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Adaptation course for international teachers

 

By successfully completing the adaption course for international teachers at the University of Vechta, teachers with a foreign teacher qualification can obtain a full recognition of their qualification and work as regular teachers at public schools in Lower Saxony (Germany).

 

Adaptation course - important facts

Degreeno degree obtained from the University of Vechta

Start of studies

winter semester or summer semester

Application deadline31.03. (summer semester), 30.09. (winter semester) - The application period starts in the beginning of June for the winter semester and in January for the summer semester and we advise international applicants to apply as early as possible.
Requirements 
  • German language certificate for university admission (e.g. TestDaF, Telc C1 Hochschule, DSH-2 or the Goethe Zertifikat C2) or proof of German language knowledge on the level C1 (e.g. proven by attending a C1 course) for a conditional admission - please note: We offer preparatory German language courses.
  • "Assessment of a teacher training programme" from the Regional State Office for Schools and Education (formally from the Lower Saxony Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs). This notice has to refer to the teaching profession at primary schools or at Haupt- and Realschulen (secondary schools). Please note: Information about the application for this assessment can be found on the website of the "Back to School" programme.
  • subject-specific entrance examination for Design Education, Music Education and Physical Education (or equivalent proof of eligibility)
 
ECTSDepending on the "Assessment of a teacher training programme" from the Regional State Office for Schools and Education (formally from the Lower Saxony Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs). Your individualised special study plan will be drawn up by the University of Vechta on the basis of this notification.
Language of instruction

German

Tuition feeIn principle, no fees are charged for studying at the University of Vechta (tuition fees). Only the semester fee is payable. This covers certain administrative costs and allows you to take advantage of benefits such as discounts in the refectory or free use of buses and trains in Lower Saxony.

Teacher training degree for primary schools

If you want to work as a teacher at a primary school, one of your subjects must be German studies (German) or maths. You can combine the two subjects with English Studies (English), Design Education (Creative Crafts/Design), Catholic Theology (Catholic Religion), Music Education (Music), Philosophy - Values and Norms (Values and Norms), Elementary Sciences or Physical Education. Of course, you can also study Mathematics and German Studies (German) together.

The subject "Sachunterricht" (Elementary Sciences) is characterised by the fact that a focus must be chosen. Biology, chemistry, geography, history or political science can be chosen as a specialisation.

Teacher training degree for secondary schools ("Haupt- und Realschulen")

If you would like to work as a teacher for secondary schools, one of your two subjects must usually be English studies (English), German studies (German), maths or music education (music). Of course, you can also combine these subjects and study English Studies (English) and Music Education (Music), for example. However, it is not possible to combine Values and Norms with Catholic Theology for the teaching profession.

Applications for special authorisations can currently be submitted via the Lower Saxony State Institute for School Quality Development (NLQ) for subject combinations with so-called minor subjects for the teaching profession at secondary schools. This means that subject combinations other than the variants described above are also possible in a combination without a "classic" main subject.

Currently, there is a high demand for qualified teachers in Germany.

Support by the International Office ("Back to School" programme)

 

The International Office offers various support services for international teachers and students of the adaptation course at the University of Vechta.

 

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Please feel free to contact us!

If you have any questions about studying at the University of Vechta, please feel free to contact the team of the International Office!