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Application for teacher traineeship

  • Schule, Ausbildung und Studium

Are you studying to become a teacher or have you completed a teacher training program and are interested in being hired for the preparatory service? Find out more here.

  • Basic information

    With the successful completion of your teaching degree, you can apply for the preparatory service in Bremen.

    In Bremen, training is available for the following teaching professions:

    • Teaching profession at elementary schools
    • Teacher training at grammar schools/secondary schools
    • Teacher training at vocational schools
    • Teacher training for inclusive education/special education

    After a successful application, the student is first admitted and then hired. As a rule, both are followed by an appointment as a civil servant on a revocable basis. The preparatory service lasts 18 months. The training takes place in a training school and a study seminar assigned to you.

    Under certain conditions, it is also possible to complete the preparatory service part-time.

    The preparatory service is considered to be completed when you pass the state examination for the respective teaching post.

    Requirements

    The prerequisite for admission to the preparatory service for a teaching position at public schools is, in principle, proof of successfully completed teacher training studies (Master of Education or First State Examination).

  • Procedure

    After successfully completing your teacher training course (1st phase), you must complete a preparatory service (2nd phase) in order to qualify as a school teacher in Bremen.

    The Master's certificate or a certificate with the final overall grade can be submitted at a later date. Please note the current deadlines on the LIS homepage.

    Information on the application procedure for the preparatory service can be found on the LIS website under "Further information"

    If your application is successful, you will be appointed as a civil servant on revocation, provided you meet the formal requirements (nationality/age limit 45 years at the time of appointment). Alternatively, you will be appointed as a trainee under public law.

    The training takes place at the State Institute for Schools as well as at assigned training schools.

    The preparatory service is usually completed in 18 months and ends with the passing of the 2nd state examination for the teaching profession of your teacher training course.

    More information

    Objection: Use the online service "Digital objection".

    Please note: Incompletely submitted documents may result in your application being rejected.

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  • Deadlines & processing time

    What deadlines must be paid attention to?

    Applications due March 15 (for August 1 hiring date) and September 15 (for February 1 hiring date) of each year.

    How long does it take to process

    For the recruitment date 01.02. to 31.01. and for the recruitment date 01.08. to 31.07.

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The official information in German is complete and correct. 17.12.2025

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