Ausbildung in Germany
Ausbildung is Germany's three-year dual training system: you work at a German company and attend vocational school at the same time, with a monthly salary throughout and a clear path to permanent residence.
Why choose this route
01
Paid training
Earn a monthly training salary of up to €1,300 (around LKR 500,000), depending on the profession and training year.
02
Free education
No tuition fees. Your employer and the state cover your training.
03
A job at the end
Qualified professionals typically earn €3,000+ a month (around LKR 1,000,000).
04
A future in Germany
Build your career and become eligible for German citizenship in as little as five years.
Who can apply
- 30 years of age or under
- G.C.E. A/Ls with all three subjects at S or better
- A/L Common General Test mark of 30 or more
- German up to B1 level, with an ÖSD or Goethe certificate
- Your A/L stream decides the field: Commerce for hotel management, Maths or Technology for automotive, mechatronics and machine operation, Bio for medical assistant and nursing
Documents you need
- Passport
- O/L and A/L certificates
- German B1 certificate (ÖSD or Goethe)
- CV in German
- Your training contract with a German employer
- Proof you can cover your living costs
Not sure you qualify? Check it in about a minute, for free.
Check my eligibilityPopular Ausbildung fields
Medical & healthcare
General Nurse, Nursing Assistant, Elderly Care Assistant, Medical Assistant, Pharmaceutical Technical Assistant and Dental Assistant.
Technical trades
Industrial Mechanic, Automotive Mechatronics, Chemical Laboratory Technician, Machine and Plant Operator, Construction Draftsperson, Toolmaker and Bricklayer / Construction Worker.
Gastronomy & hospitality
Hotel Management Professional and Specialist for System Catering.
How it works
1
Free eligibility check
We check your age, A/L stream and results, and match you to a field.
2
Learn German to B1
Study German from A1 to B1 and take the official ÖSD exam at our exam centre.
3
Prepare your documents
We prepare your German CV and application documents.
4
Employer interviews
We arrange interviews with German companies and help you prepare for them.
5
Training contract and visa
Once you sign your training contract, we guide you through the Ausbildung visa.
6
Start your training
Fly to Germany and start earning from your first month.
Costs, salary & timeline
Minimum training pay, year 1
€724 a month
The legal minimum for training that starts in 2026.
Year 2 and year 3
€854 and €977
Many employers pay more, depending on the profession.
Length of training
3 years
Work at a company and attend vocational school at the same time.
Process time
About 10 months
From your first German class to your visa.
Tuition
€0
Your training is free; your employer pays you to learn.
Official figures for 2026. Rules and amounts can change, so we confirm everything for your own case at your free consultation.