Applying for an Ausbildung in Berlin

calli.bri wrote:

Hello everyone.

I moved to Berlin from the United States August 2019 and I have been taking an intensive language course since October. I am currently taking the B1 language classes and I plan to continue with the language course until I am B2 or above. I am looking into applying for an Ausbildung as Fachinformatiker für Anwendungsentwicklung and/or Game Design starting August 2020 since my Residence Permit expires October 2020. I currently have my High School Diploma from America and I have a few questions about the application process for the Ausbildung.

Do I need to have my high school transcript translated and recognized? (I believe is equivalent to Abitur) I cannot find any information on this subject, I only find information on recognizing University documents which I do not have.

How long is the total process from getting documents together to getting accepted to a school or company? What Residency Permit do I need to apply for?

I am open to advice and tips as I have never done this before and I am not sure where to start.

thank you and have a nice day!

Hi Calli.bri,

No, you don't have to get them translated but, yes, you need to have them recognized. Based on your transcript of records, they will provide you a grade which equals to the german grading system. They will provide a certificate which will indicate to which further education you qualify.

When I had mine recognized, it was some time June and it took me roughly about 3 weeks from the time I submitted my documents until I got the certificate. Usually, If you want to apply for an apprenticeship training program, you need to apply 6 months prior (at the least). I can't tell you however, which type of visa you'll be needing.

Nevertheless,I found the website Anerkennung in Deutschland and Anabin where you get more information from.

Good luck!

Kind regards,
B

Hello,
Thank you for your reply. I was wondering when you went through the process, did you need your actual school diploma? I do not have my actual diploma, i only have my high school transcripts that my school emailed to me. Would that work? Or do i need them to send me certified copies of my high school transcript?