Vocational training at school
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In some training occupations, you complete your training at a vocational college. In this case, you do not need a training contract with a company. Recognized vocational qualifications as part of school-based vocational training can be obtained for professions in the healthcare and social services sector or rare skilled trades.
Course of the school-based vocational training
You attend full-time vocational school and supplement this with practical phases in suitable companies and institutions. The duration of vocational school training with a recognized qualification is usually 2 to 3 years. Upon passing the examination, you will receive a state-recognized qualification and may officially use the job title.
Requirements for school-based vocational training
A secondary school leaving certificate or equivalent is required for access to many school-based training courses. The State Office for Schools and Education is responsible for recognizing foreign school-leaving qualifications. Health aptitude is also required in the health and care sector. Language skills at level B2 (CEFR) - in some cases also C1 - are required, as technical and educational language is used primarily in theoretical training.
Read more about the requirements for a visa or residence permit for vocational training in the Visa section.
Advantages of school-based vocational training
School-based training offers the great advantage of direct access to professions in the social, medical or creative fields. You do not need to find a training company for this form of vocational training. Lessons only take place at the vocational school - so there is no switching between school and training company as with dual vocational training.
You can use the Saxon school database to search for public or private vocational schools in Saxony.