Are you a young African looking for an opportunity to study, gain professional experience and build a career in Germany?
A nursing Ausbildung could be an opportunity worth exploring.
Germany offers vocational training pathways that combine practical experience with classroom learning. For young Africans interested in healthcare, the Pflege Ausbildung (nursing vocational training) is one route to investigate.
At X-Factored Youth, we believe that international opportunities should begin with reliable information, proper preparation and realistic expectations. If you are considering becoming a nurse in Germany, this guide introduces you to nursing training providers, explains the different care settings and outlines the steps you can take to explore your options.
What Is a Nursing Ausbildung in Germany?
An Ausbildung is Germany’s vocational training system, which combines theoretical instruction with practical workplace experience.
In nursing, trainees learn how to support patients, assist people with daily activities, observe changes in their health, communicate with patients and families, and work alongside other healthcare professionals.
Depending on the programme, training can prepare you to work in settings such as hospitals, residential care facilities and outpatient nursing services.
For young Africans, this pathway is worth researching if you want a structured professional qualification and are prepared to learn German, adapt to a new culture and meet the requirements for training and residence in Germany.
Important: The organisations featured in this article appear in a nursing-sector partner directory. Their inclusion does not guarantee that they currently have vacancies, recruit directly from African countries or offer visa sponsorship.
Where Can You Explore Nursing Ausbildung Opportunities?
A directory titled Pflegeverbund – Care Future Cooperation: Because Care Connects identifies a number of organisations operating in the German care sector.
The directory includes residential care facilities, outpatient nursing services and specialist intensive care providers. These organisations can be starting points for researching nursing Ausbildung opportunities.
Here are some of the providers listed in the document.
1. AWO Hannover – CityPark Residenz
The CityPark Residenz is listed under stationäre Langzeitpflege, which means residential long-term care.
This care setting supports people who need ongoing assistance with daily living and care. For aspiring nursing professionals, residential long-term care is one of the settings to investigate when exploring practical nursing experience.
How to enquire: Ask whether the facility offers nursing Ausbildung placements and whether international applicants can apply.
Website: https://www.awoh-pflege.jobs/einstieg-bei-der-awo/schueler/
2. Domicil Senior Residences
The directory lists three Domicil facilities:
- Domicil Nikolaiviertel
- Domicil Kleefeld
- Domicil List GmbH
All three are identified as providers of residential long-term care.
Domicil also has a dedicated webpage about nursing training, making its official careers information a useful starting point for prospective applicants.
How to enquire: Check the training information, identify the relevant facility and ask about current application periods, entry requirements and international recruitment.
Website: https://www.domicil-seniorenresidenzen.de/fuer-bewerber/pflegerische-ausbildung
3. Bundesweite Intensivpflege Gesellschaft (BIPG)
The directory lists BIPG under ambulante Pflege, or outpatient nursing care.
Outpatient nursing involves providing care to people in their own homes or other community-based settings, depending on the service.
This setting may appeal to people interested in supporting patients outside a traditional residential care facility.
How to enquire: Contact the organisation to establish whether it offers nursing Ausbildung positions and whether applicants who need a visa to train in Germany are eligible.
Website: https://www.bipg.de
4. Ema – Ambulanter Pflegedienst
Ema is another outpatient nursing service identified in the directory.
For prospective trainees, outpatient care is a setting worth exploring if you are interested in patient support, communication and care delivered in the community.
How to enquire: Ask about available training positions, the nursing school associated with the programme and the language level required for admission.
Website: https://pflegedienst-ema.de/
5. Dr. med. E. A. Wilkening Pflegeheime
This provider is listed under residential long-term care.
Prospective applicants can use its careers page to investigate whether nursing training positions are available and what qualifications are required.
How to enquire: Request information about the next intake, application documents and eligibility for international applicants.
Website: https://www.pflegeheime-wilkening.de/karriere/
6. Eilenriedestift
Eilenriedestift appears in the directory in connection with residential long-term care, day care and outpatient care.
The document provides a nursing trainee application email address: bewerbung.pflegeazubi@eilenriedestift.de.
This makes the organisation a useful contact for an initial enquiry about possible training pathways.
How to enquire: Introduce yourself, explain your interest in nursing Ausbildung in Germany and ask whether applications from candidates currently living in Africa are accepted.
Website: https://www.eilenriedestift.de/
7. Johanniter Nursing and Care Facilities
The directory identifies several Johanniter facilities and services, including:
- Johanniter-Haus Empelde
- Johanniter-Stift Hannover-Ricklingen
- Johanniter-Pflegedienst im Leinetal
- Johanniter-Stift Gronau
- Johanniter-Pflegedienst Hannover
- Johanniter Tagespflege Kirchrode
These entries cover residential long-term care, outpatient nursing and day care.
Johanniter is therefore another organisation worth researching if you want to understand the range of care settings available within Germany’s nursing sector.
How to enquire: Contact the relevant facility or organisation and ask specifically about nursing Ausbildung vacancies, application deadlines and eligibility for international applicants.
For example, the directory lists the following official pages:
- Johanniter-Haus Empelde: https://www.johanniter.de/johanniter-seniorenhaeuser/pflege-und-wohnen/standorte-der-johanniter-seniorenhaeuser/johanniter-haus-empelde/
- Johanniter-Stift Hannover-Ricklingen: https://www.johanniter.de/johanniter-seniorenhaeuser/standorte/johanniter-stift-hannover-ricklingen/
- Johanniter-Stift Gronau: https://www.johanniter.de/johanniter-seniorenhaeuser/standorte/johanniter-stift-gronau/
The directory also includes further providers, such as Pflegepunkt Hannover, Pflegeteam Buchholz and R.K. Intensivpflegedienst GmbH. These are additional organisations to investigate, although their inclusion alone does not establish that they offer nursing Ausbildung places.
