Admission opens for study and work in the field of floriculture and gardening in Germany
The Migration Agency and the German Federal Employment Agency have opened admissions for the APAL (Ausbildung) program, which will begin in February 2027. Young people aged 18–25 who speak German at a minimum B1 level can receive three years of free education in floristry and gardening. Applications will be accepted until October 20.
Admission opens for study and work in floriculture and gardening fields in Germany
The Migration Agency, in cooperation with the German Federal Employment Agency, announced the opening of admissions for the APAL (Ausbildung) program, which will start in February 2027.
The program offers three-year dual vocational education and training in floriculture and gardening. Those who successfully complete the training will have the opportunity for permanent employment in Germany.
Young men and women aged 18−25 who speak German at least at the B1 level can participate in the program. Candidates must possess one of the certificates: Goethe, ECL, telc, DSD, ÖSD, or TestDaF. The certificate must not have been obtained before February 2026.
Graduates of high schools, colleges, lyceums, or technical schools can participate in the program. Candidates with higher education will not be accepted.
During the training process, participants will be provided with a monthly stipend depending on which federal state of Germany they study in. Its amount will be 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:
Applications are accepted until October 20. For additional information, you can call the Migration Agency's short number 1282.
Ausbildung is a type of secondary specialized education in Germany that combines theoretical study with practical on-the-job training.