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Teacher

Teachers prepare lessons, explain, guide classes and are often also someone to turn to with worries. No school day is like another.

Typical tasks

  • planning lessons and preparing materials
  • explaining content so that as many pupils as possible can follow
  • writing tests, marking them and assessing performance
  • talking with parents and supporting pupils with problems
  • organising trips, projects or school events

Where people work

Teachers work at primary schools, lower secondary schools, academic secondary schools and vocational schools. Part of the work, such as preparation and marking, happens outside lessons.

A good fit if

  • you like explaining and teaching others
  • you are good at organising
  • you want to pass on your enthusiasm for your favourite subjects
  • you enjoy working with young people

Education pathways in Austria

In Austria you first need the Matura (school-leaving exam), for example at an AHS (academic secondary school). Then you study teacher education with a bachelor's and master's degree at a university or a university college of teacher education (Pädagogische Hochschule); for secondary level you choose two subjects. In Germany the equivalent is the Gymnasiale Oberstufe (Abitur) and a teacher education degree at a university, in Switzerland the Gymnasium (Maturität) and a degree at a university of teacher education or a university.

AHS-Oberstufe (Gymnasium)
General education with Matura as the basis for university. 4 years
Universität
Academic degree: bachelor, master or diploma. 3 to 6 years

Matching schools in Austria

A selection from our school list. Not every school of this type offers every specialisation, so ask the school directly.

  • BG und BRG Oberwart
    AHS, 7400 Oberwart, Burgenland
    Collected automaticallySource: initial collection from public information, as of Oktober 2026
  • Europagymnasium Klagenfurt
    AHS, 9020 Klagenfurt, Kärnten
    Collected automaticallySource: initial collection from public information, as of Oktober 2026
  • BG und BRG Baden Biondekgasse
    AHS, 2500 Baden, Niederösterreich
    Collected automaticallySource: initial collection from public information, as of Oktober 2026
  • Akademisches Gymnasium Linz
    AHS, 4020 Linz, Oberösterreich
    Collected automaticallySource: initial collection from public information, as of Oktober 2026
  • Akademisches Gymnasium Salzburg
    AHS, 5020 Salzburg, Salzburg
    Collected automaticallySource: initial collection from public information, as of Oktober 2026
  • Akademisches Gymnasium Graz
    AHS, 8010 Graz, Steiermark
    Collected automaticallySource: initial collection from public information, as of Oktober 2026
  • Akademisches Gymnasium Innsbruck
    AHS, 6020 Innsbruck, Tirol
    Collected automaticallySource: initial collection from public information, as of Oktober 2026
  • BG Bregenz Blumenstraße
    AHS, 6900 Bregenz, Vorarlberg
    Collected automaticallySource: initial collection from public information, as of Oktober 2026

Frequently asked questions

Which subjects can I teach?

For secondary level you usually study two teaching subjects. For primary school you learn all primary subjects.

How long does teacher education take?

Bachelor and master together take several years. After that there is an induction phase at a school.

How do I find out if it suits me?

Giving tutoring, looking after children in clubs or helping with school projects quickly shows you whether you enjoy explaining.

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