Volkshochschule (VHS) (Adult Education Center) Schools for all Berlin residents where you can continue your personal education or learn languages. https://willkommenszentrum.berlin.de/en/glossary/volkshochschule-vhs-adult-education-center
Income Certificate The income certificate is a form about your income. It shows how much money you earn. https://willkommenszentrum.berlin.de/en/glossary/income-certificate
Certified Copy A certified copy is a copy of a document that has been officially certified by an authority. https://willkommenszentrum.berlin.de/en/glossary/certified-copy
Shared Apartment A Wohngemeinschaft (flat share) is an apartment or house in which several people live together. https://willkommenszentrum.berlin.de/en/glossary/shared-apartment
Tenant Self-Disclosure Form The tenant self-disclosure form is a form that you fill out yourself if you want to rent an apartment. https://willkommenszentrum.berlin.de/en/glossary/tenant-self-disclosure-form
Lawsuit A Klage (lawsuit) is a written application to a court. With it, you bring a dispute before a court. https://willkommenszentrum.berlin.de/en/glossary/lawsuit
Jobcenter The Jobcenter supports you in your job search. You can get counselling / advice there and apply for citizen's benefit. https://willkommenszentrum.berlin.de/en/glossary/jobcenter
Discrimination in the Healthcare System Are You Treated Unequally by a Doctor or in a Hospital? Find out here which laws protect you and where you can find support. https://willkommenszentrum.berlin.de/en/anti-discrimination/discrimination-healthcare-system
Labor Rights Do you have problems at work or with your boss? Here you can find information about your rights at work. https://willkommenszentrum.berlin.de/en/work-education/labor-rights
Permit of residence With an Aufenthaltserlaubnis (residence permit), you are allowed to live in Germany for a limited period of time. https://willkommenszentrum.berlin.de/en/glossary/permit-residence
State Office for Immigration (LEA) LEA (State Office for Immigration) is the central authority responsible for residence documents in Berlin. https://willkommenszentrum.berlin.de/en/glossary/state-office-immigration-lea
Additional provisions A Nebenbestimmung (additional provision) is a condition attached to a residence document. It tells you what you must do or take into account. https://willkommenszentrum.berlin.de/en/glossary/additional-provisions
Family reunification Would you like to bring your family to Berlin, or have you already submitted your application? Then these topics are particularly important for you. https://willkommenszentrum.berlin.de/en/family-reunification
Agentur für Arbeit (Employment Agency) The Federal Employment Agency is a public authority. It helps you if you are looking for a job or apprenticeship. https://willkommenszentrum.berlin.de/en/glossary/agentur-fur-arbeit-employment-agency
Technical college A technical college is a school where you can receive vocational training. https://willkommenszentrum.berlin.de/en/glossary/technical-college
Berufsschule (OSZ) (vocational school) If you are doing a dual apprenticeship in Berlin, you will often go to an Oberstufenzentrum (OSZ) vocational school (upper secondary vocational center). https://willkommenszentrum.berlin.de/en/glossary/berufsschule-osz-vocational-school
Einstiegsqualifizierung (entry-level vocational qualification) An entry-level qualification program is a longer internship in a company. It helps you to prepare for an apprenticeship. https://willkommenszentrum.berlin.de/en/glossary/einstiegsqualifizierung-entry-level-vocational-qualification
Jugendberufsagentur (Youth Employment Agency) The youth employment agencies help people between the ages of 15 and 25 to find an apprenticeship or a job. https://willkommenszentrum.berlin.de/en/glossary/jugendberufsagentur-youth-employment-agency
Compulsory School Attendance In Berlin, all children have to go to school. https://willkommenszentrum.berlin.de/en/glossary/compulsory-school-attendance
Residence Permit With a residence permit, you are allowed to live in Germany. You can apply for one if you do not come from an EU country. https://willkommenszentrum.berlin.de/en/glossary/residence-permit
