The degree program includes coursework in educational sciences and at least two teaching subjects of your choice from biology, chemistry, German, English, geography, Protestant religion, French, history, Greek, computer science, Islamic religion, Italian, Catholic religion, art, Latin, mathematics, music, philosophy, physics, political science and economics, Spanish, or physical education. The standard period of study, including the First State Examination, is four and a half years.


L3 - Teaching at High Schools (Gymnasien)
The Teacher Training program for High Schools (L3) prepares you to teach grades 5–12 at high schools and general education schools, finishing with the First State Examination.
Program structure
Educational Sciences
36 CP
Practical Training Phases
30 CP
First Teaching Subject
87 CP
Second Teaching Subject
87 CP
Overall
240 CP
ABL information
On the ABL (Academy for Educational Research and Teacher Education) website, you’ll find details about the program structure, in-depth information on studying to become a high school teacher, and insights into whether teaching is the right career for
Subjects
The Goethe University offers teacher training programs for high schools (L3) in the following subjects: