Update of August 19, 2016: Now including a step-by-step guide for a better overview
Starting your professional career with a vocational training in Germany – a dream for many people who come from outside the EU. Are you excited and looking forward to the beginning of your vocational training?
We don’t want to burst your bubble – but there are a few things you need to consider in order to find a vocational training position in Germany. So-called ‘third countries’ do not have separate agreements with the EU resulting in stricter regulations for those citizens that plan on immigrating and working here. But don’t worry, we will guide you on your way.
Our infographic explains every step on your way to finding a vocational training in Germany – from the process of having your school-leaving certificates recognized to applying for a visa.
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Hello,
I am Shin, working as a saleswoman in South Korea.
I heard about this apprenticeship from my sister who lives in Germany, and it seems definitely a great opportunity to me.
I’d like to apply to the apprenticeship, so I wonder whether I can apply even though I graduated from high school 4 years ago.
And one more question is normally how high level of German test level, like B2 or C1, should I have to apply for a hotel manager?
Hey Shin, grat to hear from you! 🙂
Do you have a special apprenticeship in mind? Did you find a company you’d like to apply? If you like, I could send you an email with more information. About your German level: it should be B2 at least, you find this information in the blogpost above. 🙂
Have a great day and take care!
Jan
Hallo zusammen,
wir haben eine junge Chinesin die sehr gerne in unserem Hotel als Köchin bzw. in der Patisserie arbeiten würde. Leider steht die Gastronomie trotz teils extremen Personalmangels ja nicht auf der s.g. Positiv Liste und so gibt es offenbar keine Chance auf ein Arbeitsvisum. Nun würde sie gerne auch eine Ausbildung absolvieren (obwohl sie bereits ein Bachelor in Design sowie Zertifikate aus der Schweiz in Patisserie hat) dazu stehen die Chancen ja offenbar ganz gut.
Deshalb würden wir gerne Eure Grafik ansehen – leider funktioniert der Link offenbar nicht?!
Habt Ihr weitere Tipps wie wir am Besten vorgehen?
Liebe Grüße
Hallo Christina,
vielen Dank für deinen Kommentar! Das ist aber komisch, dass der Link bei euch nicht funktioniert, ich habe es gerade extra noch einmal geprüft und er geht.
Gehen wir auf Nummer sicher: https://www.ausbildung.de/ratgeber/downloads/guide-finding-ausbildung-non-eu-citizen/
Melde dich gerne, wenn immer noch Probleme bestehen!
Wie schaut es denn mit der Bewerbung aus? Seid ihr zufrieden? Den ein oder andere Tipp könnt ihr vielleicht noch auf unserem Ratgeber finden:
https://www.ausbildung.de/ratgeber/bewerbung/
Wir von Ausbildung.de wünschen natürlich sehr viel Erfolg bei der Bewerbung!
Lasst uns gerne wissen, ob es klappt. 🙂
Viele Grüße
Jan
Hello,
I am from India and have a Diploma (3 year long) in Mechanical Engineering.
I am currently in germany, Schwerin, doing a language course, ive just done my B1 and am planing to do my C1/C2.
My initial Plan was to have my german language proficiency and do a bachelors in production or automobile engineering in Germany. But now i am being told that i need to have a „Studienkolleg“ which is one year long and i am really not willing to do another preparation course.
Now i feel i should do a vocational training, get some experience in Production Engineering or Automobile Engineering and use my accquired skills to start my own business in India.
Can i get an apprenticeship in MNCs(multi national corps.) like Mercedes or such. based on my qualification. am i eligible?
Thank you for your time.
Hey,
since you’re a non-EU citizen, you need to have all of your certificates translated and recognized, meaning all school-leaving certificates from India (Check our PDF above), in order to apply for an apprenticeship because most companies require translated papers. If you’re eligible for a certain apprenticeship (e.g. with Mercedes) always depends on the company you’re applying to. If you’re interested in an apprenticeship that is offered via ausbildung.de you can usually find the requirements listed in details in the job ad.
