Sprach- Und Integrationsschule E.V.

What Sprach- Und Integrationsschule E.V. does

SIS e.V. (Sprach- und Integrationsschule e.V.) is a registered nonprofit association (eingetragener Verein) headquartered in Berlin-Neukölln, Germany, functioning as a BAMF-authorized course provider (Kursträger) and accredited telc and g.a.s.t. examination center. The organization delivers government-funded German language education to adult immigrants, refugees, and job seekers at a single physical location on Emser Straße 29-30. Course offerings span general integration courses (A1-B1, 600 units plus orientation), literacy integration courses (A1-B1, 900 units plus orientation), Berufssprachkurse at B2 (400-500 UE) and C1 (400 UE) levels, and a shorter Job-BSK variant (100-200 UE), each concluding with the 'Leben in Deutschland' naturalization knowledge test.

The technology footprint is standard commercial web infrastructure — Alfahosting hosting, Google Tag Manager, Mailchimp newsletters, Matomo and Hotjar analytics, and Complianz cookie consent — with no proprietary platform or AI components. Delivery is fundamentally in-person: multimedia-equipped classrooms with laptop and tablet lending, free internet, open kitchens, and a vending area; registration requires a personal visit with photo ID, eligibility documentation, and an optional placement test. Auxiliary services include social-pedagogical counseling, migration advice, free Kinderbeaufsichtigung for children aged 1-5 funded under the ESF Plus 'Integrationskurs mit Kind Plus' program, and three §45 SGB III coaching modules covering job applications, career entry, and self-employment.

Revenue is generated through BAMF-issued vouchers for integration and vocational language courses, Bundesagentur für Arbeit vouchers for SGB III coaching, and DTZ and telc examination fees for both course participants and external candidates. Customer acquisition is dominated by government referrals from Jobcenter Berlin-Neukölln and the Bundesagentur für Arbeit, supplemented by a Facebook page, an Instagram account active since 2022, a Mailchimp newsletter, and word-of-mouth within the local Kiez community. The organization is an independent, charitable nonprofit with voluntary board oversight, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no disclosed equity or funding rounds.

Name

Sprach- Und Integrationsschule E.V.

Legal name

Sprach- und Integrationsschule e.V.

Website

https://sis-ev.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SIS e.V. is a Berlin-Neukölln-based nonprofit, BAMF-authorized language and integration school delivering government-funded German courses (A1-C1), vocational language programs, certified DTZ and telc examinations, and §45 SGB III coaching to adult immigrants, refugees, and job seekers at a single location.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adult Language Education and Integration Training

NAICS

Other Schools and Instruction (6116), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Intensive Bootcamps & Accelerated ASE Programs (EDAAABAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

College & Career Transition Services (Bridge Programs, Dual Enrollment Pathways) (EDAAABAK)

Keywords

• German language courses
• Integration education
• Vocational language training
• BAMF certified courses
• Immigrant language services

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin-Neukölln

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. BAMF-Funded Integration Courses: General integration courses (A1–B1), alphabetization courses, youth, parent, women, and intensive courses funded by the German Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF). Course participants typically receive vouchers from Jobcenter or Agentur für Arbeit covering course fees.
2. BAMF-Funded Vocational Language Courses (Berufssprachkurse): Vocational language courses at B2 and C1 levels, plus Job-BSK courses, funded by BAMF. Covered by vouchers from Jobcenter or Agentur für Arbeit; employed individuals can also apply for vouchers.
3. SGB III Coaching Programs: Individual coaching programs under §45 SGB III (successful job applications, career start, self-employment) funded via vouchers from Jobcenter or Agentur für Arbeit. Modules: Erfolgreich bewerben (20 units), Erfolgreich in den Beruf starten (60 units), Erfolgreich in die Selbstständigkeit (40 units).
4. Examination Fees (DTZ, TELC, g.a.s.t.): Telc and g.a.s.t. DTZ (Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer) exams administered on-site for both course participants and external candidates for a fee. The 'Leben in Deutschland' test is conducted for course participants and as a prerequisite for naturalization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SIS e.V. delivers BAMF-funded German integration courses (A1-B1, including literacy variants) and vocational language courses (Berufssprachkurse B2, C1, Job-BSK) at a single physical location in Berlin-Neukölln, followed by certified DTZ, TELC, and "Leben in Deutschland" examinations administered on-site. Course fees are covered by BAMF vouchers issued through Jobcenter and Agentur für Arbeit, with supplementary §45 SGB III coaching, free social-pedagogical support, and free childcare for children aged 1-5.

