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Dear visitor,
you can find information on internet resources concerning all aspects of education here: please read the About Us section if you require further information on the Eduserver. The
short information text can be read in many languages.
You will find that the subject areas presented on the Eduserver websites concern international visitors, too. Hence, we are currently improving our English language services. A thematic collection of interesting resources that are available in English (and, in many cases, in several other languages, too) can be found in the dossier Find out about Germany. If you cannot find the particular resource you need here, please read our Frequently Asked Questions. More resources can also be found by searching our databases. You are also welcome to contact the editor, or our research service dbs@dipf.de.
Dossier
Find out about Germany
Our portal for international guests
-general information
-official addresses
-working and living in Germany
-learning and teaching German
-the German education system: basic facts
- exchange programmes
- Germany for young people
Dossier
Germany for young people
Websites for children and youth: facts and fun, the German language, German culture, lifestyle (in English)
*** Last update: 02 April 2008 ***
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Youth work and youth policy in Germany and Europe
01.04.2008
Youth policy, research and legislation in Germany, in the European framework
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April 23: UNESCO World Day of Books and Copyright
Resources on literature and copyright law in Germany
Editors' tip
Teachers Abroad: Information on the Central Agency for Schools Abroad (pdf file)
http://www.auslandsschulwesen.de/cln_047/nn_388374/Auslandsschulwesen/Publikationen/teachers__abroad,templateId=raw,property=publicationFile.pdf/teachers_abroad.pdf
The brochure, which is published in English, outlines the tasks of the Central Agency for Schools Abroad, a body within the Federal Office of Administration, which is concerned with the organisation and supervision of German schools worldwide.
Editors' tip
German schools abroad - Information by the Federal Foreign Office
http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/diplo/en/Aussenpolitik/Kulturpolitik/SchulenJugendSport/Auslandsschulen.html
The site provides English language information on German schools worldwide.
The network of German schools abroad is designed to cater for the needs of Germans who are working abroad and who want their children to have a German education. Most of them are contact schools today and admit children from the host country and other nations, allowing them to get to know Germany, its culture and language.
Further information regarding the school partners intitiative launched in March 2008, which aims to build up a world wide network of at least 1000 partner schools to inspire young people with am interest in modern German life and culture. The site also links to bilateral and multilateral exchange programmes.
Dossier
Current topics in English
Bilingual dossiers that are of special interest for international guests
Editors' tip
Overview of Research Policy in Germany: Recent Developments (pdf file)
http://www.internationale-kooperation.de/doc/Overview_of_research_policy_in_germany_recent_developments_2804.pdf
The English language document was commissioned by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research in 2008, it presents a summary of research policies, strategies and reforms. The following aspects are addressed: objectives in education and research, division of tasks and responsibilities between the federal union and the states, researcj organisations, higher education institutions, innovation policy. The document relates current strategies such as the high tech strategy, research funding, and trends in higher education (pact for innovation, Bologna Process).
Editors' tip
German Information Centre New Delhi: Education and Research
http://www.german-info.com/edu_news.php
The website offers English language information on studying and research in Germany, including visa regulations for citizens from diverse countries in South Asia, summer jobs, exchange opportunities. It also includes links torelated resources and addresses.
Editors' tip
Invest in Germany: The German education system
http://www.invest-in-germany.com/homepage/business-guide-to-germany/living-in-germany/german-education-system/
The English language web portal provides comprehensive information and links regarding finance and business oportunities in Germany. It encompasses general information on living in Germany as well, including a site on the school and higher education system - with links to further resources (foreign university students, bilingual schoos).
