EDUCATION SYSTEM OF GERMANY GERMANY INTRODUCTION Germany is

EDUCATION SYSTEM OF GERMANY

GERMANY INTRODUCTION : Germany is a country located in the heart of western Europe. Germany has a mixed economic system combined with centralized economic planning and government regulation. Germany is a member of the European Union. PHILOSOPHY: German philosophy refers to

philosophy written in german or by german philosophers. *17 century* : - the philosophy that dominated this century was the school of German philosopher and mathematican *Gottfred Leibniz*. Leibniz thought that knowledge comes from reason alone. • 18 th Century* : - On the wake of the Enlightenment, a new philosophy called "critical philosophy" developed in Germany.

POLICIES: Social Policies Education policy Social inclusion policy Health policy Family policy Internal security policies LITERACY RATE: ermany literacy rate for 2018 was 99. 00%, a 0% increase from 2015. Germany literacy rate for 2015 was 99. 00%, a 0% increase from 2010. And not increased still 2020.

• • • Germany Literacy Rate - Historical Data Year Literacy Rate Annual Change 2019 99. 00% 0. 00% 2015 99. 00% 0. 00% 2010 99. 00% 0. 00% 2005 99. 00% 0. 00% 2000 99. 00% 0. 00% 1995 99. 00% 0. 00% 1990 99. 00% 0. 00%

German Education System Germany literacy rate for 2018 was 99. 00%, a 0% increase from 2015. Germany literacy rate for 2015 was 99. 00%, a 0% increase from 2010. And not increased still 2020.

Educational Structure The German school system is divided into 5 levels: 1. Early Childhood Education. 2. Primary Education. 3. Secondary Education. 4. Tertiary Education. 5. Continuing Education.

PRIMARY EDUCATION The core objective of the German primary education is development of essential understanding, skills, abilities and key competences amongst pupils. Subjects taught in German primary schools are German language, mathematics, general studies, foreign language, art, handicrafts/textile design, music, sports, and religion/ethics.

• Preschool education providers are ‘Kinderkrippen’ , child-minding centers, kindergarten , and daycare centers • Opening hours of the preschool education institutions are scheduled in cooperation between parents and managing staff • Usually children get a 7 hour day childhood education and care, including lunch and sometimes a midday break

• The core educational mission of the German preschool education is the enhancement of communication skills amongst kids. • Secondly, it is the development of their language skill through the social interaction with other toddlers and adults

Primary Education • All Germans are obliged to attend primary and secondary education, ever since they reach the age of 6, up until they complete a 9 -year full-time schooling at Gymnasium, or 10 years of full-time years for other general education schools.

• Grundschule (primary school) offer mandatory education through mixed-ability classes for children of age 6 until they complete grade 4 of school studies • There are two primary school education system in Germany

• In a 5 -day school week pre-education system, there’re 188 teaching days/annually. • In a 6 -day school week preschool system, there’re 208 days of teaching/annually, by including also teachings during 2 Saturdays/every month.

Secondary Education • German Secondary education takes place after the primary school. German high schools issuing specialized qualifications in one study area. • Gymnasium”. Providing intensive and indepth general education • Hauptschule”. Teaching basic general education. • Realschule”. Offering more extensive education

• The lower secondary education is the education offered for pupils of age 10 – 15/16 in grades 5/7 to 9/10. Lessons in this level are of a general nature and serve as preparation for the upper level of secondary education.

Tertiary Education • The first higher education qualification in Germany is the Bachelor degree “Regelstudienzeit” • in a Bachelor program is 6 semesters, or 3 full academic years. • In Universities of Applied Sciences bachelor studies last 6 -7 semesters, by also including the practical work.

• The second higher education qualification in Germany is the Master degree. • It takes 2 -4 semesters to complete master degree program. • In universities and equal college of art and music, this period is mostly 4 semesters.