Product overview

SIS e.V. operates as a BAMF-approved language and integration school offering a portfolio of German language education products. The core offerings include BAMF-funded integration courses (General Integration Course A1-B1 and Literacy Integration Course A1-B1) and professional language courses (Berufssprachkurse B2, Job-BSK, and BSK C1). All courses are followed by an orientation course with the 'Leben in Deutschland' test required for naturalization. The school functions as a certified g.a.s.t. and TELC examination center, offering DTZ and TELC examinations to both course participants and external candidates. Supporting services include social pedagogical counseling, migration advice, and free child supervision for children aged 1-5. Additionally, the school offers career coaching programs (Erfolgreich Bewerben, Erfolgreich in die Selbstständigkeit, and Erfolgreich in den Beruf Starten) funded under § 45 SGB III. The organization is an registered non-profit association (e.V.) recognized as charitable.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Integrationskurs (General Integration Course) BAMF-funded German integration course for adult immigrants and refugees covering language levels A1, A2, and B1 over 600 teaching units plus an orientation course, concluding with the DTZ (Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer) final exam and the "Leben in Deutschland" naturalization test.
• Alphabetisierungskurs (Literacy Integration Course) BAMF-funded integration course for learners who need to acquire basic literacy skills, covering German language levels A1, A2, and B1 over 900 teaching units plus an orientation course, designed for participants with and without prior Latin-alphabet literacy.
• Orientierungskurs / Test "Leben in Deutschland" Orientation course concluding with the "Leben in Deutschland" knowledge test (100 teaching units), which follows all integration courses and is a requirement for naturalization applications in Germany.
• Berufssprachkurs (BSK) B2 BAMF-funded vocational German language course for adults targeting B2 proficiency over 400 or 500 teaching units, with the DTK (Deutsch-Test für den Beruf) B2 as the final examination, intended to support employment and career progression.
• Berufssprachkurs Job-BSK BAMF-funded professional language course for employees and job seekers with German as a second language, covering 100 or 200 teaching units and concluding with a participation certificate to support initial labor-market integration.
• Berufssprachkurs (BSK) C1 BAMF-funded vocational German language course for adults targeting C1 proficiency over 400 teaching units, with the DTK (Deutsch-Test für den Beruf) C1 as the final examination, intended for advanced vocational and professional contexts.
• DTZ (Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer) Examination Standardized German language test for immigrants (A2-B1) administered on-site as a g.a.s.t. examination center, available both to internal course participants and to external candidates for a fee.
• TELC Examination (B1 and above) TELC language examinations (B1 and above) administered on-site as an accredited TELC examination center, offered at the end of language courses and available to external candidates for a fee.
• Test "Leben in Deutschland" Knowledge test on life in Germany conducted following the orientation course, required for naturalization applications, available to internal course participants and external candidates.
• §45 SGB III Coaching Modules (Erfolgreich Bewerben, Erfolgreich in den Beruf Starten, Erfolgreich in die Selbstständigkeit) Three individual coaching programs under §45 SGB III covering job-application skills (Erfolgreich Bewerben, 20 UE), career entry including competency assessment and credential recognition (Erfolgreich in den Beruf Starten, 60 UE), and self-employment preparation including SWOT analysis and business planning (Erfolgreich in die Selbstständigkeit, 40 UE), funded via §45 SGB III vouchers from Jobcenter or Agentur für Arbeit.
• Kinderbeaufsichtigung (On-site Child Supervision) Free child supervision for children aged 1-5 offered during morning and midday integration courses when the child does not have a kindergarten place, funded under the ESF Plus program to remove the childcare barrier to course participation.
• Sozialpädagogische Begleitung (Social-Pedagogical Support) Free and low-threshold social-pedagogical support and migration counseling delivered alongside language courses, including help with bureaucratic applications, contact with authorities, and referral to additional support services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successful completion of DTZ (A2–B1) and telc language examinations leading to recognized German language certificates.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Integration14 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BAMF (Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIS e.V. is a BAMF-authorized course provider (Kursträger) for integration courses and Berufssprachkurse. BAMF provides the regulatory framework and funding mechanism (vouchers) that enable participants to attend courses at SIS e.V. This is the foundational partnership underpinning the entire business model.
