Bildungsurlaub Programme

Oxford International is a proud host of Germany’s further training and up-skilling programme. 

Bildungsurlaub at Oxford International

Learn English and study abroad with Oxford International! Across Germany, employees are entitled to educational leave from their place of work to develop their professional or personal skills. This time away is paid educational leave and offers a unique opportunity to improve your English skills!

Choose to study English at one of our four accredited English schools in the UK that are Bildungsurlaub-approved. Immerse yourself in an English-speaking environment to build your language skills while exploring the unique attractions your chosen city offers.

Why choose Bildungsurlaub

Paid leave

Receive full pay while building your English skills.

Travel and study

Travel and explore British and Scottish cultures and customs.

English immersion

Improve your English skills in a native English-speaking country.

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How it works

  • Get up to 5 days of paid educational leave per year (if you work full-time) with full pay.
  • You can combine this year and next year’s allowance to get up to 10 days of educational leave.
  • You cannot accumulate educational leave.
  • Educational leave is in addition to vacation days and public holidays.

Why take Bildungsurlaub

Bildungsurlaub is up to the discretion of your employer and your educational leave training should benefit your employer directly or indirectly. By taking educational leave and improving your English skills, you will:

  • Build your confidence in meetings, presentations, and negotiations.
  • Boost your career progression opportunities and earning potential.
  • Develop important soft skills like cultural awareness, essential for success in a globalized world.

Bildungsurlaub approved states

Explore the list of Bundersland that Oxford International has accreditation for:

Brandenburg
✔ Schleswig-Holstein
✔ Bremen
✔ Berlin
✔ Rheinland-Pfalz
✔ Thüringen
✔ Niedersachsen
✔ Hessen

Get in contact with us today to start your English language journey at one of our four world-class UK English schools!

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Our locations

Explore our UK English schools

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Brighton’s vibrant cityscape
Vibrant Edinburgh streets, perfect for immersive English learning

About our English courses

Learn English with confidence

Develop real-world English skills at one of our four world-class English schools in the UK. Benefit from personalised learning, engaging classroom activities, and interactive learning materials using National Geographic Learning curriculum to help you achieve your English language goals. 

With Oxford International, learning doesn’t end outside the classroom. Our students continue to enhance their English language skills through cultural immersion with our lively social programme. Explore your study city, check out top-rated attractions and local hotspots, and make memories that will last a lifetime! 

Our English courses

Study our General English courses, personalise your skills focus with specialised electives, or fine-tune your IELTS exam preparation skills. Choose from a variety of group classes or benefit from personalised learning and guidance during 1:1 private lessons. 

Explore our English courses in the UK

Affordable accommodation

Immerse yourself in an English-speaking environment and experience life as a British local through our UK Student Homestay residences!

Enjoy a safe and welcoming environment with a local host family, located up to 60 minutes from our English schools. Learn English in a supportive environment and explore all that your study city has to offer just outside your doorstep!

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