Vocational Training

What is a Vocational Training in Germany?

Dual Vocational Training is a program that comprises theoretical as well as practical elements that gives one a real head start into their job. Vocational Training usually lasts between two and three and a half years and offer plenty of opportunity for on-the-job training and work experience. During the program, One would spend one or two days a week, or several weeks at once, at a vocational school (called Berufsschule) and will acquire the theoretical knowledge that one will need in their future occupation. The rest of the time will be spent at a company and one will get to know what the company does, learn how it operates and gets a chance to apply their newly acquired knowledge in practice and also find out if they can see themselves working there after completing their training.

By Pursuing a dual vocational training program the employment prospects in  Germany is very good.

Stages of Vocational Training

Vocational Training comprises  Maximum 6 months of pre-program classes at our school and 3 years of on-the-job training at a company and. IAS teachers, instructors, and colleagues will give you all the support you need during your program. Classes include German, English, social studies and two-thirds of the classes specifically focus on subjects that are important for your future job.

Exams

Trainees have to attend an examination to assess what they have learned at school and how they have been able to apply this knowledge at the company they work for.

There will be final exams at the end of the training and as a rule, exams are held in German. After clearing the final exams, One stands a good chance of starting a successful career in Germany.

Pay during Vocational Training

Depending on occupation and region, On average a student pursuing a vocational training program, earns around 800 Euros -1150 Euros gross from the company they work for.

With each year of training, the salary will increase and part of the salary will be deducted for social security contributions and the income will be subject to income tax if one earns more than 9000 Euros.

Can i pursue vocational training after school ?

Yes one can pursue vocational training after school.In Germany around two thirds of all students leaving school go on to start a vocational training programme.

Is German language certificate mandatory?

Yes B1 Language Certification is mandatory

What if don't have B1 language certificate?

Apply for language course

Does IAS helps on Language training?

Yes ,contact our German Language partners in India