Avstrija - Gradec (Teaching in Styria)

Special programme for school placements called „Teaching in Styria“.

We are now looking for international students who want to make an internship in a school in or around Graz in the spring term 2025 (April 28th until July 19th, 2025)

 What is it about?

Are you interested in gaining insights into the challenges and potentials of intercultural teaching, expanding your knowledge of the Austrian school system and its cultural contexts, and acquiring practical work experience by teaching in an Austrian primary or secondary school in Styria?

 We offer

teaching assistantship periods in selected Styrian primary and secondary schools, through specific programmes, such as Erasmus+ and others.

Accompanying support measures in cooperation with local partners

- German Language Courses
- Events and Courses with an Intercultural Focus
- Workshops on Multilingualism and Linguistic Diversity
- Graz International Summer School Seggau as a certified teaching course

 Target group

- Internationally orientated and highly motivated students and trainees in educational programs
- Recently graduated teachers, interested in enriching their studies by an international teaching experience in Styria

How it works

After a successful application, participants will receive a teaching assistantship and be assigned to a primary or secondary school in Styria. Throughout the programme, the Directorate of Education of the Styrian Government will provide support both on a practical as well as on a content level. Through the partner institutions involved, an introduction to the Austrian school system and its regional Styrian aspects, language instruction, as well as courses on education and pedagogy will be offered. Webinars as well as participation in the Graz International Summer School Seggau will ensure a successful experience. An extensive debriefing session will be part of this unique programme and will provide a basis for reflection on the past experiences as an outlook on possible future teaching opportunities.

Good reasons to apply

teaching experience via Erasmus+ or other programmes

• 6 ECTS after successful completion of the Graz International Summer Schools Seggau
• Recognition of the internship at the home institution
• Improving skills in German, intercultural communication, and teaching
• Participation in educational programs and discussions
• Networking opportunities with teachers and students in education
• Becoming part of the Styrian teaching community

Apply until January 31, 2025

Find more information here:

Teaching in Styria , Bildungsdirektion Steiermark (bildung-stmk.gv.at)

Contact:__________________________________________

Prof.ⁱⁿ Mag.^a Susanne Linhofer

 Head of Institute for Diversity Studies and International Relations

National Expert  - European Higher Education Area

University College of Teacher Education Styria

phone:          +43 (0)316/8067-6601
mail:             susanne.linhofer@phst.at
home:           www.phst.at