Integrated vocational training preparation (IBA)
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Do you want to catch up on your MSA (intermediate school leaving certificate) or the (extended) vocational training certificate (eBBR)? Then we have the right course for you, because with the Integrated Vocational Training Preparation (IBA) we offer you something like a school-leaving certificate upgrade.
Within one school year you have the opportunity to complete:
- the vocational training certificate (BBR),
- the extended vocational training certificate (eBBR),
- or the intermediate school leaving certificate (MSA)
and at the same time improve your skills for taking up vocational training or a job.
Course dates
Almost done... just quickly change the language: The instruction language of this course is German, therefore you will find all start dates and course contents only in the German version of the website.
Why do I need the IBA?
In one sentence: You graduate from high school, but with better skills!
The IBA replaces the one-year technical college or a vocational training course and prepares you for entry into professional training or employment in business and administration parallel to your school-leaving qualification.
During the school year, in addition to the normal school subjects, you will receive basic career training as well as extended general education knowledge. In addition, you will gain valuable practical experience by completing two company internships and qualify directly for a transition to dual training.
What are the admission conditions for the IBA?
To be able to do the Integrated Vocational Training Preparation (IBA) with us, the following admission requirements apply:
- You have completed compulsory schooling (10 years) and
- have not yet completed vocational training
- German is not your mother tongue? Language level German B1
The goal of the Integrated Vocational Training Preparation
- Preparation for vocational training through theory and practice
- Vocational training certificate (BBR),
- Extended vocational training certificate (eBBR) or
- Secondary school leaving certificate (MSA)
What is the course content?
In addition to the general school subjects, you will receive theoretical and practical instruction in learning fields. The general school subjects are taught at two levels (basic course and advanced course).
Interdisciplinary instruction includes the following subjects:
- Economics and social studies
- German/Communication
- Mathematics
- English
- Sports/health education
Vocational field-related instruction includes the following sub-areas:
- Business practice incl. TV/IV (text and information processing)
- Economics
- Accounting
- Vocational studies / preparation for internship
- Company based learning tasks
The theoretical knowledge is applied, deepened and extended during the internship phases.
How do the IBA exams work?
For the students admitted to the MSA examination the Integrated Vocational Training Preparation ends with centrally prepared written examinations by the state of Berlin. The exams are written in German, English and mathematics directly at our college.
The fourth examination component is a presentation examination. It is conducted in the business-related subjects of business practice / data processing, accounting or economics. In addition, students have an English oral exam.
Two successfully completed internships are required for the successful completion of the IBA, and we will support you in these internships, just as we do in the school-based part of the program.
Next steps
We would like to get to know you and would be pleased if you simply registered for one of our information events.
At these events, we will introduce you to your course of study or suitable alternatives and explain the training process at GPB College. Furthermore, we will discuss the possibilities of financial support for your studies.
You are welcome to send us your application in advance, including a short cover letter, a curriculum vitae in table form and your last school report.
Once all the basic conditions have been clarified, you can start at the earliest possible date. Any questions? Click here for the answers!