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Orientation Courses

Orientation Courses

The orientation course will teach you about your rights and responsibilities as a resident and citizen of Germanyand will prepare you to take the final examination “Living in Germany” (LiD) for naturalization.

Preparation for the “Living in Germany” examination

The language course is followed by a 100-hour orientation course. Topics in the orientation course include the German legal system, history and culture. The orientation course prepares you for the final “Living in Germany” (LiD) examination, which is required for naturalization.

2024

Monday - Friday | 8:45 am - 12:50 am | 25 hours per week | 4 weeks per module

Monday - Friday | 1:30 pm - 4:45 pm | 20 hours per week | 5 weeks per module

Orientation Courses at a Glance

  • New courses from A1-B1 every month
  • Cooperation with the migration info centers
  • Reading area and internet café
  • Preparation for LID
  • LiD final exam for naturalization

2024

The courses are sponsored by the German Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF). They are free of charge for participants who receive unemployment benefits (Bürgergeld) or welfare payments.

Course 24I127NO
4 Weeks
 09 Sep 2024 - 16 Oct 2024
Monday to Friday, 08.45 am - 12.50 pm
Info | Request
Course 24I128SO
5 Weeks
 23 Sep 2024 - 08 Nov 2024
Monday to Friday, 01.30 pm - 04.45 pm
Info | Request
Course 24I131NO
4 Weeks
 17 Oct 2024 - 15 Nov 2024
Monday to Friday, 08.45 am - 12.50 pm
Info | Request
Course 24I129TO
5 Weeks
 25 Nov 2024 - 20 Jan 2025
Monday to Thursday, 05.00 pm - 08.15 pm
Info | Request
Course 24I133NO
4 Weeks
 16 Dec 2024 - 24 Jan 2025
Monday to Friday, 08.45 am - 12.50 pm
Info | Request
Course 24I132NO
4 Weeks
 16 Dec 2024 - 24 Jan 2025
Monday to Friday, 08.45 am - 12.50 pm
Info | Request

The courses are sponsored by the German Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF). They are free of charge for participants who receive unemployment benefits (Bürgergeld) or welfare payments.

Course 24I551SO
5 Weeks
 11 Nov 2024 - 13 Dec 2024
Monday to Friday, 01.30 pm - 04.45 pm
Info | Request
Course 24I552SO
5 Weeks
 16 Dec 2024 - 31 Jan 2025
Monday to Friday, 01.30 pm - 04.45 pm
Info | Request

Course holidays

Herbstferien 04.10.2024 - 14.10.2024
Weihnachtsferien 23.12.2024 - 03.01.2025
1. Weihnachtsfeiertag 25.12.2024 - 26.12.2024

2025

The courses are sponsored by the German Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF). They are free of charge for participants who receive unemployment benefits (Bürgergeld) or welfare payments.

Course 25I130TO
6 Weeks
 21 Jan 2025 - 04 Mar 2025
Monday to Thursday, 05.15 pm - 08.30 pm
Info | Request
Course 25I137NO
4 Weeks
 27 Jan 2025 - 21 Feb 2025
Monday to Friday, 08.45 am - 12.50 pm
Info | Request
Course 25I136NO
4 Weeks
 24 Feb 2025 - 21 Mar 2025
Monday to Friday, 08.45 am - 12.50 pm
Info | Request
Course 25I134NO
 24 Feb 2025 - 21 Mar 2025
Monday to Friday, 08.45 am - 12.50 pm
Info | Request
Course 25I135NO
4 Weeks
 24 Mar 2025 - 28 Apr 2025
Monday to Friday, 08.45 am - 12.50 pm
Info | Request
Course 25I138NO
4 Weeks
 24 Mar 2025 - 28 Apr 2025
Monday to Friday, 08.45 am - 12.50 pm
Info | Request
Course 25I141NO
4 Weeks
 29 Apr 2025 - 28 May 2025
Info | Request

The courses are sponsored by the German Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF). They are free of charge for participants who receive unemployment benefits (Bürgergeld) or welfare payments.

Course 25I553NO
5 Weeks
 10 Mar 2025 - 11 Apr 2025
Monday to Friday, 01.30 pm - 04.45 pm
Info | Request
Course 25I554SO
5 Weeks
 22 Apr 2025 - 28 May 2025
Monday to Friday, 01.30 pm - 04.45 pm
Info | Request

Course holidays

Osterferien 14.04.2025 - 17.04.2025
Sommerferien 14.07.2025 - 01.08.2025
Herbstferien 20.10.2025 - 24.10.2025
Weihnachtsferien 22.12.2025 - 04.01.2026