What Do You Need to Apply for a Nursing Ausbildung in Germany?
Finding a potential training provider is only the first step. Before applying, you need to understand the requirements for nursing training in Germany.
Requirements can differ between employers, nursing schools and applicants’ individual circumstances. If you are applying from South Africa or another African country, pay particular attention to the following areas.
1. German Language Skills
German is an essential part of preparing for nursing Ausbildung. You will need to communicate with patients, understand instructions, participate in lessons and complete written assignments.
The exact language certificate required depends on the training programme and the relevant authorities. B1 or B2 German may be requested, but you should confirm the specific requirements with each provider and nursing school.
Our advice: Start learning German as early as possible. Do not wait until you have found an employer before beginning your language journey.
2. School Qualifications
You will generally need a school-leaving qualification that meets the applicable entry requirements.
The recognition process for foreign school certificates can vary depending on the qualification, the federal state and the training provider.
Before paying for translations or recognition procedures, ask the employer or nursing school which documents you need and which recognition process applies to your circumstances.
3. Application Documents
Prepare a professional application package that may include:
- An up-to-date CV in German.
- A motivation letter explaining why you want to pursue nursing.
- School certificates and transcripts.
- German language certificates, if available or required.
- Relevant internship, volunteering or work experience certificates.
- Other documents requested by the employer or nursing school.
Ensure that your information is accurate and that your documents are clearly organised.
4. Visa and Residence Requirements
If you are applying from outside Germany and do not already have the right to undertake vocational training in the country, you will need to investigate the applicable visa and residence requirements.
Receiving an offer from an employer does not automatically guarantee a visa.
You should confirm the current requirements through official German immigration information and the German embassy or consulate responsible for your country of residence.
5. Financial Preparation
Moving to Germany involves expenses beyond submitting an application.
Consider the cost of language learning, document preparation, translations, visa procedures, travel and your first weeks or months in Germany.
Ask prospective employers whether accommodation is available, whether any relocation assistance is offered and what remuneration applies during training.
Do not assume that every employer offers the same financial support.
How to Apply for a Nursing Ausbildung from Africa: A Step-by-Step Guide
If you are serious about pursuing nursing training in Germany, use the following approach.
Step 1: Assess your readiness.
Evaluate your German language skills, educational qualifications and reasons for choosing nursing as a career.
Step 2: Research potential employers.
Use the organisations listed in this article as starting points. Visit their official websites and look for terms such as Pflegeausbildung, Ausbildung zur Pflegefachfrau, Ausbildung zum Pflegefachmann and internationale Bewerber.
Step 3: Confirm international eligibility.
Before preparing a full application, ask whether the organisation accepts candidates applying from your country and whether it supports the process for applicants who require a visa.
Step 4: Prepare your application.
Develop a German CV and motivation letter tailored to the particular employer. Explain your interest in healthcare, your relevant experience and your plans to learn and develop professionally.
Step 5: Submit your application through the appropriate channel.
Follow the employer’s instructions and use the official careers portal or the relevant recruitment contact.
Step 6: Prepare for interviews.
Be ready to explain why you want to work in nursing, how you handle responsibility, how you communicate with others and how you intend to manage the challenges of living and training in Germany.
Step 7: Verify the next steps before making financial commitments.
Confirm the training offer, nursing school arrangements, required documentation, remuneration, accommodation arrangements and applicable visa procedures.
An Example Email to a Potential Nursing Ausbildung Employer
If you find a provider that interests you, you can begin with a short, professional enquiry.
Subject: Enquiry About Nursing Ausbildung Opportunities for International Applicants
Dear Recruitment Team,
My name is [Your Name], and I am interested in pursuing a nursing Ausbildung in Germany.
I am currently based in [Your Country] and would like to enquire about possible nursing training opportunities at your organisation.
Could you please let me know whether you offer nursing Ausbildung positions for international applicants and whether candidates applying from outside Germany may be considered?
I would also appreciate information about your entry requirements, German language requirements, application deadlines and the documents needed to apply.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.
Kind regards,
[Your Name]
[Your Email Address]
Is a Nursing Ausbildung in Germany Right for You?
Moving to another country for vocational training is an important decision. It requires preparation, patience and a willingness to learn.
Nursing may be a suitable career path for people who enjoy helping others, communicating with different people and taking responsibility for their work.
However, nursing is also demanding. You may encounter emotionally challenging situations, shift work, physical tasks and considerable responsibility for patients’ wellbeing.
Before applying, take time to understand the profession and consider whether it aligns with your strengths, interests and long-term goals.
Do not choose nursing solely because you want to move to Germany. Choose it because you are genuinely interested in the work and willing to develop the skills required to become a competent healthcare professional.
Your Journey to Germany Starts with Preparation
For young Africans interested in nursing Ausbildung, the organisations identified in the Care Future Cooperation – Because Care Connects directory offer a useful starting point for researching potential training providers.
The directory includes organisations working in residential long-term care, outpatient nursing and specialist intensive care. However, you must contact each organisation directly to confirm whether it currently offers training positions and accepts international applicants.
At X-Factored Youth, we believe that international mobility should be approached with knowledge, preparation and realistic expectations.
Your journey does not begin when you board a plane. It begins when you research your options, learn the language, prepare your documents and take informed steps towards your goals.
Start researching today. Your future in healthcare could begin with one well-prepared application.
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