Vocational Language Courses C1 (BSK) in Berlin

Your path to the C1 certificate. German for work in Berlin-Neukölln & online in Berlin and Brandenburg

Incl. telc exam 100% funding available Online & In-person Incl. textbook Childcare from 09:00–12:15

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NEW DATES COMING SOON – END OF 2026

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Digital learning with our learning management system ZeBuS-LMS.

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ZeBuS-LMS: Your online learning platform

For your BAMF vocational language course you use the free learning management system of ZeBuS e.V. – your central place for successful learning.

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Digital support for your lessons.

Central

Course materials, assignments and exchange in one place.

Flexible

Location-independent and structured toward C1.

Online & In-Person

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In-person courses — For in-person courses, participants from Berlin can register.
Online courses — For online courses, participants from Berlin and Brandenburg can register.
Course details

Our Course

Vocational Language Course C1 400 lessons

from B2
400 UE Duration: 5-6 months

What do you need?

  • Participation authorization (from Jobcenter, Employment Agency, BAMF) for target C1 – 400 lessons

Final Exam

Telc- DTB-C1

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Registration & Consultation (No appointment needed)

Have questions about our courses or want to register? Just stop by!

When: Every Tuesday
Time: 10:00 – 13:00 uhr
Where: Richardstr. 66, 12055 Berlin

Note: Please bring your ID and (if available) your obligation letter from Jobcenter or BAMF.

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Funding / Costs

In many cases, the vocational language course is free for you. This applies if you:

  • receive benefits from the Jobcenter (Bürgergeld / ALG II) or social assistance
  • have an authorization from the Jobcenter, Employment Agency, or BAMF that exempts you from costs

For Employed Persons

Those employed and earning over €20,000 net (without receiving benefits/in training) pay 50% of costs themselves. The current contribution is €2.56 per lesson unit (UE). Money back: If you successfully pass the final exam within two years, you can apply to BAMF for a 50% refund of what you paid!

Registration

What do you need?

  • Passport or ID card
  • Authorization to participate in a vocational language course from the Jobcenter, Employment Agency, BAMF (original)
  • Any proof of performance and language certificates
  • Any existing language certificates

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Your Benefits

What the course offers you

Praxisorientierte Übungen Bewerbungstraining, Schriftliche und mündliche Kommunikation
Interaktive Lernmethoden Dialoge, Rollenspiele und praxisnahe Szenarien
Berufsbezogene Sprachvermittlung Der Unterricht orientiert sich an typischen Phasen des Berufslebens: Arbeitssuche & Bewerbung, Arbeitsalltag und Kommunikation mit Kunden, Kollegen und Vorgesetzten
Förderung durch qualifizierte Lehrkräfte Individuelle Unterstützung durch Berücksichtigung spezifischer Bedürfnisse
Berufssprachkurs C1 bei ZeBuS
Course Goal

C1 German: Your Key to Your Career

Language level C1 takes your career right to the top.

Language level C1 is the decisive step for your professional advancement in Germany. In 400 teaching units you will learn to express yourself precisely, in a structured way and with stylistic confidence at the highest level.

With this course you qualify for demanding positions on the job market, confidently master complex professional discussions in everyday working life and lay the foundation for a degree course or the recognition of your foreign professional qualification.

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What will I learn in this course?

The course content of the BAMF-funded C1 vocational language course is based on the concept specified by BAMF.

  • German at language level C1: You will learn an elevated, precise way of expressing yourself and consolidate complex grammatical structures in order to communicate absolutely fluently and with stylistic confidence in everyday working life.
  • Communication at skilled-worker level: Conduct professional negotiations, present complex technical topics convincingly, moderate meetings and correctly interpret subtle nuances or irony in everyday working life.
  • Written expression & documentation: Write structured reports, minutes, formal business letters and emails error-free and create demanding application documents for management positions.
  • Understanding complex texts: Quickly grasp specialist articles, employment contracts, legal texts, works agreements and detailed work instructions and filter out the key information.
  • Law, business & workplace culture: In-depth knowledge of the structures of the German labour market, legal frameworks in companies, employee rights and intercultural communication in the team.
  • Preparation for the final test: Intensive and targeted preparation for the official certification exam German Test for Professionals (DTB) C1.

