M.A. E-LINGO - Teaching English to Young Learners (Pre-School and Primary School)

We’re hosting a virtual Open Day!

Join us to learn about E-Lingo and get to know the members of staff, alumni and current students.

Come join our Zoom meeting on 15th May 2025 at 7.30 p.m. and ask all the questions you might still have.

Please register for the meeting here!

Applications are open now until 31st of May!

 

Join our new cohort starting in October 2025. Find information on the application process here.

To apply, upload your documents in our online portal here. 

Welcome!

M.A. E-LINGO - Teaching English to Young Learners 

► is a part-time two-year post-graduate blended-learning master's programme, leading to a qualification in the teaching of English to young learners (pre-school and primary school)
► combines online coursework with 2 days of face-to-face teaching sessions per semester at the PH Freiburg (online, if necessary)
► is an excellent form of professional development for pre-school and primary school language teachers
► gives access to degree courses in teacher education and research at university level
► is a well-established master's programme, which has successfully qualified teachers of English for young learners for more than a decade
► has received excellent reviews and has been used as a model for other blended-learning teacher qualification courses
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Video: Introducing the MA E-LINGO

At a glance

► Degree: MA in Teaching English to Young Learners (pre-school and primary school)

► Duration: 2 years

► Start: the academic year starts in October (intake every year; next cohort starting in October 2025)

► Face-to-face meetings offered in hybrid format (can be attended virtually, if necessary)

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FAQs - Frequently asked questions

Since the 16 German Bundesländer have different school systems, there is no definite answer to this question. As a rule, teachers in German public schools need two subjects, although - due to the current shortage of teachers - there seems to be some flexibility. Many E-LINGO alumni have found jobs in private primary schools and pre-schools, a sector that is steadily growing in Germany.

Yes, you can! We now offer E-Lingo to be completed fully online.

The E-LINGO Masters degree is fully accredited and Bologna compatible, which means that it is recognised across Europe and respected worldwide.

Yes!