Nursing Assistant Program
(Pflegeassistenz)
Train as a nursing assistant (Pflegeassistenz) in a real healthcare setting — a direct route into German nursing, matched to institutions that fit your profile.
Program Duration
A focused one-year pathway designed to build practical nursing-assistance skills.
Language Entry
A lower German language entry requirement than full Ausbildung, depending on the institution.
Healthcare Experience
Real hands-on healthcare experience from day one in a suitable healthcare setting.
A faster route into German healthcare.
This program offers a faster route into paid healthcare work than full Ausbildung, ideal for candidates who want to start working sooner or are still building their German. For many, it also becomes a practical stepping stone into full nursing Ausbildung once language level and confidence have grown.
Care Pathways
Practical preparation for a nursing career.
Duration
1 year.
Lower language entry requirement
Lower language entry requirement than full Ausbildung.
Hands-on healthcare experience
Real practical healthcare experience from day one.
Next-step pathway
Clear next-step pathway into full nursing Ausbildung.
Prepare your application profile.
Candidates should prepare their educational, language, identity, motivation, health and vaccination documents before starting the application process.
- 01Basic secondary school certificate
- 02German language proficiency A2/B1
- 03Valid passport
- 04Academic documents
- 05Motivation letter and CV
- 06Medical fitness certificate
- 07Vaccination certificate (including Measles, Rubella, and Hepatitis B)
Professional support from matching to visa guidance.
Free profile analysis
Review your profile and initial eligibility.
Institution matching
Match your profile with suitable healthcare institutions.
Application support
Support with preparing and submitting applications.
Interview preparation
Prepare confidently for institution interviews.
Documentation
Guidance on the documents required for your application.
Visa guidance
Guidance through the visa process after placement.
Ready to Start Your Healthcare Journey?
Take the first step toward nursing assistance in Germany with a pathway matched to your profile.
Start Your Application