Current topics in EnglishGeneral information on Germany
The websites described here provide you with basic information on Germany and the German education system. Further resources can be found by browsing the Eduserver websites, particularly the General information section.
Deutsche Welle (DW)
http://www.dw-world.de
The Deutsche Welle broadcasting service is financed by the government of the Federal Republic of Germany, with a mission to independent TV, radio and internet broadcasting. It constitutes one of the largest public broadcasting stations worldwide, The website is available in 30 languages.
Science and Education in Germany (Goethe Institute)
http://www.goethe.de/wis/fut/enindex.htm
This website, edited by the Goethe-Institut offers a wide range of information on research and science, school and vocational training as well as higher education in Germany. It includes introductory articles and links to resources on the web.
Germany - Portal by the Federal Government
http://www.deutschland.de/home.php?lang=2
deutschland.de is an official and independent gateway to information on Germany, its political system, history, education,health and culture. The subcategory ``Education`` lists web addresses of important state and federal state level bodies as well as the German Education server.
´´Deutschland´´ online: Forum on politics, business and culture
http://www.magazine-deutschland.de/fb_overview_ENG_E1.php?&lang=enghttp://
``Deutschland`` is a periodical which is published six times a year, in eleven languages. The online magazine offers current topics, news and an event calendar regarding German culture, business and politics as well as links to related portals. Basic information on Germany is available for download, and the magazine is provided in several language versions (German, English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian...)
Facts about Germany: book
http://www.tatsachen-ueber-deutschland.de/book_download.html
The website provides access to a book on Germany, which can either be downloaded in complete version, or in individual chapters. These contain information on basic facts, the history and political system of the Federal Republic of Germany, its economy, culture, modern life, society, and education. Further links: a glossary of German terminology and a list of linkss.
Facts about Germany; Glossary
http://www.tatsachen-ueber-deutschland.de/en/home1.html
A glossary of 120 key terms relevant to the political, economic and cultural system of the Federal Republic of Germany. The monolingual glossary is available in either English or German.
Young Germany (web portal)
http://www.young-germany.de
Young Germany is the English-language website for young high potentials worldwide: www.young-germany.de wants to raise interest in Germany in a new, original manner. The multi-faceted journalistic website will provide information about career opportunities, innovative developments in research and science as well as trends and lifestyle and the experiences of young people in Germany. The broad, up-to-date mix of topics will be complemented by offerings for those who come to Germany for work or education.
The Education System in the Federal Republic of Germany : Political, social and economic background and trends
http://www.kmk.org/fileadmin/doc/Dokumentation/Bildungswesen_en_pdfs/background.pdf
The document, an excerpt from the dossier on the education system in Germany, is regularly updated and published in the EURYDICE network for educational information. It analyses the political, social and economic developments in the Federal Republic of Germany since World War II, and focuses on the re-structuring of the education system since re-unification in 1990. A focus lies on developments regarding Germany`s transformation from an industrial to a knowledge society, the global market and the assurance and development of quality standards within the European education area.
Dokument von: Ständige Konferenz der Kultusminister der Länder in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland (KMK)