The main tendencies of pedagogical education are discussed in the article. Modern tendencies and qualifying norms to the future teacher make the opportunities for strengthening of practical orientation of higher education. The key types of university-supervised chair (unilateral and bilateral cooperation) are considered and their work is characterized. The varieties of university-supervised chairs (basic subject and interdisciplinary chairs) are also defined in the article. Current work of university-supervised chair in pedagogical universities and schools is characterised according to the most recent documents on the topic. The authors analyse the experience of Omsk State Pedagogical University in establishing university-supervised chairs. The university supervised chair of foreign languages is described in the article in detail. The purpose, objectives and functions of the university-supervised specific subject chair are represented and perspectives of school and pedagogical university collaboration are justified. The results of the content analysis of the reports of the university-supervised chair at Omsk State Pedagogical University are provided. The article draws on the interview with the administration of the partner educational institution. Conclusions about the work outcomes of the university-supervised chair of foreign languages are made.