Your Path to Ausbildung:
Steps for Getting Ausbildung in Germany (for Non-EU Citizens)
Learn the German Language
Complete Three - Four levels of German: A1, A2, B1, B2
(1)Each level requires 30 to 50 hours of study.
(2)Aim to complete levels A1 through B1/B2 in your home country.
(3) Duration: 6 to 8 months.
(4) Required Certificates: Goethe B1/B2 Telic B1/B2
(2)Aim to complete levels A1 through B1/B2 in your home country.
(3) Duration: 6 to 8 months.
(4) Required Certificates: Goethe B1/B2 Telic B1/B2
Translation and Certification
School certificates must be:
(1) Translated into German.
(2) Certified by the German embassy in your home country.
(3) Legally copied and authenticated.
(2) Certified by the German embassy in your home country.
(3) Legally copied and authenticated.
Recognition of Your School Certificate
To have your school certificate evaluated in Germany:
(1) Pay the recognition fees (100 – 200 € ).
(2) Processing time is typically two to three months.
(2) Processing time is typically two to three months.
CV and Motivational Letter
CV and Motivation Letter:
(1) To apply for the Ausbildung position, you need to submit a CV and a Motivation Letter.
(2) Both documents must be in German to be recognized and considered for the Ausbildung position.
(3) Ensure that your CV and Motivational Letter are both written in German.
(2) Both documents must be in German to be recognized and considered for the Ausbildung position.
(3) Ensure that your CV and Motivational Letter are both written in German.
Apply to the Ausbildung Program
Apply to an Ausbildung program once you meet the following criteria:
(1) Achieve a B1 level in German (or be enrolled in a B1 course).
(2) Have your school certificate translated and authenticated by the German embassy in your home country.
(3) Obtain recognition from the relevant certification authority in Germany.
(4) Prepare a professional CV and Motivation Letter in German.
(2) Have your school certificate translated and authenticated by the German embassy in your home country.
(3) Obtain recognition from the relevant certification authority in Germany.
(4) Prepare a professional CV and Motivation Letter in German.
Ausbildung Program's Application Process:
(1) Research available Ausbildung programs online.
(2) Apply online to multiple programs in the state where you wish to live and to those that align with your career goals.
(3) Ensure you only apply to programs for which you meet all requirements.
(4) Follow up on your applications to track their status.
(2) Apply online to multiple programs in the state where you wish to live and to those that align with your career goals.
(3) Ensure you only apply to programs for which you meet all requirements.
(4) Follow up on your applications to track their status.
Applying for a Visa
Application Process:
(1) Obtain acceptance into the Ausbildung program.
(2) Ensure your school certificate is recognized.
(3) Have sufficient financial resources.
(4) Schedule an appointment.
(5) Prepare your documents thoroughly.
(2) Ensure your school certificate is recognized.
(3) Have sufficient financial resources.
(4) Schedule an appointment.
(5) Prepare your documents thoroughly.
Arriving in Germany
Must Have:
(1) Obtain health insurance.
(2) Secure accommodation.
(3) Open a bank account.
(4) Register at the international office.
(5) Begin your Ausbildung.
(2) Secure accommodation.
(3) Open a bank account.
(4) Register at the international office.
(5) Begin your Ausbildung.