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Studying to become a teacher abroad
There are various options for mobility abroad. On this page you will find options and contact persons.
Semester abroad at a partner university
At which universities can you spend a semester abroad? The University of Kassel has a database that lists all exchange opportunities. There are also testimonials from other students. You can find out how to apply for a semester abroad at a partner university here.
Semester abroad at a partner university of the Center for Teacher Education
The ZLB has its own partner universities in Argentina, Indonesia, Canada and South Africa, where student teachers of all types (L1-L5) can spend a semester abroad.
For semesters abroad at the following universities, the ZLB awards scholarships as part of the DAAD model project "Changes. Exploring Critical Sustainable Development Education from Global Perspectives", the ZLB will award a total of five full scholarships per year for the years 2026-2029:
Argentina: Universidad Nacional de San Martín
Indonesia: Universitas Mataram
Canada: Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
South Africa: University of Pretoria
The application deadline for scholarships for the year 2027 is April 30, 2026.
School internship abroad
As part of the school internships, one of the internship components (SPS I, basic internship, SPS II, internship semester or teaching-related course) can be completed abroad. If you are interested, you should contact Dr. Catrin Siedenbiedel from the ZLB Department for Practical School Studies at least one year before the planned internship.
Work placement (L1, L2, L3, L5) abroad
The work placement to be completed as part of the teacher training program for L1, L2, L3 and L5 may also be completed abroad. Please discuss in advance with the Kassel Examination Office of the Hessian Teachers' Academy whether your planned internship abroad can be recognized.