Hello. Im thinking to do Ausbildung after school i would love to hear any advice yall have. I really want to live in Germany. I want to start new life there. if you have experience please please tell me about it. Gice me advice tell me is it worth it??
I have my family support im not alone in this. but obviously its still scary and im nervous mostly happy and excited but u knoww..
I want to move to Germany for Ausbildung. Which field should I choose? Is this the right decision for me, or should I stay in India and build my career here?
I'm 19, from South Africa, and financially self-reliant when it comes to my education and future plans, as family support isn't an option for me. After researching several paths, I've decided to pursue a German Ausbildung in welding. I speak Afrikaans, which may help with learning German, and I genuinely like the idea of welding and creating things with my hands. I understand this is a long-term commitment, but I'm fairly confident in my decision.
My goal is to have my education, translated documents, and German language qualifications ready by age 21–22 so I can start applying for Ausbildung positions. I'm aiming for B2 German, although I may obtain B1 first before progressing. I currently self-study for 30–1 hour and 30 minutes daily using resources such as YouTube, Duolingo, Spotify, and Nico's Weg, since paid courses aren't financially realistic for me, but to clarify, I do study all those in one study period daily, that is considering if the day allows it, if not I tend to go through hand written notes and do my 2 Duolingo lessons, and add something small, or a Spotify German account. Once I reach B2, I intend to continue improving towards C1 and beyond.
Education is another important part of my plan. I currently have a GED, but I intend to obtain a South African matric-equivalent qualification to strengthen my applications. From my research, I understand I may need to wait until I'm 21 to pursue this route, after which I plan to register, write my examinations, and obtain the necessary documentation. In the meantime, I'm looking for an entry-level job so I can save for examination fees, language tests, and document translations while continuing to study German.
Ideally, I'll have everything ready by 21 or 22 and can begin applying consistently through German Ausbildung websites. I know the process may be more complicated than expected, and I'm prepared to adjust my timeline if necessary.
I'd appreciate any advice or corrections you can offer based on the plan I've laid out. If there's anything I've misunderstood, overlooked, or could do differently to make my plan more realistic and improve my chances of successfully getting an Ausbildung in Germany, I'd be grateful to hear your thoughts.
Ps. I did use ai to get my thoughts and plan across as I've been told when explaining plans or thoughts it doesn't make sense to others.
Hey everyone,
Option A: Play it Safe and Stay
I am currently studying at a university in my country it is my third year. My GPA is sitting disastrous with failing classes and a prep year, my degree proably has been extended by at least another year. Best case scenario, I graduate at 24 or 25. with finding a job if possible only I'll be 27 around working in goverment. (If there is place in goverment for me which is very low)
Option B: Drop Out & Do an Ausbildung
instead of wasting 3 more years on a degree, I want to drop out, taking a risk while I'm still young, and go to Germany for an Ausbildung.
Look, i am aware, knowing Germany is not in its golden era right now. I am also aware of the economy, and that the political climate is terrible rn. I also know that finding a decent company willing to give an Ausbildung contract to a non-EU foreigners with B1/B2/C1 German is going to be brutally hard. even fighting through all that struggle is it worth it? please let me know.
Hello!
I have a question: after completing an Ausbildung, for example in nursing, can I immediately enroll in a university to study hospital or healthcare management, knowing that my high school diploma is not equivalent to the Abitur?
Also, is it worth getting a degree in healthcare/hospital management in Germany?
I would really appreciate it if you could help me.
So i have completed High School in Management, and also completed year diploma in civil engineering and have been working currently as Lab Technician Testing and making report of different material like, Bitumen, Aggregate, Sand, Cement, Soil, Stone Etc. So i am considering Baustoffprüfer Ausbuilding for 2028 currently learning German. I am Non-Eu Tho. So can i with B2 Certificate. Around end of 2027 i will complete B2 i think.
Hi everyone! I’m looking for honest advice from Germans and Indians living in Germany, especially those in the bakery and pastry industry.
I have a diploma in Eggless Patisserie, Bakery, and Entrepreneurship from SEP, Mumbai, and a little over two months of experience as a Commis III in a restaurant’s bakery and pastry section. I’m also pursuing my undergraduate degree through an online university.
I’m considering Germany for an Ausbildung in bakery or pastry to gain professional skills and build a long-term career abroad.
I’d like to know:
How realistic is it for someone with my background to get accepted?
Apart from German proficiency (B2), what are the main requirements?
Is the Ausbildung salary enough to cover living expenses?
What are the job prospects and working conditions after graduation?
I’d appreciate honest advice from anyone with firsthand experience. I want to understand the practical challenges before making this decision. Thanks!
