German language integration courses in Hamburg

Hi all,

I am now located in Hamburg! Trying to find work is proving as difficult as I imagined but enjoying life here.

I have been informed that I am eligible for an Integration Langauge Course, provided by the government at a reduced fee of €1 per hour (upto 600 hours).

Just wondered if anyone had been to any of these courses? They have provided a list of loads of different schools I can go to so I am looking into them at the moment.

Does anyone have any recomendations on any of the following: Rackow Schule, Inlingua, WBS Training, Sprachfix or Why Not?

As usual, any help would be much appreciated!

Hi there

I too am about to become eligible for the same classes and I for one can't wait to be able to begin an understanding of where I live! We get married on August 10th and the day after I can apply! I have rung quite a few schools and you might think my basis is dumb but I decided to go with the friendliest and most welcoming school - I am kinda sick of always being treated with distain as I attempt what little German I have - so friendliness was the most important thing to me if I was to spend 6 months in this place... I have decided on Steinweg Schule - www.steinwegschule.de They were really nice on the phone and seemed genuinely interested in making my transition into German life easier...

Good luck with your choice. I would love to hear how you get on!

Just had a look at their site Brenda, looks good, I will get in touch with them too before I decide.

Really need some help with my German to give me more confidence here!! Relying on my girlfriend for everything at the moment!

Ohhhh yes... I know how that feels! I've been here since April and have had to wait until we are married (Non EU, KIWI) for the integration classes so I too am totally dependant and it's bloody hard! Roll on August. I have picked up bits and pieces though thru watching copious amounts of German TV and now, strange but true, I even have my favourite shows. Haha! Have you found work yet? Anyway, good luck and let me know how you get on or if you find a real pearler of a school...

I looked around at language schools and I decided on Colon Language School. It has a great reputation (my friend went there for English and said it was good) and if you aren't using their accomodations (i'm not), then it isn't expensive so that is what i opted for. It is also location you should consider - this school is right downtown and it is a beautiful area. I am staying in Altona so the commute isn't too far. My courses start the first week of September for 3 months.

Just to update, I went to the Steinweg Schule today and enrolled, I start on 6th August. The teacher there is a really friendly guy and the classes are small, with a maixum of 10 people and a minimum of 5.

Really looking forward to getting started!

I haven't found work yet but to be honest I wasn't expecting to until I had a grasp of the language. I've only been here since the 1st of July. When I can speak a little more German, I would hope that I could find something. I'm happy just being here and being a 'mature' (i'm 30) student for a while!

I know what you mean about the TV, some of the shows are watchable even if you don't understand 100% of what is happening!

I will let everyone know about the school after I have started.

Hey all!

I will be moving to Hamburg at the end of september and am also looking for a good and affordable language school! What does 'eligible for german integration course' imply? What do you need to have such a status? (I am a EU citizen). I have heard about Steinweg schule as well as Colon. What are the prices like in these schools? Also does anyone know about german courses at the university of Hamburg? Any help would be very appreciated!

Cheers,
Ammoul

I am also interested in what qualifies you to be eligible for the integration classes. I live in Hamburg and have a residence permit and am working on getting a work visa. I am not married to a German, but an American who will be working in Hamburg for two years. Do you think I am eligible?

There is masses of information available at: http://www.integration-in-deutschland.de/c...html?__nnn=true
Specifics for the courses: http://www.integration-in-deutschland.de/c...html?__nnn=true

Both the Colon and Steinweg websites have pricing information for their courses:

http://colon.de/inhalt_form.php?lang=eng&a...;&sub=kurse
http://www.steinwegschule.de/information.htm

Thanks a lot!

The Volkshochschule catalogue is also now available (or see the website http://www.vhs-hamburg.de/) and covers the integration courses plus many others.

I wanted to let those of you who are considering a course know that Steinweg Schule is fantastic. Hamburg Bound and I are both there at the moment and I think he will back me up in saying it is a really good course. Small classes, great teacher and a relaxed atmosphere. I joined a week after the classes began and was given a very warm welcome. I highly recommend it!

Just to say that I second what Brenda has written! We are both having a great time at the Steinweg School, the teacher Horst is excellent and the class sizes are pretty small (around 10 people). It's very laid back and informal but we all seem to be learning pretty well. Would recommend it to anyone considering schools.

Hi All,

if anyone is interested in some fantastic intergration classes in the city with an easy going teacher and small class sizes then please contact Horst below at...

Steinweg Schule
Intensivkurs Deutsch
Großneumarkt 24
20459 Hamburg
Tel.: 040-35715071

I am currently attending this school and am really impressed with the classes so far.

If only I saw this thread earlier. I just registered with VHS and will start this afternoon. But I'm looking for a session between 18 Dec-21 Jan. Because most schools will have X'mas vacation by that time but I want to keep learning!

Hello All,

I am having a very hard time finding an evening German Integration course. Does anyone know of one?

And has anyone here actually taken an integration course? What can I expect?

All the teachers seem to be non-native speakers, does this make any sense?

I spoke to a man at the Bundesamt fur Migration and Fluchtlinge and he was quite defensive about it!

C

Topics merged by admin

Hello there

What exactly is an integration course? Where were you recommended to take one?

Cheers

Perhaps this topic might also help you along your way a little further: Feedback about the Integration School in Hamburg

Of course there are also quite a few other threads concerning the "integration course" subject in general which would also be useful to read.