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===Business information on the private training sector===
'''Question'''
I am writing you to enquire about the possibility of obtaining business profile information.
                                                                                         
We are interested in a list of commercial providers of training and educational for professionals in Germany.
We are not interested in public educational institutes/organizations or public colleges and universities.
If possible we would like to receive the following information per company:
· amount of workers
· revenue
Can you provide this list?
What are the total costs?
When can it be delivered?
'''Answer'''
Unfortunately we cannot provide business profile information or a list of commercial providers of training and education.
But maybe the following organisations can give you further advice:
Kuratorium der Deutschen Wirtschaft für Berufsbildung http://www.kwb-berufsbildung.de/
Arbeitskreis deutscher Bildungsstätten e.V. (AdB) Association of German Educational Organisations (AdB) http://www.adb.de/
Wuppertaler Kreis e.V. - Bundesverband betriebliche Weiterbildung http://www.wkr-ev.de/
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===Evaluation of qualification Bautechniker===
'''Question'''
I am in contact with an individual who holds a Bautechniker from Regierung Von Oberbayern, Germany and I am not clear on its standing as a qualification. I was wondering if you had any additional information on this type of qualification and what it is equivalent to, qualification wise in Germany. You urgent response is very much appreciated on this matter.
'''Answer'''
Bautechniker is a further vocational education qualification (no higher education/university qualification). After serving a three-year apprenticeship in any job of the building industry and some work experience you can attend a further education college to qualify as a Bautechniker (specialisations for different types of building are possible). The qualification is awarded from the state. They make drawings, calculations and building site management, but the level is below an engineer from university.
For more information about jobs and qualifications in the German building industry you can consult or contact the associations of the building industry (the websites are only in German but someone will be able to give information in English):
Deutsche Bauindustrie
http://bauindustrie.de/
Zentralverband Deutsches Baugewerbe
http://www.zdb.de/index.html
IG Bau (trade union)
http://www.igbau.de/db/v2/frameset.pl
For the evaluation of international vocational qualifications you can also contact the UK NATIONAL REFERENCE POINT FOR VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS http://www.uknrp.org.uk/
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===English language kindergarten, pre-school===
'''Question'''
I'm really interested to work in an bilingual or english speaking kindergarten, preschool or other childcare when I'll be back in Germany. However I just know German speaking houses.
Anyway do you know any?And maybe could you tell me some adresses or other information about this?
'''Answer'''
Please find enclosed a link to a germanwide network for bilingual day nurseries and schools. The website features among others job offers. Maybe you will find there contacts for work. Additionally there are address lists of associated nurseries and schools.
Link: http://www.fmks-online.de/ (Association for early multilingualism in day nurseries and schools, reg. soc. V.)
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===Trade unions and their role in vocational education and training===
'''Question'''
ich mache eine Forschung ueber das dual System der Ausbildung in Deutschland.
ich haette eine Frage:
welche Rolle die Gewerkschaften im Dualen System bzw. bei der Vermittlung von Schülern in Ausbildungsstellen spielen?
What's the most important actors in the industrial relations which are involved in the german dual system?(( do they help in making agreements, how do they help students in the transition from school to work? do they help the creation of training programmes? or do they care personally the training of young people in the transition?
What are the most impotant results of their action? (Agreements? Statements? or somethign else, such as Das Bildungsgesetz, or diie ausbildungpakt??)
'''Answer'''
For general information about the (vocational) education system in Germany you can find resources at:
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen.html?seite=505
English version:
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=505
More detailed information about vocational education in Germany can be found at:
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen.html?seite=22
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=22
In the sub-section on vocational training policy you can also find information on support programmes for the transition from school to work, especially for disadvantaged youth:
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen.html?seite=410
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=410
More information on supporting vocational education for disadvantaged youth:
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen.html?seite=941
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=941
Of interest might also be our Innovations Portal:
http://www.bildungsserver.de/innovationsportal/index_e.html
In the database of projects you can search for programmes and projects aimed at improving the quality of the education system. This includes projects in the field of transition from school to work.
The database is only available in German.
Most of the programmes and projects you can find on the websites mentioned above are initiated by the federal or state governments, but there are also initiatives from the private sector, foundations etc.
The trade unions are involved, too. You can find information about their activities via the Confederation of German Trade Unions http://www.dgb.de/index_html and on the websites of the trade unions themselves:
http://www.dgb.de/sprachen/englisch/gewerkschaften.htm
For more information about their activities you best contact the trade unions directly.
Laws like the "Berufsbildungsgesetz" and regulations for training in the companies are enacted by the federal government. These regulations are prepared by the Bundesinstitut für Berufsbildung (Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training) http://www.bibb.de/en/index.htm in cooperation with representatives of employers and trade unions. The "Ausbildungspakt" is an agreement between government and employers' associations. The organisation and regulation of vocational schools is the responsibility of the state governments.
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===Qualification of social workers in Germany===
'''Question'''
I wonder if you can help. I manage a local authority Youth Service in England and have received an application for work from a man claiming to hold a youth work qualification from Germany.
The gentleman advised he is  a "State registered Youth Worker", having completed his studies at the "University of Social-pedagogics".
It is proving very difficult to confirm this qualification exists. Do you know of it? If not, can you refer me to some one else who might be able to help?
Should the qualification be a true one I will need to be able to compare its content with our own national standards in youth work. Any help regarding course content and qualification requirements would also be appreciated.
'''Answer'''
The qualification does exist. In Germany you can qualify as a social worker or social pedagogue by gaining a degree from a university (Universitaet) or university of applied sciences (Fachhochschule or Hochschule). The latter has a more practical orientation.
I suppose your applicant holds a degree called in German "Diplom-Sozialpaedagoge (FH)" or "Diplom-Sozialarbeiter (FH)". The FH is short for Fachhochschule. As far as I know this is the most common form of qualification in this field. But there might be variations.
For more information about qualifications in the social sector you can contact the German professional association for social work (Deutscher Berufsverband für Soziale Arbeit e.V. - DBSH):
http://www.dbsh.de/html/impressum.html
I took a look at the following website of the Department of Health:
http://www.socialworkcareers.co.uk/
and I would say that the applicant's qualification is equivalent to this description:
http://www.socialworkcareers.co.uk/socialwork/start/qualifications.asp
But as I do not know his certificates and am not entitled to give a binding recommendation for recognition this is just a hint.
The responsible institution in the UK for recognising vocational qualifications and degrees is:
http://www.naric.org.uk/
In Germany the Zentralstelle fuer auslaendisches Bildungswesen (ZAB) (central office for foreign education) http://www.kmk.org/zab.html is responsible for recognising foreign degrees and giving advice on German qualifications.
Your applicant should contact the ZAB and try to obtain a certificate of equivalence (Aequivalenzbescheinigung) that will describe his qualification and give recommendations for the recognising body in the UK. More information about this procedure can be found here:
http://www.anabin.de/faq/Aequivalenzbescheinigungen.htm
Should any trouble or conflicts arise in the recognition process, the following EU organisation can help:
SOLVIT
http://ec.europa.eu/solvit/site/index_en.htm
Other contacts of interest might be the
European Association of Schools of Social Work and Social Work Educators http://www.eassw.org/default.htm There you can find an overview of social work degree programmes in Germany:
http://www.eassw.org/swSchools/swschools.htm#Germany
European Network in Social Work
http://www.eusw.unipr.it/
International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW):
http://www.ifsw.org/home
Maybe they know of experiences with the recognition of foreign qualifications.
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===Vocational training in the anodizing and electroplating field===
'''Question'''
I would like to know if you have any vocational training in anodizing and electroplating field in vocational education system. Now I am following my father's job who was famous electroplating researcher in Iran. I wanted to gain more experience in aluminum anodizing field.
I am studying mechanical eng. Moreover working in the electroplating section.
'''Answer'''
Yes we have vocational training in the anodizing and electroplating field in Germany. The vocation is called "Oberflaechenbeschichter" in German and it is a three year apprenticeship in the industry or crafts sector.
You can find a detailed description at
http://berufenet.arbeitsagentur.de/berufe/start?dest=profession&prof-id=34975
but the text is only available in German.
For general information about the vocational education and training system in Germany see the resources at:
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4460
To get into contact with German companies or to find opportunities for training in Germany the following addresses might be helpful:
German–Iranian Chamber of Industry and Commerce
http://iran.ahk.de/index.php?id=ahk_iran1&L=2
InWEnt - Capacity Buildung International http://www.inwent.org/index.php.en
Professional associations in the anodizing and electroplating field that you can contact for further information on training (websites are in German):
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Galvano- und Oberflaechentechnik
http://www.zvo.org/index.php?id=1482
Zentralverband Oberflaechentechnik
http://www.zvo.org/index.php?id=1444
Deutsche Forschungsgesellschaft fuer Oberflaechenbehandlung http://www.dfo.info/de.html
Bundesverband Metall - Vereinigung Deutscher Metallhandwerke http://www.metallhandwerk.de/de/default.asp
If you are interested in a study exchange programme you should contact the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD):
http://www.daad.de
They have an office in Iran:
http://ic.daad.de/tehran/
Further information can be found at
http://www.study-in-germany.de/
More information on our server: Students from abroad http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=2511
Find out about Germany:
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4094
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===Special needs education in Germany===
'''Question'''
I would like to ask you to send me educational policy analysis of Germany (special needs education)
'''Answer'''
You can find information about special needs education in Germany on the following websites:
The Education System in the Federal Republic of Germany provided by the The Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in the Federal Republic of Germany:
http://www.kmk.org/dokumentation/das-bildungswesen-in-der-bundesrepublik-deutschland/dossier-englisch/publikation-zum-download.html
European Agency for Development in Special Needs Education: Germany http://www.european-agency.org/country-information/germany/
A large collection of internet resources on special neeeds can be found on our server at
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=908
Please note that most of the resources are only available in German.
For information on special needs education and policy in the federal states you best contact the respective ministries of education:
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=580
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===Job search sites in English===
'''Question'''
I am about to move to Germany from Australia and will be looking for work. I do not speak German yet, so I wonder are there any job search sites in English?
'''Answer'''
I could find the following websites that offer job search facilities in English:
http://ec.europa.eu/eures/home.jsp?lang=en
http://www.toytowngermany.com/jobs/
http://www.justlanded.com/english/Germany/Jobs
Whether all job ads are available in English I cannot say.
More job search services can be found on this page (most of them probably only in German):
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=820
For general information about working in Germany and finding a job you can find an English language information sheet of the German employment service here:
http://www.arbeitsagentur.de/zentraler-Content/Veroeffentlichungen/Mobil-in-Europa/Mobil-Europa-Your-Job-in-Germany.pdf
More information on working and living in Germany:
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4120
Information on learning German:
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4097
Learrning German for adults
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=1677
Support for immigrants
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4498
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===International comparison early years framework===
'''Question'''
I am studying Early Years Childhood Studies. Part of my course requires me to compare international early years frameworks and curriculum's for the 0-5 age range. Would it be possible for you to forward information on these please.
'''Answer'''
For your comparison of international early years frameworks and curriculums I can only send you some links from the feature "Looking at /comparing with Europe and worldwide" http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=2736. You can find there reports, information on cross national projects and information on the curricula in selected countries. The page http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=2760 "Early educational concepts and international curricula" is also dealing with your request. I hope that the information will behelpful.
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===Vocational schools in Germany===
'''Question'''
We would be grateful for a list of vocational schools in Germany  - Berufsschulen - for education for
Plumber
Electrician
Fitter
Diesel Mechanic
Welder
Automobile mechanic
We would also appreciate contact details of someone who could give us further information on this subject.
'''Answer'''
Dependent on the federal structure of the German education system, it is not possible to produce a list of all vocational schools for the named professions in Germany. The special trainings for these professions are organized within the dual system of vocational education and training. "In the field of VET, the Federal Government is responsible for in-company vocational training, while the Länder are responsible for vocational training in schools, and hence also for vocational schools" as stated in the document below (p. 15 ff.)
http://www.cedefop.europa.eu/etv/Upload/Information_resources/Bookshop/465/5173_en.pdf
European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop): Vocational education and training in Germany
More detailed information on the dual system of vocational education and training and political responsibilities can be found in the following documents:
http://www.bmbf.de/pub/germanys_vocational_education_at_a_glance.pdf
Federal Ministry of Education and Research: Germany's vocational education at a glance
http://www.kmk.org/fileadmin/doc/Dokumentation/Bildungswesen_en_pdfs/adult.pdf
The education system in the Federal Republic of Germany 2007. A description of the responsibilities, structures and developments in education policy for the exchange of information in Europe.
Published by: Secretariat of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in the Federal Republic of Germany
(Excerpt: Continuing education and training ofr young people and adults)
(Further files see: http://www.kmk.org/dokumentation/das-bildungswesen-in-der-bundesrepublik-deutschland/dossier-englisch/publikation-zum-download.html)
http://www.eduserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4460
Eduserver: Vocational education and continuing education - overview
The following overview on the eduserver refers to the Länder ministries, responsible for vocational education. It will probably be necessary to contact the ministries directly to obtain information on vocational schools for the professions mentioned.
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=524
Types of school in vocational education
Currently, the  Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB) carries out a cooperation with the Employment and Training directorate-general of  India's Ministry of Labour and Employment
http://www.bibb.de/en/wlk10353.htm
Possibly you are involved, in case not, maybe you could contact the following experts
http://www2.bibb.de/tools/maildb/index.php?maid=2259
Perhaps it would also be helpful to contact
Imove - Initiative by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. iMOVE promotes international cooperation and supports the initiation of collaborations and business relationships in vocational training and continuing education.
http://www.imove-germany.org/en/index.php 
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===Placement in electronics and communication engineering===
'''Question'''
I am an undergraduate student of department of ELECTRONICS and COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING. We have an opportunity to go for internship during summer break through DAAD. I would like to work under supervision in your laboratory.
'''Answer'''
You have contacted the Deutscher Bildungsserver (German Education Server). We are no laboratory and we are not active in the field of electronics. The German Education Server is a web portal and informs about education in Germany.
To search for an electronics company that offers an internship the following resources might be of interest:
The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience
http://www.iaeste.org/
InWEnt - Capacity Buildung International
http://www.inwent.org/index.php.en
Indo-German Chanber of Commerce:
http://www.indo-german.com/
Here are some professional associations in the field of electronics and telecommunication engineering. Some of them have English websites:
Federal association telecommunication
http://www.vaf-ev.de/
Federal Association for Information Technology,
Telecommunications and New Media
http://www.bitkom.org/en/Default.aspx
German professional association for technical communication and Information-Development
http://www.tekom.de/index_neu.jsp?
Association for Electrical, Electronic &Information Technologies
http://www.vde.com/en/Pages/Homepage.aspx
German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association
http://www.zvei.org/index.php?id=16
Umbrella association of the regional employers’ associations in the German metal and electrical (M+E) industry
http://www.gesamtmetall.de/gesamtmetall/meonline.nsf/id/HomepageEN
Association of crafts in electronics and information technology
http://www.zveh.de/
You can find a collection of internship search services on our web page: Placement / Internship / Work experience search services http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=827
Additional search services can be found via the web page Jobs and practical training for students:
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=185
General information about Germany can be found on our web page Find out about Germany:
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4094
There is a special page on working and living in Germany: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4120
For further information you can also contact the German Embassy in New Delhi: http://www.new-delhi.diplo.de/Vertretung/newdelhi/en/Startseite.html
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===Volontary social year in Germany===
'''Question'''
My question is,is it possible for me to join social year after my time as Au-pair is over next year and what are the requirements for me as a foreigner to join you.
'''Answer'''
Please note that we do not offer this programme ourselves. We only provide online information on the FSJ, so please have a look at the following website:
Voluntary year of social service (FSJ)
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=664
You will find information on regulations and organisations offering the programme, you should contact them directly.
The following organisation can be used as a first contact address:
Bundesarbeitskreis FSJ
http://www.pro-fsj.de/
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===Education policy in Germany===
'''Question'''
I have to write a paper about German education policy.
Would you please sent some internet source where i will get the information about policy, financial assistance and statics- overall information about German education policy.
'''Answer'''
Information about the German education system and education policy can be found on this web page:
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=505
Some of the resources are in English.
A good introduction is the following text:
http://www.kmk.org/dokumentation/das-bildungswesen-in-der-bundesrepublik-deutschland/dossier-englisch/publikation-zum-download.html
Germany is a federal state consisting of sixteen states. Each state has its own education policy so you have to look at all ministries of education and science to get a complete picture:
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=656
