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IDAF Akademie GmbH · Braunschweig · since 2018

International talent,
ready for Germany.

IDAF Akademie guides qualified professionals from Turkey and North Africa all the way to their workplace in Germany, especially in nursing. Language, recruitment, visa and integration: one point of contact, from the first lesson to the first day at work.

NursingAusbildungQualified nursesGerman A1–B2VisaIntegration
Work in Germany Recruit with us
Illustration: a nurse is welcomed into her team in Germany, “Willkommen im Team!”
Willkommen im Team! · the first day at the clinic
600+professionals placed in Germany
70+partner employers
2018year founded
5partner centres and agencies
What we do

One Akademie, three areas

Successful integration starts with language. That is why we teach, publish our own textbooks and support every candidate all the way to their workplace.

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Placement in Germany

Recruitment, introductions to employers, visa and integration after arrival.

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German textbooks

General German, German for work and German for nursing: the Verbunden series from A1 to B2.

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German courses

Online and at our partner centres, including a 12-month intensive nursing programme.

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Placement in Germany

From your country to your workplace in Germany

Our focus is healthcare, but we also support other qualified professions.

Illustration: information day on nursing training and the Ausbildung
Ausbildung

Nursing students

Are you studying nursing? We guide you into an Ausbildung as a Pflegefachfrau or Pflegefachmann: paid vocational training combining work and study at a hospital or care facility.

Illustration: a nurse’s job interview at Klinikum Braunschweig
Employment

Qualified nurses

Already qualified? We connect you with hospitals, clinics and care facilities that are hiring, and help you prepare for your move.

Illustration: arriving at the staff residence next to the clinic
Other professions

Other qualified professionals

Other qualified professions can also find their way to Germany, through an Ausbildung or a job, depending on their profile and level of German.

Your path with IDAF Akademie

5 steps to your first day at work

  1. 1Orientationprofile, goals and level of German
  2. 2Language traininggeneral German and German for nursing, up to the required level
  3. 3Placementinterviews with German employers
  4. 4Contract and visadocuments, appointments and paperwork
  5. 5Arrival and integrationwelcome, housing and the first months
For candidates

Would you like to work in Germany?

  • A clear path from learning German to your employment contract
  • Courses with our own textbooks, online or near you
  • Support with your visa and your arrival in Germany
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For employers

Looking for skilled staff in Germany?

  • Candidates who learned German with the Verbunden textbooks
  • Profiles matched to your needs: nursing, Ausbildung, other professions
  • Support from visa to integration into your team
  • One point of contact in Germany, in Braunschweig
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Intensive nursing programme

From A1 to B2 in 12 months, ready for nursing

A programme for nursing students and qualified nurses preparing to move: everyday German and German for nursing in a single pathway.

  • General German and German for nursing with the Verbunden textbooks
  • Real situations: patients, team, handovers, documentation
  • Preparation for the Goethe, ÖSD, ECL or telc exams
  • Online and on site at our partner centres
12months of training
A1 → B2from beginner to B2 level
2formats: online and on site
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Illustration: a nurse outside the Klinikum asks for directions
German for nursing · Klinikum, Notaufnahme, Station …
The publisher

A publisher connecting language and the future

IDAF Akademie GmbH is an educational publisher and learning solutions provider based in Braunschweig. We design, write, illustrate and produce our textbooks ourselves: from the printed coursebook and workbook to the digital learning platform.

  • Textbooks for German as a foreign language and German for work, aligned with the CEFR from A1 to B2
  • Our own illustrations, audio texts and studio recordings
  • Classroom-tested in our own language centre
  • Licences for language schools, education providers and employers
40+lessons from A1 to B2
6volumes in the Verbunden series
14languages on the learning platform
Illustration from Verbunden A1: learners greeting each other in a language class
Verbunden A1 · Lesson 1 · Hallo! Ich bin …
The textbooks

Three German textbook series

Each coursebook and workbook contains lessons, exercises, audio texts and answer keys. The preparation volumes provide targeted training for the exam.

General GermanVerbunden A1 to B2 and exam preparation
German for workCommunicating at work, in training and at job interviews
German for nursingCare, the hospital and the nursing team
Coursebook and workbook
A1
Verbunden

Verbunden A1

12 lessons, 178 pages. Arriving, introducing yourself, family, housing, leisure and mastering everyday life.

Lessons 1–12AudioAnswer key
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Coursebook and workbook
A2
Verbunden

Verbunden A2

12 lessons from “Neu im Team” to “Zusammen leben”: work, public authorities, shopping, media and living together.

Lessons 13–24AudioAnswer key
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Coursebook and workbook
B1
Verbunden

Verbunden B1

16 lessons, 296 pages. Communicating independently at work and in everyday life, with review units.

16 lessonsAudioAnswer key
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Exam preparation
B1
Verbunden

B1 Exam Preparation

Revision, a B1.1 progress test and a complete mock exam: go into the B1 exam with confidence.

Mock examProgress test
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Coursebook and workbook
B2
Verbunden

Verbunden B2

Confident language skills for university, work and society: the level for sophisticated communication.

NewAudioAnswer key
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Exam preparation
B2
Verbunden

B2 Exam Preparation

Targeted exam training with audio texts and answer keys for the B2 exam.

NewExam training
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Would you like to buy books from the Verbunden series for yourself, your teachers or your course groups? Send us your request: we will review it and get back to you shortly with full details on pricing and delivery.

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    Online German courses

    Learn live with Verbunden, from anywhere

    Our own German courses from A1 to B2: live in a virtual classroom with experienced teachers, in small groups. Between sessions, the Verbunden app keeps working with each learner. For individuals and companies, in Germany and worldwide.

