Elmshorn
Bismarckstr. 13
25335 Elmshorn
contact
Ilenia Faroldi
04121 231 393
daz-vhs@elmshorn.de
Allgemeiner Integrationskurs bei Berlitz Kiel (26.10.2026)
Allgemeiner Integrationskurs
26.10.2026
until
21.07.2027
class time
before noon
Monday
08:30 - 11:50
Tuesday
08:30 - 11:50
Wednesday
08:30 - 11:50
Thursday
08:30 - 11:50
Friday
08:30 - 11:50
course provider
Berlitz Kiel
Alter Markt 13
24103 Kiel
contact
0431-94414
kiel@berlitz.de
Allgemeiner Integrationskurs bei Berlitz Flensburg (16.11.2026)
Allgemeiner Integrationskurs
16.11.2026
until
25.08.2027
class time
before noon
Monday
08:15-11:30
Tuesday
08:15-11:30
Wednesday
08:15-11:30
Thursday
08:15-11:30
Friday
08:15-11:30
course provider
Berlitz Deutschland GmbH
Holm 22
24937 Flensburg
contact
0461-3132700
heiko.golde@berlitz.de
Allgemeiner Integrationskurs bei SBH Nordost GmbH Kiel (04.01.2027)
Allgemeiner Integrationskurs bei SBH Nordost GmbH Kiel (02.11.2026)
04.01.2027
until
10.09.2027
class time
before noon
Monday
09:00 - 12:15
Tuesday
09:00 - 12:15
Wednesday
09:00 - 12:15
Thursday
09:00 - 12:15
Friday
09:00 - 12:15
course provider
SBH Nordost GmbH
Flämische Str. 6-10
24103 Kiel
contact
Marcus M. Lindner
0431-23707802
Marcus.Lindner@sbh-nordost.de
Allgemeiner Integrationskurs bei SBH Nordost Kiel (04.01.2027)
Allgemeiner Integrationskurs
04.01.2027
until
10.09.2027
class time
evenings
Monday
17:00 - 20:15
Tuesday
17:00 - 20:15
Wednesday
17:00 - 20:15
Thursday
17:00 - 20:15
Friday
17:00 - 20:15
course provider
SBH Nordost GmbH
Flämische Str. 6-10
24103 Kiel
contact
Marcus M. Lindner
0431-23707802
Marcus.Lindner@sbh-nordost.de
Allgemeiner Integrationskurs bei vhs Elmshorn (21.01.2027)
Allgemeiner Integrationskurs bei vhs Elmshorn (21.01.2027)
21.01.2027
until
08.10.2027
class time
before noon
Monday
08:30 - 11:45
Tuesday
08:30 - 11:45
Wednesday
08:30 - 11:45
Thursday
08:30 - 11:45
Friday
08:30 - 11:45
course provider
vhs Elmshorn
Bismarckstr. 13
25335 Elmshorn
contact
Ilenia Faroldi
04121 231 393
daz-vhs@elmshorn.de
Berufssprachkurse
You can find the Berufssprachkurse currently on offer in your area and online via the Federal Employment Agency’s KURSNET .For a quick overview, you will find below the new Berufssprachkurse online and the Berufssprachkurse in presence.
If you would like to receive full information on the courses, please use the links under the individual courses.