There is a portal on basic and structural data on education, but only in German:
http://gus.his.de/
The Federal Statistical Office offers an English website:
http://www.destatis.de/jetspeed/portal/cms/Sites/destatis/Internet/EN/Navigation/Statistics/BildungForschungKultur/BildungForschungKultur.psml
Reports on education in Germany:
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=2833
A central publication is The National Report on Education:
http://www.bildungsbericht.de/zeigen.html?seite=6609
Information on financial assistance:
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=425
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===Help in English with learning disability test===
'''Question'''
A few months ago my family had to relocate here to Germany. Our son will be tested for a possible learning disability (autism). Do you have any resources for non German speakers that might be able to help with translation or at least know of any English speaking support group that I might ask someone for help?
'''Answer'''
We have a large link collection on special education
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=908
that includes a section on autism:
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=2643
(the navigation is in English the resources themselves are usually in German)
Here you can also find associations that might be able to advise you or can name you a contact person in your vicinity who might function as a translator:
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=2646
The federal association for autism (Bundesverband zur Förderung von Menschen mit Autismus) offers a directory of addresses:
http://www2.autismus.de/pages/adressen.php
another list can be found here:
http://www.autismus-web.de/links.htm
There is a German-English glossary on special eduation that might be helpful:
http://www.cisonline.at/fileadmin/kategorien/glossar.pdf
General information about special needs education in Germany in English:
http://www.european-agency.org/country-information/germany/
http://www.kmk.org/dokumentation/das-bildungswesen-in-der-bundesrepublik-deutschland/dossier-englisch/publikation-zum-download.html
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===Employment as an architect in Germany===
'''Question'''
I am looking for employment as an architect in Germany.
'''Answer'''
We cannot recommend any organisations or institutions that offer jobs or placements/internships but the following websites offer job search facilities in English:
http://ec.europa.eu/eures/home.jsp?lang=en
http://www.toytowngermany.com/jobs/
http://www.justlanded.com/english/Germany/Jobs
Special job search services for architects (in German):
http://www.archinoah.de/architektur-jobboerse/stellenmarkt.html
http://www.candarch.de/links_architektur/stellen.php
http://www.go4constructionjobs.com/de/discipline-1.html
More job search services can be found on this page (most of them probably only in German):
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=820
For general information about working in Germany and finding a job you can find an English language information sheet of the German employment service here:
http://www.ba-auslandsvermittlung.de/lang_de/nn_3166/SharedDocs/Publikationen/Mobil-in-Europa/Themenhefte/germany-rightinthemiddleofit-Themenheft.html
More information on working and living in Germany: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4120
Information on learning German:
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4097
Learrning German for adults
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=1677
Support for immigrants
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4498
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===Erasmus Internship Programme in Germany for language assistant===
'''Question'''
I'm writing to apply for Erasmus Internship Programme for the summer term. I'm majoring in English Language Teaching department. I'm aspiring to go to your home instutition as a language assistant.
'''Answer'''
The German Education Server (Deutscher Bildungsserver) does not offer placements for language assistents. We are no school or university but a web portal offering information about the German education system.
General information about Erasmus placements can be found here:
http://ec.europa.eu/education/erasmus/doc894_en.htm
For information about language assistent programmes at German schools you can contact the Pedagogical Exchange Service (Paedagogischer Austauschdienst) of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in the Federal Republic of Germany:
http://www.kmk-pad.org/international/studierende/
For information on placements in Germany and working as a language assistent at a German university you can contact the German Academic Exchange Service in Ankara:
http://ic.daad.de/ankara/tr/
There is an Erasmus Student Network that might be helpful as well:
http://www.esn.org/
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===Scholarship for vocational training===
'''Question'''
I am looking for a Vocational scholarship for a brother.
'''Answer'''
Unfortunately the German Education Server does not offer any scholarships. We only provide internet resources about education in Germany.
We have some information about financial support for foreign students:
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=2416
Maybe some of the foundations also support vocational training.
Database of foundations/ Stiftungsindex (only in German):
http://www.stiftungen.org/index.php?strg=87_124&baseID=129
There is an English explanation about the organisation running this database:
http://www.stiftungen.org/index.php?lang=2&
Maybe they can help you to find a foundation that offers scholarships.
Further addresses to contact:
Inwent Capacity Building International
http://www.inwent.org/index.php.en
They organise exchange in vocational education and training.
Imove - Training made in Germany
http://www.imove-germany.org/en/home-1.html
Maybe the German embassy in Nairobi can help you further:
http://www.nairobi.diplo.de/Vertretung/nairobi/en/Startseite.html
or the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) http://www.bmz.de/en/index.html Under "Approaches and players" you can look for organisations working in development aid.
General information on working and living in Germany http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4120
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===Teaching post in Germany===
'''Question'''
I am a Special Education Teacher in India and i am Interested in Applying for a Job in Germany, Would like to more regarding the same.
'''Answer'''
If you want to work in school education you best contact the respective ministries of education:
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=580
Resources for searching for a teaching post can be found at:
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=845
Please note that most of the information is only available in German.
Questions regarding the recognition of qualifications can be answered by the following institutions:
Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen (Central Office for Foreign Education) http://www.kmk.org/zab/home1.htm
Ministries of science and reseach
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=328
Responsible authorities for the recognition of teacher qualifications:
http://www.anabin.de/xml/xmlStellenListe.asp?ID=62
General information on working and living in Germany:
http://www.eduserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4120
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===Internship in Germany===
'''Question'''
We are two undergraduate students in German University in Cairo and are aiming at becoming summer interns in Germany this summer. We would be honored to get the chance to do that so if you could help us in any way in achieving our goal we would be extremely grateful.
'''Answer'''
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) can offer some basic advice on internships for students in Germany. They have an office and information centre in Cairo:
http://cairo.daad.de/
Useful contact addresses can also be:
The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience http://www.iaeste.org/
German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce http://ahk.de/ahk-standorte/aegypten/
Inwent - Capacity Building International, Germany http://www.inwent.org/index.php.en
You can find a collection of internship search services on our web page:
Placement / Internship / Work experience search services
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=827
Additional search services can be found via the web page:
Jobs and practical training for students:
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=185
General information about Germany can be found on our web page Find out about Germany:
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4094
There is a special page on working and living in Germany:
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4120
For further information you can also contact the German Embassy in Cairo:
http://www.kairo.diplo.de/Vertretung/kairo/de/Startseite.html
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===Jobs at German Education Server or DIPF===
'''Question'''
i am approaching your organization since i found a lot of things in common.
dealing with important topicts like: disabilities, enovirment etc.
I will be happy to take part in any this kind of project.
'''Answer'''
The current job ads from the German Institute for International Educational Research (DIPF) and its projects can be found here:
http://www.dipf.de/de/dipf-aktuell/stellenangebote
More offers for job search:
Stellenmarkt Bildung/ Job market education:
http://www.bildungsserver.de/jobboerse/index_e.html
Job offers of the Arbeitsagentur for the education sector on our website:
http://www.bildungsserver.de/jobboerse/ba_browse.html
Jobs on the website of the Arbeitsagentur:
http://jobboerse.arbeitsagentur.de/vamJB/startseite.html?kgr=as&aa=1&m=1
Job search services on the Internet:
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=820
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===Job as housekeeper or au-pair===
'''Question'''
Au-pair - Housekeeper looking for a job in Europe.
'''Answer'''
You have contacted the German Education Server. We provide information about education in Germany, but we cannot help to find jobs for au-pairs.
Au-pair agencies in Germany are organised in the Guetegemeinschaft Au-pair:
http://www.guetegemeinschaft-aupair.de/
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===Leonardo project partner on vocational guidance===
'''Question'''
Our Project will be about  guidance for pupils to professions with forms, public surveys and especially with activities which are not used in Turkey.  We want to compare these  activities and the process of vocational guidance.
'Methods and Techniques for Guidance to Vocational and Technical Education'
Our first aim is to research  the process of guidance for pupils to professions, to highlight  the forms used in guidance for pupils to professions and to develop a wide scope of form which can be used for vocational guidance. During the Project, we plan to collect the researches in Country Reports and then  we will publish a Comparative  Report about Guidance of Pupils to Professions especially to Vocational Education.
If you want to work with us,please send mails to this e-mail.
'''Answer'''
The German Education Server cannot participate in the project, but the following websites might be helpful to find information about vocational guidance projects in Germany:
ADAM, the project and product portal for Leonardo da Vinci http://www.adam-europe.eu/adam/homepageView.htm
Unfortunately the following sites are only available in German:
Good Practice Center Foerderung von Benachteiligten in der Berufsbildung (promotion of disadvantaged in vocational education) Information on the topic of vocational guidance (Berufsorientierung, Berufsberatung):
http://www.good-practice.de/3337.php
Database of solutions:
http://www.good-practice.de/gp/suche.php?sid=54ad54708ce50124a3de30aa5811d4fe
List of initiatives and projects active in vocational guidance and preparation for work:
http://www.foraus.de/html/137.php
Initiative "Bildungsketten" (initiative education chains) to promote the transition from school to work and to prevent drop outs:
http://www.bmbf.de/de/14737.php
You can also search for projects in our database on federal and regional projects:
http://www.bildungsserver.de/innovationsportal/blk.html
Just search for "Berufsorientierung" in the field "Schlagwoerter".
Ministries of education
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=580
The respective ministry can inform you about projects in the respective state.
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===Education statistics Germany===
'''Question'''
I am doing research on Education, I need Education Statistics of Germany (No of School/Collage and Enrollment). Kindly provide me in English Language.
'''Answer'''
There is a portal on basic and structural data on education in Germany, but the current tables are only available in German:
http://gus.his.de/
The last publication of these data in English was published in 2005:
http://www.bmbf.de/pub/GuS_2005_ges_engl.pdf
You can contact the Ministry of Education (Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung (BMBF)) for information about further publications in English:
http://gus.his.de/gus/impressum.html
The Federal Statistical Office offers an English website and data tables:
http://www.destatis.de/jetspeed/portal/cms/Sites/destatis/Internet/EN/Navigation/Statistics/BildungForschungKultur/BildungForschungKultur.psml
There is also some information in English on regional statistics:
http://www.destatis.de/jetspeed/portal/cms/Sites/destatis/Internet/EN/Navigation/Statistics/Regionales/Regionales.psml
You can find a list of the regional statistical offices here:
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=318
Maybe some of them offer English statistics as well.
For general information about the German education system in English see:
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4112
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===Exchange with Russia for learning German===
'''Question'''
I want to get to know some information about exchange students' organizations in Germany.
I learn German language and i want to know it as well as possible. To get this aim i have to have some practice in the german-speaking country.
Do you know how i can do it?
'''Answer'''
General information sources on exchange programmes can be found here:
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4811
If you are looking for student exchange in higher education you best contact the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), they have three offices in Russia:
Moscow
http://www.daad.ru/
Novosibirsk
http://www.daad-novosibirsk.de/
St Petersburg
http://www.daad.spb.ru/
Information of the DAAD on learning German:
http://www.daad.de/deutschland/deutsch-lernen/13856.en.html
Information on school exchange can be found here:
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=464
There also exists a foundation on German-Russian youth exchange:
http://www.stiftung-drja.de/ru/?tx_ttnews[pS]=1217438924
Another German-Russian exchange organisation:
http://www.austausch.org/russkii.html
Information of the Goethe Institut on learning German in Germany:
http://www.goethe.de/ins/de/ruindex.htm
General online resources on learning German:
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=1677
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===Pre-school teacher education in Germany===
'''Question'''
I would like to become a Pre-school Teacher in Germany. I am from Greece and I just finished my Lyceum and the Panhellenic examinations. Could you please help me with information on how to become a Kindergarden teacher in Germany? If not, could you point me to a place on the internet, I can have a look for myself, please? I am interrested in being taught in English, but if that is not possible, I would love to learn your language, in order to full-fill my dream of working as a Pre-school teacher in Germany.
'''Answer'''
For information on the recognition of foreign qualifications you can contact the Central Office for Foreign Education (Zentralstelle fuer auslaendisches Bildungswesen):
http://www.kmk.org/zab/home1.htm
They can tell you which ministry or agency is responsible for the recognition of your school leaving certificate so that you can take up a training or study course in Germany.
As far as I know there is no English-language training course for pre-school teachers. So for learning and working in Germany it is essential to have a good knowledge of German.
Information of the Goethe Institut on learning German in Germany:
http://www.goethe.de/ins/de/enindex.htm
or in Greece:
http://www.goethe.de/ins/gr/lp/elindex.htm
Learning German (information of the German Academic Exchange Service) http://www.daad.de/deutschland/deutsch-lernen/13856.en.html
General online resources on learning German:
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=1677
We have a collection of internet resources on vocational education and training and study courses for pre-school teachers:
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=2405
Unfortunately the resources are only available in German (we can only translate the navigation structure of our website).
Responsibility for the training of pre-school teachers lies with the federal states and municipalities. For further questions you can contact them:
http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=1971
For general information on pre-school education in Germany you can find information in English here:
http://www.kmk.org/dokumentation/das-bildungswesen-in-der-bundesrepublik-deutschland/dossier-englisch/publikation-zum-download.html
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===English language pre-school in Hamburg===
'''Question'''
We wanted to know some details about the admission process and tution fee details.
Age of  student is 3 years 8 months, born April 2008. The language of instruction should be in English.
Can you suggest any other school in Hamburg, teaching is in English Language.
'''Answer'''
the website of the "Association for early multilingualism in day nurseries and schools" offers a database with addresses of preschools in Germany: http://www.fmks-online.de/bilikitas_en.html . There are some preschools in Hamburg where you speak English.
A list of bilingual preschools you can get here: http://www.mundoazul.de/?option=com_content&view=article&id=293&Itemid=325:bilinguale-kitas-schulen-hamburg
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===Working with adults with disabilities in Germany===
'''Question'''
I am a teacher with adult they have mental retarding problem (inhability).  I am looking for a list of school where i can apply to work with this customer, for develop social habilities , in Germany but in French or in English.
'''Answer'''
Be prepared that a good knowledge of German might be essential to take up a job in this sector, as I think it is unlikely that you will find a school for adults with handicaps in Germany that uses English or French as a language of instruction.
We only have school databases of the primary and secondary sector on our server, therefore I cannot provide you with a list of schools for adults with disabilities.
Maybe the following associations of the special needs sector can advise you further on job opportunities, list of schools and qualifications needed. Unfortunately, the websites are mostly in German:
Society for Adult Education and Disability (Gesellschaft Erwachsenenbildung und Behinderung) http://www.geseb.de/index.php Website only in German.
Association for Workshops for Adapted Work (Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft Werkstaetten fuer behinderte Menschen) http://www.bagwfbm.eu/ Website partly in English.
Association for Special Needs Education (Verband Sonderpaedagogik) http://www.verband-sonderpaedagogik.de/
Website only in German.
For recognising your professional qualification in Germany you can find information and responsible ministries or agencies on the following website:
http://anabin.kmk.org/no_cache/filter/anerkennungs-und-beratungsstellen-in-deutschland.html
(only in German)
Contact points for a first consultation on recognition:
http://www.netzwerk-iq.de/482.html
Websites that offer information in English:
Make it in Germany
http://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/home/
Recognition in Germany
http://www.anerkennung-in-deutschland.de/html/en/index.php
German embassy in Canada:
http://www.canada.diplo.de/Vertretung/kanada/en/Startseite.html
They offer some basic information about immigrating to Germany:
http://www.canada.diplo.de/Vertretung/kanada/en/03/welcome__to__germany/__immigrating__to__germany.html
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===Work as a speech therapist in Germany===
'''Question'''
I will graduate from Speech and Language Therapy Masters Degree in Turkey. I plan to work in Germany after my graduation. I know Turkish, English, Russian and Kazakh in advanced level. and I started to learn German. I think until the summer I will learn intermediate degree German. Do you have any position for me? If not what do you suggest to me? Which steps should I follow to work in Germany?
'''Answer'''
Here are some websites that offer information in English on working and living in Germany and the recognition of degrees:
Working and living in Germany (collection of resources on our server):
http://www.eduserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4120
Make it in Germany
http://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/home/
Recognition in Germany
http://www.anerkennung-in-deutschland.de/html/en/index.php
You can search for an agency responsible for the recognition of qualifications as a speech therapist (Logopäde) on the following website:
http://anabin.kmk.org/no_cache/filter/anerkennungs-und-beratungsstellen-in-deutschland.html
Click on "Suchen nach Stellen für Berufe", then choose from the first drop-down menu "Logopäde" and confirm with the pink button "Berufswahl bestätigen". Choose from the second drop-down menu the federal state where you want to have your qualification recognised. The result is shown below. Via the + button you can find the address.
A list of job search services can be found here:
http://www.eduserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=822
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===Statistcs learners German as a second language===
'''Question'''
I am involved in the group project on how efficiently promote German courses to foreigners online. We are missing critical data for our research - a current number of learners of German as a second language in Germany.
'''Answer'''
Unfortunately we have no such statistics available.
As there are so many opportunities to learn German it should be difficult to find one unified statistic.
There is a statistic provided by Netzwerk Deutsch on German language courses worldwide:
http://www.goethe.de/uun/pub/de5759780.htm
The Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge offers figures on integration courses:
