Integration Courses

1. Clearingstelle und Immigration Office Stuttgart

Go to the Clearingstelle Stuttgart or Immigration Office (Ausländerbehörde) and make an appointment with them in advance. They will determine your status and, if you’re eligible, will help you apply for financial support for your course from the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF).

2. Confirmation from the Federal Office

You receive either a Confirmation of the Right to Participate in an Integration Course (Bestätigung über die Berechtigung zur Teilnahme am Integrationskurs) from the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF), or a Confirmation of the Requirement to Participate in an Integration Course (Bestätigung über die Verpflichtung zur Teilnahme am Integrationskurs) from the Immigration Office (Ausländerbehörde). This confirmation is like a gift certificate and gives you the right to participate in an integration course.

3. Placement test at agi

Make an appointment for a placement test at the anglo-german institute. You’ll start with a short language test and will get clarification on the structure, content and rules of integration courses. After the test,  we’ll recommend a start date and you can register on the spot.

4. Starting an Integration Course

You’ll find the start date, course times and the General Terms and Conditions of Registration on the registration form. On the first day of your course, come to reception 15 minutes before the course starts to find out which room to go to and to clarify any remaining administrative questions. You’ll then go to your classroom and meet your teacher, who will give you more information about the rules and goals of the course. After this short introduction, your lessons begin.

5. Exams and certificates

The goal of the language course is the DTZ Prüfung (Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer A2-B1/German Test for Immigrants A2-B1). Our teachers prepare you with the targeted exam training you need. Additional information about the exam can be found here. You’ll be sent your certificate approximately three weeks after successfully completing the exam. The last 100 teaching units are for the Orientation Course, which finishes with the “Life in Germany” test (Test “Leben in Deutschland”). Additional information can be found here.

6. What’s next? Naturalisation, reimbursement, further courses

The language requirements for your naturalisation have now been fulfilled. How to continue? That’s up to you. Do you want to study, work or to continue learning the language for another reason? How much time do you have? What are you prepared to invest? We’re happy to advise you. Our course system is modular. The next logical step would be a B2 course. You can start right after your exam, or you can take a well-deserved break.

Tip: If you pass your tests (DTZ and “Life in Germany” test) successfully within two years, you can apply to BAMF for a refund of 50% of your course fees. Pick up the form at our reception.