German School System
Saxony-Anhalt
There are 16 states in Germany and each state has its own school system.
School begins at the age of 6.
Every child has to attend school for at least 9 years.
Subjects are German, English, Maths, Science, PE, French, History, Art, Music and many more.
There are private schools where parents have to pay fees and state schools which are free of charge.
What happens after school in Germany?
Three different types of vocational schools - after 10th grade
„Berufsschule“ binary education
•most common
•lasts for 2 or more years
•you learn on the job in a company
•you go to school with special and common courses
"Berufsfachschule"
•lasts for 2 or more years
•only for certain jobs
•special school that teaches trades
"Fachgymnasium"
•lasts for 3 years
•graduation enables you to go to a university