Professional Certificate in German for Teaching as Post-Primary Level

The Professional Certificate in German for Teaching as Post-Primary Level aims to provide domestic and international candidates with an opportunity to complete the subject-specific credits they require in order to be able to submit themselves for accreditation through the Teaching Council of Ireland. It is particularly suitable for holders of a BA and HDip/PME who already teach in the post-primary system and want to add German as an additional subject to their skillset, it will also be of interest to international candidates (including native speakers of German), who have completed their teacher education, have had it approved by the Teaching Council, but require up to 20 ECTS credits in German to register as teachers of the language. This programme has been specifically tailored to meeting the Teaching Council of Ireland's requirements for registration as an accredited German teacher at post-primary level. The programme follows a three-pronged approach by offering intensive studies in the areas of German language skills, literary, cultural and film studies of the German-speaking world, and German linguistics and language pedagogy. In this way, it aims to enhance students knowledge and understanding of important concepts in German language and literature, culture and society, including their didactic and methodological application.

Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level. Under normal circumstances, applicants should have a BA involving German Studies or a cognate discipline (e.g. Lehramt, linguistics, literary/cultural studies) with at least a 2.1 degree, or equivalent. Applicants whose previous history of education does not fit this profile are invited to contact the Programme Director to enquire about their eligibility to apply for the programme.
IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each band
TOEFL iBT: iBT: 90 with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section