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Nursing and nursing assistant training in Germany

For high school graduates: a route into a healthcare profession in Germany. Choose nursing or nursing assistant training and build your future while earning a salary every month of your vocational training. From German lessons to your application, accommodation and arrival in Germany, we are with you.

Earn while you train

Training salary from €1,300 gross a month Nursing

The amount applies to the nursing programme. The training provider pays it from the start of your training contract in Germany; there is no payment during German preparation or arrival. For nursing assistant training the amount depends on the provider.

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  • 3 yearsNursing
  • 18 monthsNursing assistant
  • B1Online German preparation
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Two programmes

Choose the path that suits you

Both programmes are paid vocational training (Ausbildung) in Germany. They differ in length, scope and the responsibility you take on after qualifying.

Nursing

Pflegefachfrau / Pflegefachmann

Qualify as a registered nurse who plans, delivers and evaluates patient care.

Length
3 years
Training salary
Training salary from €1,300 gross a month
Qualifies you as
Registered nurse (Pflegefachkraft)
  • 3 years of vocational training
  • Classroom theory and clinical practice
  • A salary every month of the training

Requirements

  • We check whether your school-leaving certificate fits during the initial review.
  • Passing the B1 German exam is required; any additional employer language requirements are assessed separately.

Gross amount; the exact figure is set in the provider's training contract.

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Nursing assistant

Pflegefachassistenz

Prepare in a shorter programme for patient care and supporting the nursing team.

Length
1.5 years / 18 months
Training salary
Monthly salary; amount depends on the provider
Qualifies you as
Nursing assistant (Pflegefachassistent/in)
  • 1.5 years (18 months) of vocational training
  • Focus on patient care and supporting the nursing team
  • A salary every month of the training

Requirements

  • We check whether your school-leaving certificate fits during the initial review.
  • The language requirement depends on the provider and start date and is clarified in the first meeting.

18 months is the full-time length of Germany's nationwide nursing assistant training starting from 1 January 2027; the exact length is confirmed with the provider and start date.

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Who is it for?

For high school graduates who want to build a healthcare career in Germany.

You do not need to have attended a health-focused high school: together we review which option, nursing or nursing assistant training, fits your education.

School certificate and language requirements are assessed separately for each programme; details are on the programme cards.

What our support covers

  • Choosing a programme and a preliminary review of requirements
  • German course and exam planning
  • Application documents and interview preparation
  • Coordinating contact with employers and hospitals
  • Visa, housing and arrival preparation

Good to know

  • Programmes

    Nursing and nursing assistant training

  • Length

    Nursing 3 years; nursing assistant 18 months (1.5 years)

  • Training salary

    Nursing: training salary from €1,300 gross a month; no pay during German preparation

  • German preparation

    Live online lessons up to B1 and recordings you can rewatch

  • Application and arrival

    Support with documents, interviews, accommodation and arrival

Application steps

  1. Introduction

    We discuss your goal, your education and your language level, and choose the right programme together.

  2. Online German

    Prepare up to B1 with live lessons and lesson recordings you can rewatch.

  3. Required for nursing: pass the B1 exam

    Language exam and application

    Meet your programme's language requirement; we prepare your documents and employer interviews together.

  4. Arrival plan

    Once admission and visa conditions are met, we plan accommodation, transfer and your first official steps.

Language requirements differ by programmeIn the nursing programme the process cannot be completed without passing the B1 exam. For nursing assistant training the language requirement depends on the provider and start date. A language certificate alone does not mean a job offer or a visa.

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Frequently asked questions

Are nursing Ausbildung places available?

Yes. Contact our team for current availability, eligibility and application dates.

Can I start without German?

After a level assessment, we plan online German training up to B1. Live lessons and uploaded recordings support your preparation.

What if I do not pass the B1 exam?

Our programme cannot be completed without passing the B1 exam. We review your needs and plan further exam preparation. Other employer and visa conditions also apply.

Let's build your Ausbildung plan

Tell us the profession you are interested in and your language level, and we will suggest a first step.

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