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ABC's of German Education (School Holidays in Germany (Six weeks of…
ABC's of German Education
Gymnasium
1/4 of kids go here
Means high school
Berufskollegs
Vocational school
Students ages 16 to 19 can take a range of work directed studies
usually directed toward an apprenticeship
Private Schools
About 3,000 private schools
Most are boarding schools
Also international schools where English is taught
High School in Germany
Decisions are made whether pupils will go to Hauptschule, Realschule, or Gymnasium.
Gesamtschule is only offered in some regions
School Holidays in Germany
Six weeks of summer vacation
One week of autumn vacation
Two weeks of Christmas/winter vacation
Two weeks of Easter/spring vacation
Realschule
1/4 of kids go here
Possible to go from here to gymnasium
Next step is usually a vocational school
Hauptschule
Final half of elementary school kids are sent here
Five year program that teaches basic skills
Next is vocational school which is about two years
Gesamtschule
Comprehensive school
Students can take their final exam at a Kollegschule which is associated with this
German School Hours
Starts at 8 am
Usually over by 1 pm
Not much extracurricular activities