Becoming a teacher or school counselor after earning a BUT a new pathway starting in 2026

Career Guidance and Job Placement
September 5, 2025
Good news for students in BUT starting in 2026, students will be able to take the teacher certification exams and the exam for senior educational advisor (CPE) as early as the third year of college.

A reform that opens up new opportunities

Until now, entry into teaching and education professions required at least a four-year college degree. With this reform, Holders of a BUT Bachelor of Technology) will be able to directly enroll in a MEEF (Teaching, Education, and Training Professions) master’s program by taking the relevant exams:
  • Elementary school teacher
  • Middle school or high school teacher (secondary education)
  • Senior Educational Advisor (CPE)
The two-year master's program will focus on professional training, including internships at educational institutions, periods of hands-on experience, and in-depth study of the subject matter.

Paid training starting at the master's level

Another major advantage is that students admitted to the master's program will paid during their training :
  • approximately €1,400 net per month in the first year,
  • approximately €1,800 net per month in the second year.
Upon completion of the master’s program, they will be granted tenured status, receive a net monthly salary of at least €2,100, and commit to working for at least four years.

An opportunity for IUT1 students

This reform represents a real opportunity for students enrolled in BUT IUT1. They will be able to pursue a career in teaching or education without having to wait until they complete a master’s degree, while benefiting from a vocational training program that also provides a stipend.
 
Published on August 26, 2025
Updated on September 4, 2025