Info for Potential Partners

It is compulsory for students studying to become English teachers in Lower Saxony, Germany to spend at least 12 consecutive weeks* in an English speaking country.

At the Leuphana University of Lüneburg, over 40 teacher-trainee students enrol annually at the Institute of English Studies (IES). The project Destination Abroad has been set up by the IES to support students in planning their stay abroad.

*2x 1,5 months blocks also possible if at least one of the stays is in a school environment

We look to create interesting and rewarding internship and work placement opportunities in English-speaking countries that our students can apply for on a regular basis. We aim to create partnerships with:

• Universities
• Schools
• Kindergartens/Childcare centres
• Volunteer Organisations and NGOs
• Private Companies
• Language Centres

• Students must spend 12 consecutive weeks abroad
• It is not necessary for students to be involved in education-related activities
• Students should have an opportunity to use and learn English in daily life

*2x 1,5 months blocks also possible if at least one of the stays is in a school environment

• Students are competent English speakers
• Students are competent, mostly native speakers, of German
• As undergraduate teacher-trainee students, they have knowledge of teaching practice and educational theory
• As foreign language students, they have an appreciation of culture
• All students also have knowledge of a second subject (i.e. Maths/ Social Science/ Art/German/ Geography/ Politics/ Religion/ Biology/ Economics/ Music/ Sports/ Chemistry)
• Students are motivated and enthusiastic about gaining work and life experience in a different cultural and professional setting

Send us your details:

Partner Details Form

More about the project:

Project Details