Binational Bachelor's in Teacher Education (German-French) / Integrierter Studiengang Lehramt Primarstufe / Cursus Intégré Formation Transfrontalière d'Enseignants University of Education Freiburg

UHA Mulhouse (France)

Courses are held in German and French.

The binational programme trains teachers for primary schools in France and Germany. Special emphasis lies on several periods of practical training in both countries, which thus familiarises the students with the different educational systems.

The fields of study usually include two majors (German and French), one minor (maths), educational sciences, and school practice. Students can also select the profile "Europalehramt" that offers the possibility to teach a subject (e.g., history, geography, art, music) in bilingual classes.

An intercultural dimension is at the heart of the programme. French- and German-speaking students complete their studies side by side and are able to assist each other as they work in tandem.

A Master's programme in teacher education will be organised by PH Freiburg, INSPE Strasbourg/Colmar, and the Seminare für Ausbildung und Fortbildung der Lehrkräfte (Grundschule) Lörrach or Offenburg.

1 June - 15 July for the following winter semester

• First year: Students follow the general study programme in Licence d'Allemand (UHA Mulhouse, see: https://www.flsh.uha.fr/formations/institut-detudes-allemandes/) or in Bachelor of Arts Lehramt Primarstufe (PH Freiburg, see: https://www.ph-freiburg.de/lehramt-prim) depending on their home university.
• Second year (PH Freiburg): Students follow a special study programme that includes courses in their major and minor subjects, as well as educational studies and a school praxis (15 weeks during the fourth semester).
• Third year (UHA Mulhouse): Students follow a special study programme that includes courses in educational studies and a school praxis (40 hours).

Integrated study abroad (two semesters)

A three-week internship (sitting in on classes) is to be completed during the summer break between the second and third semesters (French students: May/June).

Another internship of 15 weeks is to be completed during the fourth semester (practical training with supporting events at the university).

No tuition fees

169 EUR per semester

Approx. 800 EUR per month

The programme is selective. The selection of applicants is based on grades and interviews. It takes language skills, personal motivation, and how well the programme matches interested students into account.

Requirements:

• Copy of a higher education entrance qualification
• Proof of German/French proficiency (see below)
• Letter of motivation

Applicants must provide proof of their French and German skills (level B2, Common European Framework).

1 June - 15 July for the following winter semester

No

Freiburg offers a broad variety of jobs for students, ranging from catering to academic student assistant positions. As Freiburg is a university town, the job market for students is quite competitive.

PH Freiburg has a limited number of rooms in a student residence. The rent is approx. 300-400 EUR. Private housing can be found on the Internet at: https://www.studenten-wg.de.