Das deutsche Schulsystem The German education system
Vokabeln Die Grundschule Die Hauptschule Die Realschule Das Gymnasium Die Ausbildung Elementary school „main school“ grades 5 – 9 Grades 5 - 10 Grades 5 – 12 Three year program of trade school and on the job training
Das deutsche Schulsystem _____________________________________________ Gymnasium 5. – 12 (oder 13.) Klasse Alle Ausbildungsberufe Universität Abendgymnasium oder Fachgymnasium für die Hochschulreife _____________ Realschule 5. – 10. Klasse (fast) alle Ausbildungsberufe For example, nursing, accounting, cosmotology, mechanics Grundschule 1.- 4. Klasse ___________ Ausbildung - ____________ 3 Jahre Mainly craftsmen, service industry Hauptschule 5. – 9. Klasse Compulsory attendance Sonderschule ___________
In German schools English starts in 5th grade 2nd foreign language in 7th grade 3rd foreign language is optional 13 subjects every week, no electives until 11th grade No athletics, no choir or band classes Grades from 1-6, 4 and up is passing
Education System Germany The U.S. Three levels of “middle schools” Majority of students attend trade schools after 9th or 10th grade School is academic, no electives Trade schools provide on-the-job training: students work 3 days a week and attend school two days per week Everyone is in one school, no levels Compulsory attendance through 12th grade Extra curricular activities Students pay tuition to attend trade schools
University in Germany Government funded Keine Studiengebühren - No tuition fees Warteliste - Waiting list Admission solely based on GPA