Fully Funded Nursing Apprenticeship in Germany – 2025 (with Monthly Stipend)
📍 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
🏢 Offered by: Johanniter-Stift Köln-Höhenhaus
📅 Application Open – Starts January 2025
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🩺 About the Program
Johanniter-Stift Köln-Höhenhaus in Germany is offering a fully paid 3-year nursing apprenticeship (Ausbildung zur Pflegefachfrau/zum Pflegefachmann) beginning in 2025. This is an excellent opportunity for international students interested in building a long-term healthcare career in Germany.
This vocational training combines practical nursing experience with classroom instruction in medical science, psychology, law, and patient care.
💶 Monthly Stipend (2025 Rates):
| Training Year | Monthly Stipend (EUR) |
|---|---|
| 1st Year | €1,408.17 + allowances |
| 2nd Year | €1,498.05 + allowances |
| 3rd Year | €1,617.89 + allowances |
✅ Includes bonuses for weekends and holidays
✅ 13th salary paid yearly
✅ 30 days annual paid vacation
✅ Salary increases with seniority
🧑⚕️ Key Responsibilities
- 3-year dual nursing program combining theory + practice
- Practical training at Johanniter-Stift Köln-Höhenhaus, hospitals, and home care services
- Classroom-based learning at nursing schools (topics include medicine, care, law, and psychology)
- Exposure to gerontopsychiatry and clinical settings
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
You are eligible to apply if you have:
- Secondary school education (10 years or equivalent)
OR - A vocational assistant training (1–2 years) in healthcare
- Basic German language skills (A2–B1 level preferred)
- Passion for patient care and human dignity
📱 All trainees receive a modern tablet (for both training and private use)
🏥 About the Organization
Johanniter-Stift Köln-Höhenhaus is part of Johanniter Seniorenhäuser GmbH – one of Germany’s largest elderly care providers with 95+ care homes. Located in a peaceful neighborhood of Cologne, the center offers 76 modern care spaces, senior-friendly apartments, and a welcoming community.
More about them:
📞 Contact for Queries
Mr. Mounir Laroussi
Nursing Director, Johanniter-Stift Köln-Höhenhaus
📍 Sigwinstraße 35, 51061 Köln, Germany
📞 Phone: +49 221 89009-710
✅ Why Choose This Program?
- Free vocational training in a respected German care facility
- Monthly stipend with excellent social benefits
- Clear pathway to permanent residence and job in Germany
- Internationally recognized qualification in healthcare
- Live, work and train in one of Europe’s top cities – Cologne
💡 Note for International Applicants:
This program is conducted in German – make sure you are preparing for or already have basic proficiency (A2–B1 level). You may be eligible for a student or apprentice visa under the new German Skilled Immigration Act.