The process of obtaining medical licensure (Approbation) can take several months, as it depends on the responsible authorities and is beyond both your and our control.

Additionally, organizing your position at a clinic requires various administrative steps, such as drafting your employment contract and coordinating your start date. These processes can also be time-consuming.

To give you a clearer overview, we’ve outlined the individual steps of the licensure process along with their estimated durations:

• Preparation for General and Medical German:
The duration of your preparation largely depends on your personal starting point and learning progress. For quality preparation, you should plan at least 3 months per language level:

• A1 – A2: 60–100 learning hours
• A2 – B1: 60–100 learning hours
• B1 – B2: 200–300 learning hours
• B2 – C1: 150–200 learning hours
• C1 – Medical German: 150–200 learning hours

Learning hours include self-study, group lessons, one-on-one sessions, or learning tandems. Overall, we recommend approximately 3–4 months per language level. A clear structure and discipline are crucial.

• Preparation, Translation, and Certification of Documents (for Licensure):
This step typically takes 2–6 weeks. In some federal states, documents can be submitted before your official graduation to save time.

• Scheduling the Medical Terminology Exam (FSP):
Depending on the federal state, the waiting time after submitting your documents is 3–6 months. In some states, the exam can also be taken before graduation to speed up the process.

• Receiving Licensure (Approbation):
Typically takes about 2 months after successfully passing the medical terminology exam.

• Job Interviews:
These are scheduled after the medical terminology exam (though we often organize them during the waiting period for licensure to save time). This allows you to quickly find a suitable position without losing valuable time.

• Finding Housing:
Depending on the city, this process usually takes about 1–2 months after interviews and selecting a position.

• Start of Employment:
Generally, 1–3 months after interviews, depending on the clinic’s internal organization and housing arrangements.

These processes are complex and require careful planning and expertise. Our team provides you with professional support throughout the entire process. We closely monitor your timeline and keep you informed about the next steps to avoid delays and make the process as smooth as possible. Your success is our top priority, and we use our expertise to guide you efficiently through these procedures.

We receive our commission from the clinic where you start your job. This allows us to “share” this commission with you. For you, everything is free of charge.

We receive the first part of the commission from the clinic when you start your job. The remainder is paid to us six months after your employment begins, provided the employment contract is not terminated by either you or the clinic (this is known as the probationary period).

If everything goes according to plan and agreement, you do not owe us any reimbursement for the costs and services we have covered.

The only cases in which reimbursement is required are as follows:

• If placement through us does not occur, regardless of the reasons.
• If you do not pass the probationary period (6 months) at the clinic and no new placement is arranged through us.

In these cases, only the following costs will need to be reimbursed:

• Fees for the B2 and FSP exams
• Travel and accommodation costs for the FSP exam and job interviews in Germany
• Costs related to obtaining licensure (translations, legalizations, postage, state fees, etc.)

Language courses remain entirely our responsibility, and you will not need to pay for them under any circumstances.

Until the end of the sixth month after starting your job in Germany, provided you pass the probationary period. After that, you are no longer contractually bound to us, but we are still happy to assist you with any questions or further placements.