🩺 Medical German Language Exam (FSP) Intensive Course in Hamburg – Secure Your Medical License with DeLingvo
Your medical future begins here.
Our specialized FSP preparation courses are aimed at foreign doctors who want to work in Germany and are aiming for a medical license. The Language proficiency exam for foreign doctors (FSP) is one of the final hurdles in the recognition procedure – we prepare you for it in a targeted, practical, and efficient manner.
Whether you want to learn online, on-site in Hamburg, or in a flexible hybrid format: With DeLingvo, you learn in a way that suits your everyday life.
🎯 Why is the medical language exam so important?
The Fachsprachenprüfung (FSP) is an integral part of the recognition process for foreign medical professionals. It serves as proof that you possess the necessary language skills to communicate safely and professionally with patients, colleagues, and in medical correspondence.
The exam is conducted at the C1 level and generally consists of three parts:
- Patient consultation (anamnesis, informed consent)
- Documentation (e.g., medical report)
- Professional discussion with colleagues
ℹ️ You can find out more at Hamburg Chamber of Physicians – Language Proficiency Examination or at the German Medical Association.
📚 Course Contents – Your Preparation for the Medical Terminology Exam
Our FSP courses are clearly structured and practically oriented. They cover all parts of the exam and specifically strengthen your language proficiency in everyday medical practice:
🩺 Practice patient consultations
→ Conduct case histories, consultations and explanations clearly and empathetically
📄 Documentation in everyday clinical practice
→ Write medical letters, test results, and progress reports securely and in a structured manner
Speaking Technical discussions with colleagues
→ Professional communication within the team: case discussions, inquiries, orders
🎭 Exam simulations
→ Authentic exam procedures with feedback – for maximum confidence on exam day
🌐 Intercultural communication in the healthcare sector
→ Successful handling of patients and teams from diverse cultures
📈 Language training at C1 level
→ Expansion of your medical vocabulary and improvement of your expressive skills
Brain Error analysis & individual feedback
→ Targeted corrections on pronunciation, sentence structure, and phrasing
Briefcase Optional: Application training for clinics
→ CV, cover letter, and job interview specifically for physicians in Germany
✅ Prerequisites for course participation
- Proof of German language skills of at least B2 level
- One Completed medical training (or ongoing recognition)
- Willingness to actively participate and intensively prepare for exams
📚 Course formats & time models
Group courses:
Duration: 3 months
5 days/week of 4 *TU per day (20 TU per week)
*UE=Teaching unit (45 minutes)
Course start: Flexible – new start dates every month
Formats: Online, on-site (Hamburg), hybrid
Clock Course times (flexible):
Morning:
08:00–11:15 AM or 09:00–12:15 PM
Afternoon:
12:30–15:45 or 13:00–16:15
Evening:
4:30 PM–7:45 PM or 5:00 PM–8:15 PM
Total cost: €2,250 (3 monthly installments of €750 each)
✅ Your benefits with DeLingvo – at a glance
Doctor Specialized trainers with medical expertise
→ Instruction by experienced language teachers with expertise in medicine and clinical practice
People Small study groups – maximum attention
→ Personal attention through a limited group size (max. 12 participants)
📋 Exam simulations with professional evaluation
You practice realistic exam tasks and receive direct, actionable feedback.
Books Structured learning material & online platform access
→ Includes exercise books, audio files, and a digital learning area for on the go
Graduation cap Certificate of participation for submission to authorities
→ Recognized confirmation of 300 teaching units (depending on the course format)
Briefcase Optional: Application training for clinics and practices
Targeted training for resume, cover letter, and job interview – in German!
Clock Flexible course times & start dates
→ Choose between morning, afternoon or evening classes – to fit your daily routine
🌍 Online, in Hamburg, or hybrid possible
Learn from anywhere or directly on-site – with state-of-the-art technology and personal support
📎 Further Links & Resources
Hamburg Chamber of Physicians – Language Proficiency Examination
telc Deutsch B2·C1 Medicine – Exam Details
Anabin – Recognition of foreign qualifications
Goethe-Institut – German for Healthcare Professionals
🩺 Medical Language Examination in Hamburg
The Language Proficiency Examination for Medical Professionals is mandatory for foreign doctors in Germany to obtain their medical license. It checks whether you can communicate medically in German - on C1 level.
📝 Registration for the FSP
✔️ Submit an application for a license to practice medicine at the State Office for Health and Social Affairs
✔️ Your documents will be forwarded to the Hamburg Chamber of Physicians
✔️ You will receive a written invitation to the exam
🧪 Exam Structure (approx. 60 minutes)
Speaking Patient consultation
→ Medical history, consultation, patient education
📄 2. documentation
→ Written medical letter or report
Handshake 3. Technical discussion with colleague
→ Case presentation & medical exchange
✍️ + vocabulary test: Translate 15 medical terms
📊 Grading & Passing
- Max. 11 error points allowed
- Results usually available at short notice
- In case of failure: new registration after 3 months
Exam fees
550 € exam fee (as of: Hamburg Medical Association)
📞 How to log in
- Contact usFree consultation
- assess language proficiency: We help with the classification
- Select courseIndividual or group course, online or in-person
- Start: With structure, motivation and success
📍 Contact
DeLingvo UG – Language School Hamburg
Wendenstraße 29, 20097 Hamburg
📧 Email: info@delingvo.de
📞 Phone: +49 40 23813117
Website: www.delingvo.de
- B2 German language skills
- Foreign doctors



