Frequently Asked Questions About Germany
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Compulsory education in Germany requires all students between the ages of six and 15 to attend school continuously. However, students usually remain in school until they are 18, after which they begin academic studies at a German university or continuing vocational training at a full-time vocational school or technical school.
The curriculum in state schools and secondary education in Germany is sufficient to enable students to confidently achieve their goals and to obtain a university entrance qualification after the final high school exam.
The German school week runs from Monday to Friday. Students in primary school start quite early at 8am and continue until 1 or 2pm. For older children in lower secondary school these hours can be extended to around 4pm. German students in upper secondary school may stay until 5pm in their final year.
The subjects taught in German schools vary across levels. For example, students at the Realschule level learn a wide range of subjects (computer science, mathematics, foreign languages, etc.) while also achieving a certain academic level. The difference is that the final diploma from this type of school is known as a Realschulabschluss, and graduates will be eligible to take vocational qualifications, training courses, or apprenticeships in business or the medical profession.
However, if these students decide to go to university, they have the opportunity to transfer to Gymnasium for the last two years. High school education in Germany is designed to depend on which secondary school you go to in order to pursue your desired higher education. However, most German schools allow students to transfer within the system and apply to the university of their choice depending on the qualification they receive in the final exam. This means that higher education institutions in Germany are open to all German students within the German education system.
In Germany, high school is completed in 4 years in some states, and in 5 years in others.
Yes, it is possible to study in Germany during the last year of high school. For more detailed information, you can contact the expert advisor team at Endless Abroad.
Unlike local government schools, international schools in Germany charge tuition fees. However, the cost of attending international schools in Germany is much lower compared to other countries such as France or the UK. The question of how much you will pay for your child’s education largely depends on which school you want to send them to. Each school charges different fees, so the figures shown below are an approximate representation of how much it might cost you. There is a wide range of fees charged by international schools in Germany. On average, tuition fees for children attending school from grades 1 to 8 are €15,000 per academic year. For students attending classes in grades 9 to 12, you should expect to pay an average of €20,000 or more per year. There are a number of scholarships available in Germany. Scholarships in Germany are mostly funded by the government. Some scholarships are funded by non-governmental funds or are specific to institutions. Most scholarships that are not funded by the government are supported by political, scientific and philanthropic organizations across the country. Scholarship opportunities in the country are open to both German and international students based on different specific eligibility criteria including age, field of study, merit and local political involvement.
Most high schools abroad are equivalent by the Ministry of National Education. For more detailed information, you can contact the expert consultant staff of Endless Abroad.
Compulsory education in Germany requires all students between the ages of six and 15 to attend school continuously. However, students usually remain in school until they are 18, after which they begin academic studies at a German university or continuing vocational training at a full-time vocational school or technical school.
The curriculum in state schools and secondary education in Germany is sufficient to enable students to confidently achieve their goals and to obtain a university entrance qualification after the final high school exam.
The German school week runs from Monday to Friday. Students in primary school start quite early at 8am and continue until 1 or 2pm. For older children in lower secondary school these hours can be extended to around 4pm. German students in upper secondary school may stay until 5pm in their final year.
The subjects taught in German schools vary across levels. For example, students at the Realschule level learn a wide range of subjects (computer science, mathematics, foreign languages, etc.) while also achieving a certain academic level. The difference is that the final diploma from this type of school is known as a Realschulabschluss, and graduates will be eligible to take vocational qualifications, training courses, or apprenticeships in business or the medical profession.
However, if these students decide to go to university, they have the opportunity to transfer to Gymnasium for the last two years. High school education in Germany is designed to depend on which secondary school you go to in order to pursue your desired higher education. However, most German schools allow students to transfer within the system and apply to the university of their choice depending on the qualification they receive in the final exam. This means that higher education institutions in Germany are open to all German students within the German education system.
In Germany, high school is completed in 4 years in some states, and in 5 years in others.
Yes, it is possible to study in Germany during the last year of high school. For more detailed information, you can contact the expert advisor team at Endless Abroad.
Unlike local government schools, international schools in Germany charge tuition fees. However, the cost of attending international schools in Germany is much lower compared to other countries such as France or the UK. The question of how much you will pay for your child’s education largely depends on which school you want to send them to. Each school charges different fees, so the figures shown below are an approximate representation of how much it might cost you. There is a wide range of fees charged by international schools in Germany. On average, tuition fees for children attending school from grades 1 to 8 are €15,000 per academic year. For students attending classes in grades 9 to 12, you should expect to pay an average of €20,000 or more per year. There are a number of scholarships available in Germany. Scholarships in Germany are mostly funded by the government. Some scholarships are funded by non-governmental funds or are specific to institutions. Most scholarships that are not funded by the government are supported by political, scientific and philanthropic organizations across the country. Scholarship opportunities in the country are open to both German and international students based on different specific eligibility criteria including age, field of study, merit and local political involvement.
Most high schools abroad are equivalent by the Ministry of National Education. For more detailed information, you can contact the expert consultant staff of Endless Abroad.