AVGS for Language Training
Improve your professional language skills through funded vocational training. Depending on your personal situation, funding through the Employment Agency or Jobcenter may be possible.
Two ways to receive funded language training
Different forms of vocational language training may be available depending on your funding objective and personal situation.
Who may be eligible for funding?
The responsible Employment Agency or Jobcenter decides whether an activation or education voucher can be issued.
Job seekers
For registered job seekers where vocational language training can improve employment opportunities.
Employees
Vocational training may also be relevant for employees who want to improve their professional qualifications.
Risk of unemployment
Additional language qualifications can help improve professional prospects and may help prevent unemployment.
Short-time work
Vocational training opportunities may also be available during periods of short-time work.
How it works
We help you identify the vocational language training that best suits your needs.
Placement test
First complete our written language placement test.
Consultation
During a free consultation we assess your existing skills and recommend suitable training.
Training proposal
We provide you with a written training proposal to present to your responsible adviser.
Redeem your voucher
If the relevant voucher is approved, you can redeem it with us.
Individual Training with an Activation Voucher
Individual language training and coaching for professional purposes, funded through an activation voucher issued by the Federal Employment Agency or Jobcenter.
Language Training for Professional Purposes
This certified programme is offered as part-time individual training and can also be arranged alongside employment if required. It may also be delivered as "LaS fusion", combining in-person and virtual instruction.
- Course duration: 1 to 8 weeks
- Maximum of 4 teaching units per day
- Job-related content and competencies
- Individual one-to-one training
| Language | Measure Number |
|---|---|
| German | 044-4119-26 |
| English | 044-4119-26 |
| Other languages upon request | New number to be assigned |
Individual Career Coaching in the Target Language
This certified programme is offered as part-time individual training and can also be arranged alongside employment if required. It may also be delivered as "LaS fusion", combining in-person and virtual instruction.
- Course duration: 1 to 8 weeks
- Maximum of 4 teaching units per day
- Job-related content and competencies
- Individual one-to-one training
| Language | Measure Number |
|---|---|
| German | New number to be assigned |
| English | New number to be assigned |
| Other languages upon request | New number to be assigned |
Placement before the course
A written placement test is required before participation in the course.
To determine suitability and the appropriate starting module, the placement test may be supplemented by an interview with the educational management team.
Start placement testQuestions about AVGS or an education voucher?
We will be happy to advise you on our training programmes, suitable language courses and the next steps.
Teresa Häseler
Franziska Heiduczek
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We help you develop the language skills you need for work and find a suitable vocational training programme.