• telc (The European Language Certificates)coreTechnology or IntegrationSIS e.V. is an accredited telc examination center, authorized to administer telc language examinations (B1 and above) on-site following course completion. telc provides the standardized examination framework and certification.
• g.a.s.t. (Gesellschaft für Akademische Studiengänge und Tests)coreTechnology or IntegrationSIS e.V. is an accredited g.a.s.t. examination center, authorized to administer DTZ (Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer) examinations on-site. g.a.s.t. provides the DTZ testing framework under BAMF mandate.
• Jobcenter Berlin NeuköllncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe local Jobcenter issues BAMF vouchers to eligible participants and refers job seekers to SIS e.V. for language courses and coaching programs. This is the primary referral channel for course participants.
• Bundesagentur für Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Federal Employment Agency (Agentur für Arbeit) issues vouchers for language courses and §45 SGB III coaching programs, referring employed and unemployed individuals to SIS e.V.
• BMBFSFJ (Bundesministerium für Familie, Senioren, Frauen und Jugend)coreOthersPartner and funder of the ESF Plus program 'Integrationskurs mit Kind Plus: Perspektive durch Qualifizierung,' which funds the free children\'s supervision (Kinderbeaufsichtigung) for children aged 1–5 during integration courses. Co-funded by BMBFSFJ, BMI, and the EU.
• BMI (Bundesministerium des Inneren und für Heimat)coreOthersCo-funder of the ESF Plus program for free children\'s supervision during integration courses, alongside BMBFSFJ and the EU.
• EU (European Social Fund Plus)coreOthersEU co-funder of the ESF Plus program 'Integrationskurs mit Kind Plus' enabling free on-site childcare for children aged 1–5 during integration courses.
• Frühe Chancen (VIJ – Verbund der Integrationszentren)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIS e.V. participates in the 'Integrationskurs mit Kind Plus' program under the Frühe Chancen initiative and VIJ network, which supports integration courses with childcare components.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DeutschAkademie: Munich- and Berlin-headquartered German language school with multiple locations offering adult DaF and integration-oriented programs. Comparable as a multi-city adult German-language training provider.
• did deutsch-institut: Network of German language schools across multiple German cities offering standardized DaF courses with exam-preparation components. Comparable in course portfolio (German A1–C1, test prep) and adult-learner focus.
• TANDEM Berlin: Berlin language school offering German courses for adults and integration program participants. Comparable in same-city adult German-language training with flexible scheduling.
• GLS Sprachenzentrum: Berlin-based German language school offering intensive German courses for adults, including test-preparation tracks and integration-oriented programs. Directly comparable as a same-city competitor serving the international/integration learner segment.
• inlingua Sprachschule Berlin: Berlin-based language school in the global inlingua network offering adult German courses including integration-relevant levels. Comparable in same-city adult language instruction with structured level progression.
• Carl Duisberg Centren: German provider of language and intercultural training courses with locations across Germany, including integration-related programs. Comparable as a multi-site adult German-language and integration training provider.
• Humboldt-Institut: German language school network offering intensive German courses for adults and exam preparation. Comparable in adult-learner focus, intensive course structure, and German-only specialization.

Broad incumbents

• Goethe-Institut: Germany's official cultural and language institute, the largest provider of German language courses globally. Comparable in core offering (DaF A1–C1 and standardized exam administration), but operates at vastly larger scale and as part of a broader cultural mandate.
• Berlitz Deutschland: Global language education provider with German operations delivering adult language courses in multiple formats. Comparable as a multi-language adult training provider, though not specialized in BAMF-funded integration courses.
• DGB Bildungswerk (BAMF-Träger): Large national BAMF-approved course provider (Kursträger) network delivering integration and vocational language courses across Germany. Comparable as a competing BAMF-licensed integration-course provider, though operating at much larger, multi-regional scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sis.berlin
• Instagraminstagram.com/sprachschuleberlin
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sprach--und-integrationsschule-e.v.

Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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