History and Concept The Munich Language Institute (SIM) is an institution of the Internationaler Bund (IB) e.V., which was founded in Tübingen in 1949 and is now one of the largest service providers in youth, social and educational work. The IB stands for diversity, integration and equal opportunities and is committed to supporting and promoting people of all ages in all walks of life. From the outset, SIM focused on education and language From 1975 onwards, language courses for ethnic German repatriates and asylum seekers, financed by the ‘Sprachverband Deutsch für ausländische Arbeitnehmer e.V.’
Registration and dates for placement tests You must register with us in advance for all of our courses. A placement test is usually carried out beforehand so that we can assign you to a suitable course. Please note the specific eligibility requirements for the different courses. You are welcome to visit our office during office hours for advice at any time. Make an appointment for a placement test! Please allow approximately 45 minutes for the test – after the test, we will be happy to advise you on which course is right for you. Please note that we can only place you and register you if you have
Additional qualification for teachers in vocational language courses in accordance with Section 18 (5) DeuFöV Additional qualification for teachers in vocational language courses in accordance with Section 18 (5) DeuFöV Since 2016, the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) has been running vocational language courses based on the Ordinance on Vocational German Language Support (DeuFöV) in accordance with Section 45a (3) of the Residence Act (AufenthG) through private and public providers. The aim of these courses is to achieve cross-professional German language skills at a certain
Additional qualification for teachers in integration courses (ZQ DaZ) Concept with elective modules Since 2005, the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) has enabled interested teachers without a relevant university degree to be admitted as teachers in integration courses by participating in an additional qualification programme. The first concept for an additional qualification for teachers in the field of German as a second language was developed, published and implemented nationwide by the Federal Office between 2003 and 2006. From the outset, the International Federation in
Our next professional language courses Professional language courses with target level B2 To register for our courses, you need a certificate of eligibility for 500 teaching units and proof of your B1 language skills (a B1 certificate that is no more than 6 months old or a placement test). Professional language courses B2 500 teaching units in the morning, full-time (BSK 75) Course duration: October 15, 2025 - March 19, 2026 (registration from September 22, 2025) Course times: Monday – Friday, 9:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Course location: 1st floor, Lindwurmstr. 117, 80337 Munich Only waiting list
References My time at the IB Language Institute in Munich was really very enjoyable. The German course was well structured and the teachers made the lessons understandable and interesting. The interaction with my classmates was also very positive – we supported each other and learned a lot together. I particularly enjoyed the friendly and motivating atmosphere at the institute. I would definitely recommend the IB Language Institute Munich. One wish I have is that the course might include a group excursion – that would bring us even closer together and create unforgettable moments. Mashaal A. I
Our German courses To ensure optimal learning success, it is important that you feel comfortable in your German course and that the workload suits your personal pace. We offer a wide range of courses that are flexible and modular in structure. This allows you to join the course at a level that matches your German language skills. Our German courses are based on levels A1 to B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Whether you are just starting out or already have advanced knowledge, we offer courses for all levels. In addition to general German courses, we also offer
Welcome to Germany – your path to integration starts here Good German language skills are essential for settling in Germany and finding your way around everyday life. They will not only help you find work or fill out forms, but also support your children at school and meet new people. It is also important to learn more about German history, culture and the legal system. You can learn all this in our integration courses, which we offer on behalf of the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF). What can you expect in the integration course? An integration course consists of two parts:
Evening integration courses If you work during the day but still want to learn German, you can sign up for one of our evening integration courses! Or perhaps your husband or wife works and can look after the children in the evening while you attend your German course. We offer evening courses from Monday to Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. These courses last approximately 9 months and also conclude with the ‘German Test for Immigrants’ (DTZ), an orientation course and the LiD test. Further information is also available at http://www.bamf.de/DE/Willkommen/DeutschLernen/Integrationskurse/
Orientation courses – Important information about life in Germany The orientation course is the final part of the integration course and comprises 100 teaching units of 45 minutes each. In this course, you will receive important information about Germany that will help you find your way around here. You will learn more about: Your rights and obligations German history German culture The German legal system Important values such as freedom of religion, tolerance and equality The orientation course gives you a comprehensive overview of how Germany ‘works’ and which values are important in society.
