Successful International Recruitment

In Germany, the shortage of skilled professionals is already a major challenge in many sectors. Is your company also looking for qualified staff and ready to explore new recruiting options? We, the Berlitz International Professional Placement Team, help you successfully recruit skilled professionals from abroad. You receive all services from a single source: From us. Our extensive Berlitz network makes this possible.

We support your company: From an initial consultation with our experts to the recruitment process abroad, targeted German courses for international applicants, and intercultural training for optimal integration into German work and everyday life.

Why Berlitz makes the difference

All services from a single source

As one of the few providers in the market, Berlitz offers every service directly from us. No outsourcing of services, just full-service.

A single point of contact

Our multi-member recruiting team in Germany holds the reins for you. You have a central contact person from the beginning.

Extensive experience

Benefit from our many years of expertise in the placement of skilled professionals as well as in foreign language and intercultural skills training.

How we support you with recruitment

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Individualized offer

After an initial consultation, you decide how we will assist you: either by booking individual services or by entrusting the entire recruitment process to us. We regularly coordinate all measures with you, always keeping your goals, timeline, and budget in mind.

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Coordination with authorities

We work hand in hand with all parties involved – whether in the home country of our applicants or here in Germany. This includes close cooperation with authorities who actively support us in the process of placing internationally skilled professionals.

Training in language and culture

We prepare your future employees for life and work in Germany while they are still abroad. This includes preparatory courses and certificate examinations in German for Professional Purposes (levels A1 to C1 with recognized certification) as well as intercultural training.

Consistent quality

Through our global Berlitz network, you benefit from our uniform teaching methods and high-quality standards everywhere: whether in German courses in the country of origin or language training on-site in Germany.

Large selection of training formats

Language courses and intercultural training can be conducted either as in-person training at a Berlitz Center or as live online training.

Would you like to learn more about our recruitment services?

You’re in good hands

We would be pleased to assist you in the recruitment of professionals from abroad. Send us your inquiry – at no obligation on your part.

Rita Pauls, Director HR and International Recruitment Services

Our programs for nurses from abroad

Berlitz’s special language training for and nurses consists of customized and job-oriented courses with content that goes beyond traditional language instruction. Many courses are subsidized by the government. We will be happy to advise you.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

  • Advising companies on the recruitment of professionals from abroad, including funding opportunities
  • Defining selection criteria and processes for finding applicants
  • Selection and recruitment in the country of origin
  • Coordinating with government agencies and other necessary institutions, as well as assisting with the recognition of professional qualifications and the visa process
  • Conducting language courses and intercultural training in the countries of origin and destination, from A1 to C1
  • Administering internationally recognized language exams according to ALTE standards (e.g., telc A1-B2, Goethe Certificate, professional language exams for nursing, and many more)

Our international professional placement team supports companies from various sectors and regions. We have expertise in the fields of healthcare, hospitality, electrical engineering, transportation (local and long-distance), construction, and mechanical engineering.

Berlitz recruits in Latin America (including Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, and Chile), as well as in India, the Philippines, Uzbekistan, and Turkey. We have our own offices and teams on the ground in these locations. Starting mid-2025, we will also be active in Vietnam.

The costs depend on which specific services you contract with the Berlitz International Professional Placement team. We will gladly advise you and provide you with a non-binding estimate in advance.

In the field of language instruction in particular, there are a variety of subsidy programs – for German courses for physicians and nurses, for instance. In Germany, Berlitz offers both AZAV and DeuFöV certified programs. We will be happy to determine what options are available for your company.

What our customers say

"With Berlitz, we are holding 13 German for Nursing Professionals courses for 119 nurses on site in Mexico and Brazil. Upon completion, the participants will work as nurses caring for the elderly here in Berlin. We would like to warmly thank Berlitz for the competent assistance and flexible organization. Even though the situation around the globe was new and challenging for everyone at times, we always found a good solution together. Our most important responsibility is of course making sure that the participants continue to be motivated and receive support and the highest quality of instruction. We are very happy that Berlitz is on the job!"

Antje Bollinger and Madlen Franz, Vivantes Forum für Senioren GmbH

Contact us

Do you have questions about our International Recruitment Services or need more information? No problem, we are happy to help. Get in touch with us – simple and with no obligation on your part. Your Berlitz team will get back to you shortly.