Four steps to approved educational leave.
Check whether you are entitled to educational leave in your federal state.
Check your entitlement →Find a course accredited for educational leave by topic, location and date.
Courses →Submit the request in time – in most states 4 to 6 weeks before the course starts. Include the course accreditation.
Attend the course and submit the certificate of participation to your employer.
Deadlines and formalities differ by state – the respective state law applies. This does not replace legal advice.
Fill in your details — your application letter is generated live. Copy it, print it and submit it to your employer.
The application is generated in German, as German employers expect it.
Template, not legal advice. The platform does not grant or verify educational leave.
Tip: in most states you submit 4–6 weeks before the course starts.
