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.
Where do Integrationskurse take place?
You can find an overview of the Integrationskurse on offer in the BAMF-Navi.
Source: BAMF
Do you have any questions?
Do you need support?
For further information, please contact
Berit Schlachta
Landesverband der Volkshochschulen
Schleswig-Holstein e.V.
Deutschkurs-Kompass Coordination Office
E-Mail: bs@vhs-sh.de
Phone: 0173 8406435
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
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. *
Allgemeiner Integrationskurs bei Berlitz Flensburg (19.01.2026)
Allgemeiner Integrationskurs
19.01.2026
until
16.10.2026
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
flensburg@berlitz.de
Allgemeiner Integrationskurs bei vhs Elmshorn (26.01.2026)
Allgemeiner Integrationskurs bei vhs Elmshorn (26.01.2026)
26.01.2026
until
20.10.2026
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
vhs Elmshorn
Bismarckstr. 13
25335 Elmshorn
contact
Ilenia Faroldi
04121 231 393
daz-vhs@elmshorn.de
Allgemeiner Integrationskurs bei GermanLearner Schleswig (26.01.2026)
Allgemeiner Integrationskurs bei GermanLearner Schleswig (26.01.2026)
26.01.2026
until
08.10.2026
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 Berlitz Kiel (03.03.2026)
Allgemeiner Integrationskurs bei Berlitz Kiel
03.03.2026
until
23.11.2026
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 Türkische Gemeinde Neumünster (09.03.2026)
Allgemeiner Integrationskurs bei Türkische Gemeinde Neumünster
09.03.2026
until
18.12.2026
class time
evenings
Monday
18:00 - 21:15
Tuesday
18:00 - 21:15
Wednesday
18:00 - 21:15
Thursday
18:00 - 21:15
Friday
18:00 - 21:15
course provider
Türkische Gemeinde in Neumünster e.V.
Christianstr. 66
24534 Neumünster
contact
Tufan Kiroglu
04321-400634
tufan@kiroglu.de
Allgemeiner Integrationskurs bei SBH Nordost GmbH Kiel (09.03.2026)
Allgemeiner Integrationskurs bei SBH Nordost GmbH Kiel (02.03.2026)
09.03.2026
until
11.12.2026
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
SBH Nordost GmbH
Flämische Str. 6-10,
24103 Kiel
contact
Marcus M. Lindner
0151-19671576
Marcus.Lindner@sbh-nordost.de
Allgemeiner Integrationskurs bei vhs Brunsbüttel (09.03.2026)
Allgemeiner Integrationskurs
09.03.2026
until
05.02.0027
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
VHS Brunsbüttel e.V.
Max-Planck-Str. 9-11
25541 Brunsbüttel
contact
Sabine Schmidt-Klueß / Sabrina Kita / Roland Ladage
04852/547216
rladage@vhs-brunsbuettel.de
Allgemeiner Integrationskurs bei GermanLearner Schleswig (13.04.2026)
Allgemeiner Integrationskurs bei GermanLearner Schleswig
13.04.2026
until
23.12.2026
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
Gallberg 47
24837 Schleswig
contact
Anila Arshad
015120274706
info@germanlearner.de
Allgemeiner Integrationskurs bei vhs Elmshorn (27.04.2026)
Allgemeiner Integrationskurs bei vhs Elmshorn (11.03.2026)
27.04.2026
until
20.01.2027
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
Allgemeiner Integrationskurs bei Berlitz Kiel (04.05.2026)
Allgemeiner Integrationskurs
04.05.2026
until
