For refugees and migrants seeking to access higher education in Germany, there are two major obstacles: The recognition of diplomas and other official certificates as well as the tedious process of assembling all documents required to apply. InfoMigrants takes an in-depth look at the admission process, required documents, application fees and more.
Two German universities are running courses to help qualify refugee teachers to work in German schools . Who can apply? And will they get a job after finishing the program? InfoMigrants spoke with the coordinator and its participants to find out.
Migrants in Germany are expected to learn the language and become familiar with the country's history, culture and legal system. That’s where integration courses come in. But what exactly are these courses, who can participate, and how many people are taking part?
Austria’s far-right government has pegged social benefits to German language skills and family size. While the government defended the reform, the cuts were met with criticism by opposition parties and UNHCR.
Eighteen associations from the north-eastern Italian town of Trento have launched a network that coordinates Italian courses for foreigners. Their goal: To compensate for the elimination of government language courses after the implementation of the 'Salvini Decree.'
The City of Paris has announced that it is opening the doors of its long-awaited “Refugee House”, an activity center aimed at migrants and refugees, in June. The center will house a library and a café, and offer a host of activities, including computer workshops and conversational French classes.
One in three foreigners seeking to join a spouse in Germany is unable to do so because they fail to pass a basic language test.
The number of immigrants in Germany who fail to complete their integration and language courses rose significantly in 2018. Some political parties have pointed out that these failed measures cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of euros.
The number of migrants and refugees failing Germany's integration and language classes has risen. Germany's migration office has been under fire for the quality of the courses.
The humanitarian organization INTERSOS, in collaboration with International Language School, is offering free courses in Italian and English language, civic education, and cultural mediation for foreign citizens in difficulty in Rome.
Migrants' inclination in Germany to launch a business is above-average, according to a new study. But due to below-average job prospects and language barriers, a higher percentage of them strike out out of necessity, rather than opportunity, compared to lifelong residents.
The Italian government has approved 647,000 euros in funding for a language program for migrants in Sardinia.