They will take you to the online Berufssprachkurse in KURSNET. *
Berufssprachkurse online
BSK B2 500 UE, Berlitz Lübeck (26.10.2026)
BSK B2 500 UE
26.10.2026
until
13.05.2027
class time
before noon
Monday
09:00 - 12:15
Tuesday
09:00 - 12:15
Wednesday
09:00 - 12:15
Thursday
09:00 - 12:15
Friday
09:00 - 12:15
course provider
Berlitz Deutschland GmbH
Wahmstraße 2-20
23552 Lübeck
contact
luebeck@berlitz.de
BSK C1 400 UE bei inlingua Lübeck (27.10.2026)
BSK C1 400 UE
27.10.2026
until
19.02.2027
class time
before noon
Monday
09:00-13:05
Tuesday
09:00-13:05
Wednesday
09:00-13:05
Thursday
09:00-13:05
Friday
09:00-13:05
course provider
inlingua Sprachcenter Lübeck
Heiligen-Geist-Kamp 4a
23568 Lübeck
contact
Ilona Strauss
0451 / 29073700
daf@inlingua-luebeck.de
BSK B2 500 UE, Berlitz Flensburg (09.11.2026)
BSK B2 500 UE
09.11.2026
until
20.05.2027
class time
before noon
course provider
Berlitz Flensburg
Holm 22–28
24937 Flensburg
contact
+49 461 31 32 700
no link available
BSK C1 400 UE bei Berlitz Kiel (09.11.2026)
BSK C1 400 UE
09.11.2026
until
19.04.2027
class time
afternoons
Monday
13:00-16:15
Tuesday
13:00-16:15
Wednesday
13:00-16:15
Thursday
13:00-16:15
Friday
13:00-16:15
course provider
Berlitz Deutschland GmbH Kiel
Alter Markt 13
24103 Kiel
contact
Heiko Golde
0431 / 94414
heiko.golde@berlitz.de
BSK B2 400UE für beschäftigte Hilfskräfte bei inlingua Lübeck (09.11.2026)
BSK B2 400UE für beschäftigte Hilfskräfte
09.11.2026
until
02.03.2027
class time
evenings
Monday
17:30-20:45
Tuesday
17:30-20:45
Wednesday
17:30-20:45
Thursday
17:30-20:45
Friday
17:30-20:45
course provider
inlingua Sprachcenter Lübeck
Heiligen-Geist-Kamp 4a
23568 Lübeck
contact
0451 / 4007610
info@inlingua-luebeck.de
BSK B2 500 UE, vhs Flensburg (25.11.2026)
BSK B2 500 UE
25.11.2026
until
26.07.2027
class time
before noon
Monday
08:30-12:00
Tuesday
08:30-12:00
Wednesday
08:30-12:00
Thursday
08:30-12:00
Friday
08:30-12:00
course provider
vhs Flensburg
Süderhofenden 40
24937 Flensburg
contact
0461 85-5000
deutschlernen@flensburg.de
BSK C1 500UE akademische Heilberufe bei inlingua Lübeck (26.11.2026)
BSK C1 500UE akademische Heilberufe
26.11.2026
until
26.04.2027
class time
course provider
inlingua Sprachcenter Lübeck
Heiligen-Geist-Kamp 4a
23568 Lübeck
contact
Ilona Strauss
0451 / 29073700
daf@inlingua-luebeck.de
BSK B2 500UE bei vhs Rendsburg (07.12.2026)
BSK B2 500UE
07.12.2026
until
28.06.2027
class time
before noon
Monday
08:30 - 11:45
Tuesday
08:30 - 11:45
Wednesday
08:30 - 11:45
Thursday
08:30 - 11:45
Friday
08:30 - 11:45
course provider
VHS Rendsburg
Arsenalstr. 2-10
24768 Rendsburg
contact
Oksana Dmytrenko
04331 / 20880
dmytrenko@vhs-rendsburg.de
BSK B2 200 UE Prüfungsvorbereitung, Förde-vhs Kiel (07.12.2026)
BSK B2 Prüfungsvorbereitung 200 UE
07.12.2026
until
26.02.2027
class time
Monday
08:30-11:45
Tuesday
08:30-11:45
Wednesday
08:30-11:45
Thursday
08:30-11:45
Friday
08:30-11:45
course provider
Förde-vhs - Volkshochschule der Landeshauptstadt Kiel
Muhliusstr. 29-31
24103 Kiel
contact
Olga Sokolinsky
0431 / 9015239
sokolinsky@foerde-vhs.de
Berufssprachkurse on site
BSK B2 500 UE, inlingua Kiel (26.10.2026)
BSK B2 500 UE, inlingua Kiel (26.10.2026)
26.10.2026
until
23.03.2027
class times
at noon/afternoons
Monday
13:00 - 17:15 Uhr
Tuesday
13:00 - 17:15 Uhr
Wednesday
13:00 - 17:15 Uhr
Thursday
13:00 - 17:15 Uhr
Friday
13:00 - 17:15 Uhr
course provider
inlingua Sprachschule Lizarzaburu Kiel eGbR
Alter Markt 7
24103 Kiel
contact
Aviola Kuhr
0431 / 981380
BSK B2 500 UE bei EuBiA Lübeck (26.10.2026)
BSK B2 500 UE bei EuBiA Lübeck (26.10.2026)
26.10.2026
until
13.05.2027
class times
afternoons
Monday
13:45 - 17:00 Uhr
Tuesday
13:45 - 17:00 Uhr
Wednesday
13:45 - 17:00 Uhr
Thursday
13:45 - 17:00 Uhr
Friday
13:45 - 17:00 Uhr
course provider
EuBiA Lübeck
Schüsselbuden 30-32
23552 Lübeck
contact
EuBiA Europäische Bildungsakademie
0211 / 91382910
kontakt@eubia.de
BSK B1 400 UE bei AWO Geesthacht (26.10.2026)
BSK B1 400 UE
26.10.2026
until
08.04.2027
class times
before noon
Monday
08:15-12:20
Tuesday
08:15-12:20
Wednesday
08:15-12:20
Thursday
08:15-12:20
course provider
AWO Landesverband S-H e.V.
