Teacher Education in German
Are you excited about education? Do you enjoy working with children and young adults? Train to become a German teacher at our great international campus. You will work towards a rewarding career teaching German as a foreign language in Dutch secondary education, or at vocational or language schools.
Teacher Education in German is a four-year programme in an international setting that has been taught in English and German since 2016. You will be guided by our experienced lecturers and get to enjoy Utrecht's vibrant student life. You will have frequent and intensive contact with Germany, and do internships at a school from the first year onwards. Teaming up with your fellow students, you will plan your own excursion to Berlin in your third year of study.
Teacher Education in German covers 3 components:
- The German Language – Grammar, Phonetics, Literature and such.
- Methodological Practice – How to teach a second language through the communicative approach.
- Pedagogical Practice – the essence of being a teacher: child development psychology and such.
As part of these components you will also do a 3,5-year internship and engage in practical research at your internship school.
You will take a study trip to Berlin and stay in Germany or Austria for an extended period during your studies, to be immersed in the language and culture and improve your fluency.
Why study Teacher in German at HU?
- Double Degree English-German Teacher. Graduating with two degrees makes you stand out in the job market, and it makes you more flexible as a teaching professional.
- German in an international environment. You will be inspired by your lecturers, your fellow students and work with languages from day one!
- 'Lebendiges' Utrecht. Lively Utrecht is a university city with plenty of young people and excellent amenities for student life.
- Transcript of Records – If you have not yet completed Secondary School, you must upload a transcript showing your current grades. You can find the transcript template here.
- Secondary School Leaving Certificate – If you have already completed Secondary School, you do not need to upload a separate transcript. Simply upload your Secondary School Leaving Certificate to the application.
Note: you may be invited to participate in a programme selection check. A short assessment designed to help determine whether the programme is a good match for your interests, skills, and expectations.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending on your nationality and the country where you completed your previous education.
You may not need to take IELTS or TOEFL. University usually allow you to prove your English proficiency in one of the following ways:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- A national English examination listed on your secondary school leaving certificate
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An International Baccalaureate (IB) or European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme, your secondary school qualification and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
With your degree, you may work in the lower years of Dutch secondary education or at vocational and language schools. You could also become a freelancer and teach/tutor privately, write course books or exam materials or work in teacher training.
- Secondary School Teacher of German. You bring the language, literature and culture of the German-speaking countries to young minds in a stimulating manner, using many different teaching methods. You also guide and mentor children and young adults on their journey towards adulthood.
- German Teacher at a Language Institute. At a language institute or adult learning centre in the Netherlands or abroad, you teach German to people from all ages and backgrounds.
- German Teacher in Vocational Education. At a language institute or adult learning centre in the Netherlands or abroad, you teach German to people from all ages and backgrounds.
- Course Material or Exam Designer. You keep up to date with the latest in (online) learning methods and you create course materials that are easy and fun to use. Or, you focus on course objectives and create exams to test participants.
- Freelance Language Trainer. If you want to combine a career with another job, or continued studies, you can choose to go freelance. You may give private German lessons, or tutor students and help with homework. The choices are endless.
You can get started at:
- Dutch high schools
- Dutch vocational schools
- Language institutes around the world
- Publishers
- Governmental institutions
