German Integration Course

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On your integration course at Colón, you’ll learn spoken and written German and gain the knowledge you need for everyday life, your training and your career! Integration courses are subsidised language courses. You can claim the costs back via the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) and also via your Jobcentre.

Integration courses are divided into 6 course sections (modules) plus the orientation course ‘Living in Germany’. Each module comprises 100 teaching hours: A1 = Modules 1+2 = 200 teaching hours A2 = Modules 3 and 4 = 200 teaching hours B1 = Modules 5 and 6 = 200 teaching hours ‘Life in Germany’ orientation course = 100 teaching hours (The orientation course begins immediately after the end of Module 6) Total: 700 teaching hours

The integration course concludes with the DTZ (German Test for Newcomers) examination. Upon passing the examination, each participant receives the g.a.s.t. DTZ certificate. The examination is held at Colón.

Placement test and enrolment. Every participant is required to take a placement test. Placement tests and counselling sessions take place every Wednesday from 11.30 am – please book an appointment in advance! Please bring the following registration documents with you: Passport or identity card Residence permit or temporary leave to remain Certificate of eligibility or obligation to attend an integration course, or your original admission letter

Participation is free of charge if you have a requirement from the Jobcentre or if you have asylum seeker status. Cost-sharing: Integration courses are partially funded by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF). Your contribution is €229 per module or for the orientation course. You may be exempt from paying your share of the costs if, for example, you receive Jobseeker’s Allowance II or social assistance.

AVAILABLE PLACES in our integration courses: Module 1 (Beginner level A1.1) 16 places available Starts 10 August 2026, 08:50 to 13:00 Module 2 (Beginner level A1.2): please enquire Module 3 (Elementary level A2.1): please enquire Module 4 (Elementary level A2.2): please enquire Module 5: (Intermediate Level B1.1): 4 places available Starts 6 July 2026, 1.30 pm to 5.45 pm Module 6: (Intermediate Level B1.2): please enquire Orientation course: please enquire

PLACEMENT TESTS, ADVICE and REGISTRATION are only available IN PERSON ON SITE! Please make an appointment!

You can find further integration courses in Hamburg at: BAMF-NAvI – Integration Courses

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DTZ – German Test for Immigrants