Our Concept

Teaching at the Fachschule is divided into modules, each of which is certi­fied. It is also possible to select singular modules.

For full studies a total of 2400 periods (45 mins.) is taught in the follow­ing subjects / modules, (the number of periods for each of which is given in brackets):

•        communication in a foreign language (160)
•        communication and working techniques (120)
•        business management (160)
•        pedagogics (120)
•        documentation and evaluation of business data (80)
•        analysis and application of means of designing (80)
•        designing pieces and objects of jewellery (320)
•        selecting and procuring gemstones (120)
•        selecting precious metals and appropriate tech­niques of production (80)
•        realization of aspects of designing in working pre­cious metals and gemstones (800)
•        one optional module, e.g. the application of special historical tech­nologies (120) 

 Terms of Admission

For admission the following qualifications are needed:

•        a sound knowledge of the German language
•        a certificate of apprenticeship and two years' practical work in the trained profession

Since all the qualifications and certificates listed above can be acquired in Germany only, equivalent non-German qualifica­tions, training or diplo­mas are recognized as well.

Certificates, Diplomas and Qualifications

•        for each of the modules a certificate is issued
•        having finished all modules successfully, the following title of occu­pation is allowed to be         used:

                Staatlich geprüfte Gestalterin / Staatlich geprüfter Gestalter                                                   Fachrichtung Edelstein- und Schmuckgestaltung

Certified Designer in Gem- and Jewellery Design)

Examination for the Master's Diploma

Both in and parallel to the regular classes the students can pre­pare for the examination for the master's diploma, held by the Chamber of Handi­crafts.

Fees and Grants

There are no school fees but there are no scholarship funds ei­ther. So please apply for a scholarship in your home country.

Applications

If you are interested in our school and programme and want to apply or just want to get some more information, please do not hesitate to contact us. For a first impres­sion please visit our homepage www.fachschule-edelsteine-schmuck-io.de If you just happen to be around the Idar-Oberstein region and would like to take a closer look at our school and workshops, please let us know in advance.

The deadline of application is March 1st of the respec­tive calen­dar year.