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

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. 

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 is offered by PH Freiburg and INSPE Strasbourg/Colmar.

• 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/INSPE Colmar): Students follow a special study programme that includes courses in educational studies and a school praxis (40 hours).

UHA Mulhouse (France)

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).

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

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.