Markt 26
21502 Geesthacht
contact
Anya Groß
04152 / 842295
anya.gross@awo-sh.de
BSK B2 500UE, AWO Kiel (26.10.2026)
BSK B2 500UE
26.10.2026
until
10.05.2027
class times
Monday
08:30-12:45
Tuesday
08:30-12:45
Wednesday
08:30-12:45
Thursday
08:30-12:45
course provider
AWO Landesverband S-H e.V. AWO Interkulturell
Haßstr. 22
24103 Kiel
contact
Sebastian Wachowski
0431 / 66719517
Sebastian.Wachowski@awo-sh.de
BSK B1 400UE, DAA Kiel (26.10.2026)
BSK B1 400UE
26.10.2026
until
24.03.2027
class times
Monday
09:00-12:15
Tuesday
09:00-12:15
Wednesday
09:00-12:15
Thursday
09:00-12:15
Friday
09:00-12:15
course provider
DAA - Deutsche Angestellten-Akademie GmbH
Holstenbrücke 7
24103 Kiel
contact
Sengül Sengül
0431 / 6619023
senguel.senguel@daa.de
BSK B2 500UE, vhs Dithmarschen (26.10.2026)
BSK B2 500UE
26.10.2026
until
20.05.2027
class times
Monday
12:30-15:45
Tuesday
12:30-15:45
Wednesday
12:30-15:45
Thursday
12:30-15:45
Friday
12:30-15:45
course provider
Volkshochschulen in Dithmarschen e. V.
Rosenstraße 12
25704 Meldorf
contact
Jennifer Dase
04832 / 4243
dase@vhs-dithmarschen.de
BSK B2 500UE, vhs Neumünster (26.10.2026)
BSK B2 500UE
26.10.2026
until
28.06.2027
class times
Monday
13:00-16:15
Tuesday
13:00-16:15
Wednesday
13:00-16:15
Thursday
13:00-16:15
course provider
Volkshochschule Neumünster
Gartenstraße 32
24534 Neumünster
contact
Stephanie Fechtner
04321 / 9425624
stephanie.fechtner@neumuenster.de
BSK B1 400UE, AWO Neumünster (28.10.2026)
BSK B1 400UE
28.10.2026
until
12.04.2027
class times
course provider
AWO Landesverband S-H e.V. AWO Interkulturell
Wippendorfstr. 38
24534 Neumünster
contact
Name Malgorzata Kurzynska
04321 / 4890324
malgorzata.kurzynska@awo-sh.de
BSK C1 400UE bei Förde vhs Kiel (28.10.2026)
BSK C1 400UE
28.10.2026
until
07.04.2027
class times
before noon
Monday
08:30-11:45
Tuesday
08:30-11:45
Wednesday
08:30-11:45
Thursday
08:30-11:45
Friday
08:30-11:45
course provider
Förde-vhs - Volkshochschule der Landeshauptstadt Kiel
Muhliusstr. 29/31
24103 Kiel
contact
Olga Sokolinsky
0431 / 9015239
sokolinsky@foerde-vhs.de
BSK B2 200 UE Prüfungsvorbereitung bei AWO Reinbek (28.10.2026)
BSK B2 200 UE Prüfungsvorbereitun
28.10.2026
until
19.01.2027
class times
afternoons
Monday
14:00 - 17:15
Tuesday
14:00 - 17:15
Wednesday
14:00 - 17:15
Thursday
14:00 - 17:15
Friday
14:00 - 17:15
course provider
AWO Landesverband S-H e.V. AWO Interkulturell
Scholtzstraße 13 B
21465 Reinbek
contact
0431 / 705338
sprachkurse@awo-sh.de
BSK B2 500UE bei Grone Eutin (02.11.2026)
BSK B2 500UE
02.11.2026
until
23.07.2027
class times
before noon
Monday
08:30-10:45
Tuesday
08:30-10:45
Wednesday
08:30-10:45
Thursday
08:30-10:45
Friday
08:30-10:45
course provider
Grone-Bildungszentren Schleswig-Holstein GmbH -gemeinnützig-
Charlottenstraße 4
23701 Eutin
contact
Cornelia Schröder
04521 / 789310
c.schroeder@grone.de
BSK B2 500UE bei vhs Pinneberg (02.11.2026)
BSK B2 500UE bei vhs Pinneberg (02.11.2026)
02.11.2026
until
07.07.2027
class times
afternoons
Monday
14:00 bis 18:15 Uhr
Tuesday
14:00 bis 18:15 Uhr
Wednesday
