Training programme

Eagles do not climb stairs

Your journey to Freinet pedagogy.

This is where your journey to Freinet pedagogy begins. It extends over two years with further training in several blocks. This experience is even rewarded with a recognized certificate at the end. That’s why our training program is called: ” Eagles don’t climb stairs“.

But before you get any more information here, a very brief review of Célestin Freinetthe founder of Freinet’s pedagogy: Freinet observed his protégés very closely. He adapted his teaching methods to their behavior and needs. In doing so, he realized that not only did learning success improve, but teaching became much more enjoyable.

He no longer needed a restrictive corset and the stairs to the top. His students took off with him into a pedagogy of flying like eagles.

Our next dates

9th round (2023-25)

The 9th round of our training has been running since 2023 and ends in May 2025.

10th round (2025-27)

You can register now for our 10th round of training, which starts in October 2025 – and ends in October 2027. You can either book the entire course at a special price or individual modules. Booking is possible now!

Easter special

Sign up now for the best time of your life & save 35%

Good to know: The training course can be booked at a discount as a complete package over two years. You can also book each module individually and get a taste of Freinet pedagogy.

Price foxes watch out: From 01.04.2025 to 01.05.2025, we are offering all modules with a discount of up to 35% with our Easter special. This offer is only valid if you register via the online booking form. Join us and go on a journey together with the group (in the picture) …

Our focus

Do you want to climb stairs or fly?

In this training course you can get to know the Freinet pedagogy really well. You will learn individual Methods and very quickly gain a sound overview of the practice and theory of Freinet pedagogy. At the same time, you will broaden your view of the whole. In this way, you will try out the essential elements of Freinet’s pedagogy in practice. In this way, the content will come alive in you through your actions and attitude.

The attitude is the central element of the training. You work on your attitude as a person and educator. In the security of the group, you will set out together on the path to Freinet pedagogical practice. You will give each other valuable tips, support and encouragement.

The common doing and experiencing encourage you that you are right in the here and now. After the Freinet training course, you will be a certified “Freinet pedagogy specialist”. You will acquire a valuable diamond for your CV.

Our concept

Find out more about the structure of the training course on the theory and practice of Freinet pedagogy.

During the two years of training, you will experience six modules that build on each other. They are held either from Wednesday to Sunday or from Friday to Tuesday at different conference venues. Each module has a different focus. However, they always refer back to the content of the other modules. You organize the seventh module yourself. You can find suitable work shadowing opportunities and interesting facilities via the following links.

Module 0: Supplementary and introductory module to the 9th and 10th cycle of further training
We are offering this module entitled "Freinet sustainable (Education for Sustainable Development)" as an in-depth or introductory module: 02.10. - 05.10.2025, Freie Gesamtschule Facettenreich in Issum (NRW). It is open to participants of the 9th and 10th cycle as well as all other interested people. We will plant trees and bushes together, which will find their place in the "species kingdom" of the comprehensive school. Various aspects of sustainability will be taken into account and learning opportunities for outdoor math will be created that can be transferred to any institution.
At the same time, the "Train the Trainer" training course will take place for the first time in the Facettenreich from October 3 to October 5, 2025. All certified Freinet educators will have the opportunity to be trained as Freinet pedagogy trainers. This training course will take place once a year in future.
Module 1: Free expression
10.10. - 14.10.2025 Free comprehensive school Facettenreich in Issum (NRW)
Module 2: Living and learning democracy
18.02. - 22.02.2026 DJH Bremen
Module 3: Leave the practice rooms
29.04. - 03.05.2026 DJH Waldeck am Edersee (Hesse)
Module 4: Natural method - learning through research and discovery
21.10. - 25.10.2026 Free comprehensive school Facettenreich in Issum (NRW)
Module 5: Using diversity - understanding heterogeneity as a learning opportunity
05.05. - 09.05.2027 Naturefriends House Grethen / Leipzig (Saxony)
Module 6: Showing performance - documentation and presentation
21.10.- 25.10.2027, DJH Ravensbrück / Fürstenberg (Brandenburg)
Module 7: Observation and participation in a Freinet event
Individual appointments in the years 2025 to 2027

We will of course take into account individual needs and circumstances regarding your participation in individual modules. Please get in touch with our Office.

Our format

Join in. Live Freinet pedagogy with us.

Make the next two years of your life a very special time. You will benefit from the content of the training right from the start for your pedagogical practice. You will gain even more for the following years of your work: you will love your work and your well-being will grow with the confirmation and further development of your attitude.

Let’s discover Freinet pedagogy together in a balanced mix of theory and practice. Experience the joy of a new perspective on the concept of learning. Expand your previous knowledge and understanding through self-organization and self-awareness with far-reaching knowledge from the learner’s perspective. You will take off and fly like an eagle.

Our Freinet training with certification is deliberately aimed at educators and those interested in education at all institutions and age groups. Book one or more modules of the training now: simply book online or alternatively via PDF form.

Multilingual participation in our Freinet training program

Direct translation in real time

Participation in Freinet training is now also possible without knowledge of German. An AI-supported headset ensures that all group discussions are translated directly into the respective language of the participants. This removes the language barrier and allows the focus to be placed entirely on the learning process. Active participation is thus facilitated, while at the same time all content remains comprehensible in the familiar language.

We are happy to answer any questions about individual needs and requirements for multilingual participation. Please get in touch with our Office.

Practical information on further training

Inform yourself and others about our further training.

Are you still unsure and have further questions? Come along to the Digital Sofa and talk to us in person. You can find the next dates for this free advisory service in the events calendar. You can find information on the individual modules of the Freinet training course in our tender document, which you can present to your provider, for example. You can download our flyer for further training. You can also order the print version of the flyer from our office for distribution or display in your institution.

Worth knowing

Discover your benefits as a member.

Further training is considerably cheaper for members of our association and for institutions. It is worthwhile for you to become a member. Find out about our member benefits with just one click: