How educational leave works

A few steps to paid educational leave.

1
Check eligibility
In most German states you get around 5 days of paid educational leave per year (except Bavaria & Saxony).
2
Find a course
Pick an accredited course by topic, location and date.
3
Submit the request
Submit the request to your employer in time (usually 4–6 weeks ahead).
4
Attend
Attend the course and receive your certificate of participation.

Check eligibility