Educational leave for language courses: eligibility & process

Who qualifies, which courses are recognized and how to apply for educational leave.

Key points

In many federal states, employees have a right to paid leave for recognized language courses. Requirements vary by state.

Find a recognized course, submit documents on time and clarify deadlines with your employer. Plan several weeks of lead time.

Requirements, costs and process.

How to secure cost coverage.

When is it possible and what do you need?

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