die Schule in Deutschland School life in the Federal Republic of Germany

Kindergarten

Not all students go– only about 80%.

Kindergarten Not all students go– only about 80%. It is not part of the school system

Kindergarten Not all students go– only about 80%. It is not part of the school system, but rather run by the community or church.

Grundschule

The elementary school that goes from first to fourth grade.

Grundschule The elementary school that goes from first to fourth grade. Your teacher stays with you the whole four years, and “moves up” with you.

Grundschule At the end of fourth grade, your teacher sits down with your parents and you decide to which of three “high schools” you will go.

Fredrik Never does homework.

Fredrik Never does homework. Stares out the window.

Fredrik Never does homework. Stairs out the window. Wants to work at Burger King.

Fredrik Never does homework. Stares out the window. Wants to work at Burger King. He’ll go to Hauptschule

Hauptschule

Grades 5-10

Hauptschule Grades 5-10 Students who finish enter the work force at age 16.

Hauptschule Grades 5-10 Students who finish enter the work force at age 16. They get non-skilled jobs.

Kuba

Does his homework.

Kuba Does his homework. Likes math and social studies.

Kuba Does his homework. Like math and social studies. Wants to be a policeman like dad.

Kuba Does his homework. Like math and social studies. Wants to be a policeman like dad. He’ll go to Realschule.

Realschule Also grades 5-10

Realschule Also grades 5-10 For students whose jobs will need very special on the job training or apprenticeships.

Realschule Also grades 5-10 For students whose jobs will need very special on the job training or apprenticeships. These are highly skilled jobs, like police, nurse, plumber, electrician, etc.

Realschule Also grades 5-10 For students whose jobs will need very special on the job training or apprenticeships. These are highly skilled jobs, like police, nurse, plumber, electrician, etc. The apprenticeship begins about age 16.

Josef A real genius.

Josef A real genius. Always has his homework.

Josef A real genius. Always has his homework. Wants to be a brain surgeon.

Josef A real genius. Always has his homework. Wants to be a brain surgeon. He’ll go to Gymnasium.

Gymnasium Grades 5-13!

Gymnasium Grades 5-13! Very specialized classes.

Gymnasium Grades 5-13! Very specialized classes. In grade 13, students must pass the Abitur.

The Abitur Very comprehensive. Only 1 out of 4 actually pass.

Gymnasium Grades 5-13! Very specialized classes. In grade 13, students must pass the Abitur. If you don’t pass the Abitur, you can re-do the 13 th grade, or

Gymnasium Grades 5-13! Very specialized classes. In grade 13, students must pass the Abitur. If you don’t pass the Abitur, you can re-do the 13 th grade, or choose to enter the work force.

Gymnasium Grades 5-13! Very specialized classes. In grade 13, students must pass the Abitur. If you pass the Abitur, you go to University for

University FREE!

University When finished, it is the equivelant to going to graduate school after American college.

die Schule in Deutschland Which one is right for you?