German, FSP and Kenntnisprüfung preparation
Everything between you and Approbation: German from A1, the Fachsprachprüfung at C1, and the Kenntnisprüfung, now the standard route for doctors with non-EU degrees.
- Language
- B2 general German, then the FSP at C1
- Since 1 November 2026
- The Kenntnisprüfung is the standard route
- Licence
- Approbation
German, FSP & KP courses
A new batch of each course starts every month. Open a course for full details, the fee and a PDF you can keep.
The route, step by step
Approbation and the state medical chambers
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
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.
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.
Who runs the FSP?
The medical chamber (Ärztekammer) of the German state where you apply.
What happens in the FSP?
You interview a simulated patient, write up the case, then present it to a doctor examiner, all in German at C1 level.
What changed on 1 November 2026?
Germany's recognition reform made the Kenntnisprüfung the standard route for doctors with non-EU degrees. A document-based equivalence review is now available only on request.
Do I get Approbation automatically after the KP?
No. You still apply to your state authority, which checks your language certificates and other documents.
Often taken together
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.