Are you a high school learner, matriculant, university student or young professional from Namibia or another African country? Do you speak German at intermediate or advanced level (B1 or higher)? Are you interested in pursuing your professional education in Germany, with the option of working in Germany after the 3-year dual vocational training? Then join the next round of our programme and submit your application here!
Application requirements:
- Fluent in German (minimum B1, i.e. advanced level, participants need to reach B2 before applying for their Ausbildung)
- Completed high school with a national senior certificate/ matric or higher
- Citizen or resident of Namibia or another sub-Saharan African country
- The programme is also suitable for participants who are already based in Germany, e.g. for a volunteer service programme or as an AuPair
- Age: 20-30, applications from younger and older participants will be considered on a case-by-case basis
- Previous work experience and TVET/university studies or other qualifications are an asset, but not a requirement.
NB: Please note that the German language requirement is non-negotiable! Advanced German language proficiency is a mandatory condition set by the German government and German companies to access the 3-year professional qualification (‘Ausbildung’), which is delivered exclusively in German.
Applications for the 2025/26 round of the programme opened in February 2025, and you can submit your application via this link!
About Namibia2Germany
The Namibia2Germany programme offers comprehensive support for German-speaking youth from Namibia and other African countries who want to pursue a 3-year ‘Ausbildung’ (dual vocational training) in Germany. The programme was launched in 2023 and is going into its third round in 2025.
The programme takes place virtually, over the course of 12 months, and consists of four modules:
1. Introduction to the German dual vocational training system
2. Career orientation: Finding the right Ausbildung for you
3. Preparing your German CV, motivation letter and supporting documents
4. Practical and cultural preparation for your Ausbildung in Germany
New in 2025/26: Each module can now also be taken on a stand-alone basis! So if you are not yet sure if an Ausbildung is what you’re looking for, you can simply take the first one or two modules and then decide if you want to go ahead and apply for an Ausbildung.
Apply for the next round of the programme here, download our info brochure or learn more about Namibia2Germany below!
Meet our Team!
Namibia2Germany is the brainchild of Africademics founder and director Lena Gronbach and supported by a team of dedicated individuals and experts. Meet our team below and feel free to connect with them on LinkedIn or via email!
Partner with us!
Is your company struggling to attract vocational trainees and young professionals? Are you open to broadening your horizon and inviting German-speaking trainees from other countries and cultures into your company? Then download our info brochure (in German) for prospective partner companies and join our programme as an implementing partner!
Are you a trade association, government entity, teacher, non-profit organization or private individual with an interest in vocational training and German African relations? Are you passionate about creating educational opportunities and supporting young people in realizing their potential? Then join us as a partner, volunteer, expert or sponsor!
Simply send us an email to namibia@africademics.com and our team will get in touch with you!
