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Schools in Germany

Schüler in der Klasse
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Schülerinnen und Schüler bei der Gruppenarbeit Education Learning The school of the future
The German education system is embracing new ideas. Researcher Anne Sliwka is promoting the innovative Deeper Learning method of teaching.
Sprachwissenschaftlerin Claudia Maria Riehl Education Multilingualism “Bridge builders” between languages and cultures
Linguist Claudia Maria Riehl sees enormous benefits in the fact that German society is becoming increasingly multilingual.
Schüler Education
School system
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.
picure-alliance/Robert Jaeger - German international schools
Information about school and education
Anyone who wants to find out more about the German school system and educational policy will find all the information they need at these portals.
Schüler melden sich in Klasse
Information for teachers
Teachers will find new teaching material and interesting ideas to liven up their lessons.
Staatliche Schulen sind in Deutschland kostenlos.
Finding the right school in Germany
Are all schools in Germany free of charge? Are there any international schools? You can find information, links and a checklist here.
Facebook-Karte_Schulsystem
The school system in Germany
The school system in Germany
Schreiben oder tippen? Debatte an deutschen Schulen.
Controversial issues at schools in Germany
The pros and cons of handwriting, marks and homework – issues that pupils, teachers and parents get het up about.
Schüleraustausch: Land und Leute kennen lernen.
Tips for a school exchange with Germany
Organising international school exchanges: information and contact details of schools can be found here. A teacher gives some useful tips.
Stefanie Ritouet ist Lehrerin für Biologie und Geschichte.
Making pupils enthusiastic about their lessons
Stefanie Ritouet describes her everyday life as a teacher in Germany and clears up a misconception.
Weltweit lernen 15,4 Millionen Menschen Deutsch.
Livening up your German teaching
Do you teach German as a foreign language? Here you will find some materials and inspiration for your lessons.
Moritz Leick - Mirko Drotschmann
Internet heroe
Mirko Drotschmann is Mr Wissen2Go. He can successfully turn any supposedly dry historical topic into a Youtube hit.
Alex Giesecke und Niko Schork sind die Gründer von „TheSimpleClub“
Maths? But that’s easy-peasy!
Two students have won the 2017 Web Video Award for their tutoring platform “TheSimpleClub”. We explain their recipe for success.
600.000 Schüler weltweit lernen an PASCH-Schulen Deutsch.
The German language connects people
The worldwide German community is growing. PASCH schools are spreading German language and culture with a special strategy.
Das Schulfach Glück macht Kinder stark fürs Leben.
Happiness as a school subject
Maths, German – and happiness. This school subject really does exist. What schoolchildren learn for life from it.
Schulfach Wirtschaft: Umgang mit Geld ist eine wichtige Alltagskompetenz.
Pocket money in the classroom
Do young people know enough about money? Three opinions on a school subject that is important for understanding the world.
Innovative schools
Tablets instead of blackboards: modern schools see innovative educational concepts as the way forward. Four examples.
Unterricht digital: Tablet-Computer statt Papier und Stift. Digitally educated
Tablet and internet instead of blackboard and chalk: three good examples of how young people are learning to handle digital media confidently.
One school for everyone. Pointing the way to 
the future
Learning together: students with and without disabilities are taught at the Heinrich Zille primary school in Berlin.

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