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Lehramt an Grundschulen (Primary School Teaching, Erste Staatsprüfung) at University of Kassel

University of Kassel, Germany

Programme overview

Teacher training for primary schools in Kassel: the compulsory subjects mathematics and German plus a third teaching subject, and the educational and social-science core studies. Ends with the First State Examination.

Duration: 7 semesters (3.5 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; Staatsexamen (Erste Staatsprüfung); German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Kassel, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

Three teaching subjects, educational and social-science core studies, a five-week basic placement and a practical semester with first teaching attempts.

Career pathways

Teacher traineeship (Vorbereitungsdienst) at a study seminar.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission with: general higher education entrance qualification (Allgemeine Hochschulreife); professional qualification (study without Abitur). Admission-restricted (Numerus clausus: yes). Entrance/aptitude tests are required for the elective subjects art, music and sport; an English language proof is required for the elective subject English. Application period for the winter semester: 01.06.-15.07. for applicants with German qualifications (online portal); 01.03.-15.07. for applicants with foreign qualifications (via uni-assist).

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 7 semesters (3.5 years)

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