10.02.2027
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, SBH Nordost Norderstedt (01.06.2026)
Allgemeiner Integrationskurs
01.06.2026
until
12.02.2027
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
SBH Nordost GmbH
Ochsenzoller Str. 173
22848 Norderstedt
contact
Nadine Richters
040-23856040
nadine.richters@sbh-nordost.de
Allgemeiner Integrationskurs, DGO Plön (02.06.2026)
Allgemeiner Integrationskurs
02.06.2026
until
14.09.2027
class time
evenings
Monday
17:30-20:00
Tuesday
17:30-20:00
Wednesday
17:30-20:00
Thursday
17:30-20:00
Friday
17:30-20:00
course provider
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Online-Innovationen GmbH
Lübecker Str. 24-26
24306 Plön
contact
curtius@dgo-deutschland.de
Allgemeiner Integrationskurs bei vhs Elmshorn (06.07.2026)
Allgemeiner Integrationskurs
06.07.2026
until
19.03.2027
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
vhs Elmshorn
Bismarckstr. 13
25335 Elmshorn
contact
Ilenia Faroldi
04121 231 393
daz-vhs@elmshorn.de
Allgemeiner Integrationskurs bei SBH Nordost GmbH Kiel (13.07.2026)
Allgemeiner Integrationskurs
13.07.2026
until
25.03.2027
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
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, vhs Brunsbüttel (04.05.2026)
Berufssprachkurs B2 500 UE
04.05.2026
until
26.11.2026
class time
afternoons
Monday
13:30-16:45
Tuesday
13:30-16:45
Wednesday
13:30-16:45
Thursday
13:30-16:45
Friday
13:30-16:45
course provider
Volkshochschule Brunsbüttel e.V.
Max-Planck-Str. 9-11
25541 Brunsbüttel
contact
Sabrina Kita
04852 / 51222
skita@vhs-brunsbuettel.de
BSK B2 500 UE, inlingua Lübeck (20.05.2026)
BSK B2 500 UE
20.05.2026
until
11.11.2026
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
inlingua Sprachcenter Lübeck
Heiligen-Geist-Kamp 4a
23568 Lübeck
contact
Ilona Strauss
0451 / 29073700
daf@inlingua-luebeck.de
BSK B2 500 UE, EuBiA Lübeck (27.05.2026)
BSK B2 500 UE
27.05.2026
until
03.12.2026
class time
afternoons
Monday
13:15-16:30
Tuesday
13:15-16:30
Wednesday
13:15-16:30
Thursday
13:15-16:30
Friday
13:15-16:30
course provider
EuBiA Europäische Bildungsakademie
Schüsselbuden 30-32
23552 Lübeck
contact
0211 / 91382910
kontakt@eubia.de
BSK B2 500 UE, Berlitz Lübeck (01.06.2026)
Berufssprachkurs B2 500 UE
01.06.2026
until
08.12.2026
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
069 / 6660890
luebeck@berlitz.de
BSK B2 500 UE, vhs Flensburg (03.06.2026)
Berufssprachkurs B2 500 UE
03.06.2026
until
10.12.2026
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 / 855000
volkshochschule@flensburg.de
BSK B2 500 UE, vhs Elmshorn (08.06.2026)
BSK B2 500 UE
08.06.2026
until
11.12.2026
class time
afternoons
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
vhs Elmshorn
Bismarckstr. 13
25335 Elmshorn
contact
Ilenia Faroldi
04121 / 231305
i.faroldi@elmshorn.de
BSK B2 500 UE, AWO Landesverband Bad Schwartau (15.06.2026)
BSK B2 500 UE
15.06.2026
until
10.02.2027
class time
evenings
Monday
16:00-19:15
Tuesday
16:00-19:15
Wednesday
16:00-19:15
Thursday
16:00-19:15
course provider
AWO Landesverband S-H e.V. AWO Interkulturell