Hey, I'm posting this because I wanted to see if I actually have a shot at this. I'm a 26-year-old guy from Sri Lanka with a bachelor's in IT. I tried to move to germany to start my masters but I think my GPA is too low for that. I'm planning to get language up to B2 and try for an IT Ausbildung instead. With AI taking over, I'm worried it'll be tough to land a job. Should I switch career paths or stick with IT? I’d love some advice on whether this is a realistic goal. Thanks!
Im looking for an Ausbildung in Pflegefachfrau but i seem not to be getting any responses. I posted my CV and I got remarks on it and where and what to change. Now im just checking if my cover letter might also be the problem, im very willing to take on your suggestions and advice. Tahnk you in advance to everyone on this
i’m 22f from the philippines and i’ve been planning to take ausbildung for a month now. i know i need to learn german first, but language courses are expensive. my parents are willing to help with the tuition, but i’m worried about my chances of getting accepted.
for those who took ausbildung, can you still get rejected even if you have a b1 certificate?
also, how much money did you bring with you when you first arrived in germany?
Hello everyone!
I’m an Azerbaijani citizen, and I’m currently preparing to apply for a German national visa for vocational training (Ausbildung).
I have a few concerns about my application and would really appreciate advice from people who have experience with German visas.
Last year, I applied for a German tourist visa, but my application was refused. At that time, I submitted documents confirming that I was studying at the National Aviation Academy in Azerbaijan.
Now, I’m applying for an Ausbildung visa. My current Lebenslauf mentions that I worked in construction, but I never actually worked in that field. I also haven’t included my university studies in my CV, although I’m still officially enrolled at the academy.
I have a few questions:
1. Can the German embassy or consulate access my previous visa application and see the documents I submitted last year?
2. Will the visa officer be able to see that I previously declared myself a university student?
3. Could the inconsistency between my previous application and my current Lebenslauf negatively affect my Ausbildung visa decision?
4. If I correct my CV and provide accurate information about my education and work history, could that help prevent further problems?
5. Has anyone experienced a similar situation when applying for a German national visa after a previous Schengen visa refusal?
I understand that providing false information can have serious consequences. I’m trying to understand the situation before submitting my application and would appreciate honest advice.
Thank you!
Hallo Friends.. I want to know about fresher nurse to get job in Germany at 2026..
Many people said that, jobs for nursing freshers are over..
The recruiter are only hire experience staffs.. is it true??
I am from India.. I completed my bsc nursing in India.. I learn German and got b1 telc certificate.. I also completed b2 course.. I have no experience..
What is the best way to move germany..?
Außerdem komme ich aus eine arme Familie.
My goal is to move germany within 2027..
I am stuck in between, whether I start working in India or to take B2 exam..
And move germany as a fresher nurse..
Is still Nursing vaccancy in Germany available??
Thanks for reading my whole text friends.. please share ur opinion 😔
I will be attending an Ausbildung interview in der Pflege in the coming days and I really appreciate good advice. I'm getting this interview through my language institute and they said my self introduction is very short, but I think I have said enough in the self-introduction, like my name, my age, my place, my educational qualifications, langauge qualification and my hope for improving my German language skills and some hobbies. Is there anything else I should add?
Other candidates who are applying for the same position are explaining very long, like why they chose nursing, why they chose Germany, their experiences (like helping their grandparents and all), and basically everything in the self introduction itself, which confuses me, as I take self-introduction as just an introduction and am hoping for extra questions to answer things they added, like my employer asking me why I chose nursing, why I chose Germany instead of my home country. Am I doing it wrong or should I add anything extra?
Im from India. Currently 18. Really interested in nursing and want to pursue ausbildung.
Just passed 12th grade (high school)this year with 61%
Started learning German.
I know my language skill needs to be strong and will work on that.
Just concerned if my grades will hinder my application.
Did some research online and i’m getting mixed replies
Some say it doesn’t matter that much while few say it does matter.
I am thinking to retake my 12th exams to improve my percentage. The re-exam will be held next year.
Will it matter if i have retaken my exam?
The application window for the nursing ausbildung intakes is 6-12 months prior.
So will be going for 2028 intake.
I’m currently doing a Pflege Ausbildung in Germany. Today I had a blood test at my Hausarzt for a medical certificate required by my school. The results showed that my platelet count is very low, so my Hausarzt told me to go directly to the hospital emergency department (Notaufnahme).
I have a pre-existing autoimmune condition (ITP), but I hadn’t previously told my Hausarzt about it. I will obviously inform him now and get the necessary treatment.
