German for doctors preparation course
Our German course takes doctors from their first lesson to the B2 certificate most medical chambers ask for, and on to the C1 medical German of the Fachsprachprüfung.
About the exam
Most medical chambers ask for general German at B2, followed by medical German at C1 in the Fachsprachprüfung.
- Levels
- A1, A2, B1, B2, C1
- Usually required
- B2 general German, then C1 medical German (FSP)
- Common B2 certificates
- telc and Goethe-Institut
Who the course is for
Doctors planning to work in Germany, from complete beginners to B1 and B2 learners.
What you will study
Level-by-level German with a medical focus, from your first lesson to a B2 certificate and on to C1.
- A1 and A2: everyday German from your first lesson
- B1: speaking and writing independently
- B2: the level most medical chambers ask for, with exam practice
- C1: advanced German, leading into medical German
- Grammar, vocabulary, listening and speaking in every class
What your course includes
- Live online classes. Every class is taught live by your tutor, with interactive sessions where you ask questions as you go.
- Recordings for 6 months. Missed a class on a night shift? Every session is recorded and stays available to you for six months.
- PDF notes from your tutor. Your tutor shares PDF notes for the course, so you revise from the same material you were taught.
- MCQ solving together. Your tutor works through exam-style questions with you and explains the reasoning behind each answer.
- Free mock exams. Mock exams in the format of your exam are included in your course at no extra cost.
- One-to-one classes. Prefer to study alone with a tutor? One-to-one classes are available for every course on request.
The green signal
Booking an exam too early is expensive. Your tutor follows your mock results and your work in class, and gives you the green signal when you are ready to book. The green signal is your tutor's honest judgement of your readiness. It is not a guarantee of a pass.
Where this exam fits
German to B2, medical German at C1, then the Kenntnisprüfung, the route to Approbation, your full licence.
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German A1 to B2 This course
General German from your first lesson to a B2 certificate, one level at a time.
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Fachsprachprüfung
Medical German at C1 with your state medical chamber: a patient interview, written documentation and a doctor-to-doctor case presentation.
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Kenntnisprüfung
Since 1 November 2026 the standard route for doctors with non-EU degrees: an oral-practical exam held to one standard for every candidate.
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Approbation
Your full licence to practise medicine in Germany, granted by your state authority.
Questions about German for doctors
Which German level do I need?
Most medical chambers ask for general German at B2, followed by medical German at C1, tested in the Fachsprachprüfung.
Can I start as a complete beginner?
Yes. Classes run at every level from A1.
How is the German course priced?
Per level. Each level, from A1 to C1, is its own course.
Join the next batch
Tell us your exam and your target date. We will reserve your seat in the December 2026 batch and send you the payment link.