EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM IN GERMANY

Prepared by Humeniuk Anton

Introduction
• Germany has a highly-regarded educational system, and there are several
peculiarities that set it apart from other countries:
Peculiarities
• Germany is a federal country, and its educational system is decentralized,
which means that each of the 16 states has its own educational system, and
there are differences in the curriculum and requirements between the states.
• German students are tracked into different types of schools at a young age,
based on their academic abilities and future career aspirations.
• University education is free in Germany, even for international students. This
means that students only have to pay for living expenses, such as
accommodation and food.
Peculiarities
• Germany is home to many world-class research universities, and the country is
known for its strong emphasis on research and innovation.
• German education places a strong emphasis on practical skills, such as
problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication. Students are
encouraged to work in groups and participate in hands-on projects to develop
these skills.
• And the last but not least, German students are required to learn English in
school, and many schools also offer other foreign languages, such as French or
Spanish. German is also taught as a second language in many countries around
the world.