How Germany ticks
This is how the German school system works
Do schools charge fees? Why is school compulsory? We explain the peculiarities of the German school system.
Quick facts
13
million children
currently live in Germany.
6
is the usual age at which kids start school.
18
is the age of legal majority.
70
percent
of the children have married parents.
26
percent
have no siblings.
19
percent
grow up with a single parent.
40
percent
of children under five come from a migrant background.
Quiz
„Neues Kapitel für Europa“
Der französische Präsident Emmanuel Macron hat im Bundestag eine bewegende Rede gehalten. Das sind die wichtigsten Botschaften.
100 Ideas for peace
Preserve peace – by not forgetting wars – 100 years after the First World War young people are shaping a vibrant culture of remembrance.
Germany and the U.S.
Wunderbar together: the Year of German-American Friendship aims to encourage exchange – especially at a time of political differences.
“The exchange is becoming more varied”
Travelling and meeting people: how the German-Israeli Youth Organization can help dispel the shadows of the past.
What links us all
Germany and the world
People who are committed to international exchange and initiatives that link countries.
“More languages, more opportunities”
The Saarland’s “France Strategy” is considered truly exemplary within the EU. Roland Theis explains the strategy’s goals – which prioritise multilingualism.
“We cannot take a life in freedom for granted”
Holding her father’s hand as they walk past burning synagogues – in our interview Charlotte Knobloch explains how she experienced Kristallnacht.
Coal mining and the energy transition – can they really go together?
On a trip to Germany’s coal-mining region, international experts discover surprising things about renewable energies and phasing out coal.
“More free trade”
The Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business will be taking place in Jakarta at the beginning of November. Asia speaker Hubert Lienhard explains why now in particular the region is so very important.
Africa investment summit in Berlin
Eleven African heads of state are meeting with Chancellor Merkel in Berlin to take stock of the G20.
“Locking into the global economy strongly”
End of October sees the G20 Investment Summit for Africa hold in Berlin. Stefan Liebing, Chairman of the German-African Business Association, says what Africa now needs – and what Germany must do.
“The populists are short-sighted in their approach”
Italian economist Simone Romano criticises how the classical parties have responded to the crisis and warns of the consequences this has for the EU.
Merkel puts Saudi arms sales on hold
Chancellor Angela Merkel has said Germany will stop exporting weapons to Saudi Arabia, at least for now.
The bird of good fortune makes its journey
Thousands of cranes stopover in Israel every year. A German-Israeli project aims to combine nature conservation, agriculture and tourism.
Prize for stories from the Mekong Delta
Vietnamese author Nguyen Ngoc Tu wins the 2018 LiBeraturpreis.
Bavaria in Tel Aviv
The Free State of Bavaria is aiming to consolidate its good relations with Israel – and now has its own representation in Tel Aviv.
Healing the wounds of war
How a German network is funding the reconstruction of cultural treasures and offering people new prospects.
Studying in Germany
Information on universities, courses and scholarships, and the best tips for international applicants.
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Working in Germany
Working in Germany
What do you need for successful entry to the German labour market? Career opportunities for international specialists.
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How to find an internship in Germany
Where do you start looking for an internship that suits? There are several avenues to pursue. Here are some ideas to get you started.
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