    🎥 Live lessons in a virtual classroom 👥 10 to 15 participants 📱 Access to the Verbunden app included 📝 Mock exam 🎓 Certificate of attendance
    Schedule:ExtensiveIntensiveEvening courseWeekend course
    In live lessonsThe teacher guides the group through the coursebook: speaking, practising, answering questions.
    In the appTargeted exercises, quizzes and reviews. The teacher can see each learner’s results.

    Packages and prices

    1 lesson unit (LU) = 45 minutes. Every course combines live lessons and guided learning in the app.

    Compact960 €per level
    • 160 LU in total
    • 80 LU of live lessons
    • 80 LU in the app
    RecommendedStandard1.280 €per level
    • 200 LU in total
    • 120 LU of live lessons
    • 80 LU in the app
    Plus1.600 €per level
    • 240 LU in total
    • 160 LU of live lessons
    • 80 LU in the app

    Included in the price: live lessons, access to the Verbunden app, mock exam and certificate of attendance. Verbunden textbook in print optional: 37,90 € per volume.

    Upcoming courses

    LevelStartClassesDuration
    A1 Standard04.01.2027Mon–Fri, 9:00–10:30approx. 12 weeksRegister →
    A1 Standard04.01.2027Mon–Fri, 15:00–16:30approx. 12 weeksRegister →
    A2 Standard04.01.2027Mon–Fri, 11:00–12:30approx. 12 weeksRegister →
    B1 Standard04.01.2027Mon–Fri, 17:00–18:30approx. 16 weeksRegister →
    A1 Standard01.02.2027Mon–Fri, 9:00–10:30approx. 12 weeksRegister →
    A1 Standard01.02.2027Mon–Fri, 15:00–16:30approx. 12 weeksRegister →
    A2 Standard01.02.2027Mon–Fri, 11:00–12:30approx. 12 weeksRegister →
    B2 Standard15.02.2027Mon–Fri, 9:00–10:30approx. 16 weeksRegister →

    All times are German time (CET). Compact, Plus and other schedules available on request.

    Not sure which level is right for you?Tick the free placement test in the form and we will email you the link.

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      Our partners

      Learn German near you

      Our partner centres offer Verbunden courses on site and in a blended format; our partner agency supports the placement of candidates.

      🇹🇳IDAF TunisTunisia
      🇹🇳IDAF SousseTunisia
      🇹🇳IDAF SfaxTunisia
      🇹🇷IDAF TurkeyTurkey
      🤝PFS GermanyPlacement agency
      For educational institutions & teachers

      The smart classroom

      Language schools, universities, schools, German teachers and companies run their teaching with the Verbunden platform. They see in real time where each group stands and make decisions based on real learning data.

      🏫 Language schools & education providers🎓 Universities & faculties📚 Schools👩‍🏫 German teachers🏢 Companies
      Live class · B1 Group 2Lesson 4 · Session 3
      ● LIVE
      14/15present
      82%avg. quiz today
      on trackSession 3
      Class results per exercise
      Ex. 1 Vocabulary91%
      Ex. 2 Perfekt54%
      Ex. 3 Listening78%
      ⚠️ Decision support: 5 participants are struggling with the Perfekt. Suggest a review in breakout rooms?

      Everything at a glance, in real time

      • Run classes live: virtual classroom, digital coursebook, whiteboard, breakout rooms and projection
      • Real-time reporting: results per exercise, per person and per class, learning path statistics and learning reports
      • Decision support: alerts when a group falls behind schedule or a topic hasn’t sunk in
      • Homework & tests assigned directly from the book and marked automatically
      • Administration: participants, enrolments, timetables, exams and payments in one place
      A look inside the platform

      This is what Verbunden looks like

      Teacher interface: today’s classes, sessions and course programme
      Teacher interface · today’s classes, live teaching in one click, the course programme at a glance
      Verbunden A1 digital coursebook with exercises and audio
      Digital coursebook · every page, every exercise and every audio track, right in class
      App: choose a companion
      Choose a companionA character from the book learns with you.
      App: “The Great Journey” game map
      The Great JourneyEach lesson is a stage on the map.
      App: tasks for a stage before, after and outside class
      Before and after classQuizzes to warm up, consolidate and review.
      App: quiz with correction, explanation and tips
      Instant correctionAn explanation, tips, and the question comes back later.
      Plans

      Verbunden Lite or Pro

      From an entry-level option for individual teachers to a complete solution for entire institutions. Prices are available on request, based on the number of your learners.

      Verbunden Lite

      For teachers and small groups

      The easy way to get started: a digital learning world for your learners and the tools for your teaching.

      • Learning platform for learners: quizzes, learning path, flashcards, learning games
      • Digital coursebook with audio
      • Create classes, assign homework
      • Progress reports per person and per class
      • Email support
      Request Lite
      Verbunden ProRecommended for institutions

      The complete turnkey solution

      For language schools, universities and companies that want the best possible results.

      • Everything in Lite
      • Virtual classroom with live control, whiteboard and breakout rooms
      • Real-time dashboard, reporting and decision support
      • School administration: enrolment, timetables, exams, payments
      • Teacher training and personal support
      • Priority support
      Book a Pro consultation
      Our services

      We support your institution

      Teacher training

      Training on the textbook, the platform and modern teaching methods: online or on site.

      Guidance & support

      Setup, data migration, a dedicated contact person and fast help in day-to-day operation.

      Turnkey solution

      Textbook, platform, training and support from a single source, for higher quality and measurably better results.

      Contact

      Let’s talk

      Looking for skilled staff, hoping to work in Germany or planning to use Verbunden at your institution? We will be happy to advise you.

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