Current topics in EnglishThe German education system: basic facts
This website has been created to provide you with a quick and short circuit access to educational resources on the web. Furthermore, you are always welcome to browse freely, or to send your questions to the editor.
The resources collected here are designed to provide international users with selected English language documents regarding the German education system and related aspects. They by no means reflect the complete thematic scope covered by the German Education Server. Please browse the navigation structure on the Eduserver if you require more specific information. However, please be aware that in most cases only German language resources are available.
General
Basic Structure of the Education System in the Federal Republic of Germany - Diagram
http://www.kmk.org/fileadmin/doc/Dokumentation/Bildungswesen_en_pdfs/en-2009.pdf
The download (pdf file, 6 p.) shows an annotated diagram of the German education system (pre-school, primary, secondary and higher education). Furthermore, the document contains a glossary of German educational degrees and their Englisch language explanation.
Also available as printed leaflet.
Dokument von: Ständige Konferenz der Kultusminister der Länder in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland (KMK)
The Education System in the Federal Republic of Germany - PDF-files
http://www.kmk.org/dokumentation/das-bildungswesen-in-der-bundesrepublik-deutschland/dossier-englisch/publikation-zum-download.html
The dossier provides a comprehensive overview of the German education system, including political and economic background, covering all levels of education from pre-primary to secondary, higher and continuing education. Furthermore, the evaluation of teachers and institutions is addressed, and special sections cover special needs education and the European dimension. The English language dossier can be accessed at the bottom of the site, either as a full text document containing the dossier as a whole, or by accessing the individual chapters.
Dokument von: Ständige Konferenz der Kultusminister der Länder in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland (KMK)
Germany Portal: Education
http://www.deutschland.de/Bildung.9+M52087573ab0.0.html
The subject gateway offers basic information and links to the following educational categories: educational policy, German as a foreign language, job training and continuing education, political education, school, studying, child rearing and child care, the history of Germany. A navigation bar at the top right hand corner of the site allows access to the language versions Arabic, English, French, German, Russian and Spanish.
Facts about Germany: Education, science and research
http://www.tatsachen-ueber-deutschland.de/fileadmin/festplatte/sprachen/download/englisch/TAT_ENG_07Forsch.PDF
The excerpt from the book ´´Facts about Germany´´ provides information on the German education system, and is intended for international readers. Its focus lies on the ongoing reform process of the German education system, particularly with regard to internationalisation.
Invest in Germany: The German Education System
http://www.gtai.com/homepage/investment-guide-to-germany/living-in-germany/german-education-system/?backlink=0
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 schools).
Pre-school education and care
Compulsory education in Germany
German schools abroad
Studying in Germany
Last updated: February 2010
Vocational education and continuing education
newly updated in March 2010!
Special needs education in Germany: basic facts
Research and research promotion in Germany
Research in Germany (institutions, scholarships,fellowships)-
last updated in November 2008
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