Learning | Education A5
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Voluntary social year in Germany
Anyone who wants to gain initial work experience after school and get involved in society can do a voluntary social…
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Continue learning German after the integration course
If you want to improve your German, you can take advantage of free offers in the district of Tübingen: The…
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Information for refugees in Härten
Refugees have many questions and first need to find their bearings in their new surroundings. The new website of the…
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Support during the transition from school to work
The transition from school to vocational training is a sensitive phase for young people. It often determines their professional future.…
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Fewer people receiving support for integration courses
In 2026, access to state-funded integration courses in Germany was restricted. The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) announced…
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Heavy criticism of decision on integration courses
For financial reasons, voluntary integration courses will no longer be available for an indefinite period. This announcement by the Federal…
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More pupils with a migrant background
The number of pupils with a migrant background in general education schools in Germany has continued to rise. According to…
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Mini Apprenticeship Fair for Young Refugees
On Tuesday, 24 March, a mini apprenticeship fair for adolescents and young adults will take place in Tübingen. It is…
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Useful German for older immigrants
Everyday topics are the focus of a free German course for immigrants of retirement age. It begins on Wednesday, 4…
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Baden-Württemberg offers many educational pathways
Which secondary school is right for our child? This is a question many parents of fourth graders in Baden-Württemberg are…
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Recognition of higher education qualifications in Germany
Anyone who has studied at a foreign university and wants to come to Germany to work often has to have…
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Information for parents about school and education
What is the difference between a vocational school and a comprehensive school? What does it mean to do an “apprenticeship”?…
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Career orientation as a federal volunteer (Bufdi)
Anyone who wants to integrate into German society and gain career orientation can do so through the Federal Volunteer Service…
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Successful language acquisition among refugees arriving in 2015 and 2016
The vast majority of refugees who arrived in Germany in 2015 and 2016 had no knowledge of German. A survey…
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Deutsche Welle: News in 31 languages
Deutsche Welle (DW) publishes news from Germany and around the world on its website. An important advantage of this public…
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Youth Welfare Office: Helping instead of punishing
Some parents cringe at the mention of the Youth Welfare Office. Isn’t that the authority that takes children away from…
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Attending Ukrainian school online
Ukrainian schoolchildren living in Germany can continue to learn according to the Ukrainian curriculum free of charge via the “All-Ukrainian…
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Ukrainian professional qualifications mostly equivalent
More and more Ukrainians in Germany are having their professional qualifications recognised. Almost all of them are assessed as being…
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Training in geriatric care is also possible with a work ban
Refugees who wish to train as geriatric care assistants in Baden-Württemberg do not need a prior work permit. This can…
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Tübingen wants to charge for school childcare in future
Tübingen wants to charge standard fees for school and holiday childcare at all primary schools from the coming school year…
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“Focus on Ukraine” at the University of Tübingen
In the winter semester of 2025/26, the University of Tübingen will continue its series of events entitled “Focus on Ukraine”…
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Recognition of German professional qualifications abroad
German training certificates are not automatically recognised in Arab countries, as each country has its own regulations governing the recognition…
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Further training in many professional fields
Many refugees have been working for a long time. Some would like to further their professional training. A network in…
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Learning German despite visual impairment
By Oleksandr MaishevGermany is a country where language opens doors. It creates job opportunities, facilitates encounters and helps people become…
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Job and training fair for refugees
A job and training fair specifically for refugees will be held on Wednesday, 19 November, in the Festhalle in Rottenburg…
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Funding opportunities for German courses for university studies
The German language is the key to studying and professional success in Germany. That is why universities and authorities in…
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More and more patent applications from immigrants
More and more patents in Germany are being filed by people with foreign roots. This is shown by figures from…
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“Kompass 4” test to be held in November
The “Kompass 4” test for fourth-graders will be held again this year. It will help determine whether a child can…
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Free online advice for parents in six languages
The Baden-Württemberg Parents’ Foundation offers regular free online advice for parents in six languages. Mothers and fathers can ask practical…
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Job and training fair for refugees in Rottenburg
Should you simply look for a job or do an apprenticeship? Young refugees need a lot of information when making…
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Education: Migrants have some catching up to do
Even though there are more and more trainees with a migrant background, there are still major differences between young people…
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Writing workshop for migrant women
“Who am I, who do I want to be, what are my roots, what are my dreams?” These are the…
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Information about the German school system
How does the school system in Germany work? This question is the focus of an information evening for parents with…
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Additional millions for integration courses
The Federal Ministry of Finance had earmarked around €763 million for integration courses in 2025. This was met with criticism.…
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Five days, five companies: Internship week for pupils
During the fall break and the two weeks leading up to it, schools and companies are once again offering an…
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More money for temporary workers next year
Temporary workers will receive more money starting next year. On January 1, 2026, wages will initially rise by 2.99 percent,…
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More and more foreign trainees
The number of new foreign trainees in Germany rose significantly by 17 percent in 2024. It almost doubled between 2014…
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Arabic books in Tübingen City Library
By Bernhard Kirschner Libraries can play an important role in helping refugees integrate. Tübingen City Library has a section dedicated…
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Digital German courses for foreign skilled workers
Foreign skilled workers can improve their language skills with new free German courses. The online courses are aimed at employees…
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300 euros per month for clever trainees
Trainees with good performance and commitment can apply for a scholarship. It amounts to 300 euros per month for three…
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Women find their way into the world of work
Migrant women can prepare for a career in a course at the Reutlingen Adult Education Center. The course starts on…
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Trainees: Origin counts more than grades
What many suspected has now been scientifically proven: „Origin beats performance” – this is how the University of Siegen summarizes…
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Improve your job prospects with an internship
If you want to get started in your career but still have to wait for your certificates to be recognized…
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The railway company is looking for future electronics technicians
DB Regio is offering refugees and migrants with work permits free training to become electronics technicians in Stuttgart. However, interested…
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Information about studying in Baden-Württemberg in Russian
Baden-Württemberg has more than 70 universities offering countless fields of study. An online presentation in Russian will provide interested parties…
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Talking about issues that matter to women
Women who have recently moved to Tübingen or fled their home countries with their children have many questions—about daycare or…
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Driving license: Employment agency rarely pays
A driving license for a car can be quite expensive. The cost of a class B license is between 2,000…
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The grammar of exile and integration
By Nasir SerrikashkawijTranslator and journalist Nasir Serrikashkawij recently joined the editorial team at tuenews INTERNATIONAL. In this article, he describes…