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The ABC's of German School (Gymnasium (Holds one quarter of the…
The ABC's of German School
Gymnasium
Holds one quarter of the children
Two foreign languages required
Preparation for the Abitur examination
Chooses 'Zweig' in math/science or language
Cannot repeat the same grade twice
Realschule
One quarter of children attend
Can transfer to a Gymnasium
Six year diploma called Mittlere Reife
Hauptschule
Half of children attend
Five year program
One required foreign language
For low skill jobs
Gesamtschule
Comprehensive school
Ability varying students
Private Schools
About 3,000 in Germany
Longer school days
School Hours
8 A.M. to 1 P.M.
School Holidays
Six weeks of summer vacation
One week of autumn vacation
Two weeks of Christmas/ winter vacation
Two weeks of Easter/ spring vacation
High school in Germany
Realschule - fifth to tenth year
Gymnasium - fifth to twelfth or thirteenth year
Hauptschule - fifth to ninth year
Gesamtschule - alternative
Grundschule - fourth year
Berufskollegs
16 - 19 year olds
Business - specific studies