http://www.bamf.de/DE/Infothek/Statistiken/InGe/inge-node.html
Other addresses you could contact are:
Deutscher Volkshochschulverband:
http://www.dvv-vhs.de/themenfelder/sprachlernen/arbeitsschwerpunkte/sprachenlernen-an-volkshochschulen.html
They should have detailed figures on language courses at the Volkshochschulen.
Deutsches Institut für Erwachsenenbildung http://www.die-bonn.de/Institut/Dienstleistungen/Statistik/
They are the experts on adult education in Germany.
You can also try the statistical offices in Germany:
http://www.bildungsserver.de/Statistische-Aemter-in-Deutschland-318.html
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===Expert on early childhood education and care in Germany===
'''Question'''
We would like to organize a phone call or a meeting with you (or a persons that know good pre-school education) to share good practice of your country. Could you please reply if you know who could be able to share knowledge about pre-school education?
'''Answer'''
I would recommend to contact the responsible ministries or agencies in the respective ferderal states of Germany. The links can be found via the following page:
http://www.bildungsserver.de/Landesministerien-und-Landesjugendaemter-1971.html
Alternatively, there are several research institutions specialising in pre-school education. A list can be found here:
http://www.bildungsserver.de/Forschungseinrichtungen-und-netzwerke-im-Bereich-Elementarbildung-2021.html
A central institution is the German Youth Institute:
http://www.dji.de/cgi-bin/projekte/output.php?projekt=818&sprache=E
Part of the institute is the "International Center Early Childhood Education and Care (ICEC)":
http://www.fruehe-chancen.de/themen/internationales_buero/dok/1143.php
Contacts:
http://www.fruehe-chancen.de/themen/internationales_buero/das_zentrum_internationale_fruehkindliche_bildung_betreuung_und_erziehung/dok/1145.php
For general information about pre-school education in Germany see the following websites:
The Education System in the Federal Republic of Germany:
http://www.kmk.org/dokumentation/das-bildungswesen-in-der-bundesrepublik-deutschland/dossier-englisch/publikation-zum-download.html
A collection of English websites on pre-school education and care in Germany:
http://www.eduserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4459
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===Teaching and learning materials in beauty education, number of apprentices===
'''Question'''
1 .  What are the major differences regarding education system in (1) teaching methods and (2) teaching materials between private- and public schools for beauty. (kosmetikerin, friseurin)
2. What are the differences in: (1)qualifications and (2) schoolbooks for private schools? Are there quality differences?
3 What are developments schoolbooks for beauty education (kosmetikerin, friseurin) For example: are books in kosmetikerin bought more in general?
4. What is the trend in beauty education? For example: are there more students in beauty education in relation to last year?
'''Answer'''
As school education in Germany is not centrally organised but lies in the domain of the individual Bundeslaender, different rules might apply for each Bundesland.
As far as teaching materials and school books are concerned the general rule seems to be that for general subjects only materials approved by the respective ministry of education can be used. You can find lists of approved school books and learning materials for each Bundesland via the following website:
http://www.bildungsserver.de/Zugelassene-Lernmittel-und-Schulbuecher-522.html
I carried out some random samples and it seems to be that there are no rules and approvals for vocational subjects. So vocational schools have a free choice regarding learning materials for vocational subjects but must stick to the approved learning materials for some general subjects.
Whether there are differences between public schools and private schools concerning teaching materials I cannot say. In this matter und also in regard of your questions concerning differences in teacher qualification and teaching methods I would recommend to contact the ministries of education:
http://www.bildungsserver.de/Kultusministerien-580.html
and the association of private schools (Verband der Privatschulen):
http://www.privatschulen.de/
My assumption is that the rules and methods for both types of school are more or less the same.
The Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (Bundesinstitut für Berufsbildung BIBB) offers a database with statistics on the number of contracts and exams for vocational qualifications:
http://www.bibb.de/de/55461.htm
There is a categorie where you can choose data tables for specific vocations:
http://www2.bibb.de/tools/db_aws/dtazub.php?method=display_simple&bereich=0
Here you can see the development of the number of apprentices over the last years.
Here are also some addresses of vocational associations for beauty vocations that might be useful contacts:
Bundesvereinigung Deutscher Berufsfachschulen für Kosmetik (association of vocational schools for cosmetics) http://www.bdbk.org/
Bundesberufsverband der Fachkosmetiker/innen in Deutschland (association of cosmeticians) http://www.bfd-ev.com/
Zentralverband des Deutschen Friseurhandwerks (assoication of hairdressers) http://www.friseurhandwerk.de/
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===Funding for special needs===
'''Question'''
we are working on collecting statistics about financial support for children with severe complex needs in the Czech Republic versus other countries. To this end, could you please answer following questions:
- How much does your country pay for special education/special schools per year per child with severe special needs? (in order to make direct comparisons, it is possible to choose concrete examples for most sever disability case for Kindergarten education, elementary school education of a selection of ages. What is paid by various offices (Ministry of Education (payment to school), Ministry of Social Affairs (i.e. personal assistance, therapies))
- How much is the average salary of experienced teachers at special schools in your country?
- Assistants for these children are necessary for each child to support them during the education. The Czech republic does not automatically pay for an assistant for each child and donations are low.
Does your country consider such support right?
How much does your country pay per child per month/year and for salaries of such assistants?
What is the average salary for such an assistant?
- Does your country support families with special needs children (how much support does a family receive for very sever cases) ?
'''Answer'''
It is not possible to answer all your questions in detail as Germany is a federal state and quite often the answer depends on the situation and regulations of the individual states (Laender). Therefore I can only provide general resources.
Figures for the funding of special needs education I could find in the following two publications:
Data Portal of the Federal Ministry of Education: Table 2.1.14 expenditure for public schools by pupil, type of school and Land (see column Förderschule/ special school) [Ausgaben für öffentliche Schulen je Schüler/-in nach Schularten und Ländern] http://www.datenportal.bmbf.de/portal/en/K21.html#chapters
A publication by the Bertelsmann Foundation on estimated additional cost for inclusive education in Germany [Zusätzliche Ausgaben für ein inklusives Schulsystem in Deutschland] http://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/cps/rde/xbcr/SID-5EA492E9-270F3A80/bst/xcms_bst_dms_35784_35785_2.pdf
There are mostly figures on the number of pupils and teachers, some tables give figures for costs.
For more information on expenditure and costs you should contact the statistical offices in Germany http://www.bildungsserver.de/Statistische-Aemter-in-Deutschland-318.html
and the ministries of education
http://www.bildungsserver.de/Kultusministerien-580.html
For general information on special needs education and inclusion in Germany see the following texts and websites:
Complete national overview from the European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education:
http://www.european-agency.org/country-information/germany/national-overview/complete-national-overview
Chapter on "Educational support and guidance" from the dossier "Education System in the Federal Republic of Germany":
http://www.kmk.org/dokumentation/das-bildungswesen-in-der-bundesrepublik-deutschland/dossier-englisch/publikation-zum-download.html
Special Needs and Inclusive Education in Germany: basic facts
http://www.eduserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4523
Questions on teacher salaries can be answered by the ministries of education or the association for special needs pedagogics [Verband Sonderpädagogik e.V. (vds)] http://www.verband-sonderpaedagogik.de/
Support for personal assistants is usually provided by the municipality and the amount can differ.
For questions on general and family support for people with special needs you can contact the following organisations:
Deutscher Behindertenrat (DBR)
http://www.deutscher-behindertenrat.de/
umbrella organisation of German associations for disabled persons
On the website of the Federal Government Commissioner for Matters relating to Disabled Persons you can find links to the Commissioners for Matters relating to Disabled Persons in the Laender and other associations:
http://www.behindertenbeauftragte.de/DE/Wissenswertes/Links/links_node.html
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===Teaching post in Germany===
'''Question'''
I am an English language and literature teacher with 9 years of experience in primary school.
I am interested on working with you. In the attachment you have my CV, cover letter and recommendation letter.
'''Answer'''
The German Education Server itself does not offer any jobs but you can find link lists of job search services on our website:
http://www.bildungsserver.de/Stellen-Ausbildungsplatz-Trainee-und-Praktikumsboersen-820.html
If you want to work as a teacher in Germany you best contact the ministries of education to find out about your opportunities:
http://www.bildungsserver.de/Kultusministerien-580.html
Here are some websites that offer information in English on working and living in Germany and the recognition of degrees:
Working and living in Germany (collection of resources on our server):
http://www.eduserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4120
Make it in Germany
http://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/home/
Recognition in Germany
http://www.anerkennung-in-deutschland.de/html/en/index.php
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===German language course in Germany===
'''Question'''
I am planning to undertake German language courses in Germany. I have completed studying A2 on my own already.
I am inquiring about:
1.  Is it possible to study B1 to C1 and TestDAF Preparation course (and TestDAF exam) only?
2.  Can the lessons’ number be 25 lessons/week?
3.  Is your institute recognized by the embassy for visa procedure (Country: Bahrain)?
4.  How much do the courses cost (intensive courses to pass TestDAF)? Will the cost cover accommodation in Germany?
5.  (from B1 to C1) What is the recommended schedule or weeks to finish?
6.  How can I apply for the courses and what documents are required?
'''Answer'''
The German Education Server is not a language school and offers no language courses.
Therefore, I unfortunately cannot help you with your questions.
But I can give you some contact addresses for further information:
You can find some basic information on learning German on the website of the German embassy:
http://www.manama.diplo.de/Vertretung/manama/en/06/Weshalb__Deutsch__lernen/Weshalb__Deutsch__lernen.html
There is also a link to the Goethe-Institute Liaison Office for the Gulf Region:
https://www.goethe.de/ins/ae/en/spr/prf.html
More information on German courses from the Goethe Institute:
Goethe Institute: German courses and German exams https://www.goethe.de/en/spr/kup.html
Courses in Germany:
https://www.goethe.de/ins/de/en/index.html
Another contact is the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). They offer a database of courses:
DAAD: Language and Short Courses in Germany 2018 https://www.daad.de/deutschland/studienangebote/sommerkurse/en/#
General Information by the DAAD on learning German:
https://www.daad.de/deutschland/nach-deutschland/voraussetzungen/en/6221-the-german-language/
and improving your German skills:
https://www.daad.de/deutschland/in-deutschland/studium/en/9155-improving-your-german/
Here is also a database of German language courses in Germany (website in German):
http://www.fadaf.de/de/daf_angebote/sprachkursangebote/suche.php?fadaf=e2db336a21aac962762e204823aeade6
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===Support for learning German===
'''Question'''
I came to Germany seeking for the right of the protection as refugee.
I have the permission to work as my professional career as civil Engineer. But my problem is with the learning Germany language. And i dont have enough money for the school, i want at least B2 level.
'''Answer'''
Unfortunately we cannot give you support for a language course, but I will try to give you some advice that might be useful.
Usually the Volkshochschule VHS (adult education college) offers cheap language courses, though it might be difficult to get a place immediately as the demand is very high. Maybe you can make an arrangement with the VHS for a payment by installments so that you can handle the costs.
To look for a VHS near you you can use this website:
https://www.volkshochschule.de/volkshochschulen-vor-ort.html
Another way would be to try self-learning programmes:
The VHS has a learning German portal:
https://portal-deutsch.de/en/lernen/deutschlernen/
The Goethe Institute also offers learning materials for self-learning:
https://www.goethe.de/en/spr/flu.html
Language course of the government broadcasting station:
https://learngerman.dw.com/en/languages
The Refugee Phrasebook provides useful phrases and information:
https://www.refugeephrasebook.de/
Many cities and towns have volunteer organisations (Flüchtlingshilfe) that offer help with learning German free of charge.
As you already have a work permit you should try to find a job even if you have no knowledge of German. In your profession it should be possible to find something where English is sufficient as a working language. Then it should be no problem to take further steps learning German.
Ask your local Arbeitsagentur for help but also try to find a job on your own.
Job Board of the Arbeitsagentur:
https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/en/job-board
Here are some specialised job portals for engineers (the German for civil engineer is Bauingenieur):
https://jobtensor.com/
https://www.ingenieur1.de/
https://www.ingenieurweb.de/stellenangebote
https://www.get-in-engineering.de/
The Google translator is very useful to help you find your way on German websites.
https://translate.google.de/
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===Statistics on early child care and education and school education===
'''Question'''
It would be really helpful if you can provide the following data to us:
Number of students studying in early years and primary schools in Germany by age, grade level, type of school (public v private v etc.) and language of instruction (German v English v others) (it would be great if you can share the most recent data for the last 4-5 years)
Alternatively, please let us know if we will be able to access the above data through online resources.
'''Answer'''
I can show you where to find statistical information but please note that the resources are unfortunately only available in German.
The Statistische Bundesamt (federal statistical office) offers tables and publications on early child care and education on the following website:
https://www.destatis.de/DE/Themen/Gesellschaft-Umwelt/Soziales/Kindertagesbetreuung/_inhalt.html
Here is a table with figures on children in day care institutions by age group:
https://www-genesis.destatis.de/genesis/online/logon?language=de&sequenz=tabelleErgebnis&selectionname=22541-0001
The publication "Kinder und tätige Personen in Tageseinrichtungen" (children and staff in day care institutions) offers more detailed information (public/private, male/female etc.):
https://www.destatis.de/DE/Themen/Gesellschaft-Umwelt/Soziales/Kindertagesbetreuung/Publikationen/Downloads-Kindertagesbetreuung/tageseinrichtungen-kindertagespflege-5225402187004.pdf;jsessionid=89563FF5C5E745BFE2B1C27EA6EFBA09.internet712?__blob=publicationFile&v=6
Tables and publications on schools can be found here:
https://www.destatis.de/DE/Themen/Gesellschaft-Umwelt/Bildung-Forschung-Kultur/Schulen/_inhalt.html
Here is a table on pupils by federal state, gender and type of school (Grundschule = primary school):
https://www-genesis.destatis.de/genesis/online/logon?language=de&sequenz=tabelleErgebnis&selectionname=21111-0003&sachmerkmal=BILSA1&sachschluessel=SCHULE03,SCHULE05,SCHULE07,SCHULE081,SCHULE082,SCHULE09
More detailed figures can be found in the publication "Allgemeinbildende Schulen" (general education schools):
https://www.destatis.de/DE/Themen/Gesellschaft-Umwelt/Bildung-Forschung-Kultur/Schulen/Publikationen/Downloads-Schulen/allgemeinbildende-schulen-2110100187004.pdf?__blob=publicationFile&v=5
The federal statistical office will be able to answer any further questions. The contact form can be found here:
https://www.destatis.de/EN/Service/Contact/_Contact.html
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===Offer for German language course===
'''Question'''
Group of six(6) adults wants to study Language course offered in your school. The students will like to form a group of six(6) for the private lesson if it is possible or they can join the regular classes.
Kindly  send the total cost of the study including the cost of the learning materials that will be needed by the students.
'''Answer'''
The German Education Server is not a language school and offers no language courses. Therefore, I unfortunately cannot help you with your questions. But I can give you some contact addresses for further information:
The Goethe Institute offers German courses in Germany and abroad:
https://www.goethe.de/en/spr/kup.html
The Volkshochschule VHS (adult education college) offers language courses all over Germany. You can search for courses on the following website (in German):
https://www.volkshochschule.de/index.php
Here is also a database of German language schools in Germany (website in German):
http://www.fadaf.de/de/daf_angebote/sprachkursangebote/suche.php?fadaf=e2db336a21aac962762e204823aeade6
We have in our own database of institutions several language schools listed:
https://www.bildungsserver.de/institutionen_de.html?Katego=0&Name=&Ort=&Land=0&Staat=46&Schlagwort=sprachschule&suchen=finden
There are of course numerous private language schools. You can easily find them by searching Google for "Sprachschule" in combination with any German city you are interested in.
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===Review of a religious children's book===
'''Question'''
Kindly see attached my literary proposal to have a physical display of my latest book on your server.
'''Answer'''
The main task of the German Education Server is to inform about the education system in Germany and to offer links to websites in this context. As we do not write book reviews ourselves I unfortunately have to decline your offer.
You can find a list of juries and prices for children and youth literature in Germany and worldwide on Wikipedia:
https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liste_von_Kinder-_und_Jugendliteraturpreisen
Among them are for example two with religious focus:
Evangelischer Buchpreis (protestant book price) https://www.evangelischerbuchpreis.de/start/
Katholischer Kinder- und Jugendbuchpreis (catholic children and youth book price) https://www.dbk.de/themen/auszeichnungen-der-deutschen-bischofskonferenz/
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===Training in Germany===
'''Question'''
I have a Bachelor's degree (BA).
I'm living in Georgia, Tbilisi.
I want to study in Germany (Ausbildung)
Please, write to me, what are the conditions for study? (Documents, certificates etc,).
'''Answer'''
The following websites offer information on learning and working in Germany:
Make it in Germany
https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/
Information on vocational training:
https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/study-training/training/find-a-vocational-training/
Information on recognition of foreign qualifications:
https://www.anerkennung-in-deutschland.de/html/en/index.php
Information of the German Employment Agency (Bundesagentur für Arbeit) for people from abroad:
https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/en/welcome
If you want to study at a university, you best contact the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). They have an office in Tbilissi:
https://www.daad-georgia.org/de/
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===Short voluntary service in Germany===
'''Question'''
I am currently studying a university degree and taking an intensive German course. A few months ago, I started looking for social volunteers because I like to show solidarity with others and also get to know other cultures. I found your page and I found it interesting because it would allow me to further develop the German language as well as live an unforgettable experience. However, I am studying and therefore I was wondering if I could volunteer for a short time.
At the end of the year, I have a month and a half vacation and I would like to be able to help you with whatever you need in that time.
'''Answer'''
Please note that we do not offer this programme ourselves. We only provide links to information on the FSJ (Freiwilliges Soziales Jahr - voluntary social year):
https://www.bildungsserver.de/Freiwilliges-Soziales-Jahr-FSJ-allgemein-1666-de.html
The following organisation can be used as a first contact address. They also offer some information in English:
https://pro-fsj.de/en/informations-fsj
I am not sure if there is a short-term option. The service usually lasts one year.
Another possibility could be a vacation job for students from abroad. The Bundesagentur für Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency) helps with the application procedure and to find a place:
https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/fuer-menschen-aus-dem-ausland/jobs-und-praktika-finden
Look under the heading "Ferienbeschäftigung in Deutschland".
You can work in Germany up to 90 days. There is a brochure for download, but unfortunately only in German:
https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/datei/info-ferienbeschaeftigung_ba015405.pdf
Contact for further questions:
Agentur für Arbeit Köln
Team 007/008
Villemombler Str. 76
53123 Bonn
Phone: +49 228 713-1316 (Monday to Thursday: 8 - 14:30, Friday: 8 - 12:30)
E-Mail: koeln.008-OS@arbeitsagentur.de
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Pre-school education and child care in Germany

