What does a German as a Second Language Teacher do?

You teach German as a second language in schools.

What education does German as a Second Language Teacher require?

University of Applied Sciences (48 months)

How much does a German as a Second Language Teacher earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 65'000, mid ~CHF CHF 82'000 per year (approximate).

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German as a Second Language Teacher

Education & Social

DaZ teachers teach German as a second language at schools and integration institutions. They support foreign-language children and adults in acquiring the German language and assist with linguistic integration. They create differentiated teaching materials and work interculturally.

Entry

~CHF 65'000

CHF 5'417/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 82'000

CHF 6'833/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 98'000

CHF 8'167/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelUniversity of Applied Sciences

Duration48 months

Your path to German as a Second Language Teacher

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Secondary School

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Decision

Apprenticeship + BMS → UASHigh School → UAS (with internship)FMS + Baccalaureate → UAS

Preparation

Vocational or specialized baccalaureate

3–5 years

University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor's degree

3 years

Optional: Master UAS

1.5–2 years

Career Start

Bachelor/Master

Starting salary: CHF 65'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics4/10

🔬 Science4/10

💻 IT4/10

🔧 Manual1/10

🎨 Artistic2/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance8/10

🎨 Creativity6/10

🤝 Social Contact9/10

💪 Physical Demands1/10

📈 Career Growth5/10

🔮 Future Outlook8/10

🔥 Demand (current)8/10

✨ AI Risk3/10

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