German Education System & SC Pathways Program Dr. Sabine Brier, Rucha Ambekar M.A.

The German education system in a nutshell responsibility of the individual states compulsory in Germany for at least nine years Start of school at the age of six years is generally free from primary school to university

The German education system in a nutshell

The German education system in a nutshell Higher Education: universities and “University of applied sciences” more than 220 higher education institutions - universities, private universities and a large number of colleges of arts duration of a higher education course depends on the institution studies take four to six years, complete their higher education at the age of 26-28 German university degrees and doctorates: Bachelor: 3-4 years Master, normally 5 years Staatsexamen, careers controlled by the government (such as teachers) Doctorate

The German education system in a nutshell Why learn German - third most popular destination among international students in the world German as a foreign language Promoting German as a foreign language abroad is one of the foremost tasks of German cultural and educational policy Learning German abroad, moreover, opens a window on Germany and imparts certain social values

The German education system in a nutshell Number of German learners worldwide

The German education system in a nutshell Why learn German? knowledge of German will increase your options a global career tourism and hospitality industry Science and Research German is the second most commonly used scientific language research fellowships to scientists from abroad

SC PATHWAYS PROGRAM: Gateway to German Universities Why SC Pathways - Germany? No tuition fees for undergraduate degrees Good career and financial prospects High-quality teaching and research Attractive international courses German – Chinese cooperation

SC PATHWAYS PROGRAM: Gateway to German Universities Pathways Germany: language requirements Common European Framework (A1 – C1) Standard and Intensive Courses A1 – B1 Pathways B2 Course TestDaF-Exam preparation course Fit to study in Germany + Application procedure

SC PATHWAYS PROGRAM: Gateway to German Universities Guiding the student Getting the C(LOA) from the university The Checklist – to follow the procedure Guiding the student to get the Visa Bridging Course – Studienkolleg The Alternative Option

SC PATHWAYS PROGRAM: Gateway to German Universities

SC PATHWAYS PROGRAM: Gateway to German Universities Options for the students Invitation letter Education plan Uni Assist

SC PATHWAYS PROGRAM: Gateway to German Universities Impressions of the University life:

SC PATHWAYS PROGRAM: Gateway to German Universities A sincere thank you for your time & attention! We look forward to a fruitful collaboration. - Your Sprachcaffe Team