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The education system in Germany varies from country to country, although the basic K-12 system is very similar. As in the US, education is the responsibility of each of the 16 German states (Bundesländer), but there is a national conference of education ministers (Kultusministerkonferenz, KMK) working to coordinate education programs at the national level. However, there are still some differences in school plans throughout Germany. General Overview
Compared to the United States, Germany's system of primary and secondary schools is much more complex with sometimes five different types of high schools (usually starting in the 5th grade) and different approaches leading to higher education, advanced technology. training or trading. To find out more about the types of German schools see below.
In addition to Germany's comprehensive public school system, there are also private and informal schools, but they are much smaller than in the US and many other countries. Among the private schools, Montessori, Waldorf, Jena and other popular education models are popular. But throughout Germany, a country with a population of 82 million, there are only 2,500 private schools, including internate schools. There is also a good number of international schools throughout Germany, which would be a good option for English-speaking students for Compulsory Schooling.
Part of the reason for the lack of private or church schools is the German belief that public education is an important factor contributing to a well-educated citizen with a sense of common sense. Germany has a compulsory school-going law. The law requires schooling (Schulpflicht), not just tuition, from 6 years to 15 years. This helps to explain why home education is illegal in Germany.