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We are a group of students attending .... in Canada. We are enrolled in Early Childhood Education. We have been assigned a project to learn about the quality and standards of Childcare across the globe. Our main point of interest is for children under the age of six. We were wondering if you could send us the following;

1. Government regulations dealing with Child care policies and standards 2. Funding information, who pays for childcare? 3. Any pamphlets or other materials about general information on children up to the age of six years old.

We appreciate your time reading this letter, and hope to hear back from you soon with more information.

Answer

Thank you for your kind interest in German education system – especially in German child care. For the moment all I can offer to you is this:

The German education system: basic facts http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4112

also

Pre-school education and care http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4459


Freiwilliges Soziales Jahr (voluntary social year) in Germany

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Hello! I am... and i am from Malaysia. i would like to join this program. I majored in German in University .... so i can communicate in basic good german. I find myself very interested in this program, so hope you will consider my application.

Answer

Please note that we do not offer this programme ourselves. We only provide online information on the FSJ, so please have a look at the following websites: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=664 Voluntary year of social service (FSJ) You will find information on regulations and organisations offering the programme, you should contact them directly.


Video French language course "Bon Courage"

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Please inform me of the availabilty of vidio tape French Language teaching Material & how I might be able to obtian the range from A---to Z, E.G. "BON COURAGE" The Vidio Tapes, French for Starters.

Answer

the French learning materials "Bon Courage" can be obtained via: http://www.telekolleg-info.de/ and should also be available via bookshops.

Online materials for learning French can be found at: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen.html?seite=1679


Science Education Promotional Fair

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I was in Germany during the 2006 Frankfurt Book Fair and i wish to attend the Science Educational Promotion fair or the Sceince Education Promotional Fair one of the above is correct please i wish to have information about that and attend too so could you inquire and send to me the dates and venue where this shall be taking place ? if yes then i shall be very happy.

Answer

Unfortunately I could not find any information about this event. When you search for the phrase via a search engine you get hints to some smaller fairs at colleges or schools etc. but nothing that seems to be the right thing. So I am afraid I cannot help you.


Verification of doctor title

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I am a swedish journalist working for the Swedish Television. Now I have a short question to You:

Is it possible for You to inform me whether a person is a doctor or not? I have a name and I want to know if he has an " approbation als Arzt".

Is this possible?

Answer

This kind of information is not available from us. Maybe the Bundesaerztekammer http://www.bundesaerztekammer.de/ or the Marbuger Bund (association of doctors) http://www.marburger-bund.de/ can help you.


Development partnership

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..., is a not-for-profit and non-governmental organization working for Poverty- reduction, Literacy, Employment, Women Empowerment &Disaster Management in Malakand Region, NWFP, Pakistan, since 1999 with a vision of striving in partnership with Community, Public & civil society organizations, to develop a just, peaceful and prosperous Society, where all have equal access to opportunities irrespective of gender, color, race, religion and status.

We are seeking for partnership, Please provide us the partnership guidelines and other relevant Information.

Answer

As we are no development aid organisation we cannot offer you any partnership ourselves. On the following page you can find information about Germany's development policy and a list of players in development: http://www.bmz.de/en/approaches/bilateral_development_cooperation/players/index.html

Maybe one of the organisations can help you further or tell you if there is a development project in your area that could do something for you.


Book on playing frisbee

Question

I need ultimate Frisbee BOOK concerning "Techniques & Tactics".or something about the Frisbee games. because, I will have a Training course in the near future and I want to prepare my self very well.

Answer

We are a web portal and have no books on offer. Please consult a book shop or library.


English translation of Eduserver website

Question

I am currently studying for a Masters degree at the ... and want to know if you can direct me to any English translations of your site documents.

Answer

An English version of our website can be found at (International Visitors): http://www.bildungsserver.de/start_e.html English version means that we offer a translation of the navigation structure and general information pages. Our database entries are usually in German, but for some entries translations of descriptions are available. In the middle section of the English homepage you can find dossiers that consist only of English entries (e.g. Find out about Germany). This is an additional feature not available on the German website.

In our sections "Subject Areas" and "Links for" we offer a structured access to our database entries that link to other websites. Information on intercultural or multicultural education can be found at: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=789


German language course in Germany

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I am writing to ask about the programs you offer.

I am from Russia, Moscow. And I am a student of .... I am studying Economics, English, German and Spanish.

I would like to improve my German, which I have been studying for 3 years. So I am interested in studying the language during this summer holidays in a German-speaking country.

I would be very grateful to you, if you could send me information about some grant or exchange programs for foreign students.

I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Answer

For information about learning German you best contact the Goethe Institut in Russia: http://www.goethe.de/ins/ru/mos/ruindex.htm Learning German in Germany: http://www.goethe.de/ins/de/ruindex.htm

The German Academic Exchange Service also offers information on learning German: http://www.daad.ru/ They can also tell you which universities offer summer courses for students, which exchange programmes exist and whether you can get financial help. See also: http://www.daad.de/deutschland/deutsch-lernen/02940.en.html

Further information on learning German can be found at: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4097

Ressources for learning German online: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=1677

General information on financial support for foreign students: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=2416


Job in the IT sector in Germany

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My name is ..., I am a Java Developer(J2EE), and I have around 3 years of experience, I live and work in Egypt, currently I work for .... Actually I was not graduated from Engineering or Computer Science college, I was graduated from the faculty of ... university in ..., and later I was granted to study Information Technology's related topics, and I studied the Java programming Language, it was for around 6 month, were finished in ... and since that time and I work as a Java Developer.

I've heard that there're a lot of opportunities in Germany to work in the IT field, and really I am very interested to work and live in Germany, so would you please reply this mail telling me about what are the possibilities to get it, and if there're no possibility then please clarify it for me and what is exactly missing, and if yes then would you please tell me what are the steps shall I take?

Answer

General information about Germany can be found on our web page Find out about Germany: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4094 There is a special page on working and living in Germany: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4120 For further information you can also contact the German Embassy in Cairo: http://www.kairo.diplo.de/Vertretung/kairo/en/Startseite.html


Replacement of certificate

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Could you please inform me as to how to obtain a replacement certificate for a student who attended the ... and was awarded a certificate in Attesting to State Certification as childcare worker/teacher - awarded .... Could you please provide me with the following: How to obtain a new certificate and Details of any costs involved.

Answer

The best way to obtain a replacement certificate is to contact the respective school directly: http://www.aes-darmstadt.de/


German education system

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I am conducting some academic research for a dissertation for the above degree. I wonder if you could help by putting me in touch with someone that can supply information in an educational context. I am particularly interested in the German educational system, their secondary system, and their links to industry. Also, their commitment to the EU's Lifelong Learning agenda and the funding of their education system.

