Requirements for your application:

• School-leaving-certificate:

  • The NSC Certificate allows direct entry to universities. So to attend a Berufsschule should be no problem.

  • NOTE - Companies are not aware of the equivalency of the NSC Certificate to the Deutsche Abitur. To combat this send this document from Anabin (find it here) with your application to the company. This document explains and highlights the equivalency.

• Basic German language skills:

  • Usually B1-B2 is required.

• Some programs require a proof of internship or entrance exam.

How to Apply:

1. Search for opportunities on portals like Azubi.de, Ausbildung.de, Bundesagentur für Arbeit, or company websites.

2. Prepare a resume (Lebenslauf) and cover letter (Anschreiben) in German!

   • Remember, you are approaching German companies and will be doing your entire Ausbildung in German. So by showing your commitment and command of the German language, by doing your entire application (including interviews if applicable) in German, speaks volumes as a foreigner.

3. Apply directly to companies offering Ausbildung positions.

4. If selected, sign an Ausbildungsvertrag (Training Contract) with the employer.