WHY LEARN GERMAN?

Studying in Germany means potentially integrating into the workforce of one of the most
powerful and stable economies in the world. Germany has the largest economy in
Europe, fourth largest GDP in the world, and is among the top ten import/export
countries for both the US and the UK.

Universities in Germany are recognized all over the world as a standard of quality;
having graduated from one is definitely a mark of excellence. In 2011, the nation was
ranked third in Quacquarelli Symonds’ (QS) World University Rankings.

Language acquisition is best at younger ages, when the mind is malleable. Having your
children study German has economic, intellectual, and educational benefits that won’t
take too long to reap. And that’s already on top of the existing advantages of
bilingualism! Knowing the German language provides your child with the opportunity to
study in Germany, whose universities require some level of German proficiency.

The cost of living and studying in this country are prodigiously low compared to other
countries where you’d be able to study abroad. Imagine spending just over 500 euros a
month to rent a flat in the capital of Berlin. It’s even cheaper if you live elsewhere away
from the bigger cities.

On the education side, there are many private programs that only cost a few thousand
euros ever year, and if you choose to send your child to study at one of the country’s
many fine public institutions, you’ll spend a few hundred euros per semester. Both local
students and international students can benefit from this low-cost education.

There are three steps you need to complete to start your life in Germany
FIRST STEP – The German Lessons

● Completing the German lessons from A1 level to B1
● Writing the internationally recognized certificate at the Goethe institute

SECOND STEP –The Placement Process

Once one has a German language certificate they are now eligible for placement they
can choose from the following:

1 Au-Pair

• This is a cultural exchange program
• One will be staying with a host family
  in the city of their choice
• One will receive a pocket money in
  the range of €250-380 per month
  NB duties of an au pair includes ,
  taking care of the children and the
  House , driving the kinds to and from
  school , duties revolve around the
  kids
• The host family can pay for your
  school language once you are in
  Germany
• Needed is German level of A2

2 Social Year

• Known as SFJ / BFD is a volunteer
  program to work for the German
  government as a social worker.
• One will be deployed in various
  fields, mostly hospitals , nursery
  schools , disability institutions etc
  usually places which the government
  is in need of manpower
• One can earn from €350 – 450 per
  month and this program is done for a
  year
• Institutions provide accommodation
  and this program is eligible for
  everyone from any country
• Needed is a German level of B1

3 BFD

• This is equivalent to opportunities provided by tertiary
  institutions like Polytechnic school
• One goes to complete a 4 year program in various fields.
  For example one can do Nursing as an Ausbildung or
  computer Engineering for the required years
• The course rotates , from field work to classroom work
  until the entire program is done , one earns ranging from
  €850 – 1000 per month
• Needed is a German level at least of A2

4 Apprenticeship

• 
  This program is more or less like an attachment program
  were one is attached to a company that nurture ones
  profession as well as gaining work experience in the field
  of what they have for example a qualified mechanic can
  go and work for a German auto company as an
  apprentice
• Needed is German level of A2

THIRD STEP – Visa and Flying to Europe

When the placement process is complete we would
have found a place for you in any one of the above
opportunities

1. VISA Appointment

• One can book their own Visa appointment for free
• We can book for you for a fee
• Payment for German Visa is only done at the embassy
  once one had a Visa appointment and a contract.
  

2. Other Necessary Procedures

• Medicals (Medical Clearance) from any Hospital
• Fingerprints (Police clearance)
• Flight tickets ( prices differ with time of travel )

In conclusion, learning German has a lot of benefits and us as Sprachschule Institute are committed in assisting you with the process of finding opportunities in Germany. Feel free to contact us on Whatsapp or visit us at our office located in the Second Floor of the Netone Building at L.Takawira and Fife Street, Bulawayo.