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In Germany, there is Compulsory education until 9. or 10th grade<\/strong>, depending on the state. Well in advance of your child’s first day of school, you will receive a letter from the relevant local authority with information about the start of school, registration deadlines, and the schools your child is eligible for or has been assigned to.<\/p>\n\n When determining the right time for your child to start school, your assessment and your child\u2019s needs play an important role, in addition to academic aptitude tests and medical examinations. Signs such as boredom at preschool, a strong interest in school subjects, or a desire for new challenges may indicate that your child is ready for the next step.<\/p>\n\n Regardless of the type of school, the German school system is generally divided into three educational sectors:<\/p>\n\n If you change jobs or move to another federal state, you should keep in mind that your school-age child may be directly affected. In Germany, education is the responsibility of the federal states<\/strong>, so school systems and transition policies can vary significantly. These differences may also result from political changes within a federal state.<\/p>\n\n Changing schools across state lines may result in children being placed in different types of schools or grade levels. However, high school diplomas, including those qualifying students for university admission, are recognized nationwide, so students can pursue higher education anywhere in Germany.<\/p>\n\n Would you like to receive free advice from our experts on the German school system and discuss your specific needs?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Germany’s federal public education system offers a wide variety of school types and educational pathways. These lead to different degrees and open up various opportunities for further education and careers. Below, we provide a concise overview of the key similarities and differences in school structures, as well as all-day programs and special school models.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":[],"tags":[402],"class_list":["post-6926","aur_infobereich","type-aur_infobereich","status-publish","hentry","tag-school"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/aur_infobereich\/6926","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/aur_infobereich"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/aur_infobereich"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6926"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6926"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Federal Education System<\/h2>\n\n
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