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LcL language school FAQ from A to Z: Frequently asked questions and answers about registration, placement for language courses/ÖIF exam/visa for Austria, language exams, and more.
Glance through our website and find the language course offer that's right for you. Select your course, e.g., German courses, English lessons, private tutoring, French, Spanish, Italian, etc., ÖIF exam or language exam preparation, job-related language training, technical language training for your profession, travel language courses, senior academy, and much more.
Take a look at the wide variety of highly relevant language course offers in our portfolio. We're certain there's a course for you. Then, register for your language course or workshop at the LcL Institute or right here online.
LcL language lessons: German courses A1-C2 for the ÖIF exam and visa
Do you need more information about registration and booking or course types, course content, course duration, and study times? Find the answer for every language level (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 or C2) here. Or do you not know which level your course should be? Our language experts can give you a professional placement test that will help you choose the right language course for you.
We also have German courses with integration knowledge that prepare you for the ÖIF exam. Additionally, the LcL Institute offers other private language courses for young and old. We're happy to answer any questions about teachers, the Language Lab, language lessons for certain professions, language exams, language courses with accommodation, financial aid, residence permit, and government authorities.
On this page you can find useful answers to frequently asked questions about language lessons and registration, course placement, language exams, and visa for Austria.
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Does LcL provide housing?
What if I’m traveling to Austria later?
Do I need a student visa to study and later work in Austria?
Who needs Travel Visa D for more than 90 days in Austria?
Which integration exam do I need for my residence permit and how long is it valid?
Who needs Travel Visa C for 90 days in Austria?
How do I apply for a visa C or visa D to learn German in Austria?
What do I need for my visa application?
Does LcL offer any scholarships for my studies?
Can I apply for a visa at LcL?
How can I get an invitation letter for a visa from the LcL Institute?
Does LcL complete the visa application for me?
Do I have to take a German exam for integration if I already have a diplomat visa?
Can I also apply for my visa with a different language than German?
Do I need a visa to study in Austria?
Can I receive financial aid for language courses at the LcL?
When is/isn’t a visa required in Austria?
How do I apply for a visa?
What LcL discounts are there and how do I redeem them?
How can I receive financial aid from the AMS and what does it cover?
What is the AMS and what does it offer?
What financial aid does the LcL Institute offer?
Does LcL provide housing?
No. The LcL Institute only offers language courses. But we do have some ideas for you: If you’d like to combine language learning with a stay in Vienna, we can recommend The Student Hotel. Students and others looking for a dormitory or apartment might find something here:
https://www.thestudenthotel.com/de/wien/
https://www.motel-one.com/de/hotels/wien/hotel-wien-westbahnhof/