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L2 - Teaching at Secondary Schools

The teacher training program for secondary schools (L2) prepares students to teach grades 5 to 10 at secondary schools and general education schools and concludes with the first state examination.

The program includes studies in educational sciences and, depending on your choice, at least two of the following teaching subjects: Biology, Chemistry, German, English, Geography, Protestant Religion, French, History, Computer Science, Islamic Religion, Catholic Religion, Art, Mathematics, Music, Physics, Politics and Economics, or Physical Education. The standard duration of study, including the First State Examination, is three and a half years.

Program structure

Educational Sciences

46 CP  

Practical Training Phases

30 CP  

First Teaching Subject

52 CP  

Second Teaching Subject

52 CP

Overall

180 CP

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ABL Information

On the ABL (Academy for Educational Research and Teacher Training) website, you’ll find details about the structure of the program, comprehensive information on teacher education for middle and high schools, and guidance on suitability for a career i

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