Portrait

The PHSG educates teachers of the elementary school and of secondary school level II, as well as offering further education courses for teachers at all levels. Besides providing a well-founded subject-related specialist and didactic education, the PHSG is particularly characterised by its strong roots in the professional field and its own recognised research into teaching and learning.

Mission statement

Our mission statement is based on our set goals in the field of the regional and national education sector, on the one hand, and on socially recognised values, on the other hand. Current social challenges and development trends in the university landscape also shape our conception of the PHSG’s role in society.

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Strategy 2021 - 2026

With its Strategy 2021-2026, the PHSG pursues the main objective of reacting to challenges that already exist for teacher education, as well as anticipating future developments. In doing so, the PHSG ensures the high quality of teacher education in the Canton of St.Gallen.

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Facts and figures

The PHSG presents itself with figures on students, employees and finances at a glance.

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History of the St.Gallen University of Teacher Education

Today’s St.Gallen University of Teacher Education dates back to 2007. At the time, the PHSG emerged from two predecessor institutions that were steeped in tradition: the Rorschach University of Teacher Education (PHR) and the St.Gallen University of Teacher Education (PHS). Both institutions have their own historical background and their specific significance in the history of the Canton of St.Gallen’s school system.

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