Answer

I would recommend the following web resources to you for information on the German education system in general, with a focus on secondary education and the EU programme for Lifelong learning:

(1) The Education System in the Federal Republic of Germany 2004" (PDF-files) http://www.kmk.org/dossier/dossierinhalt.htm

You can access an official document from this website, published by the Standing Conference of Ministers of Cultural Affairs in the Lander States in the Federal Republic of Germany. The chapters can either be downloaded individually, or you can access the complete file. The information includes historical developments, current status, policy and reform developments, and the European dimension of education in Germany.

(2) The German Education Server (Eduserver) offers link collections, including the following sites;:

“The German Education System: Basic facts” http://www.eduserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4112

Please note that this is a reference system, you will find a comprehensive information system regarding web-based resources here with links to the actual websites and official documents,

(3) EURYDICE: Information on Education in Europe. http://www.eurydice.org

This website can be browsed by topics, it is particularly useful with regard to comparative assessments, statistics and glossaries. See, for instance:

“Key data on Education 2005” http://www.eurydice.org/portal/page/portal/Eurydice/showPresentation?pubid=052EN

(The full text document can be downloaded from this site, it concerns educational indicators and figures relating to participation, administration, policy, financing of education in Europe), EURYDICE offers information resources on Lifelong Learning, too.


Jobs in school or higher education

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I am PhD students in a dutch univesity of educational sciences in ... (social and cultural pedagogy, language of instruction english), I want to apply for a job either in some high schools or a univesity in Germany, may you please send me the procedures I have to follow and the general info about the eligibility for such a purpose

Answer

If you want to work in secondary school education you best contact the respective ministries of education: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=580 Resources for searching for a teaching post can be found at http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=845 Please note that most of the information is only available in German.

For information on working at a university or other higher education institution I can only hint at our collection of job search engines at http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=820

Questions regarding the recognition of qualifications can be answered by the following institutions: Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen (Central Office for Foreign Education) http://www.kmk.org/zab/home1.htm

Ministries of science and reseach http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=328

Professional classification/academical recognition of Bachelor, Master and other degrees: international http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4135

General information on working and living in Germany: http://www.eduserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4120


Placement / internship in Germany

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My name is ... and I am a master student of the University of ..., Finland. The name of the program is Baltic Sea Region Studies. The program is about economics, politics, culture and history in the northern part of the Europe as well as Germany. Currently I am in ... in my research semester at the ...( NordEuropa Institut). I am interested in an internship (praktikum) position. Is there any possibility for doing an internship? If there is can you tell me when and how can I apply for it.

Answer

Unfortunately we cannot offern an internship in this field. But you can find a collection of internship search services on our web page: Placement / Internship / Work experience search services http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=827

Additional search services can be found via the web page Jobs and practical training for students http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=185

Of interest might also be the web page Working and living in Germany http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4120


Partners in vocational education / further education

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I am ..., project manager of closed-end company ... in Lithuania. We run various projects financed by European Union as well trainings for Lithuanian business companies. To make our service more interesting and attractive for our clients we are looking for partners in Europe in order to exchange our experience, learning material, tutors proficiency, etc.

Would you be willing to share your experience with us? Are you interested in seminar organisation in Lithuania with participation of your tutors?

Answer

You have contacted the German Education Server (Deutscher Bildungsserver), a web portal that provides internet resources on education in Germany. We do not offer seminars nor are we involved in teaching activities. Therefore we have to decline your offer.

You can find institutions active in the field of vocational education and further education on our website at: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=22 and http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=24 Maybe you can find some useful contacts there.


Translator English-German

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I am a writer and cartoonist currently working on a series of Cartoon Books for children. These book shave to be translated into German! And also I am looking for an editor to go over it after it is done, in German, to correct any mistakes in language or punctuation. Can you refer me to anyone?

Answer

thank you very much for your enquiry but unfortunately we cannot recommend any translators or editors. But I can give you the addresses of some German associations of translators:

http://www.bdue.de/indexen.php

http://www.aticom.de/a-polyglott-8859-1.htm

http://www.literaturuebersetzer.de/ (literary translators)


Placement in agriculture in Germany

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I am currently studying an MSc in International Rural Development at the ..., England (UK) and am seeking future employment within an organisation that is involved in sustainable development/agriculture and food security.

If you should happen to know of any organisations which offer graduate placements or jobs, I would be most grateful to receive any data concerning this.

Answer

We cannot recommend any organisations or institutions that offer placements but the following resources might be helpful for your further search (unfortunately most of the information will be available only in German):

A list of institutions and societies concerned with sustainable development on our server: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=870

A link list of web portals on agriculture http://www.ble.de/cln_109/nn_653586/DE/07-Servicecenter/06__Informationsmanagement/03__Informationsangebote/Informationsangebote__node.html?__nnn=true

Education Server Agriculture http://www.bildungsserveragrar.de/ with information on education and training, jobs and exchange programmes

Professional association for agriculture and food http://www.vdl.de/

A list of job search services for the agricultural sector: http://www.stellenboersen.de/stellenboersen/spezial/agrarwissenschaften/

General Placement / Internship / Work experience search services http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=827


Recognition of preschool teacher qualification

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I am an English Kindergarten and Preschool Teacher working in Germany, and hold an N.V.Q. Level 3 Early childhood and education certificates, I would like to know what I have to do in maybe a short course to get some form of recognition or acceptance for a stätliche annerkent certificate without having to do all the kindergarten course as I am already fully trained.

Answer

For information on the recognition of foreign qualifications you can contact the Central Office for Foreign Education (Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen): http://www.kmk.org/zab/home1.htm or the ministry of education of the Bundesland you are working in. The addresses can be found at http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=580 They should be able to tell you whether your qualifications are sufficient or if an additional course is needed and how you can obtain a "staatliche Anerkennung".


Special education and speech therapy in Germany

Question

I have a 3 year old daughter with sever speech delay. She just started Early Education Intervention. Please, I would like to know which method Germany uses in Special Education.

Answer

A short description of (special) education in Germany can be found at http://www.european-agency.org/nat_ovs/germany/4.html

For an overview of web documents on the system of special education in Germany, please see our website http://www.eduserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4523

Here, a particular document of interest might be http://www.kmk.org/dossier/special.pdf

From the distance no one can give any advice, which treatment, therapy or special education programme will be successful.

Beside the worldwideweb exist a huge amount of articles and books for special education. Please try your library to find interesting information about special education in the field of speech delay.

German ressources found in the worldwideweb by Deutscher Bildungsserver arranged under URL http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen.html?seite=1057 http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=1057


Internship in the automobile industry

Question

this is ... currently in 3rd year (BE) mechanical, Delhi College of Engineering, India. It is compulsory in our curriculum to do an internship after completion of 3rd year in months of june & july. I want to do mine in Germany in field of automotives. I want to know the procedure & where should i apply for internship in Germany.

Answer

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) can offer some basic advice on internships for students in Germany. They have an office and information centres in India: http://newdelhi.daad.de/

Useful contact addresses can also be: The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience http://www.iaeste.org/

the Indo-German Chanber of Commerce: http://www.indo-german.com/

or the Association of the German Automobile Industy: http://www.vda.de/index_en.html On their German website they also offer a job search service: http://www.vda.de/de/service/stellenkompass/index.html unfortunately this is not available in English.

You can find a collection of internship search services on our web page: Placement / Internship / Work experience search services http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=827

Additional search services can be found via the web page Jobs and practical training for students: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=185

General information about Germany can be found on our web page Find out about Germany: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4094 There is a special page on working and living in Germany: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4120 For further information you can also contact the German Embassy in New Delhi: http://www.new-delhi.diplo.de/Vertretung/newdelhi/en/Startseite.html


Suppliers of educational software

Question

We are right now seeking for information about language learning software and educational software for K-12 market (primary and secondary). We would like to start co-operation with suppliers of educational software to your Ministry of Education (and of course to schools and pupils). Can we get just simple list of firms that provide your schools with educational software and curriculum content?

Answer

The German Education Server (Deutscher Bildungsserver) is not a ministry but a web catalogue on education in Germany, see also: http://www.bildungsserver.de/was_bietet.html

We cannot offer a list of companies or suppliers of educational software but the following resources might be useful contacts:

There are two associations of educational suppliers that could get you in contact with relevant companies:

Didacta Verband http://www.didacta.de/ see: Der Verband

VDS Bildungsmedien e.V. http://www.vds-bildungsmedien.de/

On page http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=233 you can also find a list of databases that offer information about educational software.


Business information on the private training sector

Question

I am writing you to enquire about the possibility of obtaining business profile information.

We are interested in a list of commercial providers of training and educational for professionals in Germany. We are not interested in public educational institutes/organizations or public colleges and universities. If possible we would like to receive the following information per company:

· amount of workers

· revenue

Can you provide this list? What are the total costs? When can it be delivered?

Answer

Unfortunately we cannot provide business profile information or a list of commercial providers of training and education. But maybe the following organisations can give you further advice:

Kuratorium der Deutschen Wirtschaft für Berufsbildung http://www.kwb-berufsbildung.de/

Arbeitskreis deutscher Bildungsstätten e.V. (AdB) Association of German Educational Organisations (AdB) http://www.adb.de/

Wuppertaler Kreis e.V. - Bundesverband betriebliche Weiterbildung http://www.wkr-ev.de/


Evaluation of qualification Bautechniker

Question

I am in contact with an individual who holds a Bautechniker from Regierung Von Oberbayern, Germany and I am not clear on its standing as a qualification. I was wondering if you had any additional information on this type of qualification and what it is equivalent to, qualification wise in Germany. You urgent response is very much appreciated on this matter.

Answer

Bautechniker is a further vocational education qualification (no higher education/university qualification). After serving a three-year apprenticeship in any job of the building industry and some work experience you can attend a further education college to qualify as a Bautechniker (specialisations for different types of building are possible). The qualification is awarded from the state. They make drawings, calculations and building site management, but the level is below an engineer from university.

For more information about jobs and qualifications in the German building industry you can consult or contact the associations of the building industry (the websites are only in German but someone will be able to give information in English):

Deutsche Bauindustrie http://bauindustrie.de/ Zentralverband Deutsches Baugewerbe http://www.zdb.de/index.html IG Bau (trade union) http://www.igbau.de/db/v2/frameset.pl

For the evaluation of international vocational qualifications you can also contact the UK NATIONAL REFERENCE POINT FOR VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS http://www.uknrp.org.uk/


English language kindergarten, pre-school

Question

I'm really interested to work in an bilingual or english speaking kindergarten, preschool or other childcare when I'll be back in Germany. However I just know German speaking houses.

Anyway do you know any?And maybe could you tell me some adresses or other information about this?

Answer

Please find enclosed a link to a germanwide network for bilingual day nurseries and schools. The website features among others job offers. Maybe you will find there contacts for work. Additionally there are address lists of associated nurseries and schools.

Link: http://www.fmks-online.de/ (Association for early multilingualism in day nurseries and schools, reg. soc. V.)


Trade unions and their role in vocational education and training

Question

ich mache eine Forschung ueber das dual System der Ausbildung in Deutschland. ich haette eine Frage: welche Rolle die Gewerkschaften im Dualen System bzw. bei der Vermittlung von Schülern in Ausbildungsstellen spielen? What's the most important actors in the industrial relations which are involved in the german dual system?(( do they help in making agreements, how do they help students in the transition from school to work? do they help the creation of training programmes? or do they care personally the training of young people in the transition? What are the most impotant results of their action? (Agreements? Statements? or somethign else, such as Das Bildungsgesetz, or diie ausbildungpakt??)

Answer

For general information about the (vocational) education system in Germany you can find resources at: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen.html?seite=505 English version: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=505

More detailed information about vocational education in Germany can be found at: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen.html?seite=22 http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=22

In the sub-section on vocational training policy you can also find information on support programmes for the transition from school to work, especially for disadvantaged youth: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen.html?seite=410 http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=410

More information on supporting vocational education for disadvantaged youth: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen.html?seite=941 http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=941

Of interest might also be our Innovations Portal: http://www.bildungsserver.de/innovationsportal/index_e.html In the database of projects you can search for programmes and projects aimed at improving the quality of the education system. This includes projects in the field of transition from school to work. The database is only available in German.

Most of the programmes and projects you can find on the websites mentioned above are initiated by the federal or state governments, but there are also initiatives from the private sector, foundations etc.

The trade unions are involved, too. You can find information about their activities via the Confederation of German Trade Unions http://www.dgb.de/index_html and on the websites of the trade unions themselves: http://www.dgb.de/sprachen/englisch/gewerkschaften.htm For more information about their activities you best contact the trade unions directly.

Laws like the "Berufsbildungsgesetz" and regulations for training in the companies are enacted by the federal government. These regulations are prepared by the Bundesinstitut für Berufsbildung (Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training) http://www.bibb.de/en/index.htm in cooperation with representatives of employers and trade unions. The "Ausbildungspakt" is an agreement between government and employers' associations. The organisation and regulation of vocational schools is the responsibility of the state governments.


Qualification of social workers in Germany

Question

I wonder if you can help. I manage a local authority Youth Service in England and have received an application for work from a man claiming to hold a youth work qualification from Germany.

The gentleman advised he is a "State registered Youth Worker", having completed his studies at the "University of Social-pedagogics".

It is proving very difficult to confirm this qualification exists. Do you know of it? If not, can you refer me to some one else who might be able to help?

Should the qualification be a true one I will need to be able to compare its content with our own national standards in youth work. Any help regarding course content and qualification requirements would also be appreciated.

Answer

The qualification does exist. In Germany you can qualify as a social worker or social pedagogue by gaining a degree from a university (Universitaet) or university of applied sciences (Fachhochschule or Hochschule). The latter has a more practical orientation. I suppose your applicant holds a degree called in German "Diplom-Sozialpaedagoge (FH)" or "Diplom-Sozialarbeiter (FH)". The FH is short for Fachhochschule. As far as I know this is the most common form of qualification in this field. But there might be variations. For more information about qualifications in the social sector you can contact the German professional association for social work (Deutscher Berufsverband für Soziale Arbeit e.V. - DBSH): http://www.dbsh.de/html/impressum.html

I took a look at the following website of the Department of Health: http://www.socialworkcareers.co.uk/ and I would say that the applicant's qualification is equivalent to this description: http://www.socialworkcareers.co.uk/socialwork/start/qualifications.asp But as I do not know his certificates and am not entitled to give a binding recommendation for recognition this is just a hint.