Schmiedekoppel 114
23611 Bad Schwartau
contact
Annette de Jonge
0451 / 29690994
annette.dejonge@awo-sh.de
BSK B2 500 UE, Berlitz Flensburg (29.06.2026)
Berufssprachkurs B2 500 UE
29.06.2026
until
22.02.2027
class time
before noon
Monday
08:15-11:30
Tuesday
08:15-11:30
Wednesday
08:15-11:30
Thursday
08:15-11:30
course provider
Berlitz Deutschland GmbH
Holm 22
24937 Flensburg
contact
0461 / 3132700
flensburg@berlitz.de
Berufssprachkurse on site
BSK B2 500 UE, vhs Kaltenkirchen (11.05.2026)
Berufssprachkurs B2 500 UE
11.05.2026
until
25.11.2026
class times
afternoons
Monday
13:15-17:15
Tuesday
13:15-17:15
Wednesday
13:15-17:15
Thursday
13:15-17:15
course provider
VHS Kaltenkirchen-Südholstein GmbH
Bahnhofstraße 3-5
24568 Kaltenkirchen
contact
Kirstin Prätzsch
04191 / 917614
praetzsch@vhskaltenkirchen.de
BSK B2 500 UE, vhs Neumünster (26.05.2026)
Berufssprachkurs B2 500 UE
26.05.2026
until
07.12.2026
class times
before noon/afternoons
Monday
09:00-13:00
Tuesday
09:00-13:00
Wednesday
09:00-13:00
Thursday
09:00-13:00
Friday
09:00-13:00
course provider
vhs Neumünster
Gartenstraße 32
24534 Neumünster
contact
Stephanie Fechtner
04321 / 9425624
stephanie.fechtner@neumuenster.de
BSK B2 500 UE, vhs Kaltenkirchen (26.05.2026)
Berufssprachkurs B2 500 UE
26.05.2026
until
04.12.2026
class times
before noon
Tuesday
08:00-12:00
Wednesday
08:00-12:00
Thursday
08:00-12:00
Friday
08:00-12:00
course provider
VHS Kaltenkirchen-Südholstein GmbH
Am Kretelmoor 42a
24568 Kaltenkirchen
contact
Kirstin Prätzsch
04191 / 917614
praetzsch@vhskaltenkirchen.de
BSK B2 500 UE, WAK Norderstedt (26.05.2026)
Berufssprachkurs B2 500 UE
26.05.2026
until
09.01.2027
class times
before noon
Monday
08:30-12:45
Tuesday
08:30-12:45
Wednesday
08:30-12:45
Thursday
08:30-12:45
course provider
Wirtschaftsakademie Schleswig-Holstein GmbH
Heidbergstraße 100
22846 Norderstedt
contact
Cornelia Ortega
040 / 234625862
cornelia.ortega@wak-sh.de
BSK B2 500 UE, Grone Lübeck (29.05.2026)
Berufssprachkurs B2 500 UE
29.05.2026
until
08.12.2026
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
Grone-Bildungszentren Schleswig-Holstein GmbH
Schwartauer Allee 10
23554 Lübeck
contact
Birgit Hinrichs
0151 / 55143426
b.hinrichs@grone.de
BSK B2 500 UE, vhs Rendsburg (01.06.2026)
Berufssprachkurs B2 500 UE
01.06.2026
until
06.01.2027
class times
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
vhs Rendsburg
Am Markt 2
24782 Büdelsdorf
contact
Oksana Dmytrenko
04331 / 20880
dmytrenko@vhs-rendsburg.de
BSK B2 500 UE, DAA Eckernförde (01.06.2026)
Berufssprachkurs B2 500 UE
01.06.2026
until
23.12.2026
class times
afternoons
Monday
12:30-16:30
Tuesday
12:30-16:30
Wednesday
12:30-16:30
Thursday
12:30-16:30
Friday
12:30-16:30
course provider
DAA - Deutsche Angestellten-Akademie GmbH
Kieler Straße 78
24340 Eckernförde
contact
Mandy Sörensen
04351 / 769540
mandy.soerensen@daa.de
BSK B2 500 UE, DAA Kiel (01.06.2026)
Berufssprachkurs B2 500 UE
01.06.2026
until
30.10.2026
class times
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
DAA - Deutsche Angestellten-Akademie GmbH
Holstenbrücke 7
