Germany's education system is rigorous and diverse, taking care of every student's development as much as possible. Perfect social security and strict tax system ensure that children, whether factory employees or executives of large enterprises, can enjoy the same right to education.
1. Early childhood education in Germany
Kindergartens in Germany are divided into different concepts such as Kita(0-3 years old group) and kindergarten (3-6 years old group). There is no specific time to enter school. Each child can separately agree on which day to go to kindergarten, and parents can accompany him.
Early childhood education is based on local or kindergarten, and there is no unified teaching goal and plan. Teaching activities mainly include telling stories, singing, working, talking and getting in touch with nature.
2. The first stage of basic education in Germany
The first stage of basic education in Germany is primary school, and all children over the age of seven must enter primary school, which is compulsory education. Most parts of Germany are in grades one to four, while Berlin and other places are in grades one to six.
The biggest feature of this stage is not to give children utilitarian score achievement orientation, so there is no subject report card in the lower grades of primary school, but teachers' evaluation is considered.
3. The second stage of basic education in Germany (primary school)
The education stage after primary school graduation is mainly divided into three categories:
institution of higher education
Give priority to vocational education, emphasizing practicality and method operation.
Shike high school
Mainly based on the needs of higher vocational education, you can choose to continue your studies.
Arts and Science Middle School (Gymnasium)
The above universities are the main purpose, and you can also change your direction.
4. The second stage of basic education in Germany (advanced)
Similar to domestic high schools, it mainly includes continuing education in senior middle schools and vocational schools.
Senior year of arts and sciences middle school (Die gymnasiale Oberstufe)
Students choose their courses according to their preferences and development direction, and use them as a preparation for entering colleges and universities.
vocational school
That is, vocational colleges focus on vocational and technical education to meet the social requirements for technical talents.
5. German higher education
As we know, universities are mainly divided into three categories:
Comprehensive university (university? t)
Universities that focus on teaching and scientific research and emphasize systematic theoretical knowledge. Such institutions can award undergraduate, master and doctoral degrees.
specialized higher education
Emphasizing practical and applied education, students can obtain the graduation certificate of higher vocational colleges through 4-5 years of professional study.
art school
Colleges and universities specially set up for art students, including the Conservatory of Music, the Theatre Academy and the Film Academy.
Generally speaking, the German education system is more rigorous and complicated than China, which is the inevitable result of paying attention to teaching students in accordance with their aptitude. After all, the purpose of German school education is not only to let students pass the exam, but more importantly, to make students better adapt to their future life.