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

2. 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

3. The German education system in a nutshell

4. 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

5. 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

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

7. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. SC PATHWAYS PROGRAM: Gateway to German Universities

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

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Impressions of the University life:

15. 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