Job-Related German Language Support
Improve your German language skills for vocational training, employment and everyday working life. Our vocational language courses under DeuFöV support you in reaching your professional goals.
German for Work and Professional Life
Vocational language courses build on existing German language skills and provide the language you need for vocational training, employment and professional recognition.
Who Are Vocational Language Courses For?
Vocational language courses are intended for people who need to improve their German specifically for training, employment or professional recognition.
Jobseekers
For people registered as jobseekers or receiving support from the Jobcenter or Federal Employment Agency.
Employees
Employees may also participate if their German language skills are not sufficient for the requirements of their working life.
Trainees
Vocational language courses can help trainees meet the language requirements of vocational school and their training company.
Requirements for Participation
Authorisation Certificate
Participation in a BAMF-funded vocational language course requires the appropriate authorisation certificate.
Required Language Level
B1-level German is required for a B2 course. B2-level German is required for a C1 course.
Certificate or Placement Test
Your level can be demonstrated with a telc or Goethe certificate no more than six months old or through a free placement test with us.
Where Do I Obtain Authorisation?
Unemployed people and registered jobseekers generally receive authorisation through the Jobcenter or Federal Employment Agency.
For employees, the application can be submitted directly to BAMF together with us. Please contact us for assistance.
Which Vocational Language Courses Are Available?
Different course types may be suitable depending on your current language level and professional goal.
B2 Basic Module
For participants with B1-level German who wish to develop their job-related German language skills to level B2.
C1 Basic Module
For participants with B2-level German who require a higher language level for employment, training or professional recognition.
Special Modules
Depending on demand, special modules with a target level of B1 and job-related courses for professional recognition may also be offered.
German for Healthcare Professions
Special vocational language courses may be available for certain professions as preparation for professional recognition procedures.
Healthcare Professionals
Special courses for healthcare professions prepare participants for the language requirements of their professional field and conclude with a special examination at B2 level.
Academic Healthcare Professions
Courses for academic healthcare professions provide targeted preparation for the specialist language examination of the relevant professional body.
How Much Does a Vocational Language Course Cost?
Participation in BAMF-funded vocational language courses is generally free of charge.
Depending on their individual situation and income, employed participants may be required to contribute towards the course costs. We will be happy to advise you personally.
How to Find the Right Course
Check Authorisation
Check whether you already have authorisation to participate in a vocational language course.
Confirm Your Language Level
Provide a current language certificate or take our placement test.
Find the Right Course
Together we determine which course level and course are suitable for your situation.
Start Your Course
Once all requirements have been clarified, you can begin your vocational language course.
Current Vocational German Courses
Here you can find our currently planned and recently started vocational German courses, both in person and online.
In-Person Vocational Language Courses
Learn German together with other participants in our classrooms in Halle.
Online Vocational Language Courses
When online vocational German courses are available, the current dates will automatically appear here.
Would you like to view the complete course catalogue with additional course information?
View All Vocational Language CoursesQuestions About Our Vocational Language Courses?
Would you like to know which course is suitable for you, which requirements you need to meet or how to obtain authorisation to participate? We will be happy to advise you.
Improve Your German – Advance Your Career
Find the vocational language course that matches your language level and professional goals. We will be happy to support you with placement, course selection and participation.
