Berufliches Schulzentrum „Otto Lilienthal“ Freital- Dippoldiswalde

Located in Glashütte, the historic heart of German watchmaking, the Berufliches Schulzentrum “Otto Lilienthal” Freital-Dippoldiswalde is home to the renowned Uhrmacherschule Glashütte, one of Germany’s most prestigious watchmaking schools. The institution offers both a three-year full-time vocational programme and a dual apprenticeship, leading to the nationally recognised Uhrmacher (Watchmaker) qualification. Students receive comprehensive training in mechanical and electronic watch repair, movement assembly, restoration, precision component manufacturing, diagnostics and customer service, combining classroom instruction with extensive practical workshop experience. Thanks to its close partnerships with Glashütte’s leading watch manufactures, graduates enter the industry with highly sought-after skills and pursue careers in luxury watchmaking, independent workshops and after-sales service. With a tradition rooted in one of the world’s most famous watchmaking regions, the Uhrmacherschule Glashütte remains a benchmark for professional watchmaking education in Germany.