Maynooth,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Professional Certificate in German for Teaching as Post-Primary Level in Maynooth Ireland | Maynooth University
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Maynooth Ireland
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Qualification
Postgraduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
5,400
(c. USD6,235.54)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Professional Certificate in German for Post-Primary Teaching equips both domestic and international candidates with the necessary subject-specific credits for Teaching Council of Ireland accreditation. Designed for BA and HDip/PME graduates already teaching at post-primary level who wish to add German to their qualifications, it also serves international educators (including native German speakers) who need up to 20 ECTS credits in German for language teaching registration. This program specifically addresses the Teaching Council's accreditation requirements for German teachers in secondary education. Through a threefold approach, it delivers intensive training in German language proficiency, literary/cultural/film studies of German-speaking regions, and German linguistics with teaching methodology. The curriculum strengthens participants' expertise in key aspects of German language, literature, and culture while emphasizing practical teaching applications.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
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.
Minimum CEFR Proficiency level of B2.2 in German and C1.1 in English.
IELTS - 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each band; TOEFL internet-based test iBT: 90 with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in all other sections; Pearson Test of English - 63 with no less than 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section; Duolingo English Test (DET) - 120 with no less than 110 in literacy, conversation, and comprehension subscores and no less than 95 in production. (This lower production subscore applies to non-EU applicants only), Cambridge Proficiency Cert. - 176+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English. Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); Cambridge Advanced Cert. - 176+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English Advanced Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); ETAPP - C1 or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); Oxford Test of English - 140 with no less than 125 in each skill; Trinity College London ISE - ISE III with at least merit in each skill category.
Tuition
EUR
5,400