What is an integration course for people with low literacy skills?

This course is aimed at people with very poor reading and writing skills – so-called functional illiterates or people with low literacy levels. Many participants have hardly any written language skills in their native language or are unaccustomed to writing and learning. The course combines literacy with learning German and is specially tailored to the needs of this target group.

The BAMF has developed its own course concept for this purpose, which provides for a slow progression, practical content and participant-oriented methods.

The aim is to combine literacy and learning German in order to enable participation in social life and access to the labor market.

Why at the International Education Center (IEC)?

We are a certified BAMF provider and offer

• Certified BAMF provider since 2016
• International team – we speak many languages and provide multilingual advice
• Free childcare during the course
• Experienced teachers who specialize in literacy training
• Small groups for intensive support
• Digital learning media for support
• Practical content that reflects everyday life in Germany
• Individual advice on support and registration

Course structure & contents

The course consists of several modules:

• Literacy modules (reading, writing, basic education)
• German language training (A1-B1 level)
• Orientation course (100 units): Living in Germany
• Final exam: DTZ (German test for immigrants)
• Test Living in Germany ( LiD)

Module plan

Module 1-2: Literacy & preparation for A1

• Module 3-5: Language support up to A1
• Module 6-12: German up to A2/B1 (CEFR)
• Orientation course: 100 units on politics, society and culture

Total duration: up to 1300 teaching units (TU)
Learning objective: language level A2 or B1, depending on progress
Qualifications:

• German test for immigrants (DTZ)
• Life in Germany” test (LiD)

Course duration & times

• Duration: approx. 12-15 months
• Lessons: 4-5 units per day, in the morning or afternoon
• Format: face-to-face teaching, with digital components if necessary

Childcare – free of charge & loving

While you learn German, we look after your children safely and lovingly:

• 76 places approved by the Wuppertal Youth Welfare Office
• Free of charge for all course participants
• Simple registration: with the child’s ID and your ID card
• Support directly at the course location – no long distances

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Costs & funding

• 100 % funding possible through the BAMF
• 50 % own contribution under certain conditions
• Participation fee: e.g. € 229 for partial payment
• Advice & application: directly with us – uncomplicated and personal

Target group

• People with a low level of education
• People with reading and writing difficulties
• Immigrants with refugee experience
• Asylum seekers with good prospects of staying
• Late repatriatesand EU citizens

Locations & Registration

Our courses for low literacy learners take place in modern rooms in Wuppertal and the surrounding area or online.