Competence-oriented educator training in Leipzig
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04129 Leipzig
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What makes Heimerer's educator training programme in Leipzig so special?
At the Technical College for Social Services, you can expect more than just traditional classroom teaching. You will learn practical skills for supporting children in their development and strengthening their personalities. Our experienced teachers will teach you high-level educational conceptsandmethods and will also be available to answer your questions outside of class. The good balance between theory and practice ensures a high-quality education that will prepare you optimally for your everyday working life.
Modern teaching methods:
- Balance between theoretical and practical learning
- Convenient location: Heimerer School is easily accessible by public transport
- Practical placements: Early experience in social education institutions
- Support from the school, even during practical placements
- Extensive network: Cooperation with institutions in Leipzig and the surrounding area
Technical college full of life
During your educator training in Leipzig, you will not be left to your own devices. At Heimerer Fachschule, there is a strong sense of community and a positive learning environment. In addition, the school management, administration and teaching staff work together as a well-coordinated team to ensure that you feel well supported right from the start. The trusting relationship between students and teachers is no coincidence – it is part of the programme:
- Dedicated contact persons throughout your training
- A family atmosphere thanks to a stable teaching staff
- Personal development: promotion of openness, empathy and conflict resolution skills
- Reliable organisation for your learning success
Frequently Asked Questions
The educator training programme in Leipzig at the Technical College for Social Services usually takes three years of full-time study. Three internships in social education institutions are included. The course combines theoretical content with practical assignments to gradually introduce you to everyday working life.
The educator training programme at Heimerer in Leipzig is free of tuition fees. If you meet the relevant requirements, you are also entitled to student BAföG or Aufstiegs-BAföG, which does not have to be repaid. There may be minor costs for specialist literature or work materials, but these remain manageable. This makes the training programme financially feasible.
To train as a nursery school teacher in Leipzig, you need to have completed secondary school (Realschulabschluss) and vocational training in a social profession, or have a high school diploma (Abitur) with a 6-week internship in the field of social pedagogy. In addition, you should enjoy working with children, have social skills such as empathy and the ability to work in a team, and be in good health for the job.
Completing the Leipzig childcare training programme opens many doors for you:
- Daycare centres and nurseries: caring for and supporting young children
- After-school care centres and all-day schools: supporting schoolchildren in their everyday lives
- Special education facilities: working with children and young people with special needs
- Youth welfare and social work: supporting families and young people
- Children's and youth homes: providing educational support in residential care
The demand for educators is high in Saxony – almost 100% of Heimerer graduates are successfully placed in jobs.
After completing your educator training in Leipzig, you will have various opportunities for further development:
- Specialist further training, e.g. in areas such as early childhood education, inclusion or language development
- Additional qualifications, e.g. through the Heimerer Academy
- Promotion to nursery management or social administration
- Studying social pedagogy, social work or educational sciences
The educator training programme provides a solid foundation for a long-term career in the field of social pedagogy.
Yes, the educator training programme in Leipzig at the Heimerer Fachschule für Sozialwesen leads to a state-recognised qualification. The title "State-recognised educator" is valid throughout Germany. In some other federal states or abroad, additional recognition procedures may be necessary, depending on the regulations applicable there.
Versatile and secure career prospects
Upon completion of your educator training in Leipzig, you will embark on a career with genuine social relevance:
- High job security: the legal entitlement to childcare places creates lasting demand
- Recognised throughout Germany: your state-recognised qualification opens doors for you throughout Germany
- Diverse field of work: from nurseries to youth welfare
- Further training possible: The Heimerer Academy supports you in your specialisation
- Almost 100% placement rate: The high quality of training pays off
Quotes from our students and employees
Evelyn Nentwig (prospective educator)
"The teachers at Heimerer are all very knowledgeable.They are always available to answer further questions. That's not the case at all schools. The quality of the training at Heimerer is great. What's more, the training is tuition-free and of a high standard. We always have the support of the teachers."
