Binational Bachelor of Teacher Education / Integrierter Bachelorstudiengang Lehramt Sekundarstufe 1 (German-French) University of Education Freiburg

The binational programme trains teachers for secondary schools in France and Germany. The students start their studies with year one in either Freiburg or Mulhouse (usually in their home country), before the second and the third years of the Bachelor's programme are spent in binational cohorts (first in Freiburg, then in Mulhouse). An orientation week before the second year prepares the students for this binational, bicultural and also bilingual study and teaching experience (during this week, they get an introduction to intercultural communication as well as to German-French history and current relations, for example).

The fields of study usually include two majors (German and French), educational sciences, and school practice.

Special emphasis lies on several periods of practical training in both countries, which familiarises the students with the different educational systems.

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 tandems.

A binational Master's programme in teacher education is organised by PH Freiburg and U Strasbourg.

• First year: Students follow the general study programme in "Licence d'Allemand" (UHA Mulhouse) or in Bachelor of Arts "Lehramt Sekundarstufe" (PH Freiburg), depending on their home university.
• Second year (PH Freiburg): Students follow a special study programme that includes courses in their subjects as well as educational studies.
• Third year (UHA Mulhouse): Students follow a special study programme that includes courses in their subjects and practical training.

UHA Mulhouse (Bachelor's) / U Strasbourg (Master's)

A three-week internship (sitting in on classes) is to be completed during the third semester in Germany. One more internship is to be completed during the fifth and sixth semesters in France (practical training with supporting events at the university).

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

For details, please see: https://www.ph-freiburg.de/studium/bachelorstudiengaenge/deutsch-franzoesischer-bachelorstudiengang-lehramt-sekundarstufe-1.html.

French at B2 level

169 EUR per semester

Approx. 800 EUR per month

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 online: https://www.studenten-wg.de.