Studienrat (Germany)

Studienrat [ˈʃtuːdi̯ənˌʁaːt] (male) or Studienrätin [ˈʃtuːdi̯ənˌʁɛːtɪn] (female; abbreviation StR), literally “educational councillor”, is a German civil service title commonly held by tenured secondary-school teachers, especially at state-run Gymnasien (grammar schools). The post belongs to the higher service (Höherer Dienst) and is typically remunerated at salary grade A 13, which marks entry into this career group. Administrative officials at a comparable level usually hold the title Regierungsrat (“government councillor”). Holders of the title normally teach at the upper secondary level leading to the Abitur, Germany’s university-entrance qualification (often compared to A-levels). Depending on the federal state (Land), the title may also be used for teachers in other school types, including vocational schools.