14:00 bis 18:15 Uhr
Thursday
14:00 bis 18:15 Uhr
Friday
14:00 bis 18:15 Uhr
course provider
vhs Pinneberg
Am Rathaus 3
25421 Pinneberg
contact
vhs Pinneberg
04101 / 2117002
info@vhs-pinneberg.de
BSK B1 400UE bei EuBiA Lübeck (02.11.2026)
BSK B1 400UE bei EuBiA Lübeck (02.11.2026)
02.11.2026
until
15.03.2027
class times
before noon
Monday
08:15 - 12:15 Uhr
Tuesday
08:15 - 12:15 Uhr
Wednesday
08:15 - 12:15 Uhr
Thursday
08:15 - 12:15 Uhr
Friday
08:15 - 12:15 Uhr
course provider
EuBiA Lübeck
Schüsselbuden 30-32
23552 Lübeck
contact
EuBiA Europäische Bildungsakademie
0211 / 91382910
kontakt@eubia.de
BSK B2 500 UE, Berlitz Flensburg (02.11.2026)
BSK B2 500 UE
02.11.2026
until
11.05.2027
class times
afternoons
Monday
13:00-17:15
Tuesday
13:00-17:15
Wednesday
13:00-17:15
Thursday
13:00-17:15
course provider
Berlitz Flensburg
Holm 22–28
24937 Flensburg
contact
Christina Golde
+49 461 31 32 700
flensburg@berlitz.de
BSK B2 500 UE, AWO Preetz (02.11.2026)
BSK B2 500 UE
02.11.2026
until
12.04.2027
class times
Monday
08:30-12:45
Tuesday
08:30-12:45
Wednesday
08:30-12:45
Thursday
08:30-12:45
Friday
08:30-12:45
course provider
AWO Landesverband S-H e.V. AWO Interkulturell
Hufenweg 5
24211 Preetz
contact
Yvonne Ittermann
0175 / 4894630
yvonne.ittermann@awo-sh.de
BSK B2 500UE bei vhs Rendsburg (02.11.2026)
BSK B2 500UE
02.11.2026
until
12.07.2027
class times
before noon
Monday
08:30 - 11:45
Tuesday
08:30 - 11:45
Wednesday
08:30 - 11:45
Thursday
08:30 - 11:45
Friday
08:30 - 11:45
course provider
VHS Rendsburg
Arsenalstr. 2-10
24768 Rendsburg
contact
Oksana Dmytrenko
04331 / 20880
E-Mail dmytrenko@vhs-rendsburg.de
BSK B2 500UE bei vhs Elmshorn (02.11.2026)
BSK B2 500UE
02.11.2026
until
08.04.2027
class times
evenings
Monday
17:00 - 21:00
Tuesday
17:00 - 21:00
Wednesday
17:00 - 21:00
Thursday
17:00 - 21:00
Friday
17:00 - 21:00
course provider
VHS Elmshorn
Bismarckstr. 13
25335 Elmshorn
contact
Ilenia Faroldi
04121 / 231305
i.faroldi@elmshorn.de
BSK B2 500UE bei WAK Neumünster (02.11.2026)
BSK B2 500UE
02.11.2026
until
29.05.2027
class times
evenings
Monday
17:30 - 20:45
Tuesday
17:30 - 20:45
Wednesday
17:30 - 20:45
Thursday
17:30 - 20:45
Friday
17:30 - 20:45
course provider
Wirtschaftsakademie Schleswig-Holstein GmbH
Brachenfelder Straße 45
24534 Neumünster
contact
Carmen Krüger
04321 / 407781
carmen.krueger@wak-sh.de
BSK B2 500 UE bei vhs Wedel (09.11.2026)
BSK B2 500 UE
09.11.2026
until
03.06.2027
class times
before noon/afternoons
Monday
09:00-13:10
Wednesday
09:00-13:10
Thursday
09:00-13:10
Friday
09:00-13:10
course provider
Volkshochschule Wedel
ABC-Straße 3
22880 Wedel
contact
Dr. Silke Wienecke
04103 / 915497
s.wienecke@vhs.wedel.de
BSK B2 500UE, bb Gesellschaft Kaltenkirchen (09.11.2026)
BSK B2 500UE
09.11.2026
until
04.10.2027
class times
before noon
Monday
08:00-12:30
Tuesday
08:00-12:30
Wednesday
08:00-12:30
Thursday
08:00-12:30
course provider
bb gesellschaft für beruf und bildung mbh Schleswig-Holstein
Borsigstraße 8-10
24568 Kaltenkirchen
contact
0461/144380
flensburg@bb-gesellschaft.de