The responsible institution in the UK for recognising vocational qualifications and degrees is: http://www.naric.org.uk/ In Germany the Zentralstelle fuer auslaendisches Bildungswesen (ZAB) (central office for foreign education) http://www.kmk.org/zab.html is responsible for recognising foreign degrees and giving advice on German qualifications. Your applicant should contact the ZAB and try to obtain a certificate of equivalence (Aequivalenzbescheinigung) that will describe his qualification and give recommendations for the recognising body in the UK. More information about this procedure can be found here: http://www.anabin.de/faq/Aequivalenzbescheinigungen.htm

Should any trouble or conflicts arise in the recognition process, the following EU organisation can help: SOLVIT http://ec.europa.eu/solvit/site/index_en.htm

Other contacts of interest might be the

European Association of Schools of Social Work and Social Work Educators http://www.eassw.org/default.htm There you can find an overview of social work degree programmes in Germany: http://www.eassw.org/swSchools/swschools.htm#Germany

European Network in Social Work http://www.eusw.unipr.it/

International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW): http://www.ifsw.org/home

Maybe they know of experiences with the recognition of foreign qualifications.


Vocational training in the anodizing and electroplating field

Question

I would like to know if you have any vocational training in anodizing and electroplating field in vocational education system. Now I am following my father's job who was famous electroplating researcher in Iran. I wanted to gain more experience in aluminum anodizing field.

I am studying mechanical eng. Moreover working in the electroplating section.

Answer

Yes we have vocational training in the anodizing and electroplating field in Germany. The vocation is called "Oberflaechenbeschichter" in German and it is a three year apprenticeship in the industry or crafts sector. You can find a detailed description at http://berufenet.arbeitsagentur.de/berufe/start?dest=profession&prof-id=34975 but the text is only available in German.

For general information about the vocational education and training system in Germany see the resources at: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4460

To get into contact with German companies or to find opportunities for training in Germany the following addresses might be helpful:

German–Iranian Chamber of Industry and Commerce http://iran.ahk.de/index.php?id=ahk_iran1&L=2

InWEnt - Capacity Buildung International http://www.inwent.org/index.php.en

Professional associations in the anodizing and electroplating field that you can contact for further information on training (websites are in German):

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Galvano- und Oberflaechentechnik http://www.zvo.org/index.php?id=1482

Zentralverband Oberflaechentechnik http://www.zvo.org/index.php?id=1444

Deutsche Forschungsgesellschaft fuer Oberflaechenbehandlung http://www.dfo.info/de.html

Bundesverband Metall - Vereinigung Deutscher Metallhandwerke http://www.metallhandwerk.de/de/default.asp

If you are interested in a study exchange programme you should contact the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD): http://www.daad.de They have an office in Iran: http://ic.daad.de/tehran/

Further information can be found at http://www.study-in-germany.de/

More information on our server: Students from abroad http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=2511

Find out about Germany: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4094


Special needs education in Germany

Question

I would like to ask you to send me educational policy analysis of Germany (special needs education)

Answer

You can find information about special needs education in Germany on the following websites:

The Education System in the Federal Republic of Germany provided by the The Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in the Federal Republic of Germany: http://www.kmk.org/dokumentation/das-bildungswesen-in-der-bundesrepublik-deutschland/dossier-englisch/publikation-zum-download.html

European Agency for Development in Special Needs Education: Germany http://www.european-agency.org/country-information/germany/

A large collection of internet resources on special neeeds can be found on our server at http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=908 Please note that most of the resources are only available in German.

For information on special needs education and policy in the federal states you best contact the respective ministries of education: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=580


Job search sites in English

Question

I am about to move to Germany from Australia and will be looking for work. I do not speak German yet, so I wonder are there any job search sites in English?

Answer

I could find the following websites that offer job search facilities in English:

http://ec.europa.eu/eures/home.jsp?lang=en

http://www.toytowngermany.com/jobs/

http://www.justlanded.com/english/Germany/Jobs

Whether all job ads are available in English I cannot say.

More job search services can be found on this page (most of them probably only in German): http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=820

For general information about working in Germany and finding a job you can find an English language information sheet of the German employment service here: http://www.arbeitsagentur.de/zentraler-Content/Veroeffentlichungen/Mobil-in-Europa/Mobil-Europa-Your-Job-in-Germany.pdf

More information on working and living in Germany: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4120

Information on learning German: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4097

Learrning German for adults http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=1677

Support for immigrants http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4498


International comparison early years framework

Question

I am studying Early Years Childhood Studies. Part of my course requires me to compare international early years frameworks and curriculum's for the 0-5 age range. Would it be possible for you to forward information on these please.

Answer

For your comparison of international early years frameworks and curriculums I can only send you some links from the feature "Looking at /comparing with Europe and worldwide" http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=2736. You can find there reports, information on cross national projects and information on the curricula in selected countries. The page http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=2760 "Early educational concepts and international curricula" is also dealing with your request. I hope that the information will behelpful.


Vocational schools in Germany

Question

We would be grateful for a list of vocational schools in Germany - Berufsschulen - for education for

Plumber Electrician Fitter Diesel Mechanic Welder Automobile mechanic

We would also appreciate contact details of someone who could give us further information on this subject.

Answer

Dependent on the federal structure of the German education system, it is not possible to produce a list of all vocational schools for the named professions in Germany. The special trainings for these professions are organized within the dual system of vocational education and training. "In the field of VET, the Federal Government is responsible for in-company vocational training, while the Länder are responsible for vocational training in schools, and hence also for vocational schools" as stated in the document below (p. 15 ff.) http://www.cedefop.europa.eu/etv/Upload/Information_resources/Bookshop/465/5173_en.pdf European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop): Vocational education and training in Germany

More detailed information on the dual system of vocational education and training and political responsibilities can be found in the following documents:

http://www.bmbf.de/pub/germanys_vocational_education_at_a_glance.pdf Federal Ministry of Education and Research: Germany's vocational education at a glance

http://www.kmk.org/fileadmin/doc/Dokumentation/Bildungswesen_en_pdfs/adult.pdf The education system in the Federal Republic of Germany 2007. A description of the responsibilities, structures and developments in education policy for the exchange of information in Europe. Published by: Secretariat of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in the Federal Republic of Germany (Excerpt: Continuing education and training ofr young people and adults) (Further files see: http://www.kmk.org/dokumentation/das-bildungswesen-in-der-bundesrepublik-deutschland/dossier-englisch/publikation-zum-download.html)

http://www.eduserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4460 Eduserver: Vocational education and continuing education - overview

The following overview on the eduserver refers to the Länder ministries, responsible for vocational education. It will probably be necessary to contact the ministries directly to obtain information on vocational schools for the professions mentioned.

http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=524 Types of school in vocational education

Currently, the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB) carries out a cooperation with the Employment and Training directorate-general of India's Ministry of Labour and Employment http://www.bibb.de/en/wlk10353.htm Possibly you are involved, in case not, maybe you could contact the following experts http://www2.bibb.de/tools/maildb/index.php?maid=2259

Perhaps it would also be helpful to contact Imove - Initiative by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. iMOVE promotes international cooperation and supports the initiation of collaborations and business relationships in vocational training and continuing education. http://www.imove-germany.org/en/index.php


Placement in electronics and communication engineering

Question

I am an undergraduate student of department of ELECTRONICS and COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING. We have an opportunity to go for internship during summer break through DAAD. I would like to work under supervision in your laboratory.

Answer

You have contacted the Deutscher Bildungsserver (German Education Server). We are no laboratory and we are not active in the field of electronics. The German Education Server is a web portal and informs about education in Germany.

To search for an electronics company that offers an internship the following resources might be of interest:

The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience http://www.iaeste.org/

InWEnt - Capacity Buildung International http://www.inwent.org/index.php.en

Indo-German Chanber of Commerce: http://www.indo-german.com/

Here are some professional associations in the field of electronics and telecommunication engineering. Some of them have English websites:

Federal association telecommunication http://www.vaf-ev.de/

Federal Association for Information Technology, Telecommunications and New Media http://www.bitkom.org/en/Default.aspx

German professional association for technical communication and Information-Development http://www.tekom.de/index_neu.jsp?

Association for Electrical, Electronic &Information Technologies http://www.vde.com/en/Pages/Homepage.aspx

German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association http://www.zvei.org/index.php?id=16

Umbrella association of the regional employers’ associations in the German metal and electrical (M+E) industry http://www.gesamtmetall.de/gesamtmetall/meonline.nsf/id/HomepageEN

Association of crafts in electronics and information technology http://www.zveh.de/


You can find a collection of internship search services on our web page: Placement / Internship / Work experience search services http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=827

Additional search services can be found via the web page Jobs and practical training for students: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=185

General information about Germany can be found on our web page Find out about Germany: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4094 There is a special page on working and living in Germany: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4120 For further information you can also contact the German Embassy in New Delhi: http://www.new-delhi.diplo.de/Vertretung/newdelhi/en/Startseite.html


Volontary social year in Germany

Question

My question is,is it possible for me to join social year after my time as Au-pair is over next year and what are the requirements for me as a foreigner to join you.

Answer

Please note that we do not offer this programme ourselves. We only provide online information on the FSJ, so please have a look at the following website:

Voluntary year of social service (FSJ) http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=664

You will find information on regulations and organisations offering the programme, you should contact them directly. The following organisation can be used as a first contact address: Bundesarbeitskreis FSJ http://www.pro-fsj.de/


Education policy in Germany

Question

I have to write a paper about German education policy. Would you please sent some internet source where i will get the information about policy, financial assistance and statics- overall information about German education policy.

Answer

Information about the German education system and education policy can be found on this web page: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=505 Some of the resources are in English. A good introduction is the following text: http://www.kmk.org/dokumentation/das-bildungswesen-in-der-bundesrepublik-deutschland/dossier-englisch/publikation-zum-download.html

Germany is a federal state consisting of sixteen states. Each state has its own education policy so you have to look at all ministries of education and science to get a complete picture: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=656

There is a portal on basic and structural data on education, but only in German: http://gus.his.de/

The Federal Statistical Office offers an English website: http://www.destatis.de/jetspeed/portal/cms/Sites/destatis/Internet/EN/Navigation/Statistics/BildungForschungKultur/BildungForschungKultur.psml

Reports on education in Germany: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=2833 A central publication is The National Report on Education: http://www.bildungsbericht.de/zeigen.html?seite=6609

Information on financial assistance: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=425


Help in English with learning disability test

Question

A few months ago my family had to relocate here to Germany. Our son will be tested for a possible learning disability (autism). Do you have any resources for non German speakers that might be able to help with translation or at least know of any English speaking support group that I might ask someone for help?

Answer

We have a large link collection on special education http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=908 that includes a section on autism: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=2643 (the navigation is in English the resources themselves are usually in German) Here you can also find associations that might be able to advise you or can name you a contact person in your vicinity who might function as a translator: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=2646

The federal association for autism (Bundesverband zur Förderung von Menschen mit Autismus) offers a directory of addresses: http://www2.autismus.de/pages/adressen.php

another list can be found here: http://www.autismus-web.de/links.htm

There is a German-English glossary on special eduation that might be helpful: http://www.cisonline.at/fileadmin/kategorien/glossar.pdf


General information about special needs education in Germany in English:

http://www.european-agency.org/country-information/germany/

http://www.kmk.org/dokumentation/das-bildungswesen-in-der-bundesrepublik-deutschland/dossier-englisch/publikation-zum-download.html


Employment as an architect in Germany

Question

I am looking for employment as an architect in Germany.

Answer

We cannot recommend any organisations or institutions that offer jobs or placements/internships but the following websites offer job search facilities in English:

http://ec.europa.eu/eures/home.jsp?lang=en

http://www.toytowngermany.com/jobs/

http://www.justlanded.com/english/Germany/Jobs


Special job search services for architects (in German):

http://www.archinoah.de/architektur-jobboerse/stellenmarkt.html

http://www.candarch.de/links_architektur/stellen.php

http://www.go4constructionjobs.com/de/discipline-1.html


More job search services can be found on this page (most of them probably only in German): http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=820

For general information about working in Germany and finding a job you can find an English language information sheet of the German employment service here: http://www.ba-auslandsvermittlung.de/lang_de/nn_3166/SharedDocs/Publikationen/Mobil-in-Europa/Themenhefte/germany-rightinthemiddleofit-Themenheft.html

More information on working and living in Germany: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4120

Information on learning German: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4097

Learrning German for adults http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=1677

Support for immigrants http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4498


Erasmus Internship Programme in Germany for language assistant

Question

I'm writing to apply for Erasmus Internship Programme for the summer term. I'm majoring in English Language Teaching department. I'm aspiring to go to your home instutition as a language assistant.

Answer

The German Education Server (Deutscher Bildungsserver) does not offer placements for language assistents. We are no school or university but a web portal offering information about the German education system.

General information about Erasmus placements can be found here: http://ec.europa.eu/education/erasmus/doc894_en.htm

For information about language assistent programmes at German schools you can contact the Pedagogical Exchange Service (Paedagogischer Austauschdienst) of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in the Federal Republic of Germany: http://www.kmk-pad.org/international/studierende/

For information on placements in Germany and working as a language assistent at a German university you can contact the German Academic Exchange Service in Ankara: http://ic.daad.de/ankara/tr/

There is an Erasmus Student Network that might be helpful as well: http://www.esn.org/


Scholarship for vocational training

Question

I am looking for a Vocational scholarship for a brother.

Answer

Unfortunately the German Education Server does not offer any scholarships. We only provide internet resources about education in Germany.

We have some information about financial support for foreign students: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=2416 Maybe some of the foundations also support vocational training.

Database of foundations/ Stiftungsindex (only in German): http://www.stiftungen.org/index.php?strg=87_124&baseID=129 There is an English explanation about the organisation running this database: http://www.stiftungen.org/index.php?lang=2& Maybe they can help you to find a foundation that offers scholarships.

Further addresses to contact:

Inwent Capacity Building International http://www.inwent.org/index.php.en They organise exchange in vocational education and training.

Imove - Training made in Germany http://www.imove-germany.org/en/home-1.html

Maybe the German embassy in Nairobi can help you further: http://www.nairobi.diplo.de/Vertretung/nairobi/en/Startseite.html or the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) http://www.bmz.de/en/index.html Under "Approaches and players" you can look for organisations working in development aid.

General information on working and living in Germany http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4120


Teaching post in Germany

Question

I am a Special Education Teacher in India and i am Interested in Applying for a Job in Germany, Would like to more regarding the same.

Answer

If you want to work in school education you best contact the respective ministries of education: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=580

Resources for searching for a teaching post can be found at: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=845 Please note that most of the information is only available in German.

Questions regarding the recognition of qualifications can be answered by the following institutions:

Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen (Central Office for Foreign Education) http://www.kmk.org/zab/home1.htm

Ministries of science and reseach http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=328

Responsible authorities for the recognition of teacher qualifications: http://www.anabin.de/xml/xmlStellenListe.asp?ID=62

General information on working and living in Germany: http://www.eduserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4120


Internship in Germany

Question

We are two undergraduate students in German University in Cairo and are aiming at becoming summer interns in Germany this summer. We would be honored to get the chance to do that so if you could help us in any way in achieving our goal we would be extremely grateful.

