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Career Counselling

for grades 9 & 10

Two experienced career counsellors , Dr. Günter Klause and Sam Merlin, advise students at Schule Schloss Salem regarding their future career paths. Furthermore members of the Salem network - teachers, parents, alumni, and other experts - are available to offer advice and assistance.

Career counselling begins in grade 9 and follows a clearly defined goal: each student should become aware of his or her individual skills and interests and  be able to make realistic decisions regarding his or her own future endeavours.

Students are provided continual in-put at three levels in preparation for embarking on their chosen path upon leaving school:

  • Counselling
  • Self-Discovery
  • Information

 
 

Grade 9

 Evaluation of One's Own Interests, Aptitudes and Goals

In both the German and international track students in grade 9 attend a workshop with both of Salem's career counsellors. Students learn to develop an awareness of their skills, interests and goals. This process of self-discovery is an important prerequisite for selecting the best, i.e. personal, academic profile and appropriate extracurricular involvement in student positions and functions. Interdisciplinary social science lessons introduce students to various kinds of career fields.

Counselling

Developing a scenario of future prospects based on an analysis of interests and abilities

Grade 10

Workplace Internship

Since 1984 all students in grade 10 have been required to undertake a three-week internship in a workplace of their choice. In addition to the work experience itself, this project involves pre-internship preparation and post-internship reflection during their German and social studies classes, as well as a final presentation.

Counselling

Assistance with personal evaluation of the workplace internship; Individual counseling: Choice of subjects for German Abitur "Kursstufe"; Apprenticeship ambassadors program.

Tests and Applications

PSAT Test
The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) is a standardized test offered by a U.S. organization and measures academic skills in the areas of critical reading, mathematics and writing. The test provides students in Ages 10 feedback about their performance level and familiarizes them with the SAT test format.

SAT Test
Participation in the SAT test is usually required as part of the application process for U.S. universities.

TestDaF
During German lessons in the IB system students receive preparation for this centrally administered test of German as a Foreign language, which is required by all German universities.

Application and Admission Procedures for all Universities
We support our students during the university application process which - especially for universities abroad - may involve very complex and demanding procedures.

Get in touch
Dr. Günter Klause | Latein, Russisch, Psychologie, Laufbahnberatung Jahrgangsstufe 11 & 12

Dr. Günter Klause
Careers Counselling Coordinator
Teacher: Latin, Russian, Psychology

Tel. +49 7553 919-630 
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Sam Merlin

Sam Merlin
Careers Counselling (international)
IB Teacher: French, Spanish

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Online Information Event

Grades 7-10

In our information session 'Grades 7-10', the Head of Admissions talks for 45 minutes about the life and learning of our youngest pupils and the special features of our boarding school.

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