BSK B2 500UE, AWO Bad Schwartau (09.11.2026)
BSK B2 500UE
09.11.2026
until
04.05.2027
class times
Monday
08:30-11:45
Tuesday
08:30-11:45
Wednesday
08:30-12:45
Thursday
08:30-12:45
Friday
08:30-12:45
course provider
AWO Landesverband S-H e.V. AWO Interkulturell
Schmiedekoppel 114
23611 Bad Schwartau
contact
Anette de Jonge
0451 / 29690994
annette.dejonge@awo-sh.de
BSK B2 500UE, DAA Kiel (09.11.2026)
BSK B2 500UE
09.11.2026
until
25.05.2027
class times
Monday
09:00-12:15
Tuesday
09:00-12:15
Wednesday
09:00-12:15
Thursday
09:00-12:15
Friday
09:00-12:15
course provider
DAA - Deutsche Angestellten-Akademie GmbH
Holstenbrücke 7
24103 Kiel
contact
Sengül Sengül
0431 / 6619023
senguel.senguel@daa.de
BSK B2 500UE bei vhs Bad Oldesloe (16.11.2026)
BSK B2 500UE
16.11.2026
until
28.04.2027
class times
Monday
08:45 - 12:50
Tuesday
08:45 - 12:50
Wednesday
08:45 - 12:50
Thursday
08:45 - 12:50
Friday
08:45 - 12:50
course provider
VHS Bad Oldesloe, staatlich anerkannt, AZAV-zertifiziert
Beer-Yaacov-Weg 1
23843 Bad Oldesloe
contact
04531 / 504140
vhs@badoldesloe.de
BSK B1 400UE bei vhs Rendsburg (16.11.2026)
BSK B1 400UE
16.11.2026
until
06.05.2027
class times
before noon
Monday
08:30 - 11:45
Tuesday
08:30 - 11:45
Wednesday
08:30 - 11:45
Thursday
08:30 - 11:45
Friday
08:30 - 11:45
course provider
VHS Rendsburg
Am Markt 2
24782 Büdelsdorf
contact
Oksana Dmytrenko
04331 / 20880
dmytrenko@vhs-rendsburg.de
BSK B2 500UE bei vhs Brunsbüttel (17.11.2026)
BSK B2 500UE
17.11.2026
until
27.04.2027
class times
before noon
Monday
08:30 - 12:45
Tuesday
08:30 - 12:45
Wednesday
08:30 - 12:45
Thursday
08:30 - 12:45
Friday
08:30 - 12:45
course provider
Volkshochschule Brunsbüttel eV
Max-Planck-Str. 9-11
25541 Brunsbüttel
contact
Sabrina Kita
04852 / 51222
skita@vhs-brunsbuettel.de
BSK B1 400UE bei vhs Norderstedt (23.11.2026)
BSK B1 400UE bei vhs Norderstedt (23.11.2026)
23.11.2026
until
03.06.2027
class times
afternoons
Monday
13:45 - 17:00 Uhr
Tuesday
13:45 - 17:00 Uhr
Wednesday
13:45 - 17:00 Uhr
Thursday
13:45 - 17:00 Uhr
course provider
vhs Norderstedt
Aurikelstieg 13
22850 Norderstedt
contact
Kerstin Schaper
040 / 535958641
schaper@vhs-norderstedt.de
BSK B1 400UE bei vhs Dithmarschen (23.11.2026)
BSK B1 400UE bei vhs Dithmarschen (23.11.2026)
23.11.2026
until
12.05.2027
class times
at noon/afternoons
Monday
12:30 Uhr - 15:45 Uhr
Tuesday
12:30 Uhr - 15:45 Uhr
Wednesday
12:30 Uhr - 15:45 Uhr
Thursday
12:30 Uhr - 15:45 Uhr
Friday
12:30 Uhr - 15:45 Uhr
course provider
vhs Dithmarschen
Rosenstraße 12
25704 Meldorf
contact
Jennifer Dase
04832 / 4243
dase@vhs-dithmarschen.de
BSK B1 400UE, isfa Kiel (23.11.2026)
BSK B1 400UE
23.11.2026
until
17.06.2027
class times
Monday
09:00-12:15
Tuesday
09:00-12:15
Wednesday
09:00-12:15
Thursday
09:00-12:15
course provider
isfa ggmbh isfa plus GmbH
Lange Reihe 10-12
24103 Kiel
contact
0431 / 987006
info@isfa-net.de
BSK B2 500UE bei vhs Itzehoe (25.11.2026)
BSK B2 500UE bei vhs Itzehoe (25.11.2026)
25.11.2026
until
29.04.2027
class times
before noon
Monday
8:30-13:00 Uhr
Tuesday
8:30-13:00 Uhr
Wednesday
