First Aid Course Frankfurt in English for Your Driving Licence
- €80
- One day
- Berlitz Sprachschule Frankfurt, Stiftstraße 29, 60313 Frankfurt am Main
- Next course: Sunday 22 November, 9am
- Includes Eye Test
- Includes Licence Photos
You can’t apply for a German driving licence without a first aid certificate. In Frankfurt you can get yours in one day on a course taught fully in English by our partner, die Ersthelfer. You receive the same certificate as German learners, on the same day.
Next Course Dates in Frankfurt
Sunday 22 November, 9am to 4:30pm
Sunday 6 December, 9am to 4:30pm
Sunday 20 December, 9am to 4:30pm
Book using the form above. You’ll receive an email confirming the course address and start time.
Price and What's Included
The course costs €80 per person. That covers the whole day of training in English, a biometric passport photo, an eye test and your certificate, which you take home at the end of the day.
Theory and practice, all in English
Included in the €80
Included in the €80
You take it home the same day
Course Location in Frankfurt
Berlitz Sprachschule Frankfurt, Stiftstraße 29, 60313 Frankfurt am Main
Nearest U-Bahn station: Eschenheimer Tor (U1, U2, U3, U8).
What the Course Covers
The content is fixed by §19 of the Driving Licence Regulations (Fahrerlaubnis-Verordnung, FeV), and it’s the same one-day course for every licence class. Including breaks, the Frankfurt course runs from 9am to 4:30pm.
You’ll cover:
- Securing the emergency scene
- Rescue from acute danger
- CPR, with and without an AED (defibrillator)
- The recovery position for an unconscious person
- Stopping life-threatening bleeding
- Recognising and treating shock
- Cardiac arrest and stroke
- Poisoning, injuries, burns and chemical burns
- Seizures
The day is practical. You’ll practise chest compressions on a training manikin, use a training defibrillator, put a partner into the recovery position and work through accident scenarios, so wear comfortable clothes. No prior medical knowledge required.
Is the Certificate Accepted for the German Driving Licence?
Yes. The certificate is accepted for your driving licence application, exactly like one from a German-language course.
It’s valid for every licence class: car (B), motorbike (A), truck (C) and bus (D). Every driving licence office in Germany accepts it, not only the one in Frankfurt.
You receive the certificate at the end of the course, on the same day.
Is the Course Taught Entirely in English?
Yes. The instructor teaches the whole course in English, and the practical exercises and questions are all in English.
The certificate is a standard German form, as it’s issued for a German authority. You don’t need to translate it.
Do You Need a First Aid Course to Exchange a Foreign Licence?
It depends on which country issued your licence.
EU or EEA licence
✓ No first aid course needed
Your licence stays valid in Germany, so there’s no exchange and no first aid course.
Annex 11 country
✓ Usually no course needed
Germany has simplified exchange agreements with the countries and states on this list, including many US states, Canadian provinces, Japan, South Korea and Switzerland. For the licence classes it covers, you exchange your licence without driving tests and without a first aid certificate.
Some entries have footnotes that still require a test for certain classes, so check yours.
Any other non-EU country
! First aid course required
The licence exchange means the first aid certificate, an eye test, and usually the theory and practical driving tests as well.
Good to know before you apply
Six-month limit
Watch the deadline. A non-EU licence is only valid in Germany for six months after you register your address here, and after that you can't legally drive on it.
Translation
If your licence isn't in German, the office usually asks for a translation.
The licence office has the final word
The rules are set out in §§29–31 and Annex 11 of the Driving Licence Regulations. The Frankfurt driving licence office (Fahrerlaubnisbehörde of the City of Frankfurt am Main) decides your individual case, so check with them if you're unsure.
How to Apply for a German Driving Licence in Frankfurt: Step by Step
These are the steps for a first licence. If you’re exchanging a licence, the section above tells you which steps apply to you.
Step 1: Complete the first aid course
Book a date above and attend the full day. The certificate never expires for the driving licence, so it’s a sensible first step.
Step 2: Take an eye test
You need an eye test (Sehtest), as required by §12 of the Driving Licence Regulations. Most opticians offer it. The certificate must be less than 6 months old when you apply. You can take the eye test at the first aid course venue on the same day.
Step 3: Get a biometric passport photo
You need one biometric photo, 35 × 45 mm. It’s included free with the first aid course.
Step 4: Register with a driving school
Choose a driving school (Fahrschule) in Frankfurt and sign up. They organise your theory lessons, driving lessons and both tests. Our partner driving school in Frankfurt teaches in English.
Step 5: Apply at the Frankfurt driving licence office
Your application goes to the driving licence office of the City of Frankfurt am Main, at Am Römerhof 19, 60486 Frankfurt am Main. You’ll need:
- your passport or ID card (plus residence permit if you’re from outside the EU)
- proof of address registration (Meldebescheinigung)
- your eye test certificate
- your first aid certificate
- your biometric photo
Our partner driving school will hand in the application for you. Processing can take several weeks.
Step 6: Pass the theory and practical driving tests
Once your application is approved, your driving school registers you for the theory test and then the practical test. Pass the practical test and you receive your licence.
What to Bring on the Day
Bring a photo ID, such as your passport, ID card or residence permit. The certificate is issued in the name on your ID, so book under that name. Bring glasses or contact lenses if you wear them, comfortable clothes for the practical exercises, and water and a snack for the breaks.
First Aid Course in Frankfurt: Frequently Asked Questions
How will I get my booking confirmation?
You’ll receive a confirmation email immediately after submitting your booking details.
I’m moving to Frankfurt soon. Can I do the course before I register my address?
Yes. The certificate doesn’t depend on where you live, so you can take the course before or after your Anmeldung. It stays valid when you apply for your licence later.
Can I book a place for my partner or a friend?
Yes, simply submit a separate booking for each person using their name and email address. Everyone must attend the full course to receive their own certificate.
I’ve already signed up with a driving school. When should I do the course?
As early as you can. Your driving school can’t submit your licence application without the first aid certificate, so getting it done early avoids delays later.
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