Bildung bedeutet auch Austausch - gerade wenn es um die berufliche Orientierung geht, können die Schüler auf ein starkes Netzwerk vertrauen

Well equipped for the future - sound vocational preparation

Die Berufsvorbereitung ist für alle weiterführenden Schulen in Schleswig-Holstein im Lehrplan verankert. Auch in Louisenlund profitieren die Schülerinnen und Schüler von diesem Coachingprozess, in dem sie ihre eigenen Fähigkeiten und Stärken entdecken, kennenlernen und für ihre Zukunft nutzen.

What makes vocational preparation in Louisenlund unique are the opportunities that exist beyond the subject itself. On the one hand, the students work the results and findings from this coaching process directly into their own learning portfolio and thus create their application portfolio for their future career path during their school career.

In addition, the students at the boarding school have more contacts with different perspectives on the respective student on this topic. Discussions with teachers, houseparents or mentors can have different outcomes, but are always beneficial for the students. These different perspectives on the results of the process can be an impetus for further reflection by the young people.

Access to the ALT-LOUISENLUNDER BUND (ALB), which organizes a careers information fair once a year and supports the placement of internships through its large network, is a particular advantage.

Pupils also benefit from the strong Louisenlund community when it comes to career preparation.

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First insights into the professional world

In den Jahrgängen 8 und 10 erlangen Schüler durch verschiedene Praktika erste Einblicke in das Berufsleben. Sie arbeiten in Firmen ihrer Wahl und erfahren dort, was der Berufsalltag mit sich bringt. Ziel ist es, ihnen einen ersten umfänglichen Eindruck von der Arbeitswelt zu ermöglichen, ohne expliziten Anspruch, bereits einem Berufswunsch näher zu kommen.

In year 10, students can take advantage of the Career Counseling service in Louisenlund. They ask the counselor which subject choices are recommended, i.e. which profile they should choose if they are aiming for a particular course of study. In the same way, students on the IB Diploma Program are advised on which subject combinations are recommended in the IB in order to be able to begin a course of study at the university of their choice.

Always keeping an eye on the future

Ab dem E-Jahrgang, also dem 11. Jahrgang bzw. dem IB Year1 erweitert sich das Unterstützungssystem für Schüler in Louisenlund beträchtlich. In Zusammenarbeit mit dem Alt-Louisenlunder Bund bietet die Schule Louisenlund ein Bewerbertraining inklusive simulierter Bewerbungsgespräche an.

The Alt-Louisenlunder Bund organizes an annual career fair for high school students in grades 11–13 and IB Years 1 and 2. The fair is designed to give students insight into various fields of the professional world. It showcases careers that can be pursued with or without a college degree.

In addition, a college fair is held every two years at Louisenlund. Here, representatives from national and international colleges and universities present their degree programs. Students have the opportunity on-site to discuss their chosen programs of study with representatives from their “ideal” university. Access to the alumni association, which supports students in securing internships through its extensive network, is undoubtedly a significant advantage.

Applications to public universities in Germany are submitted after graduation (IB Diploma or Abitur) and are usually prepared by the students themselves.

For universities abroad, the application process is often somewhat more involved. With the support of the counselor, students are able to compile all the necessary documents and write a compelling application. Our students successfully apply to universities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Denmark, the Netherlands, Austria, Italy, France, and Spain.