First Aid Course Stuttgart in English for Your Driving Licence

€69
One day
Stöckachstraße 9, next to the Stöckach Stadtbahn stop
Next course: Sunday 22 November, 10am
Includes Eye Test
Includes Licence Photos

You need a first aid certificate before you can apply for a German driving licence. Our partner in Stuttgart runs the full first aid course in English several times a month. You learn the same skills as the German course, you get the same certificate, and the driving licence office accepts it in exactly the same way.

Next Course Dates in Stuttgart

English courses run about three times a month. The dates below are the only ones open for booking. Older dates are removed as soon as they’ve passed, so anything you see here still has places.

Next courses:
Sunday 22 November 2026, 10am
Sunday 6 December 2026, 10am
Sunday 20 December 2026, 10am

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Pick a date, fill in your name and email, and you’ll get a confirmation with the address and start time. Weekend courses fill up first, especially in spring when lots of people start driving lessons. If you need the certificate by a particular date for a driving school or a licence appointment, book a week or two ahead.

Price and What's Included

The course costs €69 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.

Full day of training

Theory and practice, all in English

Biometric passport photo

Included in the €69

Eye test

Included in the €69

Certificate

You take it home the same day

Course Location in Stuttgart

Stöckachstraße 9, 70190 Stuttgart (Stuttgart-Ost)

The venue is right beside the Stöckach Stadtbahn stop, served by the U1, U2, U4, U9 and U14. From Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof it’s only a few stops. Stöckach is also an easy walk from the city centre.

What the Course Covers

The content of the course is set by §19 of the German Driving Licence Regulations (Fahrerlaubnis-Verordnung, FeV), and it’s the same one-day course whichever licence class you’re going for. With breaks, the day runs from 10am to 6pm.

The course is practical. You’ll spend much of the day kneeling on a mat practising on a training manikin, so wear comfortable clothes. The topics are:

Securing the emergency scene
Rescue from acute danger
CPR, both with and without an AED (defibrillator)
Recovery position for an unconscious person
Stopping severe bleeding
Recognising and managing shock
Cardiac arrest and stroke
Poisoning, injuries, burns and chemical burns
Seizures

No prior medical knowledge required. The instructor starts from the basics and builds up to scenarios where you put several steps together, such as reaching a car accident, making the scene safe, checking breathing and starting CPR until the ambulance arrives.

Is the Certificate Accepted for the German Driving Licence?

Yes. The certificate is accepted for your driving licence application, exactly like a certificate from a German-language course.

The certificate is valid for every licence class: car (B), motorbike (A), truck (C) and bus (D). It’s accepted by every driving licence office in Germany, not only in Stuttgart.

You receive the certificate at the end of the course on the same day.

Is the Course Taught Entirely in English?

Yes, from start to finish. The instructor teaches in English, and the practical exercises and questions all happen in English.

The certificate itself is a standard German form, because it goes to 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 where your licence comes from.

EU or EEA licence

✓ No first aid course needed

You don’t need to exchange it. Your licence stays valid in Germany.

Annex 11 country

✓ Usually no course needed

Germany has simplified exchange agreements with these countries, including several US states, Canada’s provinces, Japan, South Korea and Switzerland. For the licence classes on the list, you skip the driving tests and the first aid course.

The list goes down to state or province level, and some countries still need a test for certain classes, so check the footnotes for yours.

Any other non-EU country

! First aid course required

For most expats, the licence exchange (Umschreibung) means the first aid course, an eye test and usually the theory and practical driving tests.

The first aid certificate is part of the paperwork you hand in.

Good to know before you apply

Six-month limit

A non-EU licence is only valid in Germany for six months after you register your residence here. Once that runs out, you can't legally drive on it, so it's worth starting the exchange early.

Translation

If your licence isn't in German, the office will usually ask for a translation.

The office has the final word

The legal basis is §§29–31 and Annex 11 of the Driving Licence Regulations. The Stuttgart driving licence office (Führerscheinstelle) decides your case, so if you're unsure, ask them what they need before your appointment.

How to Apply for a German Driving Licence in Stuttgart: Step by Step

This is the route for a first licence. If you’re exchanging a foreign licence, most of the same documents apply, but the section above tells you which steps you can skip.

Step 1: Complete the first aid course

Book one of the dates above and attend the full day. You’ll leave with the certificate in your hand, which you’ll need for Step 5. It doesn’t expire, so there’s no harm in getting it out of the way first.

Step 2: Take an eye test

Under §12 of the Driving Licence Regulations, you need an eye test (Sehtest), which most opticians can do for you. The certificate must be less than 6 months old on the day 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 Stuttgart and sign up. They organise your theory lessons, driving lessons and both tests. Our partner driving school in Stuttgart teaches in English.

Step 5: Apply at the Stuttgart driving licence office

Hand in your application at the Führerscheinstelle, Löwentorbogen 11, 70376 Stuttgart. For a first licence you need an appointment. 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. When you pass the practical test, you receive your licence.

What to Bring on the Day

Bring a valid photo ID, such as a passport, ID card or residence permit. The name on it must match the name you booked under, because it goes onto your certificate. If you wear glasses or contact lenses, bring them, especially if you’re planning to do the eye test. Wear comfortable clothes you don’t mind kneeling in, and bring something to eat and drink for the breaks.

First Aid Course in Stuttgart: Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an exam at the end?

No, there’s no written exam. To get the certificate, you have to attend the full course and take part in the practical exercises. If you’re there for the whole day and join in, you’ll pass.

How long is the first aid certificate valid for the driving licence?

For the driving licence, it doesn’t expire. There’s no time limit, so a certificate from a few years ago is still accepted. The two-year limit some people mention applies to workplace first aiders, who must refresh their training every two years. It doesn’t apply to driving licence applicants.

Do I need any previous knowledge?

None at all. Most people on the course have never done first aid training before, or did it so long ago that they’ve forgotten it. The instructor starts from the beginning.

What happens if I arrive late or miss part of the course?

The certificate requires full attendance, so the instructor can’t issue one if you miss a significant part of the day. If you know you’ll be late or can’t make it, let us know as early as possible.

Can I take the eye test on the same day?

Yes. You can do your eye test at the venue on the day of the course and leave with both certificates.

Are there free first aid courses?

Not for the driving licence. Every provider charges for the course. Free courses are usually for workplace first aiders, paid for by the employer through its accident insurance, and they aren’t open to the public for licence applications. Be wary of anything advertised as a free driving licence course.

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Cancellations and Refunds

Bookings are binding. No refunds are offered for participant cancellations or non-attendance, except where required by law. Statutory consumer rights remain unaffected.