You’ve received a letter from the Foreigners' Authority (Ausländerbehörde) or the Jobcenter. It probably says something like: "Please provide proof of German language skills" or "Submit an A1 or B1 certificate."
Naturally, you want to comply. But then you hit a wall. You call local language schools and hear things like:
- "We have a waiting list of 6 months."
- "The integration course runs every morning from 8 AM to 12 PM." (But you have a job!)
So, what do you do? Wait? Quit your job? No. There is often a much faster way.
The Crucial Difference: Obligation vs. Proof
It is extremely important to check exactly what the authority is asking for. There are two distinct situations:
Situation A: The Strict Obligation ("Verpflichtung")
If you have an official document stating "Verpflichtung zur Teilnahme am Integrationskurs" (Obligation to participate in an integration course), then you typically must attend a state-approved school. This is often the case if the state is paying for your course or you are receiving social benefits.
Situation B: "Just bring us the Certificate" (Very Common!)
Frequently, the case workers just say: "To extend your visa or grant your permanent residency (Niederlassungserlaubnis), we need the A1 or B1 certificate."
This is the game-changer: If you don't have an explicit course obligation, the authority usually does not care WHERE or HOW you learned. They only care about the result: the official paper (a certificate from Goethe, Telc, or ÖSD) on their desk.
Why V-IZ is Often the Smarter Solution
If you are in "Situation B," why wait 6 months for a spot in a crowded classroom? You are losing valuable time.
How you save time and money with V-IZ:
- Start Immediately: You can sign up today and finish your first lesson in 5 minutes. No waiting lists.
- No Commute & No Lost Time: Learn at home, on the train, or during your lunch break.
- Your Own Pace: Want to finish A1 in 4 weeks? An integration course takes months. With us, you set the speed.
Conclusion: Only the Result Matters
The exam (e.g., at the Goethe-Institut) doesn't ask you: "Which school did you sit in?"
The exam only tests: "Can you speak German?"
If you want to remain flexible and avoid rigid schedules, take your future into your own hands. Learn efficiently online, register for the exam externally as a "Selbstzahler" (self-payer), and proudly present your certificate to the authority.
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For Beginners (A1 Complete):
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Note: Please always look closely at your documents from the authority. If you are unsure whether you have a strict obligation, briefly ask your case worker if an external certificate (Goethe/Telc) is sufficient. In 90% of cases, the answer is: "Yes, as long as it's a recognized certificate."
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