8:30-13:00 Uhr
Thursday
8:30-13:00 Uhr
Friday
8:30-13:00 Uhr
course provider
vhs Itzehoe
Georg-Löck-Straße 1
25524 Itzehoe
contact
Dr. Anett Heil
04821 / 8040830
dr.heil@vhs-itzehoe.de
BSK B2 500 UE bei EuBiA Lübeck (25.11.2026)
BSK B2 500 UE
25.11.2026
until
29.07.2027
class times
afternoons
Monday
13:00-16:15
Tuesday
13:00-16:15
Wednesday
13:00-16:15
Thursday
13:00-16:15
course provider
EuBiA Europäische Bildungsakademie
Schüsselbuden 30-32
23552 Lübeck
contact
0211 / 91382910
kontakt@eubia.de
BSK B2 500UE bei vhs Kaltenkirchen (30.11.2026)
BSK B2 500UE
30.11.2026
until
18.06.2027
class times
afternoons
Monday
13.15 - 17.15
Wednesday
13.15 - 17.15
Thursday
13.15 - 17.15
Friday
13.15 - 17.15
course provider
VHS Kaltenkirchen-Südholstein GmbH
Bahnhofstraße 3-5
24568 Kaltenkirchen
contact
Kirstin Prätzsch
04191 / 917614
praetzsch@vhskaltenkirchen.de
BSK B1 400UE bei DiakoMigra Pinneberg (30.11.2026)
BSK B1 400UE
30.11.2026
until
11.06.2027
class times
before noon
Monday
08:45 - 12:00
Tuesday
08:45 - 12:00
Wednesday
08:45 - 12:00
Thursday
08:45 - 12:00
course provider
DiakoMigra Diakonische Dienste Hamburg West/Südholstein gGmbH
Bahnhofstraße 18-22
25421 Pinneberg
contact
Masmas Masmas
04101 / 8450487
mohammed.masmas@diakonie-hhsh.de
BSK B2 500UE, DAA Neumünster (02.12.2026)
BSK B2 500UE
02.12.2026
until
23.06.2027
class times
Monday
08.30-12.45
Tuesday
08.30-12.45
Wednesday
08.30-12.45
Thursday
08.30-12.45
course provider
DAA - Deutsche Angestellten-Akademie GmbH
Gartenstraße 24
24534 Neumünster
contact
Kristina Lausen
04321 / 419323
kristina.lausen@daa.de
BSK B1 400UE bei vhs Wedel (07.12.2026)
BSK B1 400UE bei vhs Wedel (07.12.2026)
07.12.2026
until
28.05.2027
class times
before noon
Monday
9.00-13.10
Tuesday
9.00-13.10
Thursday
9.00-13.10
Friday
9.00-13.10
course provider
vhs Wedel
ABC-Straße 3
22880 Wedel
contact
Dr. Silke Wienecke
04103 / 915497
s.wienecke@vhs.wedel.de
BSK C1 400UE bei vhs Norderstedt (14.12.2026)
BSK C1 400UE bei vhs Norderstedt (14.12.2026)
14.12.2026
until
27.05.2027
class times
before noon
Monday
09:00 - 13:00 Uhr
Wednesday
09:00 - 13:00 Uhr
Thursday
09:00 - 13:00 Uhr
Friday
09:00 - 13:00 Uhr
course provider
vhs Norderstedt
Aurikelstieg 13
22850 Norderstedt
contact
Kerstin Schaper
040 / 535958641
schaper@vhs-norderstedt.de
BSK C1 400UE, vhs Neumünster (14.12.2026)
BSK C1 400UE
14.12.2026
until
25.05.2027
class times
Monday
09:00-13:00
Tuesday
09:00-13:00
Wednesday
09:00-13:00
Thursday
09:00-13:00
course provider
Volkshochschule Neumünster
Gartenstraße 32
24534 Neumünster
contact
Stephanie Fechtner
04321 / 9425624
stephanie.fechtner@neumuenster.de
BSK B1 400UE bei DAA Rendsburg (14.12.2026)
BSK B1 400UE
14.12.2026
until
05.07.2027
class times
before noon
Monday
08:30-11:45
Tuesday
08:30-11:45
Wednesday
08:30-11:45
Thursday
08:30-11:45
course provider
DAA - Deutsche Angestellten-Akademie GmbH Sitz der Gesellschaft
Friedrichstädter Str. 9-11
24768 Rendsburg
contact
Sinje Körnich
04333 / 178220
Sinje.Koernich@daa.de
EOK / STAFF German courses
What are EOK / STAFF courses?
