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

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.

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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.

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

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.

Jana Trapp, Assistant Director International 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.

Annette Bufe, Senior Manager International 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.

Viviane Korn, Global Coordinator Quality of Instruction

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

What specific placement services do you offer? ▼
- 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)
What sectors do you offer placement services for? ▼

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.
What countries do you recruit professionals from? ▼

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.
How much do your recruitment services usually cost? ▼

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.
Is government funding available to companies? ▼

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

"Berlitz supports us at RWE in many areas related to intercultural aspects and training. The outstanding expertise and broad experience of the Berlitz team and their approach to partnership-based collaboration consistently lead us to tailor-made solutions for our employees and managers. My own international and culturally diverse team at the RWE Global Mobility Hub recently benefited greatly from a training program tailored to our needs by Berlitz. From the initial idea to the design and facilitation, it was an excellent experience for us and a very successful training program."

Eric Gangey, Head of RWE Global Mobility Hub, RWE Offshore Wind GmbH

What our customers say

"We would like to express our complete satisfaction with the quality of this partnership. From the beginning, the interactions with Berlitz were of high quality. Their team demonstrated exemplary responsiveness, quickly and efficiently addressing all our requests. Berlitz’s trainers stand out for their expertise and teaching skills, which greatly contributed to the success of our training programs. Their ability to tailor their training to our particular context was a major asset. In conclusion, we highly recommend Berlitz to any organization looking to develop its intercultural competencies. Their professionalism and commitment to excellence make them a partner of choice."

Bastyen Lezoray, Learning & Development Expert, CMA CGM

Contact us

You have questions about our language trainings or need more information? Contact us
today – simple and with no obligation on your part. The Berlitz team will be in touch with
you shortly.

Skilled Professionals from Abroad

Successful International Recruitment

Why Berlitz makes the difference

How we support you with recruitment

Individualized offer

Coordination with authorities

Training in language and culture

Consistent quality

Large selection of training formats

Would you like to learn more about our recruitment services?

You’re in good hands

You’re in good hands

You’re in good hands

You’re in good hands

Our programs for nurses from abroad

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

What our customers say

What our customers say

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