ADMINISTRATION �Individual schools are under the supervision of a director appointed by the local district. 1. The director; responsible for scheduling, evaluation of teachers, coordination of grading, and representing the school. 2. School Council; School council comprised of teachers, parents, and pupils discusses school issues such as rules, schedules,

FACILITIES FOR STUDENTS • Germany is the most preferred study abroad destination in Europe. • Besides free tuition, German institutes also offer scholarship programs to eligible students. • Due to a firm position in the global economy, Germany offers countless job opportunities.

The most attractive offer for international students are the tuition free study programs There are hundreds of universities in Germany that have free or very low-fee tuition programs available for international students. Whether you want to study Engineering, Medicine, Architecture, or Business, Germany is the place to be.

EXAMINATION SYSTEM Children are not assessed regarding their educational achievement reached by participating in German preschool institutions. Instead, they’re constantly supervised by their educators or trainers regarding their attainment from learning activities. The opinion of educators is discussed with parents of the children, who together agree on further measures on development of kids’ learning skills.

• The progress of pupils in German primary schools is evaluated upon a 6 -mark grading system as follows: • 1 (very good). • 2 (good). • 3 (satisfactory). • 4 (adequate). • 5 (poor). • 6 (very poor). • There isn’t any examination upon completing a German primary school. Thus, primary school-leaving certificate

ACADEMIC CALENDER Winter session Arrival day of orientation March 2, 2020 Arrival day of semester April 1, 2020 Academic Advising March 30 to April 1, 2020 Classes begin April 6, 2020 Easter break April 10 to 13, 2020 Classes End July 17, 2020 May Day Holiday May 1, 2020 Ascension Day Holiday May 21, 2020 Dies academicus Holiday May 27, 2020 Corpos Christi Holiday June 11, 2020

Summer Semester Arrival Day of orientation Sept 2, 2020 Course Advisement Oct 5 to 9, 2020 Arrival Day for Semester Oct 1, 2020 Classes Begin Oct 12, 2020 Christmas Break Dec 24, 2020 to Jan 6, 2021 Classes End Feb 5, 2021 German Unification Day Holiday Oct 3, 2020 All Saint's Day Nov 1, 2020 Dies academious Dec 2, 2020

Technical and Vocation Education The German vocational education and technical education training system, also known as the dual training system. Dual training programmes usually start on 1 August or 1 September each year. • The schooling is nine years long after which the young students have an option to either continue their studies further or go for part-time vocational school for three

years. In simple words, German kids attend schools from ages 6 to 18 and can start vocational training after 18 years of age only. • More than one-third of all pupils graduating from secondary school in Germany enter a vocational training program. The student's are given with the training of vocational courses and after theoretical knowledge they are sent to organization for training of practical skills, that's why in Germany , is known as dual training program

TEACHER EDUCATION Teacher education in Germany is structured into two phases; university based study and partially supervised pedagogical training in school classrooms lasting from one to two years. Mainly after 3 years of study you can get a bachelor of education. After two more years you can get a master degree in education. Degree: Bachelor of Education (B. Ed. ) Standard period: 6 semesters (3 years)

Teaching Policy German teacher education consist of teacher education studies 1 st state exams and 2 nd state exam. Candidates who completed 3 year degree but not 2 nd state exams od training, they may also become teacher if there's any specific need. They are assigned with one subject. In this case you are an employee not an appointed teacher. Appointed teacher must complete the 2 nd state Exams (preparatory service).

Teachers retire at 65, or earlier, if they have taught 35 years. International schools in Germany usually require teachers to hold a valid teaching license in their home state or country, as well as previous classroom teaching experience.

FACILITIES FOR TEACHERS • Teaching jobs in Germany are competitive, but are available at many levels, from young learners to universities. • Teachers in Germany can expect to earn a comfortable living wage. While housing is not provided in all positions, teachers will receive assistance and resources to help with finding accommodation.

• Teachers are responsible for preparing and submitting their own visa application; however, Teach Away placement coordinators help successful hires through the visa application process. • Because of Germany’s engrossing history, the country offers many enriching cultural sites and activities for teacher.