In EOK and STAFF German courses as an introductory and orientation offer, you will receive information in 300 or 400 teaching units about living together in Germany and about important everyday topics, such as
- Health and medical care,
- transportation and mobility,
- work,
- social contacts.
In the EOK and STAFF German courses, you will learn the German language so that you can communicate independently in everyday life and find your way around.
EOK and STAFF German courses end with an exam (A1, A2, A2-B1).
Who can take part in an EOK / STAFF course?
You may take part in EOK and STAFF German courses if
- you have immigrated to Germany or have fled to Germany and
- live in Schleswig-Holstein and
- do not have to go to school (are not of compulsory school age) and
- if you are not (yet) able to take part in an integration course.
As soon as you receive a place on an integration course, you must leave the EOK or STAFF German course.
Where do EOK / STAFF courses take place?
There are EOK and STAFF German courses on site and online.
You can find an overview of the EOK and STAFF German courses on offer via the Deutschkursfinder on the homepage.
Courses with child supervision
MiA courses
What are MiA courses?
MiA (Migrantinnen einfach stark im Alltag, or “Migrant women strong in everyday life”) are free courses for women who support each other and learn new things.
The courses take place in classrooms, often with childcare, and there is a course instructor.
Participants can improve their German, exchange ideas, talk about topics that are important to them, and learn more about life in Germany (e.g., childcare, school, professions). The course content is tailored to the participants.
Excursions are also organized, and there are other activities such as singing, painting, or sewing.
A course lasts 34 hours and runs over several months or weeks. Participants may take three courses in a row.
Further information is available on the BAMF website.
Who can participate in MiA courses?
Women who are at least 16 years old are eligible to participate. They must not have obtained a school or vocational qualification in Germany. In addition, you must belong to one of the following three groups:
- You have recently immigrated or have been living in Germany for some time but do not have German citizenship. You have permission to remain in Germany permanently (§44 (1) sentence 2 AufenthG or §24 AufenthG. Women from some European countries, the USA, Canada, and Australia are not eligible to participate. Your course provider will provide you with further information).
- You are seeking asylum.
- You have a so-called “Ausbildungsduldung” (training permit) or “Beschäftigungsduldung” (employment permit) (Section 60c (1) of the Residence Act (AufenthG) or Section 60d (1) of the Residence Act (AufenthG)).
If you are unsure whether this description applies to you, please contact a course provider. They will be able to help you.
Where do Mia courses take place?
On the BAMF website, you will find an overview of all current course providers.
You can find all current courses in the BAMF-NAvI.
Source: BAMF
“Mama lernt Deutsch” courses
What are "Mama lernt Deutsch" courses?
“Mama lernt Deutsch” (Mum learns German) is a free, low-threshold language learning programme with childcare for mothers with children and women. In the courses, women and their children can learn German and network. The aim of the courses is to enable women to participate in society, learn German and prepare for integration courses or other further language courses. Participants can join the courses at any time.
Who can participate in a "Mama lernt Deutsch" course?
The offer is aimed at mothers with children and women who have little or no knowledge of German.
