Live & work in Germany
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The bridge for Rwandans to live and work in Germany
With the HorizonBridge Germany program, we provide you with a German language course and then vocational training in Germany in a technical or craft profession.
We stand for a simple and transparent process and all for a fair fee with no hidden costs.
The process:
1. You register in our online form and we check your data. If everything fits, you will receive a confirmation from us and transfer the course fee. This is your start in our program.
2. We will teach you the German language up to language level B1 (the language requirement for obtaining a work visa). In 5 - 6 months you will have learned a new language and will be ready for your start in Germany with your new skills.
3. After you have passed the language course, we will find you a place for vocational training (apprenticeship) in a company in Germany. We will also take care of your visa and your flight to Germany. This only takes about 1-2 months.
4. We make sure that you get to know your new employer well in advance and that everything fits when you arrive. From the apartment to your vocational training plan. You get on the plane to Germany and start your new life.
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We have different Progamms for both apprenticeships and already experienced professionals*.
Frequently asked questions
1. how does your payment model work and what are the costs for me?
The majority of the costs will be covered by your future employer, including our operation fee, the costs for the accelerated visa process and your flight to Germany.
You only pay the operation costs for the German course and the visa fee at the German embassy in Kigali.
The costs for the German course are
-Level A1 - cost 320,000 RWF
-Level A2 - cost 320,000 RWF
-Level B1 - cost 320,000 RWF
The cost of your visa is approximately 80 USD.
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We have no hidden or additional fees!
2. How long does the German course last, where does it take place and how is it structured?
Your German course consists of on-site lessons in Kigali and online lessons (you will need an internet-enabled device, i.e. a smartphone, tablet or laptop with a camera).
The course takes place several times during the week and at weekends. You choose which course you want to register for - during the week in the morning from 08:00 am - 11:00 am, during the week from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm or the compact course at the weekend with extended lesson times on Saturdays and Sundays 08:00am-03:00 pm (A1) or 03:00pm-10:00pm (A2, B1)
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3. What happens after the German course, how does vocational training in Germany work?
We at HorizonBridge are an official partner of the Chamber of Crafts in Ulm and also have a large network of craft companies in Germany that are looking for reinforcement and offer apprenticeships as a certified company.
Vocational training in the crafts sector in Germany typically lasts three to three and a half years, combining hands-on work in a company with theoretical classes at a vocational school. This dual approach ensures that apprentices gain both comprehensive technical knowledge and practical skills. At the end of the training, a final exam is taken, and German qualifications are internationally recognized for their thoroughness and high standards. This reputation makes German-trained professionals highly valued worldwide.
4. What salary do you earn in Germany during vocational training and afterwards as a trained specialist in the craft sector?
The average apprenticeship pay in German craft sector starts at 1,000 euros (1,484,000 RWF) in the first year, increasing each year of training. After completing their apprenticeship, qualified tradespeople can expect a starting salary of about 2,000 to 3,000 euros ( 3,000,000 - 5,000,000 RWF) gross per month under collective agreements. You will also benefit from social insurance coverage, including health, nursing, and pension insurance, along with additional company benefits. These protections offer a solid foundation and attractive conditions for a long-term career.
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5. How long can I stay in Germany with my visa?
After completing a vocational training program in Germany on an apprenticeship visa, a graduate can apply for a work visa (often a "Skilled Worker" visa) to stay and work in Germany. With this, they gain the right to work full-time in their trained field. After living in Germany for five years with a stable income and social contributions, they may be eligible for permanent residency. When you continue to stay in Germany, you may also apply for german citizenship.
Skilled professionals
Do you want to enter the German job market directly as an experienced skilled worker in the craft sector?
We will be happy to add you to our portfolio and notify you as soon as a vacancy matches your profile. If this is the case, we will go straight into the selection process with you and your future employer.
To successfully apply for official recognition of your profession in Germany, you need one of the following minimum criteria:
A degree from a university in Rwanda + at least 2 years of demonstrable work experience in the required field.
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A university degree + a Technical and Vocational Training (TVET) degree with at least 3 years of demonstrable work experience in the required field.
*Please do not register here for the german course + apprenticeship programm