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ABC's of German Education (What is Gymnasium? (Fail 2 Subjects: Repeat…
ABC's of German Education
Which High School Would You Go To?
Depends on Academic Performance in Grundshule
(Up to 4th Year)
Hauptshule (5th-9th)
Realshule (5th-10th)
Gymnasium (5th-12/13th)
Gesamtschule (All 3 of these combined)
German School Hours
8 AM - 1 PM
Offers Theatre & Sports Programs
Offers After-School & Pre-School Oppurtunities
Extra Charge Based on Income
German School Holidays
Summer: 6 Weeks
Autumn: 1 Week
Winter: 2 Weeks
Spring: 2 Weeks
What is Gymnasium?
1/4 of Kids Go Here
Not Related to Sports
Age: 12 - 18/19
Required for Tertiary Education
2 Required Foreign Language
Prepare in 13th Grade For Abitur (Test to Go On to Tertiary Level)
Fail 2 Subjects: Repeat Whole School Year
Must Switch Schools
No Summer School
Must Choose Zweig in 7th Grade (Math/Science or Languages or Humanities)
What is Realschule?
1/4 of Kids Go Here
Preparation for Mid-Level Jobs
Learn Basic Subjects
Can Be Promoted To Gymnasium if Student Makes High Grades
Graduates in 6 Years
Diploma is Called Mittlere Reif
Next Step: Vocational School
Typically Become Salesmen, Civil Servants, Secretaries,etc.
What is Hauptschule?
5 Year Program
1/2 of Children Go Here
Have 1 Foreign Language
Prepares People for Apprenticeship
Learn Basic Subjects (Including English)
Go On to 2 Year Vocational School
What is Gesamtschule?
Students of All Abilities
Means Comprehensive School
Can Take Final Exam Here (Kollegschule)
Private Schools
3,000 Private Schools in Germany
Longer School Days
Most Are Boarding Schools
Also International Schools (Taught in English)
Prepare For IGSCE & IB Diploma
What is Berufskollegs?
Vocational Schools
Students between 16 and 18
Targets Economics and Business