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Schools in Germany

Schülerinnen und Schüler bei der Gruppenarbeit

Education Learning The school of the future

Sprachwissenschaftlerin Claudia Maria Riehl

Education Multilingualism “Bridge builders” between languages and cultures

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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.

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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.

Zeitgemäß unterrichten: Tablet statt Tafel.

Tools that every teacher should know

Digital toolbox: we present the best apps, podcasts and tools for the classroom – not only for teachers of German.

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.

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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.

Lernbegleiter und Schüler in der Serlo Lab School

Learning for tomorrow’s world

Children and young people will need all kinds of skills in a rapidly changing world. We present five innovative learning concepts.

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

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.

Colegios alemanes en el exterior

Los colegios alemanes en el exterior crean vínculos.

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

One school for everyone. Pointing the way to  the future

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