Apprentice stories

Real stories from Acaluna apprentices in Germany

Promises are easy to make. What matters is what people say after they have done it. Here you find videos, photos and original reviews from our apprentices, word for word.

Acaluna apprentices from all over Germany with the Acaluna team in Heidelberg

4.8 Google29 reviews from apprentices

ProvenExpertTop service provider and top recommendation 2025

Unternehmen der Zukunft award from the German Innovation Institute

Unternehmen der ZukunftAward from a German innovation institute

Indonesian Consul Generalvisited our office, 2025 Press Schwäbische Zeitungreported on Acaluna, April 2025 HRB 746028 German companyregistered at Ulm District Court

Videos from our apprentices and candidates

All videos come from our Instagram @_acaluna_. Most are in Bahasa Indonesia or German. Some are introduction videos that candidates recorded when they applied.

Jessica MollWith our apprentices and candidates

Dinda and AgnesDairy technology apprentices after one year in Germany (2025)

First apartment in GermanyAn apprentice shows their new home

ArdhitaOn the experience with Acaluna (2024)

Two Acaluna apprenticesIn Germany, in the middle of autumn

Acaluna apprenticeA short message from Germany

YuviaFood technology apprentice since 2025

NatasyaIntroduction video as a candidate (2025)

HanifStarted an Ausbildung in Germany in 2024

Acaluna apprenticeSpeaking straight to the camera

Introduction videoA candidate says hello

Introduction videoA candidate introduction

Original reviews, word for word

We do not rewrite or correct reviews. These are the original words of our apprentices on Google and ProvenExpert, in Bahasa Indonesia, German and English. You can open an English translation under each one.

4.8 out of 5Google, 29 reviews

72 reviewsProvenExpert, 45 of 50 written reviews with 5 stars, none below 4

★★★★★

“Frau Moll dan Herr Behmüller benar-benar sangat membantu! Dari saya mulai mendaftar bahkan sampai melakukan Ausbildung selalu membantu dan tidak lepas tangan. Tidak seperti yang lain, Acaluna 100% tidak meminta bayaran dari calon Azubi (100% GRATIS). Dan saya adalah salah satu orang yang sangat terbantu dan sudah berada di Jerman dari September 2024 sebagai Azubi Milchtechnologin. Pokoknya kalau mau ke Jerman, Acaluna solusinya!”

Translation

“Frau Moll and Herr Behmüller have been incredibly helpful! From the moment I applied right through to my Ausbildung, they always helped and never left me on my own. Unlike the others, Acaluna does not ask future apprentices for any payment at all (100% FREE). I am one of the people they helped a lot, and I have been in Germany since September 2024 as an apprentice dairy technologist. If you want to go to Germany, Acaluna is the answer!”

Dinda Wulandari Google · apprentice dairy technologist · written in Bahasa Indonesia, German and English

★★★★★

“Hi ges kalian yg dr indonesia kalo mau ausbildung di jerman bisa.pakai agen ini terpercaya banget diurusi satu satu dr buka bank, buat asuransi kalian ama kalo jerman kalian belum lancar juga dijelasin. Mantep banget terus mau tau yg kerennya apa service mereka ini free lo kalo kalian mau tau lengkapnya kok bisa free boleh ditanyain ke mereka langsung ya. Saya salah satunya yg berhasil dapat ausbildung. Semoga sukses. Salam dr jerman. 😁😁”

Translation

“Hi guys, if you are from Indonesia and want to do an Ausbildung in Germany, you can use this agency, it is really trustworthy. They take care of everything one by one, from opening a bank account to your insurance, and if your German is not fluent yet they explain things too. Really great, and you know what the coolest part is? Their service is free. If you want to know how that can be free, just ask them directly. I am one of those who got an Ausbildung. Good luck. Greetings from Germany. 😁😁”

Clarence Chandra Google

★★★★★

“Acaluna sangat membantu saya sehingga saya bisa mengikuti Ausbildung saat ini. Mulai dari menyiapkan dokumen hingga saat di Jerman mereka juga banyak membantu contohnya mengurus dokumen-dokumen, tempat tinggal dan membuat rekening. Secara keseluruhan, pengalaman saya dengan Acaluna sangat positif, dan saya merekomendasikannya bagi siapa saja yang ingin mengikuti Ausbildung di Jerman.”

Translation

“Acaluna helped me a lot, which is why I can do my Ausbildung now. From preparing documents to my time in Germany, they helped with many things, for example paperwork, accommodation and opening a bank account. Overall my experience with Acaluna has been very positive, and I recommend them to anyone who wants to do an Ausbildung in Germany.”

Agnes Novita Google · also written in German

★★★★★

“Terima kasih Acaluna, selama proses pemberangkatan untuk Ausbildung, saya sangat di bantu mulai dari pengurus an di kedutaan sampai kedatangan di Jerman.”

Translation

“Thank you Acaluna. During the whole departure process for my Ausbildung I got a lot of help, from the paperwork at the embassy to my arrival in Germany.”

Ma R Google

★★★★☆

„Ich mache die Ausbildung schon 6 Monate in Deutschland und ich kann sagen, das Leben würde hier nicht so reibungslos ohne Acaluna laufen. Bislang hilft Acaluna mir mit vielen Sachen und ich bin so dankbar dafür. Besonders schwer und unheimlich ist es für mich als Ausländer, alles allein zu machen. Ich werde dieses Agentur empfehlen für jeden, der eine Ausbildung in Deutschland machen möchtet. Danke für alles Acaluna 🥰😄“

Translation

“I have been doing my Ausbildung in Germany for six months now, and I can say that life here would not run so smoothly without Acaluna. So far Acaluna has helped me with many things and I am very grateful. As a foreigner, doing everything alone is especially hard and scary. I will recommend this agency to everyone who wants to do an Ausbildung in Germany. Thank you for everything, Acaluna 🥰😄”

Apprentice ProvenExpert · 21.01.2025 · anonymous

★★★★★

„Super, sie helfen mir eine Ausbildungsstelle zu finden, unser Visum zu besorgen, ein Vorbereitungscamp für uns zu sorgen, damit wir bereits sind, in Deutschland Ausbildung zu absolvieren,, ich bekomme auch so ein Gutschein, ein ticket zu Europa Park☺️“

Translation

“Great, they help me find a training place, get our visa and organise a preparation camp so that we are ready to do our Ausbildung in Germany. I also got a voucher, a ticket to Europa-Park ☺️”

Famiii Google

★★★★★

„Ich fühle mich besonders gut unterstützt, insbesondere bei den Informationen zu Ausbildungsstellen. Obwohl ich mich in Indonesien (im Ausland) befinde, war der gesamte Prozess sehr einfach und gut nachvollziehbar.“

Translation

“I feel particularly well supported, especially with information about training places. Even though I am in Indonesia (abroad), the whole process was very easy and clear.”

Christoforus V. ProvenExpert · 21.01.2025

★★★★★

„Acaluna hat mir ermöglicht, einen Ausbildungsplatz in Deutschland zu finden, etwas, dass ich jahrelange selber versucht habe, ohne Erfolg. Mit der Hilfe von Acaluna, in weniger als 1 Jahr war ich schon in Deutschland […]“

Translation

“Acaluna made it possible for me to find a training place in Germany, something I had tried on my own for years without success. With Acaluna's help, I was in Germany in less than a year […]”

Gabriel Santos Google

★★★★★

„Acaluna hat mir geholfen, eine Ausbildung in Deutschland zu machen. Sie haben mich geleitet und unterstützt, vom Anfang bis ich in Deutschland bin und sogar weiter nach. Sie sind sehr freundlich und freiwillig zu unterstützen. Ich kann nur Acaluna empfehlen 👍 […]“

Translation

“Acaluna helped me do an Ausbildung in Germany. They guided and supported me from the beginning until I was in Germany, and even after that. They are very friendly and always willing to help. I can only recommend Acaluna 👍”

Joaquin Pharell Google

★★★★★

„Sie haben mir sehr gut geholfen ein Ausbildung zu finden in Deutschland. Ich bin sehr glücklich damit und kann sie nur empfehlen.“

Translation

“They helped me a lot to find an Ausbildung in Germany. I am very happy with it and can only recommend them.”

William P. ProvenExpert · 25.01.2025

★★★★★

„Ich bin zufrieden mit Acaluna. Ich bekomme schnelle Rückmeldung für meine Fragen.“

Translation

“I am happy with Acaluna. I get quick answers to my questions.”

Anuggrah Nicko R. ProvenExpert · 21.01.2025

★★★★★

„Sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Ich habe mich von Anfang an sehr wohl. Vielen Dank!“

Translation

“Very friendly and helpful. I felt very comfortable from the start. Thank you very much!”

Inesantiameici Lete Google

★★★★★

“I impressed with Acaluna GmbH. I recommend Acaluna GmbH, because responds to queries promptly.”

Raya Rizqullah H. ProvenExpert · 21.01.2025

★★★★★

„schnelle Bearbeitungszeit, immer gerne wieder“

Translation

“Fast processing, always happy to come back.”

Alwien Parahita Google

★★★★★

„Acaluna hat mir geholfen eine Ausbildung in Deutschland zu finden. Ich bin sehr dankbar dafür und kann es nur empfehlen!“

Translation

“Acaluna helped me find an Ausbildung in Germany. I am very grateful and can only recommend it!”

Hanif M. ProvenExpert · 20.01.2025

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And what do the companies say?

The companies our apprentices work for also review us on ProvenExpert. We do not name them.

★★★★★

„Wir arbeiten bereits länger mit der Firma Acaluna zusammen und sind sehr zufrieden mit der Zusammenarbeit. Insbesondere die vorgeschlagenen Kandidaten sind sehr motiviert und fleißig, so dass wir diese Zusammenarbeit in Zukunft ausweiten werden.“

Translation

“We have been working with Acaluna for some time and are very satisfied with the cooperation. The candidates they propose are particularly motivated and hard-working, so we will expand this cooperation in the future.”

Harald W. ProvenExpert · 22.01.2025 · client company

★★★★★

„Sehr motivierte Azubis, Rundum Service der Firma. Kompetente Ansprechpartner, auch außerhalb der "normalen" Arbeitszeit :-)“

Translation

“Very motivated apprentices, an all-round service. Competent contacts, even outside ‘normal’ working hours :-)”

E. ProvenExpert · 22.01.2025 · client company

Dinda: dairy technologist, third year

Dinda came to Germany in September 2024 for an Ausbildung as a dairy technologist (Milchtechnologin), the best-paid Ausbildung in Germany, and is now in the third year. After a meeting of Acaluna apprentices, Dinda wrote on LinkedIn:

“As a third-year dairy technology apprentice, I had the chance to meet many new people, including other apprentices from Indonesia. It was great to share our experiences of the Ausbildung in Germany, learn from each other and make new connections. Thank you to Acaluna GmbH for the support on my journey and for this opportunity.”

Dinda WulandariApprentice dairy technologist, third year · translated from German

Marwan: machine operator in Bavaria

Marwan is training as a machine and plant operator in Bavaria. During the visit of the Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in 2025, Marwan said:

“I am very happy to be in Germany and grateful for the chance to do an Ausbildung here. At first the Bavarian dialect was strange to me, but now I understand it well.”

Marwan AliApprentice machine and plant operator · translated from German

Ramzyfa: dairy technologist since 2024

Ramzyfa came to Germany in September 2024 for an Ausbildung as a dairy technologist. We helped with finding a company, the visa and the work permit. Every day, Ramzyfa gets a little better at the job.

Real moments, not stock photos

Arrival in Germany, the first appointment at the town hall, welcome packages, apprentice meetings. All photos come from our apprentices and our team.

Apprentices from Indonesia together at a Christmas market in Germany — Together at a Christmas market in the first winter.

Jessica Moll shopping for household items with new apprentices — Shopping for the apartment with Jessica.

Apprentices from Indonesia in front of a bank after opening their accounts — Bank account day.

Apprentices from Indonesia eating together in a town centre — A break together in town.

Dr. Manuel Behmüller with an apprentice in a production hall — Manuel visits an apprentice at work.

Dr. Manuel Behmüller and Jessica Moll wearing batik with an apprentice at an event — In batik at an event of the Indonesian community.

Jessica Moll with apprentices from Indonesia in an old town — Exploring the old town with Jessica.

The Acaluna team with apprentices from Indonesia at a festival — The Acaluna team and apprentices at a town festival.

Apprentices from Indonesia having dinner with the Acaluna team — Dinner together before Christmas.

Two apprentices from Indonesia in work clothes — Ready for the first day at the company.

Jessica Moll welcomes three new apprentices from Indonesia in Germany — Welcome to Germany: Jessica meets new apprentices, September 2026.

Three apprentices from Indonesia with welcome packages from Acaluna — Welcome packages for new apprentices, July 2026.

Four industrial insulation apprentices from Indonesia after arriving in Germany — Four future industrial insulators after arrival, April 2026.

Four apprentices from Indonesia with documents in front of a German town hall — First documents in front of a German town hall.

Jessica Moll with Ramzyfa, apprentice dairy technologist, with the training record book — Jessica with Ramzyfa, apprentice dairy technologist.

Three warehouse logistics apprentices from Indonesia in a high-bay warehouse — Warehouse logistics apprentices from Indonesia.

Dairy technology apprentices from Indonesia with their supervisor in a dairy — Dairy technology apprentices from Indonesia at work.

Apprentice meeting in Heidelberg

We regularly bring together our apprentices from all over Germany. At the last meeting, in September 2026, we explored Heidelberg together: walking, laughing and getting to know each other. For many apprentices it was the first chance to meet other international apprentices and swap experiences.

Why do we do this? Because arriving in Germany is the easy part. After that come a new language, new colleagues, school in German, the first apartment, homesickness and German bureaucracy. Contact with others helps you through all of it.

More guides

Ausbildung in Germany: the complete guide

How the system works, who can apply from abroad and where most applicants go wrong.

Requirements and checklist

School certificate, German level, age, money and visa, with official sources.

Can you do an Ausbildung in English?

The honest answer, the rare exceptions and how long B1 really takes.

Professions with real chances

Where the open training places are and which fields suit applicants from abroad.

Salary and living costs

Training pay by year, net income, a sample budget and pay after the Ausbildung.

Nursing Ausbildung: the reality

B2 German, certificate recognition, the state exam and the workload.

Is an Ausbildung in Germany realistic for you?

Seven questions, one minute, an honest answer: what you already have, what is still missing and whether we can place you. We are also preparing a step-by-step online course for applicants from every country.

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