Answer

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) can offer some basic advice on internships for students in Germany. They have an office and information centre in Cairo: http://cairo.daad.de/

Useful contact addresses can also be: The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience http://www.iaeste.org/

German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce http://ahk.de/ahk-standorte/aegypten/

Inwent - Capacity Building International, Germany http://www.inwent.org/index.php.en

You can find a collection of internship search services on our web page: Placement / Internship / Work experience search services http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=827

Additional search services can be found via the web page: Jobs and practical training for students: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=185

General information about Germany can be found on our web page Find out about Germany: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4094 There is a special page on working and living in Germany: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4120

For further information you can also contact the German Embassy in Cairo: http://www.kairo.diplo.de/Vertretung/kairo/de/Startseite.html


Jobs at German Education Server or DIPF

Question

i am approaching your organization since i found a lot of things in common. dealing with important topicts like: disabilities, enovirment etc. I will be happy to take part in any this kind of project.

Answer

The current job ads from the German Institute for International Educational Research (DIPF) and its projects can be found here: http://www.dipf.de/de/dipf-aktuell/stellenangebote

More offers for job search:

Stellenmarkt Bildung/ Job market education: http://www.bildungsserver.de/jobboerse/index_e.html

Job offers of the Arbeitsagentur for the education sector on our website: http://www.bildungsserver.de/jobboerse/ba_browse.html

Jobs on the website of the Arbeitsagentur: http://jobboerse.arbeitsagentur.de/vamJB/startseite.html?kgr=as&aa=1&m=1

Job search services on the Internet: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=820


Job as housekeeper or au-pair

Question

Au-pair - Housekeeper looking for a job in Europe.

Answer

You have contacted the German Education Server. We provide information about education in Germany, but we cannot help to find jobs for au-pairs.

Au-pair agencies in Germany are organised in the Guetegemeinschaft Au-pair: http://www.guetegemeinschaft-aupair.de/


Leonardo project partner on vocational guidance

Question

Our Project will be about guidance for pupils to professions with forms, public surveys and especially with activities which are not used in Turkey. We want to compare these activities and the process of vocational guidance.

'Methods and Techniques for Guidance to Vocational and Technical Education'

Our first aim is to research the process of guidance for pupils to professions, to highlight the forms used in guidance for pupils to professions and to develop a wide scope of form which can be used for vocational guidance. During the Project, we plan to collect the researches in Country Reports and then we will publish a Comparative Report about Guidance of Pupils to Professions especially to Vocational Education. If you want to work with us,please send mails to this e-mail.

Answer

The German Education Server cannot participate in the project, but the following websites might be helpful to find information about vocational guidance projects in Germany:

ADAM, the project and product portal for Leonardo da Vinci http://www.adam-europe.eu/adam/homepageView.htm

Unfortunately the following sites are only available in German:

Good Practice Center Foerderung von Benachteiligten in der Berufsbildung (promotion of disadvantaged in vocational education) Information on the topic of vocational guidance (Berufsorientierung, Berufsberatung): http://www.good-practice.de/3337.php Database of solutions: http://www.good-practice.de/gp/suche.php?sid=54ad54708ce50124a3de30aa5811d4fe

List of initiatives and projects active in vocational guidance and preparation for work: http://www.foraus.de/html/137.php

Initiative "Bildungsketten" (initiative education chains) to promote the transition from school to work and to prevent drop outs: http://www.bmbf.de/de/14737.php

You can also search for projects in our database on federal and regional projects: http://www.bildungsserver.de/innovationsportal/blk.html Just search for "Berufsorientierung" in the field "Schlagwoerter".

Ministries of education http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=580 The respective ministry can inform you about projects in the respective state.


Education statistics Germany

Question

I am doing research on Education, I need Education Statistics of Germany (No of School/Collage and Enrollment). Kindly provide me in English Language.

Answer

There is a portal on basic and structural data on education in Germany, but the current tables are only available in German: http://gus.his.de/ The last publication of these data in English was published in 2005: http://www.bmbf.de/pub/GuS_2005_ges_engl.pdf You can contact the Ministry of Education (Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung (BMBF)) for information about further publications in English: http://gus.his.de/gus/impressum.html

The Federal Statistical Office offers an English website and data tables: http://www.destatis.de/jetspeed/portal/cms/Sites/destatis/Internet/EN/Navigation/Statistics/BildungForschungKultur/BildungForschungKultur.psml

There is also some information in English on regional statistics: http://www.destatis.de/jetspeed/portal/cms/Sites/destatis/Internet/EN/Navigation/Statistics/Regionales/Regionales.psml

You can find a list of the regional statistical offices here: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=318 Maybe some of them offer English statistics as well.

For general information about the German education system in English see: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4112


Exchange with Russia for learning German

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I want to get to know some information about exchange students' organizations in Germany. I learn German language and i want to know it as well as possible. To get this aim i have to have some practice in the german-speaking country. Do you know how i can do it?

Answer

General information sources on exchange programmes can be found here: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4811

If you are looking for student exchange in higher education you best contact the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), they have three offices in Russia:

Moscow http://www.daad.ru/

Novosibirsk http://www.daad-novosibirsk.de/

St Petersburg http://www.daad.spb.ru/

Information of the DAAD on learning German: http://www.daad.de/deutschland/deutsch-lernen/13856.en.html


Information on school exchange can be found here: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=464

There also exists a foundation on German-Russian youth exchange: http://www.stiftung-drja.de/ru/?tx_ttnews[pS]=1217438924

Another German-Russian exchange organisation: http://www.austausch.org/russkii.html

Information of the Goethe Institut on learning German in Germany: http://www.goethe.de/ins/de/ruindex.htm

General online resources on learning German: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=1677


Pre-school teacher education in Germany

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I would like to become a Pre-school Teacher in Germany. I am from Greece and I just finished my Lyceum and the Panhellenic examinations. Could you please help me with information on how to become a Kindergarden teacher in Germany? If not, could you point me to a place on the internet, I can have a look for myself, please? I am interrested in being taught in English, but if that is not possible, I would love to learn your language, in order to full-fill my dream of working as a Pre-school teacher in Germany.

Answer

For information on the recognition of foreign qualifications you can contact the Central Office for Foreign Education (Zentralstelle fuer auslaendisches Bildungswesen): http://www.kmk.org/zab/home1.htm

They can tell you which ministry or agency is responsible for the recognition of your school leaving certificate so that you can take up a training or study course in Germany. As far as I know there is no English-language training course for pre-school teachers. So for learning and working in Germany it is essential to have a good knowledge of German.

Information of the Goethe Institut on learning German in Germany: http://www.goethe.de/ins/de/enindex.htm or in Greece: http://www.goethe.de/ins/gr/lp/elindex.htm

Learning German (information of the German Academic Exchange Service) http://www.daad.de/deutschland/deutsch-lernen/13856.en.html

General online resources on learning German: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=1677

We have a collection of internet resources on vocational education and training and study courses for pre-school teachers: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=2405 Unfortunately the resources are only available in German (we can only translate the navigation structure of our website).

Responsibility for the training of pre-school teachers lies with the federal states and municipalities. For further questions you can contact them: http://www.bildungsserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=1971

For general information on pre-school education in Germany you can find information in English here: http://www.kmk.org/dokumentation/das-bildungswesen-in-der-bundesrepublik-deutschland/dossier-englisch/publikation-zum-download.html


English language pre-school in Hamburg

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We wanted to know some details about the admission process and tution fee details. Age of student is 3 years 8 months, born April 2008. The language of instruction should be in English. Can you suggest any other school in Hamburg, teaching is in English Language.

Answer

the website of the "Association for early multilingualism in day nurseries and schools" offers a database with addresses of preschools in Germany: http://www.fmks-online.de/bilikitas_en.html . There are some preschools in Hamburg where you speak English.

A list of bilingual preschools you can get here: http://www.mundoazul.de/?option=com_content&view=article&id=293&Itemid=325:bilinguale-kitas-schulen-hamburg


Working with adults with disabilities in Germany

Question

I am a teacher with adult they have mental retarding problem (inhability). I am looking for a list of school where i can apply to work with this customer, for develop social habilities , in Germany but in French or in English.

Answer

Be prepared that a good knowledge of German might be essential to take up a job in this sector, as I think it is unlikely that you will find a school for adults with handicaps in Germany that uses English or French as a language of instruction.

We only have school databases of the primary and secondary sector on our server, therefore I cannot provide you with a list of schools for adults with disabilities.

Maybe the following associations of the special needs sector can advise you further on job opportunities, list of schools and qualifications needed. Unfortunately, the websites are mostly in German:

Society for Adult Education and Disability (Gesellschaft Erwachsenenbildung und Behinderung) http://www.geseb.de/index.php Website only in German.

Association for Workshops for Adapted Work (Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft Werkstaetten fuer behinderte Menschen) http://www.bagwfbm.eu/ Website partly in English.

Association for Special Needs Education (Verband Sonderpaedagogik) http://www.verband-sonderpaedagogik.de/ Website only in German.

For recognising your professional qualification in Germany you can find information and responsible ministries or agencies on the following website: http://anabin.kmk.org/no_cache/filter/anerkennungs-und-beratungsstellen-in-deutschland.html (only in German)

Contact points for a first consultation on recognition: http://www.netzwerk-iq.de/482.html

Websites that offer information in English:

Make it in Germany http://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/home/

Recognition in Germany http://www.anerkennung-in-deutschland.de/html/en/index.php

German embassy in Canada: http://www.canada.diplo.de/Vertretung/kanada/en/Startseite.html They offer some basic information about immigrating to Germany: http://www.canada.diplo.de/Vertretung/kanada/en/03/welcome__to__germany/__immigrating__to__germany.html



Work as a speech therapist in Germany

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I will graduate from Speech and Language Therapy Masters Degree in Turkey. I plan to work in Germany after my graduation. I know Turkish, English, Russian and Kazakh in advanced level. and I started to learn German. I think until the summer I will learn intermediate degree German. Do you have any position for me? If not what do you suggest to me? Which steps should I follow to work in Germany?

Answer

Here are some websites that offer information in English on working and living in Germany and the recognition of degrees:

Working and living in Germany (collection of resources on our server): http://www.eduserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4120

Make it in Germany http://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/home/

Recognition in Germany http://www.anerkennung-in-deutschland.de/html/en/index.php

You can search for an agency responsible for the recognition of qualifications as a speech therapist (Logopäde) on the following website: http://anabin.kmk.org/no_cache/filter/anerkennungs-und-beratungsstellen-in-deutschland.html Click on "Suchen nach Stellen für Berufe", then choose from the first drop-down menu "Logopäde" and confirm with the pink button "Berufswahl bestätigen". Choose from the second drop-down menu the federal state where you want to have your qualification recognised. The result is shown below. Via the + button you can find the address.

A list of job search services can be found here: http://www.eduserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=822


Statistcs learners German as a second language

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I am involved in the group project on how efficiently promote German courses to foreigners online. We are missing critical data for our research - a current number of learners of German as a second language in Germany.

Answer

Unfortunately we have no such statistics available. As there are so many opportunities to learn German it should be difficult to find one unified statistic.

There is a statistic provided by Netzwerk Deutsch on German language courses worldwide: http://www.goethe.de/uun/pub/de5759780.htm

The Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge offers figures on integration courses: http://www.bamf.de/DE/Infothek/Statistiken/InGe/inge-node.html

Other addresses you could contact are:

Deutscher Volkshochschulverband: http://www.dvv-vhs.de/themenfelder/sprachlernen/arbeitsschwerpunkte/sprachenlernen-an-volkshochschulen.html They should have detailed figures on language courses at the Volkshochschulen.

Deutsches Institut für Erwachsenenbildung http://www.die-bonn.de/Institut/Dienstleistungen/Statistik/ They are the experts on adult education in Germany.

You can also try the statistical offices in Germany: http://www.bildungsserver.de/Statistische-Aemter-in-Deutschland-318.html


Expert on early childhood education and care in Germany

Question

We would like to organize a phone call or a meeting with you (or a persons that know good pre-school education) to share good practice of your country. Could you please reply if you know who could be able to share knowledge about pre-school education?

Answer

I would recommend to contact the responsible ministries or agencies in the respective ferderal states of Germany. The links can be found via the following page: http://www.bildungsserver.de/Landesministerien-und-Landesjugendaemter-1971.html

Alternatively, there are several research institutions specialising in pre-school education. A list can be found here: http://www.bildungsserver.de/Forschungseinrichtungen-und-netzwerke-im-Bereich-Elementarbildung-2021.html

A central institution is the German Youth Institute: http://www.dji.de/cgi-bin/projekte/output.php?projekt=818&sprache=E Part of the institute is the "International Center Early Childhood Education and Care (ICEC)": http://www.fruehe-chancen.de/themen/internationales_buero/dok/1143.php Contacts: http://www.fruehe-chancen.de/themen/internationales_buero/das_zentrum_internationale_fruehkindliche_bildung_betreuung_und_erziehung/dok/1145.php

For general information about pre-school education in Germany see the following websites:

The Education System in the Federal Republic of Germany: http://www.kmk.org/dokumentation/das-bildungswesen-in-der-bundesrepublik-deutschland/dossier-englisch/publikation-zum-download.html

A collection of English websites on pre-school education and care in Germany: http://www.eduserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4459


Teaching and learning materials in beauty education, number of apprentices

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1 . What are the major differences regarding education system in (1) teaching methods and (2) teaching materials between private- and public schools for beauty. (kosmetikerin, friseurin)

2. What are the differences in: (1)qualifications and (2) schoolbooks for private schools? Are there quality differences?

3 What are developments schoolbooks for beauty education (kosmetikerin, friseurin) For example: are books in kosmetikerin bought more in general?

4. What is the trend in beauty education? For example: are there more students in beauty education in relation to last year?

Answer

As school education in Germany is not centrally organised but lies in the domain of the individual Bundeslaender, different rules might apply for each Bundesland.

As far as teaching materials and school books are concerned the general rule seems to be that for general subjects only materials approved by the respective ministry of education can be used. You can find lists of approved school books and learning materials for each Bundesland via the following website: http://www.bildungsserver.de/Zugelassene-Lernmittel-und-Schulbuecher-522.html I carried out some random samples and it seems to be that there are no rules and approvals for vocational subjects. So vocational schools have a free choice regarding learning materials for vocational subjects but must stick to the approved learning materials for some general subjects.

Whether there are differences between public schools and private schools concerning teaching materials I cannot say. In this matter und also in regard of your questions concerning differences in teacher qualification and teaching methods I would recommend to contact the ministries of education: http://www.bildungsserver.de/Kultusministerien-580.html and the association of private schools (Verband der Privatschulen): http://www.privatschulen.de/ My assumption is that the rules and methods for both types of school are more or less the same.

The Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (Bundesinstitut für Berufsbildung BIBB) offers a database with statistics on the number of contracts and exams for vocational qualifications: http://www.bibb.de/de/55461.htm There is a categorie where you can choose data tables for specific vocations: http://www2.bibb.de/tools/db_aws/dtazub.php?method=display_simple&bereich=0 Here you can see the development of the number of apprentices over the last years.

Here are also some addresses of vocational associations for beauty vocations that might be useful contacts:

Bundesvereinigung Deutscher Berufsfachschulen für Kosmetik (association of vocational schools for cosmetics) http://www.bdbk.org/

Bundesberufsverband der Fachkosmetiker/innen in Deutschland (association of cosmeticians) http://www.bfd-ev.com/

Zentralverband des Deutschen Friseurhandwerks (assoication of hairdressers) http://www.friseurhandwerk.de/


Funding for special needs

Question

we are working on collecting statistics about financial support for children with severe complex needs in the Czech Republic versus other countries. To this end, could you please answer following questions:

- How much does your country pay for special education/special schools per year per child with severe special needs? (in order to make direct comparisons, it is possible to choose concrete examples for most sever disability case for Kindergarten education, elementary school education of a selection of ages. What is paid by various offices (Ministry of Education (payment to school), Ministry of Social Affairs (i.e. personal assistance, therapies))

- How much is the average salary of experienced teachers at special schools in your country?

- Assistants for these children are necessary for each child to support them during the education. The Czech republic does not automatically pay for an assistant for each child and donations are low. Does your country consider such support right? How much does your country pay per child per month/year and for salaries of such assistants? What is the average salary for such an assistant?

- Does your country support families with special needs children (how much support does a family receive for very sever cases) ?

Answer

It is not possible to answer all your questions in detail as Germany is a federal state and quite often the answer depends on the situation and regulations of the individual states (Laender). Therefore I can only provide general resources.

Figures for the funding of special needs education I could find in the following two publications:

Data Portal of the Federal Ministry of Education: Table 2.1.14 expenditure for public schools by pupil, type of school and Land (see column Förderschule/ special school) [Ausgaben für öffentliche Schulen je Schüler/-in nach Schularten und Ländern] http://www.datenportal.bmbf.de/portal/en/K21.html#chapters

A publication by the Bertelsmann Foundation on estimated additional cost for inclusive education in Germany [Zusätzliche Ausgaben für ein inklusives Schulsystem in Deutschland] http://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/cps/rde/xbcr/SID-5EA492E9-270F3A80/bst/xcms_bst_dms_35784_35785_2.pdf There are mostly figures on the number of pupils and teachers, some tables give figures for costs.

For more information on expenditure and costs you should contact the statistical offices in Germany http://www.bildungsserver.de/Statistische-Aemter-in-Deutschland-318.html and the ministries of education http://www.bildungsserver.de/Kultusministerien-580.html


For general information on special needs education and inclusion in Germany see the following texts and websites:

Complete national overview from the European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education: http://www.european-agency.org/country-information/germany/national-overview/complete-national-overview

Chapter on "Educational support and guidance" from the dossier "Education System in the Federal Republic of Germany": http://www.kmk.org/dokumentation/das-bildungswesen-in-der-bundesrepublik-deutschland/dossier-englisch/publikation-zum-download.html

Special Needs and Inclusive Education in Germany: basic facts http://www.eduserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4523


Questions on teacher salaries can be answered by the ministries of education or the association for special needs pedagogics [Verband Sonderpädagogik e.V. (vds)] http://www.verband-sonderpaedagogik.de/

Support for personal assistants is usually provided by the municipality and the amount can differ. For questions on general and family support for people with special needs you can contact the following organisations:

Deutscher Behindertenrat (DBR) http://www.deutscher-behindertenrat.de/ umbrella organisation of German associations for disabled persons

On the website of the Federal Government Commissioner for Matters relating to Disabled Persons you can find links to the Commissioners for Matters relating to Disabled Persons in the Laender and other associations: http://www.behindertenbeauftragte.de/DE/Wissenswertes/Links/links_node.html


Teaching post in Germany

Question

I am an English language and literature teacher with 9 years of experience in primary school. I am interested on working with you. In the attachment you have my CV, cover letter and recommendation letter.

Answer

The German Education Server itself does not offer any jobs but you can find link lists of job search services on our website: http://www.bildungsserver.de/Stellen-Ausbildungsplatz-Trainee-und-Praktikumsboersen-820.html

If you want to work as a teacher in Germany you best contact the ministries of education to find out about your opportunities: http://www.bildungsserver.de/Kultusministerien-580.html

Here are some websites that offer information in English on working and living in Germany and the recognition of degrees:

Working and living in Germany (collection of resources on our server): http://www.eduserver.de/zeigen_e.html?seite=4120

Make it in Germany http://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/home/

Recognition in Germany http://www.anerkennung-in-deutschland.de/html/en/index.php


German language course in Germany

Question

I am planning to undertake German language courses in Germany. I have completed studying A2 on my own already.

I am inquiring about:

1. Is it possible to study B1 to C1 and TestDAF Preparation course (and TestDAF exam) only? 2. Can the lessons’ number be 25 lessons/week? 3. Is your institute recognized by the embassy for visa procedure (Country: Bahrain)? 4. How much do the courses cost (intensive courses to pass TestDAF)? Will the cost cover accommodation in Germany? 5. (from B1 to C1) What is the recommended schedule or weeks to finish? 6. How can I apply for the courses and what documents are required?

Answer

The German Education Server is not a language school and offers no language courses. Therefore, I unfortunately cannot help you with your questions. But I can give you some contact addresses for further information:

You can find some basic information on learning German on the website of the German embassy: http://www.manama.diplo.de/Vertretung/manama/en/06/Weshalb__Deutsch__lernen/Weshalb__Deutsch__lernen.html

There is also a link to the Goethe-Institute Liaison Office for the Gulf Region: https://www.goethe.de/ins/ae/en/spr/prf.html

More information on German courses from the Goethe Institute: Goethe Institute: German courses and German exams https://www.goethe.de/en/spr/kup.html Courses in Germany: https://www.goethe.de/ins/de/en/index.html

Another contact is the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). They offer a database of courses: DAAD: Language and Short Courses in Germany 2018 https://www.daad.de/deutschland/studienangebote/sommerkurse/en/#

General Information by the DAAD on learning German: https://www.daad.de/deutschland/nach-deutschland/voraussetzungen/en/6221-the-german-language/ and improving your German skills: https://www.daad.de/deutschland/in-deutschland/studium/en/9155-improving-your-german/

Here is also a database of German language courses in Germany (website in German): http://www.fadaf.de/de/daf_angebote/sprachkursangebote/suche.php?fadaf=e2db336a21aac962762e204823aeade6


Support for learning German

Question

I came to Germany seeking for the right of the protection as refugee. I have the permission to work as my professional career as civil Engineer. But my problem is with the learning Germany language. And i dont have enough money for the school, i want at least B2 level.

Answer

Unfortunately we cannot give you support for a language course, but I will try to give you some advice that might be useful.

Usually the Volkshochschule VHS (adult education college) offers cheap language courses, though it might be difficult to get a place immediately as the demand is very high. Maybe you can make an arrangement with the VHS for a payment by installments so that you can handle the costs. To look for a VHS near you you can use this website: https://www.volkshochschule.de/volkshochschulen-vor-ort.html

Another way would be to try self-learning programmes:

The VHS has a learning German portal: https://portal-deutsch.de/en/lernen/deutschlernen/

The Goethe Institute also offers learning materials for self-learning: https://www.goethe.de/en/spr/flu.html

Language course of the government broadcasting station: https://learngerman.dw.com/en/languages

The Refugee Phrasebook provides useful phrases and information: https://www.refugeephrasebook.de/

Many cities and towns have volunteer organisations (Flüchtlingshilfe) that offer help with learning German free of charge.

As you already have a work permit you should try to find a job even if you have no knowledge of German. In your profession it should be possible to find something where English is sufficient as a working language. Then it should be no problem to take further steps learning German. Ask your local Arbeitsagentur for help but also try to find a job on your own.

Job Board of the Arbeitsagentur: https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/en/job-board

Here are some specialised job portals for engineers (the German for civil engineer is Bauingenieur):

https://jobtensor.com/

https://www.ingenieur1.de/

https://www.ingenieurweb.de/stellenangebote

https://www.get-in-engineering.de/

The Google translator is very useful to help you find your way on German websites. https://translate.google.de/


Statistics on early child care and education and school education

Question

It would be really helpful if you can provide the following data to us:

Number of students studying in early years and primary schools in Germany by age, grade level, type of school (public v private v etc.) and language of instruction (German v English v others) (it would be great if you can share the most recent data for the last 4-5 years)

Alternatively, please let us know if we will be able to access the above data through online resources.

Answer

I can show you where to find statistical information but please note that the resources are unfortunately only available in German.

The Statistische Bundesamt (federal statistical office) offers tables and publications on early child care and education on the following website: https://www.destatis.de/DE/Themen/Gesellschaft-Umwelt/Soziales/Kindertagesbetreuung/_inhalt.html

Here is a table with figures on children in day care institutions by age group: https://www-genesis.destatis.de/genesis/online/logon?language=de&sequenz=tabelleErgebnis&selectionname=22541-0001

The publication "Kinder und tätige Personen in Tageseinrichtungen" (children and staff in day care institutions) offers more detailed information (public/private, male/female etc.): https://www.destatis.de/DE/Themen/Gesellschaft-Umwelt/Soziales/Kindertagesbetreuung/Publikationen/Downloads-Kindertagesbetreuung/tageseinrichtungen-kindertagespflege-5225402187004.pdf;jsessionid=89563FF5C5E745BFE2B1C27EA6EFBA09.internet712?__blob=publicationFile&v=6


Tables and publications on schools can be found here: https://www.destatis.de/DE/Themen/Gesellschaft-Umwelt/Bildung-Forschung-Kultur/Schulen/_inhalt.html

Here is a table on pupils by federal state, gender and type of school (Grundschule = primary school): https://www-genesis.destatis.de/genesis/online/logon?language=de&sequenz=tabelleErgebnis&selectionname=21111-0003&sachmerkmal=BILSA1&sachschluessel=SCHULE03,SCHULE05,SCHULE07,SCHULE081,SCHULE082,SCHULE09

More detailed figures can be found in the publication "Allgemeinbildende Schulen" (general education schools): https://www.destatis.de/DE/Themen/Gesellschaft-Umwelt/Bildung-Forschung-Kultur/Schulen/Publikationen/Downloads-Schulen/allgemeinbildende-schulen-2110100187004.pdf?__blob=publicationFile&v=5

The federal statistical office will be able to answer any further questions. The contact form can be found here: https://www.destatis.de/EN/Service/Contact/_Contact.html


Offer for German language course

Question

Group of six(6) adults wants to study Language course offered in your school. The students will like to form a group of six(6) for the private lesson if it is possible or they can join the regular classes. Kindly send the total cost of the study including the cost of the learning materials that will be needed by the students.

Answer

The German Education Server is not a language school and offers no language courses. Therefore, I unfortunately cannot help you with your questions. But I can give you some contact addresses for further information:

The Goethe Institute offers German courses in Germany and abroad: https://www.goethe.de/en/spr/kup.html

The Volkshochschule VHS (adult education college) offers language courses all over Germany. You can search for courses on the following website (in German): https://www.volkshochschule.de/index.php

Here is also a database of German language schools in Germany (website in German): http://www.fadaf.de/de/daf_angebote/sprachkursangebote/suche.php?fadaf=e2db336a21aac962762e204823aeade6

We have in our own database of institutions several language schools listed: https://www.bildungsserver.de/institutionen_de.html?Katego=0&Name=&Ort=&Land=0&Staat=46&Schlagwort=sprachschule&suchen=finden

There are of course numerous private language schools. You can easily find them by searching Google for "Sprachschule" in combination with any German city you are interested in.



Review of a religious children's book

Question

Kindly see attached my literary proposal to have a physical display of my latest book on your server.

Answer

The main task of the German Education Server is to inform about the education system in Germany and to offer links to websites in this context. As we do not write book reviews ourselves I unfortunately have to decline your offer.

You can find a list of juries and prices for children and youth literature in Germany and worldwide on Wikipedia: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liste_von_Kinder-_und_Jugendliteraturpreisen Among them are for example two with religious focus: Evangelischer Buchpreis (protestant book price) https://www.evangelischerbuchpreis.de/start/ Katholischer Kinder- und Jugendbuchpreis (catholic children and youth book price) https://www.dbk.de/themen/auszeichnungen-der-deutschen-bischofskonferenz/



Training in Germany

Question

I have a Bachelor's degree (BA). I'm living in Georgia, Tbilisi. I want to study in Germany (Ausbildung) Please, write to me, what are the conditions for study? (Documents, certificates etc,).

Answer

The following websites offer information on learning and working in Germany:

Make it in Germany https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/

Information on vocational training: https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/study-training/training/find-a-vocational-training/

Information on recognition of foreign qualifications: https://www.anerkennung-in-deutschland.de/html/en/index.php

Information of the German Employment Agency (Bundesagentur für Arbeit) for people from abroad: https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/en/welcome

If you want to study at a university, you best contact the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). They have an office in Tbilissi: https://www.daad-georgia.org/de/


Short voluntary service in Germany

Question

I am currently studying a university degree and taking an intensive German course. A few months ago, I started looking for social volunteers because I like to show solidarity with others and also get to know other cultures. I found your page and I found it interesting because it would allow me to further develop the German language as well as live an unforgettable experience. However, I am studying and therefore I was wondering if I could volunteer for a short time. At the end of the year, I have a month and a half vacation and I would like to be able to help you with whatever you need in that time.

Answer

Please note that we do not offer this programme ourselves. We only provide links to information on the FSJ (Freiwilliges Soziales Jahr - voluntary social year): https://www.bildungsserver.de/Freiwilliges-Soziales-Jahr-FSJ-allgemein-1666-de.html

The following organisation can be used as a first contact address. They also offer some information in English: https://pro-fsj.de/en/informations-fsj I am not sure if there is a short-term option. The service usually lasts one year.

Another possibility could be a vacation job for students from abroad. The Bundesagentur für Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency) helps with the application procedure and to find a place: https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/fuer-menschen-aus-dem-ausland/jobs-und-praktika-finden Look under the heading "Ferienbeschäftigung in Deutschland". You can work in Germany up to 90 days. There is a brochure for download, but unfortunately only in German: https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/datei/info-ferienbeschaeftigung_ba015405.pdf

Contact for further questions:

Agentur für Arbeit Köln Team 007/008 Villemombler Str. 76 53123 Bonn

Phone: +49 228 713-1316 (Monday to Thursday: 8 - 14:30, Friday: 8 - 12:30) E-Mail: koeln.008-OS@arbeitsagentur.de