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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.

 

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

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

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

2025

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 25I134NO
20 Weeks
24 Feb 2025 - 21 Mar 2025
Monday to Friday, 08.45 am - 12.50 pm
Course 25I136NO
4 Weeks
24 Feb 2025 - 21 Mar 2025
Monday to Friday, 08.45 am - 12.50 pm
Course 25I135NO
4 Weeks
24 Mar 2025 - 28 Apr 2025
Monday to Friday, 08.45 am - 12.50 pm
Course 25I138NO
4 Weeks
24 Mar 2025 - 28 Apr 2025
Monday to Friday, 08.45 am - 12.50 pm
Course 25I141NO
4 Weeks
29 Apr 2025 - 28 May 2025
Course 25I140NO
4 Weeks
29 Apr 2025 - 28 May 2025
Course 25I142NO
5 Weeks
02 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2025
Monday to Friday, 08.45 am - 12.50 pm
Course 25I139SO
5 Weeks
08 Jul 2025 - 01 Sep 2025
Monday to Friday, 01.30 pm - 04.45 pm
Course 25I100VO
4 Weeks
19 Aug 2025 - 15 Sep 2025
Monday to Friday, 08.45 am - 12.50 pm
Course 25I150VO
4 Weeks
19 Aug 2025 - 15 Sep 2025
Monday to Friday, 08.45 am - 12.50 pm
Course 25I450VO
4 Weeks
16 Sep 2025 - 14 Oct 2025
Monday to Friday, 08.45 am - 12.50 pm
Course 25I104VO
4 Weeks
20 Nov 2025 - 17 Dec 2025
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 25I553NO
5 Weeks
10 Mar 2025 - 11 Apr 2025
Monday to Friday, 01.30 pm - 04.45 pm
Course 25I554SO
5 Weeks
22 Apr 2025 - 28 May 2025
Monday to Friday, 01.30 pm - 04.45 pm
Course 25I500VO
4 Weeks
18 Dec 2025 - 28 Jan 2026
Monday to Friday, 08.45 am - 12.50 pm

Course holidays

Osterferien 14.04.2025 - 17.04.2025
Sommerferien 14.07.2025 - 01.08.2025
Herbstferien 20.10.2025 - 24.10.2025
Weihnachtsferien 22.12.2025 - 04.01.2026

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 26I103NO
08 Jan 2026 - 11 Feb 2026
Monday to Friday, 01.30 pm - 04.45 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 25I555NO
5 Weeks
08 Jan 2026 - 11 Feb 2026
Monday to Friday, 09.15 am - 12.30 pm
Course 26I502NO
4 Weeks
29 Jan 2026 - 25 Feb 2026
Monday to Friday, 08.45 am - 12.50 pm
Course 26I504VO
4 Weeks
26 Feb 2026 - 25 Mar 2026
Monday to Friday, 08.45 am - 12.50 pm
Course 26I501NO
5 Weeks
19 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026
Monday to Friday, 01.30 pm - 04.45 pm
Course 26I503NO
6 Weeks
04 Aug 2026 - 15 Sep 2026
Monday to Thursday, 01.30 pm - 04.45 pm