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German is the official language in Germany and plays a very important role in everyday life—for example, at work, at the doctor’s office, or when dealing with government agencies. If you speak German, you’ll get along better and feel at home more quickly.

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A certain language proficiency level is required for some residence permits. If you want to live or work in Saxony, you should start learning German early on. There are many resources available to help you learn German even before you move to Saxony.

Test Your Language Proficiency

Find out how your German skills stack up. There are several ways to do this:

German courses in your home country

  • Courses taught by qualified instructors are available, for example, at adult education centers, universities, or private language schools.
  • Many private language schools offer evening classes or online courses.
  • Goethe-Instituts are located in many countries. In addition to teaching the German language, Goethe-Instituts also provide extensive insights into German culture.
  • Use the Goethe-Institut’s quality criteria as a guide to identify good German courses.

Language Courses in Saxony

In Saxony, you have various options for learning German or improving your German language skills. The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) offers the following courses:

Tip: Ask your employer if they will support you in taking an individual language course.

Here’s how to find BAMF courses and other language courses:

Improve Your German Skills Self-Study Resources