Школы в Германии

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The responsibility for the German education system lies primarily with the states ( Länder ) while the federal government plays a minor role.

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In order to enter university, students are, as a rule, required to have passed the Abitur examination

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Children from poor immigrant or working-class families are less likely to succeed in school than children from middle- or upper-class backgrounds. This disadvantage for the financially challenged of Germany is greater than in any other industrialized nation. However, the true reasons stretch beyond economic ones. The poor also tend to be less educated. After allowing for parental education, money does not play a major role in children's academic outcomes Socioeconomic factors

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Homeschooling Education attendance is compulsory in Germany – not just participation – thus home schooling is illegal in Germany and you will be fined (or worse) if you take your child out of the German education system. Most schools don’t have a school uniform.

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Since the 1990s, a few changes have already been taking place in many schools: Introduction of bilingual education in some subjects Experimentation with different styles of teaching Equipping all schools with computers and Internet access Creation of local school philosophy and teaching goals (" Schulprogramm "), to be evaluated regularly Reduction of Gymnasium school years ( Abitur after grade 12) and introduction of afternoon periods as in many other western countries Over 99% of Germans age 15 and above are estimated to be able to read and write. [47] However, a growing number of inhabitants are functionally illiterate. [48] This is an issue that was addressed to be solved in recent years. Contemporary issues

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German students have discounts at museums, theaters and sports clubs. Generally, a student card is a travel without any additional cards and certificates. Munich students have a 25% discount on travel on public transport, and the students who live outside the city - and at 75%.

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Compulsory education in Germany Education is compulsory for all children who are resident in Germany aged six years to 15 years old, although education generally lasts until the age of 18 years. The majority of schools in Germany are run by the state and are free, although parents can opt for one of the fee-paying private schools or international schools. For information on the differences between state, private and international schools,

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The school year in Germany The school year starts around mid August/September and ends around 1 July but exact dates and school holiday dates vary from state to state. There are generally six weeks over the summer holidays, two weeks in the autumn ( Herbstferien ), two or three weeks at Christmas ( Weihnachtsferien ), a week at Easter ( Osterferien ) and various state and religious holidays (see Expatica's guide to public holidays in Germany ). There are strict rules about taking children out of school during term time and if you do so without permission from the school you could be fined. Private schools have their own school calendar.