Driving school in Heilbronn: get your licence in English
PRE Fahrschule in Heilbronn-Böckingen trains you in English or German. Theory lessons, the theory test and your driving lessons are set up so that you do not need perfect German to get your licence.
Registration is in German, but just write to us on WhatsApp in English and we will guide you.
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lessons in English or German
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theory test available in English
Mon–Thu
17:00–19:30 at Kraichgauplatz 1
No surcharge
for the intensive course
How getting a driving licence works in Heilbronn
The steps are the same for everyone in Germany. Here is the short version, and we guide you through each one.
Documents
You need an eye test, a biometric passport photo, proof of a first aid course with 9 teaching units and your ID or passport. We organise the first aid course with our partner.
Application at the licensing office
You apply where you live: the city of Heilbronn for residents of the city, the district office for residents of the district (for example Neckarsulm, Leingarten, Flein, Talheim). Details: registration and documents (German).
Theory lessons in English
14 double lessons for class B, 12 core and 2 specific to the class. We teach them in English or German.
Theory test in English
The theory test is offered in English and in twelve other languages. You choose the language when you register. You take it at TÜV SÜD.
Driving lessons and special drives
Practice lessons as you need them, plus 12 mandatory special drives: 5 country roads, 4 motorway, 3 in the dark. We train around Heilbronn.
Practical test in German
The practical test of about 55 minutes is taken in German. In your lessons we prepare you for the route and the instructions you will hear. More in our guide to the driving test (German).
Which licence can you get with us?
Who teaches in which language
Patrick Kullmann, the owner, teaches in German and English. Russian lessons are held by our instructor Jenny. All lessons take place at our school at Kraichgauplatz 1 in Böckingen.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take the theory test in English?
Yes. The theory test is offered in English as well as eleven other foreign languages. You choose the language when you register, and our lessons are available in English too.
Do you teach in English?
Yes. Patrick teaches in English and German, and Russian lessons are given by Jenny. Just tell us which language you prefer when you sign up.
Which documents do I need?
An eye test, a biometric passport photo, proof of a first aid course (9 teaching units) and your ID or passport. The licensing office can ask for more, and we tell you what applies to you.
Which office do I apply at?
At the office where you live. For residents of the city of Heilbronn that is the city (information in German), for residents of the district the licensing office at the district office (information in German).
Where are you and when are you open?
PRE Fahrschule, Kraichgauplatz 1, 74080 Heilbronn, in the Böckingen district. Open Monday to Thursday, 17:00 to 19:30. According to map data, buses 10, 41 and 42 stop at Kraichgauplatz, about 60 metres away (check the timetable). More: directions and catchment area (German).