Courses with child supervision
STAFF Alphabetisierung Aufbaukurs in Steinbergkirche (22.04.2026)
STAFF Alphabetisierung Aufbaukurs
22.04.2026
until
09.12.2026
class hours
Monday
12:15-15:15
Tuesday
12:15-15:15
Wednesday
12:15-15:15
Thursday
12:15-15:15
child supervision available
barrier-free access to the course
Kursort
vhs Glücksburg / Steinbergkirche
24927 Steinbergkirche
STAFF A2/B1 in Glückstadt (15.06.2026)
STAFF A2/B1
15.06.2026
until
30.12.2026
class hours
Monday
08:30-11:45
Tuesday
08:30-11:45
Wednesday
08:30-11:45
Thursday
08:30-11:45
child supervision available
no barrier-free access to the course
Kursort
vhs Glückstadt
Königstraße 36
25348 Glückstadt
EOK A1 – Rendsburg (15.06.2026)
EOK A1 - Rendsburg
15.06.2026
until
23.12.2026
class hours
Monday
09:30-12:00
Tuesday
09:30-12:00
Wednesday
09:30-12:00
Thursday
09:30-12:00
Friday
09:30-12:00
child supervision available
no barrier-free access to the course
Kursort
UTS Eckernförde/Rendsburg
24768 Rendsburg
STAFF A2 in Steinbergkirche (07.09.2026)
STAFF A2 Alphabetisierung
07.09.2026
until
01.02.2027
class hours
Monday
08:30-12:00
Tuesday
08:30-12:00
Wednesday
08:30-12:00
Thursday
08:30-12:00
child supervision available
barrier-free access to the course
Kursort
vhs Glücksburg / Steinbergkirche
24927 Steinbergkirche
STAFF A2/B1 – Horst (19.09.2026)
STAFF A2/B1
19.09.2026
until
10.02.2027
class hours
Monday
12:30-16:30
Saturday
15:00-19:00
Sunday
11:00-15:00
child supervision available
no barrier-free access to the course
Kursort
vhs Horst
25358 Horst
STAFF Alphabetisierung Aufbau in Glückstadt (26.10.2026)
STAFF Alphabetisierung Aufbau
26.10.2026
until
15.05.2027
class hours
Monday
08:30-11:45
Tuesday
08:30-11:45
Wednesday
08:30-11:45
Friday
08:30-11:45
child supervision available
no barrier-free access to the course
Kursort
vhs Glückstadt
Königstraße 36
25348 Glückstadt
Language training for work and Ausbildung
The advisory networks B.O.A.T. and Alle an Bord! offer labor market-related language training with 2 teaching units per week on site and online. They prepare you for the job market and support you if you are already in work or training. The language training courses are not a substitute for the Integrationskurs or Berufssprachkurs.
Information and registration for the language training courses from Alle an Bord!
Source: Alle an Bord!
Independent learning online
vhs learning portal
The vhs learning portal is a digital learning platform.
You can learn German from A1 to B2 free of charge.
You can also learn the alphabet in the ABC German course.
You can use the vhs learning portal in your native language.
You can work on the exercises online or download them. Then you can also learn offline.
Source: vhs-Lernportal
DW - learn German
Deutsche Welle -deutsch lernen is a digital learning offer.
Here you will find videos, news and music to learn German.
You can learn German from A1 to B1 with the films and video courses “Nicos Weg”.
A1 film “Nicos Weg” and A1 video course “Nicos Weg” (Deutsche Welle)
A2 film “Nicos Weg” and A2 video course “Nicos Weg” (Deutsche Welle)
B1 film “Nicos Weg” and B1 video course “Nicos Weg” (Deutsche Welle)
You can learn German for work at B1 level with the “Deutsch im Job” videos.
DW Deutsch lernen (B1) | Deutsch im Job – Profis gesucht – YouTube
You can learn German at A2 level with the video news.
Deutsch lernen mit Video-Nachrichten (A2) | Kurz und leicht – YouTube
Source: Deutsche Welle
Goethe Institute
Stadt der Wörter (online game)
Onleihe (free digital library: e-books, audio books, materials for German learners, magazines, newspapers, films)
Deutsch für dich (online learning-community)
Source: Goethe-Institut
Examinations
Information on examinations and certificates can be found at the examination centre of the State Association of Adult Education Centres in Schleswig-Holstein.
There is also an overview of examination dates for
- German A1,
- German A2,
- German A2-B1,
- German B1,
- German B2,
- German C1,
- German C2.
You can also find a registration form for exams there.
These exams must be paid for by you.
If you have any questions, please contact the exam center by phone or email.
Email: pz@vhs-sh.de
Phone: 0431 97984 13
website: www.sprachtest-sh.de
Exam preparation with telc
The telc offers practice tests and YouTube videos of oral exams.
telc German A2/B1 practice test
Certificate German / telc German B1 practice test
Video oral exam telc German A1
Source: telc
Einbürgerungstest
The examination center of the Landesverband der Volkshochschulen Schleswig-Holsteins e.V. informs you about the Einbürgerungstest (EBT). With the Einbürgerungstest, you demonstrate basic knowledge of the legal and social order and living conditions in Germany. This is important if you wish to obtain a permanent right of residence (settlement permit) or German Einbürgerungstest.
On the website of the examination center you will find dates and information on registration, costs and preparation for the Einbürgerungstest.
If you have any questions, please contact the exam center by phone or email.
Email: pz@vhs-sh.de
Phone: 0431 97984 13
website: www.sprachtest-sh.de
