Ausbildung in Germany 2026: Is B1 German enough?

Many young people want to start vocational training in Germany, but they are unsure about one key question: how much German do they actually need?
The short answer is B1. Vocational school lessons are taught in German, and the Federal Employment Agency expects trainees to follow them without major language problems. For the training visa, German skills at level B1 (CEFR) are the standard requirement.