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Job-related Language Courses (DeuFöV)
The Job-related Language Courses (BSK) are a broad, demand-oriented course program designed to support integration into the labor market.
Building on the integration courses, they prepare migrants and refugees for the working world in Germany.
You can attend the following types of courses at the Bénédict-Akademie Koblenz:
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Basic Courses:
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Job-related language course – Target level C1
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Job-related language course – Target level B2
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Special Courses:
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Job-related language course – Target level B1
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Job-related language course – Target level A2
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Early childhood education professions / Educators
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Job-BSK
The basic course forms the fundamental structure of the job-related language courses. There are generally three types: B1 to B2, B2 to C1, and C1 to C2, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
In the basic courses, the focus is on achieving general German language skills for professional contexts.
The content requirements and teaching methods for these courses are described in the respective course concepts of the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees.
Participants develop their language skills in the context of general workplace-related topics.
The courses are designed for groups of at least 15 participants. In rural areas, smaller groups are also possible.
The teacher regularly documents the participants’ learning progress in writing and evaluates it together with them at the end of the course. Each course concludes with a certificate examination. The certificate received can be very helpful for participants’ future professional careers.
General Requirements
To participate in a job-related language course, you generally need to meet the following requirements:
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You have a migration background and need further language qualification. This applies to immigrants from third countries, EU citizens, and German citizens with a migration background.
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You have already completed an integration course and/or already speak German at A1, A2, B1, B2, or C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). To attend courses with a target level below B2, previous participation in an integration course—including taking and not passing the Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer (DTZ)—is required.
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You must be registered as a job seeker and/or usually receive benefits according to SGB II (citizen’s income / formerly “Hartz IV”) or SGB III (unemployment benefit).
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You are looking for an apprenticeship or are already in vocational training.
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You are currently going through the recognition process for your professional or vocational qualification.
Eligibility for Participation
Decisions regarding eligibility for participation are generally made by the employment agencies and job centers.
Please contact your advisor or case manager for assistance.
If you are already employed, in vocational training, or currently in a recognition procedure, and you do not receive benefits under SGB II or SGB III, you can apply directly to the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees for eligibility to participate.
Feel free to contact us—we will be happy to support you with the process!
Participation in the job-related language course is generally free of charge.
If your taxable annual income exceeds €20,000, you must pay a cost contribution of €2.56 per lesson (50% of the reimbursement rate).
For a course with 400 lessons, the total cost contribution amounts to €1,024.
The employer may also cover this cost contribution.
If you successfully pass the final exam, you can apply for a refund of 50% of the cost contribution.
Further information can be found on the website of the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees in the following languages: German, English, French, Russian, Arabic, Turkish, and others.
The target group eligible for access to the Job-BSK includes adult individuals who have German as a second or foreign language, who…
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can demonstrate at least language level A2 (CEFR)
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are already employed and require language support for onboarding, job security, or improving their professional development opportunities, or
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have the prospect of a specific job (after receiving confirmation from an employer) or are preparing for such employment (employment contract) and want to improve or specialize their German language skills, or
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are participating in a job preparation measure with an employer or provider that has a clear connection to a specific activity or profession and require language support.
For employees—and therefore employers—to actively benefit from the Job-BSK, the participation of companies is essential.
This includes, for example, close coordination with course providers and teachers, allowing workplace visits or job shadowing for teachers, and granting employees time off to attend the course.
Further information can be found on the website of the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees in the following languages: German, English, French, Russian, Arabic, Turkish, and others.
The aim of attending the course is to acquire linguistic and communicative skills that are necessary for employment in a daycare center (Kita) or for participation in vocational education and training in the field of early childhood education, enabling participants to act professionally and successfully in their work.
Participants
Participants in the pilot job-related language course for subject-specific instruction in the field of early childhood education are adult individuals with German as a second language who:
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have German language skills at least at level B1, and
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aim to take up a position as an early childhood education professional or assistant in a daycare center (Kita) that matches their qualifications, professional experience, or career interests, or
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are preparing for employment or vocational training in the field of early childhood education and want to improve or specialize their German language skills, or are already participating in a labor market measure, professional qualification, or (non-school-based) vocational training in this field and/or are in the process of recognition of their qualifications, and need language support to successfully complete their training and/or obtain recognition, or
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are already employed in a daycare center (Kita) and require language support to secure their job or improve their working conditions (as an in-service course alongside employment).
The relevant information can be found on the website of the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees.
Corporate Courses
Self-paying participants
The Bénédict-Akademie Koblenz offers professional language courses for companies, tailored to the individual needs of each business.
You decide when and where the course takes place.
We are happy to come directly to your company and provide in-house training, scheduled at times that best fit your daily workflow.
Our language courses can be perfectly integrated into your work routine. We train your employees flexibly and efficiently, making the process simple and convenient.
We would be happy to work together with you to find the best solution.
For further information and inquiries, please feel free to contact us.
Job-BSK: Tailored Language Training in the Workplace
People with German as a foreign language learn with the Job-BSK the language that is directly relevant to everyday work situations.
The aim of the Job-BSK is to make workplace-based language learning more attractive for employees and companies, and to support a successful start in the workplace even with lower German language skills.
The Job-BSK were introduced at the end of January 2024 to support companies and employees in implementing the Federal Government’s “Job Turbo” initiative.
The goal of the Job Turbo is to accelerate the integration of refugees into the labor market.
The Job-BSK therefore expand the portfolio of job-related language courses with a short-duration course format that is flexible and tailored to the specific needs of employees and companies.
Further information can be found on the website of the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees in the following languages: German, English, French, Russian, Arabic, Turkish, and others.