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The values and orientation courses provide essential foundations for life in Austria. Participants receive information on work, education, and community life, as well as on rights and responsibilities. The course lasts five days. The language of instruction is German. Interpreters are available upon request in Arabic, Dari/Farsi, Pashto, Russian, Turkish, English, and Somali.
Who is the course for?
The course is for refugees and beneficiaries of subsidiary protection who have only recently arrived in Austria.
The course is mandatory for those aged 15 and over:
- Refugees and beneficiaries of subsidiary protection
- Third-country nationals receiving social assistance or minimum income support
Day 1: Learning German and Education
- Learn and practice German
- School, education and further training
- History of Austria
Day 3: State, Democracy and Laws
- Democracy and laws in Austria
- Rights and obligations
- Equality between women and men
- Protection from violence
The values and orientation course is compulsory from the age of 15 for:
- Refugees and beneficiaries of subsidiary protection
- Third-country nationals receiving social assistance or minimum income support
During your consultation at the ÖIF, you will find out whether you need to attend the course.
You will be registered for the values and orientation course during your consultation with the ÖIF.
There you will also find out when and where your course takes place.
The course will be held in German.
If you need assistance, interpreters are available upon request. Interpreting services are offered in Arabic, Dari/Farsi, Pashto, Russian, Turkish, English, and Somali.
Yes. You must attend all five course days in full and in the prescribed order.
You must attend the course on the first day. If you miss the first day, the course will be considered cancelled. You will then be given a new course date.
An excused interruption is possible from the second day of the course.
These reasons are recognized:
- They are sick.
- You have to care for another person.
- birth of one's own child
You must provide proof of this.
Send your proof by email to kursverwaltung@integrationsfonds.at. You can also submit the proof in person at an ÖIF integration center.
You must submit proof within one month. The ÖIF will then inform you about a new course date.
You must attend the remaining course days within three months. Otherwise, you will have to start the course again from the first day.
You can cancel your course up to one working day before the course starts or request a new date.
Please send an email to kursverwaltung@integrationsfonds.at.