Proof of general university entrance qualification or completion of the entrance examination required for the respective degree program. Successful completion of the admissions process.
Kinder in der Praxisvolksschule
Become an elementary school teacher and shape the future
A versatile profession that combines education, relationships, and personal development.
As a teacher in Primary Education, you guide children through a crucial stage of their development. You teach them basic skills such as reading, writing, and arithmetic; encourage creativity, physical activity, and artistic abilities; and help them develop digital and social skills.
In addition to teaching, you will provide individualized support to children, identify their potential, and help them overcome challenges. You will work closely with parents and your team to create a learning environment that is flexible, responsible, and forward-looking.
A versatile profession that combines education, relationships, and personal development.
Lehrer:inwerden
Structure of the Academic Year
To be completed by the end of the first semester
Before the start of the second semester, students must submit proof of successful completion of a first-aid course of at least 8 hours (completed within the last 24 months) as well as the Austrian “Helferschein” swimming certificate.
1st Semester
Information Session for First-Semester Students:
STARTklar/Start of Studies: As part of the Startklar program, you’ll receive an introduction to your studies at PH Tirol.
Start of School Practicum 1 (Monday or Wednesday)
2nd semester
Start of School Internship 2 (Monday or Wednesday): 12 sessions and an on-site meeting
3rd semester
Start of school internship: Tuesday or Thursday + 1 week blocked daily internship
Outlook School Internship 4
5th semester
Block Internship: Block teaching practicums (start of the school year—1 week; November/December—4 weeks)
Further Information
Outlook School Internship 6 will no longer take place in the 2025 academic year—this year is the last time (April 17 through May 8, 26)
For the last time this year: 6th semester
6th semester
School Internship 6 – Project Week (3 weeks) Dates:
Preview: School Internship 7
7th semester (phase-out curriculum)
School Internship_7 – Small/Very Small School_Multi-Grade Class: Three-Week Internship Dates
Preview: School Internship_8
8th semester (phase-out curriculum)
Specialized Internship 8: Block-style daily internship: three-week internship Dates
Application for Admission to the Tyrolean Compulsory School Service
Specializations
The bachelor’s program offers 7 specializations, which are explored in greater depth in the master’s program. Students select one specialization from among these options.
Each specialization focuses on the same interdisciplinary subject area in both the bachelor’s program (30 ECTS credits) and the master’s program (30 ECTS credits). The specialization chosen in the bachelor’s program must be continued and completed in the master’s program.
The following interdisciplinary specializations, which begin in the 5th semester, are offered as options and will be held if there are sufficient registrations:
• The Stage Is Set
• Inquiry-Based Learning
• Languages and Diversity
• Creative Expression
• Sports, Health, and Society
• German as a Second Language and Language Education
• Inclusive Education
Please note that there is no guarantee that you will be able to complete a specific Specialization!
Elective Courses
NEW: kids.cooking.learning.path
Teaching and Learning in Elementary School: Classroom Instruction and Full-Day Care
How do taste preferences develop? What does sustainable nutrition mean? And how can we get children excited about healthy food?
The Elective Course kinder.kulinarik.lern.weg combines nutrition education with practical culinary skills and pedagogical application.
Students gain a basic understanding of Nutrition, sustainability, food labeling, and allergies and intolerances. In the cooking workshop, students learn practical skills in food preparation, hygiene, and organization. A specialization focuses on planning and carrying out their own nutrition project for an elementary school or after-school care program.
Who can participate?
This elective is designed for all undergraduate and graduate students in Primary Education who wish to guide children toward a daily eating routine that is enjoyable, promotes health, and is sustainable.
Register now through September 10, 2026, to secure your spot: kinder.kulinarik.lern.weg
Instrument for Beginners
This is a course that is not part of the core curriculum; it is optional for students and serves as an additional opportunity for professional development. The ECTS-AP credits earned through this course will be listed separately in the “Diploma Supplement. “
Who can participate?
This elective module is intended for beginners in guitar or piano to acquire basic skills on the instrument. Please note, however, that we cannot guarantee a spot if demand exceeds availability. The course is also contingent upon reaching a minimum number of participants.
Registration will take place electronically in early September. More information will follow.
School Internships
Practical training in schools begins as early as the first semester. Through classroom observations in various classes and grade levels, students gain an early insight into everyday school life and the diverse responsibilities of the teaching profession.
Step by step, they also take on their own responsibilities and can actively participate in and help shape classroom activities. In this way, theory and practice are linked from the very beginning, and professional skills are continuously developed.