Master of Arts in Teaching German for Lower Secondary Level I
A professional Master's program preparing elementary teachers to teach German as a foreign language in middle school.
Best for:Best for primary school educators with excellent German proficiency seeking to qualify for middle school language teaching.
Overview
The Master of Arts in Insegnamento del tedesco per il livello secondario I is offered by SUPSI at the DFA/ASP department in Locarno, Switzerland. This 90 ECTS program is specifically tailored for candidates holding a Bachelor's degree in primary school teaching and strong German language proficiency. The curriculum qualifies graduates to teach German as a foreign language in middle schools. Students undergo rigorous professional preparation in educational science, subject-specific didactics, and special pedagogy.
What you'll do
- Complete coursework and practical training components totaling 90 ECTS credits
- Develop advanced competencies in subject-specific didactics for teaching German
- Engage in pedagogical studies and special pedagogy modules
- Participate in practical classroom teaching experiences within secondary education settings
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor in Insegnamento per il livello elementare (elementary school teaching)
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: Italian and excellent knowledge of German
Instruction: Italian, German
- Completed Bachelor's degree in elementary school teaching
- Excellent command of the German language
- Aptitude for secondary school language instruction
- Must already hold a Bachelor in Insegnamento per il livello elementare (school years 3-7)
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How to apply
Deadline: Metà febbraio
Interested candidates who meet the preliminary educational and language criteria can apply directly through the official SUPSI application portal. Ensure all necessary academic credentials and proof of language proficiency are prepared for submission by the mid-February deadline.
- Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
- Proof of German language proficiency
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