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Fachsprachprüfung preparation: The 8 best language courses

The Fachsprachprüfung (FSP) is a 60-minute individual examination for doctors, dentists and pharmacists who have studied abroad and wish to work in Germany. The FSP is used to check whether the doctors, dentists and pharmacists have the necessary knowledge of the German language to be able to work as a doctor, dentist or pharmacist in Germany. Although the Fachsprachenprüfung can be repeated as often as desired, proper preparation for the Fachsprachenprüfung is the be-all and end-all. After all, passing the FSP directly on the first attempt saves a lot of time, nerves and money. But which are the best language schools for a perfect Fachsprachprüfung preparation? Language schools that offer a preparation course for the Fachsprachprüfung online or in presence are a dime a dozen. Therefore, we have informed ourselves, compared numerous providers with each other and picked out the best language courses for the Fachsprachprüfung, which we can recommend.

The 8 best language schools

Alpha Aktiv

Language school in Heidelberg

maxQ.

maxQ. Kiel

Language school from Kiel

Deutsch4docs

Deutsch for Docs

Language school from Göttingen

Deutsch-Raum

Deutsch-Raum

Language school from Berlin

GoAcademy!

GoAcademy!

Language school from Düsseldorf

SDI München

SDI München

Language school from Munich

ProBildung

Language school from Leipzig

Sprachschule Aktiv Düsseldorf

Language school from Düsseldorf

The right preparation for the Fachsprachenprüfung not only helps you pass the FSP. The right preparation course also makes it easier to enter professional life in Germany. After all, the better your German specialist language, the better your chances of getting a good job with a reputable employer. In addition, the technical language is necessary for doctors, dentists and pharmacists to be able to communicate with colleagues and to treat and advise patients in the best possible way. When learning the specialist language, it depends on the teacher. We all know it from school, the better the teacher can convey the content of the lesson, the better we can learn. Therefore, it is important to make the right choice when looking for a suitable Fachsprachenprüfung course.

Alpha Aktiv

Learning level: C1

✓ Suitable for: Doctors, dentists, nurses

Duration: 10 weeks

Teaching units: 200

Setting: Online & classroom

✓ Participant: max. 20

Alpha Aktiv

Welcome to our language school Alpha Aktiv Heidelberg! We work according to the following motto: Languages are the paths to the future. Thus, we prepare doctors, nurses and dentists perfectly for the Fachsprachprüfung (specialist language examination) in Germany. The focus of the course, which is oriented towards the main points of the Fachsprachprüfung, is on improving communicative skills. This includes, among other things, successfully conducting doctor-patient conversations. In addition, the course covers medical vocabulary, reading professional articles and simulating the exam situation. Furthermore, you will get helpful tips and tricks on the exam format. In addition to preparing for the exam, we are also happy to support you in bureaucratic matters or finding the right accommodation.

Learning level: C1

✓ Suitable for: Doctors, dentists, nurses

Duration: 10 weeks

Teaching units: 200

Setting: Online & classroom

✓ Participant: max. 20

maxQ. Kiel

maxQ.

✓ Learning level: C1

✓ Suitable for: Doctors, dentists, pharmacists, nurses

✓ Duration: 16 weeks

✓ Teaching units: 570

✓ Setting: Online & presence

✓ Participant: 13 – 16

maxQ. Kiel

At maxQ. in Kiel, doctors, dentists, pharmacists and nurses receive excellent preparation for the Fachsprachprüfung. For this purpose, the educational institution offers different, subsidized formats. The training center is equipped with modern facilities, and the specialist lecturers are highly qualified and experienced in teaching. All language instructors are certified lecturers in medicine and nursing. The Telc Medicine specialist language exam is taken during the course at the school. maxQ. Kiel stands for quality, the best service and very satisfied course participants. Since 2017, around 200 foreign doctors have been successfully guided to their German license to practice medicine.

✓ Learning level: C1

✓ Suitable for: Doctors, dentists, pharmacists, nurses

✓ Duration: 16 weeks

✓ Teaching units: 570

✓ Setting: Online & presence

✓ Participant: 13 – 16

Deutsch for Docs

Deutsch4docs

✓ Learning level: C1

✓ Suitable for: Doctors

✓ Duration: 12 weeks

✓ Teaching units: 552, of which 180 UE are optional exercises with instructor in the afternoon

✓ Setting: Online live, via Zoom

✓ Participant: max. 12 – 14

Deutsch for Docs

Online intensive course to prepare for the Medical Language Examination

Pass the FSP safely with Deutsch for Docs (Google rating: 4.9)!

  • 12-week intensive FSP course – starts in January, May, September each year
  • 552 lessons – Mondays to Fridays 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • 50 FSP simulations
  • individual correction of 20 doctor’s letters
  • 2 Saturday lessons
  • 2 individual coaching sessions with exam simulations for each participant – with medical instructors

Specials:

  • Optional support classes (supervised study with medical instructor)
    Monday through Friday from 3:45 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  •  Social events with a social supervisor online and offline!

We love 5-star service!

