Studying in Germany is increasingly attracting many students around the world thanks to its diverse, high-quality education system and friendly learning environment. As you can see, Germany is a developed country with opportunities to expand knowledge, culture, customs, etc. So what do we need to do to come to Germany?

Because Germany is seriously lacking in human resources in the above-mentioned professions, Germany creates settlement opportunities for candidates to practice in Germany. The roadmap for vocational study in Germany is as follows: after graduating and working with a contract of 3-5 years, you are eligible to submit an application for settlement in Germany.

After settling down, you have the opportunity to bring your family members to Germany. This is a great opportunity for candidates and their families to realize their German dream. Despite such incentives, the conditions for vocational study in Germany are very simple.

The necessary conditions for vocational study in Germany include:

• Age from 18 to 28 years old (some majors or some programs may require a higher lower limit or allow a higher upper limit, however the common age is 18 to 28 years old).

• Graduated from high school (regardless of graduating from regular high school or continuing education).

• No infectious diseases (some majors such as nursing or cooking have slightly stricter health requirements).

• No criminal record or issues related to exit bans in Vietnam or entry bans in Germany.

• In addition to the above necessary conditions, to be able to apply for vocational training and apply for a visa to Germany, candidates need to have a B1 level of German (can apply for a visa from A2 level) and must have an admission letter from a vocational school in Germany.

Depending on the needs of vocational schools, admission letters are issued in a limited manner according to the number of students that the training institution wants to enroll in that year./

German Vocational Study Abroad Pathway

The total time from the start of vocational training to graduation from vocational school and going to work usually lasts nearly 4 years, including nearly 1 year in Vietnam to learn German and prepare documents and 3 years in Germany. This time is equal to the time of a student studying at a university of economics in Vietnam and less than the study time of students studying engineering in Vietnam (5 years).

The usual vocational study abroad path begins as follows:

Research: You should learn about the German education system, vocational schools, training programs and registration requirements. You can find information on the official websites of the schools, websites specializing in vocational study abroad or search for information from reliable sources.

Program selection: Based on your personal goals and interests, you should choose a training program that suits your needs. For vocational study abroad, Germany has many fields such as engineering, information technology, medicine, tourism and hospitality, art, and more.

Here are the specific steps:

• Step 1: Study German from A0 - B1 and take the B1 certificate exam (about 6-8 months)

• Step 2: Interview for a German vocational study contract (Can go with A2 certificate with some special conditions)

• Step 3: Apply for a German student visa

• Step 4: Fly to Germany to enroll and can take additional German B2 courses depending on the application and profession

• Step 5: Study theory and practice for 3 years at a vocational school in Germany

• Step 6: Work at a vocational facility after graduation.

Usually, the total time from Step 1 to Step 4 will take about 1 year in Vietnam. Next is 3 years of vocational training in Germany. From the fifth year from the time of starting to learn German, the candidate will start his/her professional work in Germany.

The above article has outlined all the contents related to vocational training in Germany. With many advantages, vocational training is a suitable choice for many young people who have graduated from high school and want to have a high and stable income soon and have the opportunity to settle in Germany and move around European countries.

* Tips to shorten the time to study vocational training in Germany

In case your children or grandchildren are in grade 11, 12 or in the final year of college or university, you should let them learn German first, then review for the exam for 2-3 months and complete the application, which will shorten the time from 9 months to 1 year. If you need, Lingo Group will support German training and prepare the application in advance for your children.

For in-depth consulting support, support in learning German, choosing a major, career and preparing documents according to regulations, please do not hesitate to contact us immediately Lingo Group and Dr. Dane Truong for guidance and planning in advance.

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