Learning German

In Germany, the health insurance system is based on the principle of social insurance. Insurance coverage is based on and operated with a dual system consisting of statutory health insurance (SHI/GKV), in German referred to as Gesetzliche Krankenversicherung, and private health insurance (PHI/PKV) referred to as Private Krankenversicherung.

Non-visa exempt business visitors to Germany are required to obtain a Germany business visa before arriving in the country. For a list of the nationalities who require a visa, please contact the visa section at your nearest German Embassy.

Traveling to the destination country you wish to learn the language of, is a great way of completely immersing yourself in the language. You surround yourself with native speakers to accelerate your learning process.

Moving to Germany can be an amazing and memorable experience for many expats and students, however, it can also be very challenging, especially for first time expats. You have to literally start a new life and more often than not, you will be met with many barriers and limitations.

It may come as a surprise to some, but it has been found that the education systems in Berlin and Brandenburg are the worst in the country. A study, performed by 'Education Monitor 2016' has marked Berlin and Brandenburg out as areas for concern. Saxony, Thuringia and Bavaria on the other hand, have come out on top!

Germany is arguably the most cultural influential countries in Europe. With more than 100 million people speaking German, including it's neighboring countries, it's surely a language worth investing some time into learning. Germany is also a gateway in central Europe, giving the opportunity to visit many treasures like timber houses, majestic palaces and historic architecture. To study German will also be an investment in your future international career possibilities, whether you are relocating or not.