The careers and study guidance team, consisting of teachers of the ESM, offers students high quality study and careers consultation.
There are two official careers programmes approved by the Board of Governors of the European Schools. These form the main component of careers and study guidance at the ESM.
S5 Programme
- AOK job application training
- Option choice seminar
- Individual pupil option advice
- Work experience
S6 Programme
A seminar over three to four days takes place in July and includes the following topics:
- Baccalaureate information
- Higher Education advice
- Study skills, interview techniques
- Talks on various jobs
Individual consultations in S6 and S7 concerning Higher Education and career opportunities are also offered.
‘Citizenship Action for All Programme’ (CAAP) / Social internship (S4)
It is intended that the students should look for an internship on their own. The various organisations do not require a formal application, but the students should call and make an appointment or simply drop by and introduce themselves.
The following link lists a number of organisations from the Kreisjugendring in Munich that offer a variety of short internships:
www.kjr-m.de/der-kjr/der-kjr-als-arbeitgeber/einsatzorte/kurzpraktikum/
Under the ‘Documents’ tab on the Careers Guidance page of the ESM, you will find letters to parents with further information on the CAAP programme for download.
Work Experience (S5)
Duration and participation
All students in S5 must take part in the scheme, which lasts two weeks. It is now arranged after the June written examinations and includes the week of the Oral Baccalaureate examinations.
Objectives
- To provide an experience in a pupil’s chosen work environment
- To form attitudes as a support to career choice and to enhance personal development
- To develop language (frequently LII) and communication skills outside the school
- To develop observation and social skills
- To stimulate the process of career choice and introspection
- To support the development of personal attributes such as reliability, punctuality, initiative, willingness, flexibility and tolerance
Process
Shortly before the Christmas holidays students are given:
- A letter to parents informing them of the objectives of the week, dates, etc including a consent form
- A letter for placements explaining the scheme (in German or English)
- A confirmation form from the placement
Students are then given guidelines about finding a place. It is their responsibility and to find a work experience placement of their own choice. As part of the experience, this will involve telephoning and personal visits, which may be unsuccessful. Pupils are neither allowed to work with a parent nor to receive payment.
Students then inform the careers and study teachers where they will be during the two weeks, and he or she will keep a record of the address, telephone number and contact person. Those who have problems with finding a place (starting late in searching, inappropriate expectations) are helped by a year 5 teacher.