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ILS is a German distance-learning school offering over 350 state-approved correspondence courses in business and management, IT and programming, technical and master craftsman training, health and care, languages, and general education. Programmes include school-leaving qualifications, IHK certificates and short courses. Study materials are provided in print and digital form, with an online study centre, tutor feedback on assignments and KILEA, an AI learning assistant.

Individuals who want further education are the main customers, and companies can enrol employees through ILS Professional, which offers standard courses, company-specific adaptations and framework agreements. Many courses can be funded through Bildungsgutscheine under AZAV, Aufstiegs-BAföG, and employer contributions. Revenue comes from course fees.

ILS was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Hamburg. It is part of the Klett Gruppe. The school reports around 80,000 participants per year and more than 800 tutors, study leaders and staff. It also founded the Europäische Fernhochschule Hamburg (Euro-FH) in 2003, which offers Bachelor's and Master's degrees by distance learning. The careers page lists open positions at the Hamburg site.

Product: State-approved distance-learning courses, school-leaving and IHK qualifications, Bachelor's and Master's programmes via Euro-FH, and company training via ILS Professional.