Leipzig Technical College – Health and Social Services
Would you like to obtain the entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences to start a degree programme or get started in a healthcare profession? Then attending the vocational college (FOS) at Heimerer in Leipzig is the right choice for you!
- Advanced technical college entrance qualification with practical relevance
- tuition-free with entitlement to non-repayable student BAföG
- modern teaching in the centre of Leipzig
- wide range of practical collaborations
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04129 Leipzig
0341 90 42 4-0
0341 90 42 4-99
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What makes the Leipzig Technical College stand out?
The dedicated teaching staff at the Technical College (FOS) for Health and Social Care will teach you not only the general education subjects typically covered in the upper sixth form, but also subjects such as pedagogy, psychology, law, music and art. In addition, your teachers will provide you with targeted and intensive preparation for your final exams.
As Heimerer Schools Leipzig possess in-depth expertise in the health and social care sectors thanks to their wide range of training programmes, you will benefit from a well-organised school environment, competent teachers and a broad network of industry partners.
Learning at Heimerer:
- General education subjects combined with subject-specific content
- Targeted exam preparation by the teaching staff
- Bright classrooms with modern technical facilities
- Extensive network of partnerships with institutions in Leipzig and the surrounding area
- Support from the school even during work placement periods
Theory and practice go hand in hand
The Heimerer Technical College in Leipzig offers you more than just classroom teaching. Through school work placements, you’ll gain hands-on experience in real-world settings, such as nurseries and schools, hospitals or government offices. Because the Heimerer School in Leipzig works closely with a wide range of organisations, the organisation of your work placement is in good hands.
The FOS is conveniently located in the centre of Leipzig and is easily accessible by public transport.
- School placements withreliable placement through the Heimerer network
- Teachers who are approachable even outside of lessons
- Clear structure: from Year 11 with practical components through to the full-time final year, Year 12
- A stable school community with a positive learning environment
Frequently asked questions
The Leipzig Technical College (FOS) is a vocational school that leads to the Technical College Entrance Qualification. At Heimerer, you will complete the FOS programme with a focus on health and social care. The usual entry requirement for Year 11 is a secondary school leaving certificate or an equivalent intermediate school leaving certificate. Those who have already completed at least two years of relevant vocational training can enter directly into Year 12 and obtain the Fachhochschulreife qualification in one year. There is no age limit.
The standard course at Leipzig Technical College lasts two years: in Year 11, you alternate between classroom lessons and work placements; in Year 12, you attend full-time classes. If you have already completed vocational training in a relevant field, you can join directly in Year 12 and obtain your university entrance qualification within a year.
At the FOS for Health and Social Care at Heimerer in Leipzig, you will study general education subjects typical of upper secondary school, such as German, English and mathematics. These are complemented by subject-specific modules: pedagogy, psychology and law. The combination of general education and vocationally-oriented teaching specifically prepares you for a degree course or vocational training in the health and social care sector.
In Year 11, you gain practical experience through school work placements – for example, in nurseries and schools, hospitals or government departments. The Heimerer School in Leipzig works in partnership with a wide range of organisations, so the school often arranges and organises your work placement. However, you can also find a placement yourself. In Year 12, lessons are held exclusively on a full-time basis.
With the University of Applied Sciences entrance qualification from Heimerer Fachoberschule Leipzig, you can study at any German University of Applied Sciences – regardless of the subject area. You are particularly well-placed for degree programmes such as Health and Social Management, Social Work, Gerontology or Nursing. Alternatively, you can enter vocational training in the health and social care sector directly, for which the University of Applied Sciences entrance qualification provides you with an excellent foundation.
Yes. The Fachhochschulreife qualification that you obtain at the Fachoberschule Leipzig bei Heimerer is state-recognised and valid throughout Germany. It entitles you to study at any German university of applied sciences in any subject area. In some federal states, the Fachhochschulreife also allows access to universities or vocational academies under certain conditions.
Your prospects after graduating from Leipzig Technical College
With a University of Applied Sciences entrance qualification specialising in Health and Social Care, you’ll have a qualification that opens up excellent opportunities in a growing professional field:
- Further study: Any subject at German universities of applied sciences is open to you
- Specialised entry: A particular advantage in degree programmes such as Social Work, Nursing or Gerontology
- Vocational training: Direct entry into demanding training programmes in the health and social care sector, e.g. in remedial care or as a childcare worker.
- Further training: The Heimerer Academy supports you in gaining further qualifications
Rising demand: The demands in the health and social care sectors are growing, and your qualification prepares you for this