24103 Kiel
contact
Sengül Sengül
0431 / 6619023
senguel.senguel@daa.de
BSK B2 500 UE, vhs Oldenburg (02.06.2026)
Berufssprachkurs B2 500 UE
02.06.2026
until
09.02.2027
class times
before noon
Monday
08:45-12:00
Tuesday
08:45-12:00
Wednesday
08:45-12:00
Thursday
08:45-12:00
Friday
08:45-12:00
course provider
vhs Oldenburg in Holstein
Schuhstr. 35
23758 Oldenburg in Holstein
contact
Christian Herrnkind
04361 / 5083923
christian.herrnkind@kultour-oldenburg.de
BSK B2 500 UE, vhs Tornesch-Uetersen (02.06.2026)
Berufssprachkurs B2 500 UE
02.06.2026
until
28.01.2027
class times
afternoons
Monday
14:00-18:00
Tuesday
14:00-18:00
Wednesday
14:00-18:00
Thursday
14:00-18:00
Friday
14:00-18:00
course provider
vhs Tornesch-Uetersen
Wassermühlenstraße 7
25436 Uetersen
contact
Rositsa Scalisi
04122 / 401551
rositsa.scalisi@tornesch.de
BSK B2 500 UE, inlingua Kiel (08.06.2026)
Berufssprachkurs B2 500 UE
08.06.2026
until
23.10.2026
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
inlingua Sprachschule Lizarzaburu Kiel eGbR
Alter Markt 7
24103 Kiel
contact
0431 / 981380
info@inlingua-kiel.de
BSK B2 500 UE, vhs Ahrensburg (08.06.2026)
Berufssprachkurs B2 500 UE
08.06.2026
until
11.12.2026
class times
afternoons/evenings
Monday
16:15-19:30
Tuesday
16:15-19:30
Wednesday
16:15-19:30
Thursday
16:15-19:30
Friday
16:15-19:30
course provider
Volkshochschule der Stadt Ahrensburg
Fritz-Reuter-Straße 51-53
22926 Ahrensburg
contact
04102 / 800211
info@vhs-ahrensburg.de
BSK B2 500 UE, WAK Elmshorn (08.06.2026)
Berufssprachkurs B2 500 UE
08.06.2026
until
18.12.2026
class times
before noon
Monday
08:30-12:45
Tuesday
08:30-12:45
Wednesday
08:30-12:45
Thursday
08:30-12:45
course provider
Wirtschaftsakademie Schleswig-Holstein GmbH
Ramskamp 8
25337 Elmshorn
contact
Kirsten Brause
04121 / 795214
kirsten.brause@wak-sh.de
BSK B2 500 UE, AWO Reinbek (15.06.2026)
Berufssprachkurs B2 500 UE
15.06.2026
until
18.12.2026
class times
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
AWO Landesverband S-H e.V.
Scholtzstraße 13 B
21465 Reinbek
contact
Kirsten Michaelsen
040 / 73601465
kirsten.michaelsen@awo-sh.de
BSK B2 500 UE, AWO Kiel (15.06.2026)
Berufssprachkurs B2 500 UE
15.06.2026
until
17.12.2026
class times
before noon
Monday
08:15-12:30
Tuesday
08:15-12:30
Wednesday
08:15-12:30
Thursday
08:15-12:30
course provider
AWO Landesverband S-H e.V.
Kurt-Schumacher-Platz 15
24109 Kiel
contact
Sebastian Wachowski
0431 / 66719517
Sebastian.Wachowski@awo-sh.de
BSK B2 500 UE, educare Mölln (18.06.2026)
Berufssprachkurs B2 500 UE
18.06.2026
until
26.11.2026
class times
before noon
Monday
08:00-12:00
Tuesday
08:00-12:00
Wednesday
08:00-12:00
Thursday
08:00-12:00
Friday
08:00-12:00
course provider
educare Institut GmbH
Gudower Weg 10a
23879 Mölln
contact
Heidi Ringer
04542 / 823207
heidi.ringer@educare-institut.de
BSK B2 500 UE, vhs Itzehoe (22.06.2026)
Berufssprachkurs B2 500 UE
22.06.2026
until
24.11.2026
class times
before noon
Monday
08:30-13:00
Tuesday
08:30-13:00
Wednesday
08:30-13:00
Thursday
08:30-13:00
Friday
08:30-13:00
course provider
Volkshochschule Itzehoe e.V.