Good luck and all the best
Virginia
Hallo.. Ich bin hanafi und komme aus Malaysia.. Ich habe eine große Lust auf Deutsch, die in Deutschland eine Ausbildung machen möchte. Ich habe mein Bachelorstudium (Deutsch als Fremdsprache) an der lokalem Universität gemacht. Und jetzt unterichte ich deutsch für (A1 und A2). Ich möchte meine Deutsch zu weitergehen. Aber ich weiße genau nicht, dass ich in welchem Ausbildung anfangen kann. Ich möchte meine Deutsch verbeserrn (schreiben und scprechen). Danach kann ich in Malaysia Deutsch unterichten. Kann jemand mir helfen,ob ich die möglickeitene Ausbildunglisten machen können?
Viele Grüße,
Hanafi
Hallo Hanafi,
vielen Dank für deinen Kommentar! 🙂 In welchem Bereich möchtest du denn deine Ausbildung machen?
Auf unserer Seite findest du ganz viele offene Ausbildungsstellen – von A bis Z (http://www.ausbildung.de/berufe/glossar/) oder nach Themen sortiert (http://www.ausbildung.de/berufe/themen/).
Dein Deutsch ist schon echt super! Es gibt keine offizielle Regel, wie gut dein Deutsch sein muss. Es kommt immer auf den Chef und die Firma an, bei der du dich bewirbst. Am besten ist es, wenn du schon im Vorfeld einen Deutschkurs belegst. Es gibt den so genannten „Europäischen Referenzrahmen“ – damit kann man das Sprachlevel international vergleichen. Es empfiehlt sich, hier das Niveau B2 zu haben. Informiere dich zum Beispiel beim „Goethe Institut“ in deiner Nähe.
Wenn du noch Fragen hast, meld dich gerne wieder!
Viel Glück dir, das wird schon klappen! 🙂
Jan
The same question about Ausbildung, I’m from Morocco, I have baccalaureate I’m in university right now but I have no diploma from University, can I apply for an Ausbildung, now I’m studying German to get B2 degree that will be in July, but I don’t know what it needs and when apply for Ausbildung, am I able to do it even I’m belong non EU ??please someone reply me
Hello Abdo,
the same steps apply, if you haven’t received your diploma yet. Since you’re a non-EU citizen you need to have all of your certificates translated and recognized (all school-leaving certificates as well as your bachelor’s certificate, once you’ve received that) before sending out applications for a vocational training. You do not actually need your diploma in order to apply for a vocational training, any other school-leaving certificates may be sufficient. German language skills are not always necessary, however, many companies do prefer applicants with at least basic skills.
All the best,
Virginia
Hi my name is Anna
I live in gGermany
And tried to find ausbeldong but iIdon’t know how can I get it
I can speak a little bit Germany language and l live in Zwickau in Sachsen but want to move to Dortmund have to many friends there but need to find ausbeldong before
Hello Ammar,
if you’re a non-EU citizen you need to have all of your certificates translated and recognized, meaning all school-leaving certificates (Check our PDF above). Only then will you be able to apply for an Ausbildung online as well as offline. German language skills are not necessary for getting a job, however, many companies do prefer applicants with at least basic skills.
Good luck and all the best,
Virginia
Also what would be the german term for school based vocational training and dual vocational training?
Finally, is dual stadium considered school based vocational training?
Hello,
I have a bachelor degree and could be interested in an ausbildung. I am a non EU.
Would a bachelor degree diploma be acceptable?
Peter
Hello Peter,
the same steps apply, if you hold a bachelor’s degree. Since you’re a non-EU citizen you need to have all of your certificates translated and recognized (all school-leaving certificates as well as your bachelor’s certificate) before sending out applications for a vocational training. The German term for school-based vocational training is „Schulische Ausbildung“, and the dual vocational training is the common „duale Ausbildung“.
A „duales Studium“ is not the same as a school-based vocational training („Schulische Ausbildung“). During a school-based vocational training you will be taught in specific schools full-time, as in contrast to a common dual vocational training, where you gain practical experience in a company as well as attend school during the week. A dual study program („Duales Studium“) is for people with higher qualifications, since it consists of working in company as well as attending a university.
All the best,
Virginia
Hello,
Thanks for clarifying. Just one more thing to clarify. As I am trying to look for a dual vocational training, is the duale Ausbildung the same as the duale studium?
Peter
Also, for dual studium, which I understand would be different from the dual ausbildung, is the visa for that issued easily? What visa category would that be under? Or would that still require „vorrangprufung“ or priority review? I’m thinking dual studium in informatik.
