Promotion of language courses

German is the official language according to the constitution. A certain command of German is therefore an essential prerequisite for life in Liechtenstein and integration. Good language skills are also of central importance for education. In turn, a good education increases the chances of finding a qualified, well-paid job; an important prerequisite for taking advantage of many opportunities in Liechtenstein.

Under certain conditions, the Migration and Passport Office will contribute to the costs of language courses for the first five years after the foreigner enters the country.

Eligible are natural persons resident in Liechtenstein with:

• "provisionally admitted" status in accordance with the Asylum Act
• Annual residence permit (B)
• Settlement permit (C) and permanent residence permit (D)
• Liechtenstein citizenship, provided they grew up in a foreign-language country

After five years from the date of entry, further language courses can only be funded if this is justified by special circumstances.

How much funding is available

The Migration and Passport Office contributes CHF 200 per course. A total of four courses are required to reach the next level.

What is supported

German courses from recognized Liechtenstein language schools that are aimed at level A1, A2 or B1 of the European Language Portfolio. People at this level can communicate in simple routine situations, can describe their own background and education, their immediate environment and things related to immediate needs, and understand sentences and expressions related to areas of life of immediate importance (workplace, school, family).

Contributions of a maximum of CHF 200.00 per language level can be granted for four courses. Exceptions to this and the funding of courses at level B2 and above are approved on a case-by-case basis upon application.

How do I get the funding

Go to one of the language schools listed below. Get advice on which course meets your needs and register for the appropriate course. You only have to pay the difference between the course fees - minus the voucher worth CHF 200.00 

Funding is conditional on the eligible person attending the course. Attendance is deemed to have been provided if the course organizer confirms that the foreigner was present for at least 90% of the course duration. This does not apply to absences confirmed by a doctor (Art. 16 para. 2 AIV).

BZB Berufs- und Weiterbildungszentrum Buchs Telephone 058 228 22 00, www.bzbuchs.ch

deutsch studio, Phone 791 27 88, www.deutsch-studio.li

Effect Foundation, phone 392 21 07, www.effect.li

Adult education Stein Egerta Phone 23248 22, www.steinegerta.li

ISB -Institut für Sprachkurse und Bildungsreisen AG Phone 233 38 80, www.isb.li

Nunes & Partner, Telephone 233 30 10,www.nunes.li