Prospects

With the C1 certificate you reach the level for skilled workers and managers. Here is the most important information summarised:

  • Academic career & studies: You fulfil the language requirements for studying at many German colleges and universities.
  • Career as a skilled worker or manager: You qualify for demanding positions that require complex communication and written documentation.
  • Professional recognition: For many regulated professions (e.g. in the medical field, teaching or care management), the C1 certificate is the key to official professional recognition in Germany.
  • Confident appearance: You negotiate absolutely confidently on equal terms with management, clients and authorities – without any language barriers.
  • Higher salary potential: Top-level German skills open up access to specialised and significantly better-paid jobs on the job market.

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Don't want to miss any vocational language course, be informed about new courses in time and always stay up to date?

Register here without obligation in our list of interested parties! We will inform you immediately when a place becomes available or the next course starts. We only send course information, completely advertising-free, and never pass your data on to third parties.

Revocation is possible at any time without formality – your data will then be deleted immediately.

Information Sheet for Vocational Language Courses

Information sheet on job-related German language support according to §45 Residence Act

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ZeBuS e.V. – Google Reviews

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Astkhik Durgaryan

★★★★★

I’ve just finished my online B2 Beruf course, and I want to say a big thank you to everyone involved! From the registration process at the school to the very last class, it was a wonderful journey. A special thank-you goes to my teachers, Jennyfer and Alisja, for their patience, great sense of humor, positive attitude, and constant support. Thank you so much for everything! ❤️

morenikeji baruwa

★★★★★

I honestly cannot recommend this school enough. From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed and supported throughout my entire learning journey. First, a special mention to the lovely receptionist with the tattoo (I'm so sorry I can't remember your name!). You are absolutely amazing. Your kindness, encouragement, and genuine happiness for me when I passed my B1 exam meant so much. People like you make a huge difference in a student's experience. I also want to give a huge shout-out to my teachers, especially Franz. As an international who struggled to learn German for the past six years, I had almost given up hope. But Franz completely changed that. He has an incredible ability to explain even the most difficult concepts in the simplest way possible, making everything easy to understand and remember. Franz, if you ever read this: thank you. I genuinely appreciate everything you did for me. You have no idea how much this B1 certificate means to me and how much you've helped me achieve something I once thought was impossible. I love you Man lol 🤣… My other teacher, Simon, was fantastic as well. He was supportive, and always willing to help. I learned so much from both of them. The feeling of learning a new language, preparing for the exam, and finally passing it is indescribable. It has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. If you're looking for the best place to learn German in Berlin, this is it. I'm saying this as someone who has lived in Germany for seven years and spent years struggling from one language school to another. None of them compare to this school. Take my word for it: this school is truly second to none. Thank you to everyone here for helping me achieve a goal that means so much to me. 5 ⭐️ isnt enough to justify this school honestly . Highly recommend. For those skeptical : The taste of the pudding is in the eating- go try it yourself😁. Vielen Dank ❤️.

jane doe

★★★★★

Did my B2 für Beruf kurs and it was great. The office team were amazing and ensured I was able to register for the required course and my teachers, Rajani and Komel were both excellent! I found them both friendly and knowledgeable also an important point for online classes, they were both very competent using zoom and the other online learning tools we used in class. I would definitely recommend this school!

Giannis Vassaras

★★★★★

Pretty positive impression in general. The staff at the office were extremely helpful and friendly both times I enrolled for the online B1 DTZ + Leben in Deutschland and B2 DTB courses. Both teachers (Barbara and Isabella) I came across are highly skilled, have a lot of patience and give you everything you need (PDF's, Links etc) to succeed in the final exams. All you need is to find time to study. For people who are looking for in person classes, live in Neukölln or Kreuzberg and dont want long commute is a must choice.

suhasini ramesh

★★★★★

I have had a very positive experience with ZeBuS e.V. Zentrum für Bildung und Sprache e.V. I completed my A2 and B1 levels here, and I am currently continuing with my B2 course as well. The structured approach and consistent support have made a big difference in my progress. A special mention to my teacher Isabella, who has been incredibly helpful and dedicated. Her teaching style is clear, patient, and encouraging, which has made learning German much more comfortable and effective for me. Overall, I’m very satisfied with my experience and would definitely recommend the institute to anyone looking to learn German in a supportive environment.

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