Learning | Education A5
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Employment reference: What rights employees have
An employment reference can be important when applying for a new job. It shows what duties a person performed at…
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Language course for trainee nursery teachers
There is an urgent need for nursery teachers in childcare centres. To give people from migrant backgrounds the opportunity to…
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Integration Courses: Hope for Refugees from Ukraine
Refugees from Ukraine and people from EU countries will once again be eligible for integration courses starting June 1. This…
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New pathways to employment for women
Women from other countries find it particularly difficult to find work in Germany. The “ChAI” project – Challenge Arbeitsmarktintegration International…
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Hundreds of refugees attend job fair in Tübingen
“Integration can only succeed if both sides play their part”: this was the message from Tübingen District Administrator Hendrik Bednarz…
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The “KinG” project promotes children’s health
Chips instead of peppers, sweets instead of a fresh orange: children often don’t particularly like healthy food. A project run…
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Information evening on the school and education system
Parents and young people who would like to find out more about the local school system or training opportunities are…
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Over 40 information booths at the Job and Training Fair
At the Job and Training Fair on Wednesday, May 12, 2026, over 40 companies and institutions will be represented with…
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Advice on professional development and further training on 23 April
Anyone wishing to develop their career, or who is a refugee or migrant looking for new career opportunities, can receive…
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“Together is better than alone” at Café Miteinander
The social initiative “Café Miteinander” is taking place under the title “Together is better than alone”. It is open to…
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Ukrainian school in Tübingen holds classes every Saturday
Every Saturday shortly after 9 a.m., Ukrainian can be heard in Uhland-Gymnasium. This is where the Ukrainian School holds its…
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Study weekend at Tübingen City Library
Whether it’s A-levels, secondary school exams, or a test―sometimes you just need more time and peace and quiet. That’s why…
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BAMF expands initial orientation courses for asylum seekers
On 18 February 2026, the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) announced a significant expansion of its Initial Orientation…
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SWR News Online in Easy-to-Read Language
The public broadcaster Südwestrundfunk (SWR) now offers selected news stories from Baden-Württemberg online in easy-to-read language. The news is now…
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New Opportunities Through Career Counseling
No longer satisfied with your current job? How can you re-enter the workforce? Are there funding programs for continuing education?…
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Language courses in the Tübingen district for children and school pupils
Many schools and organisations in Tübingen and the surrounding area offer German courses for children and young people, some of…
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What to Do About Discrimination at School?
Several refugee parents told tuenews INTERNATIONAL that their children—across all types of schools—are being treated unfairly. What can affected families…
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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
Anyone wishing to improve their German can take advantage of free courses in the Tübingen district: The “Volunteer Language Support”…
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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…