Integrationskurs

integration course (language + civic orientation for immigrants)

noun in-te-gra-tsee-OHNS-koors Rare

Usage Note

Integrationskurs is the state-funded course — German language instruction plus a Orientierungskurs on German law, history and values — that immigrants are encouraged or required to complete. Administered by the BAMF.

Examples

"Sie absolvierte den Integrationskurs und erzielte beim Abschlusstest ein gutes Ergebnis."

Natural Translation

She completed the integration course and achieved a good result in the final test.

Literal Translation

She completed the integration-course and achieved in the final-test a good result.

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