My main concern is my Ausbildung. If I need to take sick leave (Krankschreibung), especially since I’m still in my Probezeit, could my employer terminate my Ausbildung because of this?
Has anyone experienced something similar during an Ausbildung in Germany, particularly during the Probezeit? I’d really appreciate any advice or experience regarding how this works.
Thanks!
Hey everyone,
I’m 22, from Hyderabad, India, from a pretty normal middle-class family. I’m finishing my graduation in about 9 months, and I’m seriously thinking about going to Germany for an Ausbildung.
I’ve been learning German consistently for around 300 days now. Nothing impressive — probably 5 minutes a day on average 😅 — but I didn’t quit. I’ve cleared A1, and honestly, I had convinced myself I was around B1 until I properly tested myself. Reality check: I’m A1.
Now I want to take this seriously.
My goal is to reach B2 within these 9 months, finish my degree, arrange the money, and start applying for Ausbildung.
I’m mainly interested in media, marketing, communication, digital marketing, etc.
I’ve already done a lot of Googling and YouTube research. But at some point, the internet starts giving you 50 different answers to the same question.
So I’m looking for something you can't really get from Google — personal experience.
If you’re already in Germany, especially if you came through Ausbildung, I’d really appreciate some brutally honest advice.
Am I late?
Is going from A1 → B2 in 9 months realistic if I actually put in the work?
And should I be doing something besides German right now — internships, portfolio, marketing skills, software, certifications, etc.?
For people in media/marketing/communication, what skills actually helped you get hired? What did companies care about, and what turned out to be completely useless?
I also want to understand the money side realistically.
How much do you actually earn during Ausbildung in this field, before and after taxes? And after finishing it, what kind of salary can you realistically expect?
More importantly — can you actually survive on an Ausbildung salary in Germany, or do you basically need financial support from your family?
I’m starting from almost zero financially, so I need to understand how much money I should realistically have before coming. Not just the official number for a visa — I mean the actual amount you'd recommend having for rent deposits, food, insurance, travel, emergencies, etc.
And then there's the part I really want to hear about:
What are the things nobody tells you before coming to Germany?
The difficult stuff.
Finding accommodation. Bureaucracy. German workplace culture. Language shock. Loneliness. Getting rejected by companies. Finding an Ausbildung from India. Dealing with money. What happens if your company is bad. Whether foreigners actually get good opportunities.
Basically, what do you wish someone had told you before you came?
And finally, if you were in my position:
22 years old, from India, A1 German, 9 months left in university, limited money, interested in media/marketing — would you still choose Germany/Ausbildung?
If yes, what would you do during these next 9 months?
If no, what would you do instead?
I’m not looking for the polished internet answer. I’ve already read plenty of those.
I want the real answer from someone who's actually been there.
Viele Danke !
I am applying from abroad for nurse assistant I have telc B1
I work in Germany and take care of over 90 apprentices (Azubis) at my company. I keep seeing people from outside the EU getting sold the same dream, so here's the reality nobody at the agency will tell you.
1. B2 is often not enough.
Agencies make B2 sound like the finish line. In practice, you'll struggle at the Berufsschule, where the technical language is hard even for natives, and at work. Many people realize too late that they understand only half of what's going on.
2. Ask yourself why these programs exist.
It's usually not because Germany can't find anyone for these positions. It's often because many German Azubis wouldn't accept the conditions and would quit within the first weeks. Some companies use the Ausbildung visa as a source of cheap labour instead of paying fair wages, and the agency or agent takes a nice cut for bringing you here.
3. What these "Ausbildungen" often look like in reality:
By the time you notice, you've already moved your whole life to Germany and it's hard to go back. The only real learning happens at school, and with B2 you struggle there too.
4. The roles are reversed here.
This is the part many people from outside the EU don't expect. In much of Asia, an "office job" means status and recognition. In Germany, skilled trades are respected, in demand, and often pay well. A good tradesperson here has a solid future.
My honest advice:
If you want an Ausbildung in Germany with real prospects and not just cheap labour, aim for a skilled technical trade:
These companies actually need you, they train you properly, and the qualification is worth something for the rest of your career.
Before you sign anything: research the company yourself, ask what an Azubi actually does day to day, check the pay (Ausbildungsvergütung), and be very careful with agencies that charge you high fees.
Thanks for reading, and good luck.
Hi as the title says i come from Non-Eu background with 3+1 years of combined technical diplomas in Automobile and electrical technology currently working abroad but in a different field
My question is with this educational and international experience background and B2 german level what are my chances to obtain the ausbildung contract
Additionally apart from mechatronics, any other field where i stand good chances?
