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Lehramt an Oberschulen (Teacher Training for Oberschulen (overview)), Staatsexamen at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

Teacher training for the Oberschule (years 5 to 10), a differentiated school type oriented to general and pre-vocational education, where both the Hauptschulabschluss and Realschulabschluss can be earned.

Faculty: Zentrum für Lehrer:innenbildung und Schulforschung  |  Duration: 9 semesters (4.5 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time; taught in German; Staatsexamen  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Two subjects of equal weight plus educational sciences, school practical studies and supplementary studies.

Career pathways

Prepares for work as a teacher; the Erste Staatsprüfung qualifies for entry to the preparatory service (Vorbereitungsdienst).

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Application information

Entry requirements

General or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification (Allgemeine or Fachgebundene Hochschulreife). A phoniatric certificate (voice and speech aptitude) is mandatory for enrolment. A placement or practical experience requirement applies (see the programme page).

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 9 semesters (4.5 years)

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