Free & funded German in Berlin
Many people qualify and don’t know it — find your situation below.
New to Germany
BAMF Integrationskurs · A1–B136
What you needa Berechtigungsschein — then free; otherwise a low subsidized per-lesson rate.
Where to get ityour Ausländerbehörde (LEA) ↗ or BAMF ↗ — or apply directly at a BAMF-accredited school.
Workers & job-seekers
Jobcenter / BAMF referral · DeuFöV78
What you needa Berechtigungsschein (entitlement voucher), usually plus a B1 certificate.
Where to get ityour Jobcenter, the Agentur für Arbeit ↗, or BAMF ↗.
Refugees & asylum seekers
Free district (VHS) courses9
What you needproof of asylum/Duldung status + Berlin registration (Anmeldung); often a short placement test.
Who helpsyour district VHS ↗ or a Migrationsberatung (MBE) ↗ centre.
Parents
Eltern-/Mütterkurse · A1–B23
What you needproof your child is enrolled (Kita-/Schul-Anmeldung).
Whereyour district VHS ↗ or the Kita/school hosting the course.
Unemployed & employed
Bildungsgutschein / ESF-BAMF
What you needa Bildungsgutschein approved for your situation (visa, work, level).
Where to get ityour Jobcenter caseworker or the Agentur für Arbeit ↗.
All German courses
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General guidance only — funding rules and required documents can change. Always confirm with your Jobcenter, Agentur für Arbeit, BAMF, or the course provider before enrolling.