Georg-Löck-Straße 1
25524 Itzehoe
contact
Dr. Anett Heil
04821 / 8040830
dr.heil@vhs-itzehoe.de
BSK B2 500 UE, vhs Norderstedt (22.06.2026)
Berufssprachkurs B2 500 UE
22.06.2026
until
04.01.2027
class times
before noon
Monday
08:30-12:30
Tuesday
08:30-12:30
Wednesday
08:30-12:30
Thursday
08:30-12:30
course provider
vhs Norderstedt
Aurikelstieg 13
22850 Norderstedt
contact
Kerstin Schaper
040 / 535958641
schaper@vhs-norderstedt.de
BSK B2 500 UE, maxQ Kiel (24.06.2026)
Berufssprachkurs B2 500 UE
24.06.2026
until
25.11.2026
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
maxQ im bfw - Unternehmen für Bildung
Sophienblatt 88-90
24114 Kiel
contact
Katharina Deutsch
0431 / 58089764
Deutsch.Katharina@maxq.net
BSK B2 500 UE, vhs Geesthacht (29.06.2026)
Berufssprachkurs B2 500 UE
29.06.2026
until
12.01.2027
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
Volkshochschule Geesthacht gGmbH
Rathausstraße 58 a
21502 Geesthacht
contact
Nadine Cinar
04152 / 4622
info@vhs-geesthacht.de
BSK B2 500 UE, vhs Geesthacht (29.06.2026)
Berufssprachkurs B2 500 UE
29.06.2026
until
12.01.2027
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
Volkshochschule Geesthacht gGmbH
Rathausstraße 58 a
21502 Geesthacht
contact
Nadine Cinar
04152 / 4622
info@vhs-geesthacht.de
BSK B2 500 UE, Berlitz Kiel (29.06.2026)
Berufssprachkurs B2 500 UE
29.06.2026
until
20.11.2026
class times
course provider
Berlitz Deutschland GmbH
Alter Markt 13
24103 Kiel
contact
0431 / 94414
kiel@berlitz.de
BSK B2 500 UE, vhs Lübeck (30.06.2026)
Berufssprachkurs B2 500 UE
30.06.2026
until
13.01.2027
class times
before noon
Monday
08:30-12:45
Tuesday
08:30-12:45
Wednesday
08:30-12:45
Thursday
08:30-12:45
course provider
vhs Lübeck
Falkenplatz 10
23564 Lübeck
contact
0451 / 1224021
vhs@luebeck.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
Mama lernt Deutsch – Flensburg Fruerlund
Mama lernt Deutsch
11.06.2025
until
11.06.2026
class hours
Wednesday
12:30-14:00
Thursday
09:30-11:00
child supervision available
Für Familien aus dem Raum Fruerlund, bei freien Kapazitäten auch für Familien aus anderen Stadtteilen Flensburgs. Mit arabischsprechender Betreuung. Laufender Einstieg, ohne Anmeldung. Teilnehmerinnen können einfach an den Kurstagen kommen und Frau Anneke Arweiler fragen, ob sie teilnehmen können. Kontakt: Familienzentrum an der städtischen Kita Fruerlund Tel.: 0461 85 2434 E-Mail: familienzentrum-fruerlund@flensburg.de
Kursort
Familienzentrum an der städtischen Kita Fruerlund
Bohlberg 56-58
24943 Flensburg
Mama lernt Deutsch – Flensburg
Mama lernt Deutsch
11.06.2025
until
11.06.2026
class hours
Monday
15:00-16:00
child supervision available
Für Frauen mit und ohne Kinder aus Flensburg und außerhalb Flensburgs. Laufender Einstieg, ohne Anmeldung. Kurs findet nicht in den Ferien statt. Kinderbetreuung: Schulgasse 6. Kontakt: KiEZ Familienzentrum Schulgasse Tel.: 0151 448 693 41 / 0461 41708 E-Mail: ads-kiez@dein-ads.de
Kursort
KiEZ Familienzentrum Schulgasse
Schulgasse 4
24939 Flensburg
Mama lernt Deutsch – Lübeck
Mama lernt Deutsch
11.06.2025
until
11.06.2026
class hours
child supervision available
