The key facts

  • Three-year dual vocational training in floriculture and horticulture in Germany, starting February 2027, with the possibility of permanent employment afterwards.
  • Open to 18–25 year olds with German at B1 level or higher and a certificate from Goethe, ECL, telc, DSD, ÖSD or TestDaF obtained no earlier than February 2026; higher education graduates are not accepted.
  • Monthly gross scholarship of 724–1100 euros depending on the year, plus free education, housing support, insurance and language courses up to B2; applications until October 20.

The Migration Agency, in cooperation with the German Federal Employment Agency, announced that applications have opened for the APAL (Ausbildung) program starting in February 2027.

The program offers three-year dual vocational training in floriculture and horticulture. Those who successfully complete the training will have the opportunity to work permanently in Germany.

Young men and women aged 18–25 with German language proficiency of at least B1 level can participate in the program. Candidates must hold one of the following certificates: Goethe, ECL, telc, DSD, ÖSD or TestDaF. The certificate must not have been obtained before February 2026.

Graduates of secondary schools, colleges, lyceums or technical schools may participate in the program. Candidates with higher education will not be accepted.

Scholarship and benefits

During the training, participants receive a monthly scholarship depending on which German federal state they study in. The amount is 724–900 euros in the first year, 854–1000 euros in the second year, and 977–1100 euros in the third year. These are gross amounts, before taxes and other mandatory deductions.

The following benefits are also provided for project participants:

  • free vocational education;
  • support with airfare and visa-related expenses;
  • accommodation costing approximately 200–250 euros per month, with the first month free;
  • coverage of insurance costs;
  • German language courses in Germany up to B2 level.

Applications are accepted until October 20. For more information, you can call the Migration Agency's short number 1282.Advertising on "Gazeta"

Detailed information about the program can be obtained from the website of the German Federal Employment Agency at the site (florist, gardener).

To submit an application, choose one of the following tracks:

Ausbildung is a type of secondary vocational education in Germany that combines theoretical study with practical training at the workplace.