Hello. Thanks for this. Am requesting to know where I can get an apprenticeship as a skilled handcrafts person (asylum seeker )
Hey Arnold, thanks for your comment! On our website you can find lots of apprenticeships that will fit to your skills: http://www.ausbildung.de/berufe/themen/handwerklich/
What is your asylym status right now? Maybe I can give you further information for your application process!?
Best wishes, Jan
Hello . Please answer me in this questions please
1- do i need bacaloria to so ausbildung in germany . Or any level in school
2- please tell me juat what i need to do Ausbildung in germany . I know just one thing is the german language atleast b1
I live in Algeria . I have 18 years old
Please . Please . Please answer to my questions
Hello Yacine, thanks for your comment. Let me help you with your questions:
1. Officially you don’t need a diploma. But it is highly recommended to have one (that needs to be recognized and translated). That makes it easier for German companies to assess your qualifications.
2. You can apply for a vocational training online. On our website you’ll find vocational training programs sorted in alphabetical order (http://www.ausbildung.de/berufe/glossar/) or topic on our platform (http://www.ausbildung.de/berufe/themen/). After the confirmation you can apply for your visa at the respective diplomatic mission (embassy or consulate) in your home country. For that you need sufficient money to make a living in Germany (650-700 Euros per month) and a valid health insurance by the time the vocational training starts.
Concerning your German skills, it is recommended to have B2. Just look up a “Goethe Institute” nearby to get more information.
All the best! Jan
Hallo ich bin Drenusha Shaqiri aus Kosovo ,ich möchten Machen eine ausbildung in Deutschland .bitte Helfen mir!was ich muss haben für Machen eine ausbildung??
Hallo Drenusha, vielen Dank für deinen Kommentar. Da du aus einem so genannten Drittstaat kommst, gibt es ein paar Schritte, die wichtig sind für dich.
1. Du bewirbst dich online für eine Ausbildung. Dafür musst du deine Zeugnisse auf Deutsch übersetzen lassen. Auch eine Beglaubigung ist wichtig. So kann der Ausbilder in Deutschland deine Fähigkeiten besser einschätzen. Zusammen mit deinem Bewerbungsschreiben kannst du deine Zeugnisse dann online abschicken. Wenn du eine Stelle bekommst, musst du dich um ein Visum kümmern.
2. Für das Visum kontaktierst du die deutsche Botschaft oder das Konsulat in deiner Nähe. Was du auf jeden Fall brauchst: genug Geld, um einige Zeit in Deutschland leben zu können (etwa 650 Euro pro Monat) und eine Krankenversicherung, die bis zum Ausbildungsstart gültig ist (in deiner Ausbildung suchst du dir dann hier eine deutsche Versicherung).
Schau doch mal auf unserer Seite nach interessanten Ausbildungsstellen für dich: Du findest sie von A bis Z (http://www.ausbildung.de/berufe/glossar/) oder nach Themen sortiert (http://www.ausbildung.de/berufe/themen/).
Bei weiteren Fragen kannst du dich gerne wieder melden.
Wir wünschen dir viel Glück!
Viele Grüße
Jan
Hi Virginia,
Thank you for the information!
The link you sent me is all in German. Does it mean one needs to have a decent German in order to apply for these positions? Unfortunately, I have just started learning German. Is it possible to find an English apprenticeship at IT companies?
We are currently working on translating our entire website into English, unfortunately this will still take some time. To answer your question: It is not obligatory to speak German fluently in order to find a vocational training here in Germany, however, most companies require at least decent language skills (both spoken and written). The one thing you could do, is, to look up the companies offering open positions for IT training and see if their own websites are translated into English – and maybe you will be able to find information whether or not they are willing to do a bilingual Ausbildung. All the best, Virginia
Hello,
I am a non-EU citizen and I find a hard time to look for a job in Germany. I have a PhD in Computer Science but no practical experience. Could you provide me some IT companies in Germany who can offer apprenticeship? A working permit should not be a problem for me as long as I have a work contract.
Hello,
thank you for your request! To gain practical experience in computer science you may consider an apprenticeship such as “Fachinformatiker”, for example. Follow this link to find currently open vacancies for the IT industry: http://www.ausbildung.de/berufe/fachinformatiker/stellen/#ueberblick
what is the name of visa that is appropriate for an apprenticeship?i mean the visa named work visa or student visa?
Dear fatemeh,
the apprenticeship-Visa is simply called „Arbeitsvisum“ („work visa“) 🙂