Teacher Training

Information for Prospective Teacher Training Students

We are glad you are interested in studying English at the University of Regensburg!

At the Department of English and American Studies, you can study English for the following school types:

• Grundschule: English as major subject (Unterrichtsfach) or as a minor subject (Didaktikfach)
• Mittelschule: English as major subject (Unterrichtsfach) or as a minor subject (Didaktikfach), including as a minor subject for the program in Special Needs Education (Sonderpädagogik) 
• Realschule: English as one of two major subjects (Unterrichtsfach)
• Gymnasium: English as one of two major subjects (vertieft studiertes Fach)

For more information on the content and structure of each program, as well as the individual combination options within each program, please go to Teacher Training. 

Please note:

Due to the very high number of students in the B.A. and teacher training programs at the Department of English and American Studies, students may not be able to complete their studies within the standard period of study (Regelstudienzeit). Waiting times for the admission to many classes are to be expected. A very good knowledge of English (see below) is essential to actively and successfully participate in all courses in the required manner. 

English language skills

Classes at the Department of English and American Studies are taught almost exclusively in English. To complete their studies successfully, prospective students should be able to demonstrate sufficient English language skills and furthermore possess adequate knowledge of the languages, literatures, and cultures of the United Kingdom and North America.

Language proficiency should be at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) with respect to all language competencies, and at level C1 CEFR with respect to receptive language competencies. In Bavarian high school leaving certificates (Abiturzeugnis), the language level according to CEFR is usually indicated. How many years of language training at school approximately correspond to which CEFR level can be seen in this table:

Self-Test

Prospective students may take the following self-test to assess their skills and knowledge:

Test + Key

Additional self-tests can be found here:

https://www.uni-muenster.de/SPZCT/index.php?area=demo&browserTabID=

http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/fce/students/tests/

http://www.englishmedialab.com/grammar.html

These tests are for self-assessment. They are not a mandatory requirement for the enrollment at the university. We recommend prospective students brush up their skills acquired at school, e.g. through English-language newspapers, novels, films, series, podcasts etc.

Contact

For all questions regarding the organization of studies, please contact the student advisors.

Further information

• Information meetings for prospective students: The Central Department for Course Counseling offers information meetings for prospective students  ("Roadmap ins Studium"). The exact dates can be found here.
• Further information about possible subject combinations within the Teacher Training program.
• Teacher Education Centre: Regensburger Universitätszentrum für Lehrerbildung (RUL).
• About the enrollment (matriculation: see Registrar’s Office.