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Educational leave is a legal right that employees have against their employers. This entitlement is determined by the legal framework of the federal state where the employee works, not where they reside. In other words, whether or not you qualify for educational leave depends on the regulations of the state where your workplace is located.
Beyond the location of your workplace, your eligibility for educational leave is also influenced by the length of your employment. In most German states, employees become eligible for educational leave after six months of employment with their company, although some states require at least 12 months of employment.
Additionally, the training you choose during your educational leave—be it cultural, political, or general—should align with and benefit your current career. Since employers must approve applications for paid educational leave, they generally expect the training to provide a positive return on investment
Educational leave allows you to pursue personal development and further training in a variety of ways. One popular option is to take a language trip to an English-speaking country. Many companies highly value employees with strong English skills, making these language trips increasingly popular. Immersing yourself in an English speaking environment is one of the quickest and most effective ways to enhance your language abilities.
Our ELI Schools Bildungsurlaub Approved Intensive English and Irish Culture Program is ideal for those looking for a unique educational holiday meeting likeminded people from all over the world and making memories and
friendships that will last a lifetime. The program offers 30 certified hours which includes 22 hours of classroombased tuition and guided conversation classes combined with 8 hours of cultural experiences.
The duration of educational leave varies by state, but generally, employees are entitled to 5 days of educational leave per year. You also have the option to carry over these five days to the following year, allowing you to take up to 10 days of educational leave in the second calendar year.
The regulations regarding educational leave vary from state to state. Currently, the following states recognize Bildungsurlaub Approved Intensive English and Irish Culture Program:
Berlin
Hessen
Niedersachsen
Rhineland-Pfalz
Sachsen-Anhalt
Thüringen
I spent only a week in Dublin but my afternoons in the eli school were just amazing. The classes have a good mood and the teachers are very friendly. Especially my teacher patricia! Thank you for the nice time the best thing is that the classes are not too big. I learned many new things. Different than in German schools but interesting at all and nearer to reality! Thank you for a nice week in Dublin >>>
Jennifer Werner Dh
ELI Dublin
Grand Canal 7 Herbert Place, Dublin 2, D02 EH93.
19-22 Dame St, Dublin 2, D02 E267
ELI Drogheda