✓ Learning level: C1

✓ Suitable for: Doctors

✓ Duration: 12 weeks

✓ Teaching units: 552, of which 180 UE are optional exercises with instructor in the afternoon

✓ Setting: Online live, via Zoom

✓ Participant: max. 12 – 14

Deutsch-Raum

Deutsch-Raum

✓ Learning level: C1

✓ Suitable for: Doctors

✓ Duration: 2 weeks, 4 weeks, individual

✓ Teaching units: 80, 60, individual

✓ Setting: Online 

✓ Participant: Max. 8

Deutsch-Raum

We are a young school specialised in the training of doctors and medical professionals in knowledge and technical terminology. Our lecturers have longstanding experience in language teaching as well as clinical experience in the fields of internal medicine and orthopaedic surgery. Our priority is that our students not only receive training in communication skills, but also pass the third phase of the medical language examination of the Medical Association. Thanks to small learning groups, we can address individual requirements and offer the ideal preparation for the specialist language exam.

✓ Learning level: C1

✓ Suitable for: Doctors

✓ Duration: 2 weeks, 4 weeks, individual

✓ Teaching units: 80, 60, individual

✓ Setting: Online 

✓ Participant: Max. 8

GoAcademy!

GoAcademy!

✓ Learning level: C1

✓ Suitable for: International doctors

✓ Duration: 4 weeks

✓ Teaching units: 80 classroom + 120 online-training

✓ Setting: Classroom & online

✓ Participant: 12

GoAcademy!

This course is formatted for doctors with a B2–C1 level of German. You will train medical vocabulary, doctor-patient consultations, taking medical histories as well as writing doctor’s letters. This course is a preparation for the special examination of the Medical Chamber that is needed in order to obtain the recognition of the medical license in Germany. The course is taught exclusively by specially qualified German trainers in the field of medicine and by medical doctors.

✓ Learning level: C1

✓ Suitable for: International doctors

✓ Duration: 4 weeks

✓ Teaching units: 80 classroom + 120 online-training

✓ Setting: Classroom & online

✓ Participant: 12

SDI München

SDI München

✓ Learning level: C1

✓ Suitable for: International
    doctors

✓ Duration: 4 weeks

✓ Teaching units: 80

Price per unit: 8,75€

✓ Setting: Online

SDI München

The online preparatory course for the “C1 Medizin Fachsprachenprüfung” medical language exam at the SDI München offers you comprehensive preparation for the medical language exam, its content and structure to obtain your medical licence from the Bavarian Medical Association.

Benefits for you:

  • Convenient participation from your home country
  • Interactive live sessions online via Zoom und Skype
  • Use of modern tools such as the Moodle learning platform
  • Saving of time and money (no visa, travel and accommodation costs)
  • Exam preparation with other medical practitioners from all over the world
  • Small groups (max. 16 participants)
  • Highly experienced teachers who tailor the course content to the needs of the participants

✓ Learning level: C1

✓ Suitable for: International
    doctors

✓ Duration: 4 weeks

✓ Teaching units: 80

Price per unit: 8,75€

✓ Setting: Online

✓ Participant: Max. 16

ProBildung

✓ Learning level: C1

✓ Suitable for: Doctors, dentists

✓ Duration: 20 weeks

✓ Teaching units: 816

✓ Setting: Presence

✓ Participant: n.a.

ProBildung

With its Fachsprachenkurs course, the language school ProBildung supports the fight against the shortage of doctors by perfectly preparing doctors and dentists for the Fachsprachenprüfung. The language school attaches great importance to sufficient preparation. With ProBildung, doctors and dentists have the opportunity to prepare for almost 5 months.

✓ Learning level: C1

✓ Suitable for: Doctors, dentists

✓ Duration: 20 weeks

✓ Teaching units: 816

✓ Setting: Presence

✓ Participant: n.a.

Sprachschule Aktiv Düsseldorf

✓ Learning level: C1

✓ Suitable for: Doctors

✓ Duration: 4 weeks

✓ Teaching units: 80

✓ Setting: Presence

✓ Participant: n.a.

Sprachschule Aktiv Düsseldorf

The Sprachschule Aktiv Düsseldorf offers a preparation course for the Fachsprachprüfung especially for doctors. With the help of the language school, German language skills are brought up to the required level. A certain pinch of humor should not be missing during the lessons.

✓ Learning level: C1

✓ Suitable for: Doctors

✓ Duration: 4 weeks

✓ Teaching units: 80

✓ Setting: Presence

✓ Participant: n.a.

Book recommendation for the preparation for the Fachsprachprüfung

✓ Learning level:  C1

✓ Suitable for: Doctors

✓ Pages: 229

German for doctors

As a doctor from abroad, you can use this book to optimally prepare for the medical Fachsprachprüfung in Germany. Background knowledge of the German healthcare system and targeted language training will help you:

  • Tasks and case studies to practice anamnesis, clinical examination, patient presentation, education and therapy, medical documentation
  • Audio files for download with sample dialogs train listening comprehension and pronunciation
  • Online-based vocabulary trainer helps with targeted learning of specialist terms
  • Basic vocabulary with English translations for reference and extended vocabulary for the most important diseases

✓ Learning level:  C1

✓ Suitable for: Doctors

✓ Pages: 229

Contents of the Fachsprachprüfung preparation for doctors

The Fachsprachprüfung lasts 60 minutes, during which a doctor-patient conversation and a doctor-doctor conversation are simulated. In addition, the examinees have to write a doctor’s report. Based on the contents of the exam, the preparation courses include the following contents:

  • Taking a medical history
  • Patient presentation
  • Patient education
  • Patient counseling
  • Documentation

Special attention is paid to medical terminology. In this context, grammar and medical vocabulary are addressed.

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