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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.

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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

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

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

2026

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 26I15ON1
4 Weeks
 04 May 2026 - 03 Jun 2026
Monday to Friday, 08.45 am - 12.50 pm
Course 26I17ON1
4 Weeks
 02 Jul 2026 - 19 Aug 2026
Monday to Friday, 08.45 am - 12.50 pm
Course 26I11ON1
4 Weeks
 20 Aug 2026 - 16 Sep 2026
Monday to Friday, 08.45 am - 12.50 pm
Course 26I13ON1
4 Weeks
 19 Oct 2026 - 13 Nov 2026
Monday to Friday, 08.45 am - 12.50 pm
Course 26I12ON1
4 Weeks
 22 Oct 2026 - 18 Nov 2026
Monday to Friday, 08.45 am - 12.50 pm
Course 26I14OS1
4 Weeks
 17 Dec 2026 - 25 Jan 2027
Monday to Friday, 08.45 am - 12.50 pm

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 26I54ON1
4 Weeks
 26 Mar 2026 - 05 May 2026
Monday to Friday, 08.45 am - 12.50 pm
Course 26I51ON1
4 Weeks
 04 May 2026 - 03 Jun 2026
Monday to Friday, 08.45 am - 12.50 pm
Course 26I52OS1
4 Weeks
 04 Jun 2026 - 25 Jun 2026
Monday to Friday, 08.45 am - 12.50 pm
Course 26I53ON1
4 Weeks
 20 Aug 2026 - 16 Sep 2026
Monday to Friday, 08.45 am - 12.50 pm
Course 26I54ON2
5 Weeks
 22 Oct 2026 - 25 Nov 2026
Monday to Friday, 01.30 pm - 04.45 pm

2027

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 27I42ON1
4 Weeks
 23 Mar 2027 - 27 Apr 2027
Monday to Friday, 08.45 am - 12.50 pm
Course 27I41OS2
25 Weeks
 05 May 2027 - 11 Jun 2027
Monday to Friday, 01.30 pm - 04.45 pm