Für Mütter aus Lübeck kostenlos. Mit Kinderbetreuung für Kinder von 0-3 Jahren. Zweimal die Woche, insgesamt 6 Unterrichtsstunden. Standorte: Familienzentrum Kinderhaus Alsheide 0451 705484 / Familienzentrum Drachennest III 0451 58249422 Notunterkunft Kalkbrennerstraße 0451 58010630 / Familienzentrum Brüder-Grimm-Ring 0451 122 89064 Familien-Kiste 0451 88036924 / Familienzentrum Schaluppenweg 0451 122 89460 / Familienzentrum Kinderclub 0451 83580 / Familienzentrum Haus Barbara 0451 400250559 Frühe Hilfen am Kinderschutz- Zentrum 0451 2037387 / Familienzentrum Helene Bresslau 0451 58593020 | 017618148728 Familienbildungsstätte der Gemeinnützigen 0451 58344830 / Familienzentrum Beim Meilenstein 0451 122 89560 / Familienzentrum Dreifaltigkeit 0451 79070196 Familienzentrum Redderkoppel 0451 2038839 / Familienzentrum Travemünde 04502 78326. Weitere Infos: https://vhs.luebeck.de/mld
Kursort
Verschiedene Standorte in Lübeck (s. oben)
23564 Lübeck
Mama lernt Deutsch – Schwarzenbek
Mama lernt Deutsch
06.07.2025
until
06.07.2026
class hours
Monday
10:00-11:45
Tuesday
10:00-11:45
Thursday
10:00-11:45
child supervision available
Koordinatorin Maike Mücke, Tel.: 04151 / 89 24 25, familienzentrum@kirche-schwarzenbek.de, www.kirche-schwarzenbek.de
Kursort
Ev. Familienzentrum St. Elisabeth
Verbrüderungsring 41
21493 Schwarzenbek
STAFF A1 Alphabetisierung in Glückstadt (16.02.2026)
STAFF A1 Alphabetisierung in Glückstadt
16.02.2026
until
09.10.2026
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
25348 Glückstadt
EOK A1 – Steinbergkirche (03.03.2026)
EOK A1 - Steinbergkirche
03.03.2026
until
02.09.2026
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
EOK A1 – Horst (07.03.2026)
EOK A1 - Horst
07.03.2026
until
23.08.2026
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 Aufbaukurs in Steinbergkirche (22.04.2026)
STAFF Alphabetisierung Aufbaukurs
22.04.2026
until
16.12.2026
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 A1 Alphabetisierung in Ratzeburg (15.06.2026)
STAFF A1 Alphabetisierung
15.06.2026
until
11.02.2027
class hours
Monday
09:00-12:15
Tuesday
09:00-12:15
Wednesday
09:00-12:15
Thursday
09:00-12:15
child supervision available
no barrier-free access to the course
Kursort
vhs Ratzeburg
Seminarweg 1
23909 Ratzeburg
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 – Henstedt-Ulzburg (07.09.2026)
EOK A1 - Henstedt-Ulzburg (07.09.2026)
07.09.2026
until
23.02.2027
class hours
Monday
08:30 - 12:15
Tuesday
08:30 - 12:15
Wednesday
08:30 - 12:15
child supervision available
barrier-free access to the course
Kursort
vhs Henstedt-Ulzburg - IN VIA Hamburg e.V., Jugendzentrum "Tonne"
Beckersbergstraße 57
24558 Henstedt-Ulzburg
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.
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
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: vhs-Lernportal
Source: Goethe-Institut
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!
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: https://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, you can contact the examination center directly via phone or e-mail.
