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 26I12ON1 4 Weeks	26 Oct 2026 - 20 Nov 2026 Monday to Friday, 08.45 am - 12.50 pm
Course 26I13ON1 4 Weeks	19 Nov 2026 - 16 Dec 2026 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 26I54ON2 5 Weeks	22 Oct 2026 - 25 Nov 2026 Monday to Friday, 01.30 pm - 04.45 pm
Course 26I56ON1 4 Weeks	19 Nov 2026 - 16 Dec 2026 Monday to Friday, 08.45 am - 12.50 pm
Course 26I55ON2 5 Weeks	26 Nov 2026 - 11 Jan 2027 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 27I14OS1 4 Weeks	04 Jan 2027 - 29 Jan 2027 Monday to Friday, 08.45 am - 12.50 pm
Course 27I16OS1 4 Weeks	26 Jan 2027 - 22 Feb 2027 Monday to Friday, 08.45 am - 12.50 pm
Course 27I17OS1 4 Weeks	23 Feb 2027 - 22 Mar 2027 Monday to Friday, 08.45 am - 12.50 pm
Course 27I15OS1 4 Weeks	01 Mar 2027 - 30 Mar 2027 Monday to Friday, 08.45 am - 12.50 pm
Course 27I18ON1 4 Weeks	28 Apr 2027 - 28 May 2027 Monday to Friday, 08.45 am - 12.50 pm
Course 27I11OS1 4 Weeks	28 Apr 2027 - 28 May 2027 Monday to Friday, 08.45 am - 12.50 pm
Course 27I19ON1 4 Weeks	31 May 2027 - 25 Jun 2027 Monday to Friday, 08.45 am - 12.50 pm
Course 27I17ON2 5 Weeks	16 Jun 2027 - 10 Aug 2027 Monday to Friday, 01.30 pm - 04.45 pm
Course 27I13OS1 4 Weeks	28 Jun 2027 - 23 Jul 2027 Monday to Friday, 08.45 am - 12.50 pm
Course 27I12ON1 140 Weeks	13 Sep 2027 - 08 Oct 2027 Monday to Friday, 08.45 am - 12.50 pm
Course 27I13ON1 4 Weeks	18 Oct 2027 - 19 Nov 2027 Monday to Friday, 08.45 am - 12.50 pm
Course 27I14ON3 8 Weeks	10 Nov 2027 - 13 Jan 2028 Monday to Thursday, 05.00 pm - 07.15 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 27I57ON1

5 Weeks

24 Mar 2027 - 05 May 2027
Monday to Friday, 01.30 pm - 04.45 pm

2028

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 28I12ON3

8 Weeks

13 Jan 2028 - 09 Mar 2028
Monday to Thursday, 05.00 pm - 07.15 pm

The Orientation Courses are funded by: