Welcome to the Munich Language Institute! We are delighted that you have found us! Here you will find an international, dedicated and highly qualified team who will accompany you on your language journey – with expertise, experience and a lot of heart. Course schedule overview Integration Courses Vocational Language Courses What sets us apart? Empathy, intercultural understanding and personal commitment characterise our daily work. We believe that successful learning is best achieved in a supportive and respectful atmosphere. Our teachers are certified by the BAMF (Federal Office for Migration and Refugees) to teach integration courses and vocational language courses. They also hold examiner licences from renowned institutions such as telc , g.a.s.t. , Goethe-Institut and TestDaF – and have extensive teaching experience. As a nationally recognised provider of additional qualifications for teachers in integration and vocational language courses, we focus on quality and sustainable learning – both in the classroom and in teacher training. We are also a certified telc and g.a.s.t. examination centre . We regularly conduct DTZ and DTB examinations and also offer other telc examinations for external groups on request. Read more about our language institute! Do you have any questions or would you like to organise an examination? Feel free to contact us – we look forward to hearing from you! Our Courses You can register with us for these courses and modules. Registration must be done in person. News Our next language courses Find upcoming language course dates here. More information We are on holiday! The Munich Language Institute will be closed from December 22, 2025, through January 6, 2026. We will not be available in person during this time. However, you are welcome to send us an email, which we will respond to as soon as possible from January 7, 2026. To the contact page We are looking for you! Become part of our team! We welcome unsolicited applications from teachers. Apply now! Sponsors and partners
Contact and directions Internationaler Bund e.V. IB Sprachinstitut München Lindwurmstr. 117 80337 München Tel: 089 600 877 - 0 E-Mail: sprachinstitut-muenchen@ib.de Contact persons Administration & course organisation Language Institute Anett Bartonicsek Daniela Hell Mariola Kaczorek sprachinstitut-muenchen@ib.de Head of Language, Migration and Social Work in Schools Katrin Rauscher katrin.rauscher@ib.de Course instructor qualification Elena Simon elena.simon@ib.de Map data from OpenStreetMap Opening hours We are happy to assist you during the following hours: Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Wednesday: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. or by appointment. How to find us Our courses take place at our language institute, women's courses at Munich primary schools in Neuperlach and Großhadern (please enquire for exact addresses): IB Sprachinstitut München Lindwurmstr. 117 80337 München Our school is located on the 1st floor, directly above the ‘Alnatura’ organic market. We are easily accessible by public transport ( www.mvv-muenchen.de ) (U3/U6 Goetheplatz, exit F), followed by a 150-metre walk. Parking spaces on Lindwurmstraße are limited to 2 hours and are very expensive.
Vocational language courses with target level B2 (DeuFöV, in accordance with Section 45a of the Residence Act) Our vocational language courses are aimed at people with a migrant background who want to improve their German language skills for everyday working life. These courses build on integration courses and offer the opportunity to bring language skills up to the level required for the world of work. Target group: The course is aimed at people with a good knowledge of German who would like to expand their language skills in relation to the professional world. Participation is open to all job seekers, people in the recognition process or those already working who have a migrant background. The prerequisite is a B1 level, which must be proven by a certificate (not older than 6 months) or a placement test. Course content: The course covers work-related topics such as communication in the workplace, email correspondence, understanding operating instructions and professional communication with colleagues and superiors. The course ends with the B2 exam. The certificate can help you in your future career, for example for the recognition of foreign qualifications. Participation requirements: You are registered as a job seeker and/or you receive benefits under SGB II (citizen's income) or SGB III (unemployment benefit) You are looking for a training position, are currently in training or are going through the recognition process. You have a migrant background and need further language training. You are an immigrant with prospects of remaining in the country, an EU citizen or a German citizen with a migrant background who has already completed an integration course. Costs: Participation is free of charge for eligible persons and job seekers. Talk to your agent at the employment agency or job centre for more information. If you are already in work, you can contact your employer, who will receive further details from the BAMF. If you earn above a certain amount, you will have to pay for part of the language course yourself. Further information and registration: Please contact your job centre or employment agency. Current courses Sponsors and partners
German courses for adults funded by the city The Office for Housing and Migration of the City of Munich offers subsidised German courses for immigrants who do not have access to integration courses. Participants are referred to us via a testing and referral process. Objective: These courses offer targeted support in German as a second language, even for participants with low German language skills or literacy needs. The aim is linguistic integration and preparation for vocational measures and taking up employment. Participants also receive support in the area of ‘work and career’ and are referred to further counselling centres if necessary. Target group: Adults with a refugee background who do not have access to integration courses or who would like to improve their German language skills. The course is aimed in particular at people with little or no knowledge of German, as well as participants who have already completed an integration course but need further support to reach level A1. Funded by the
