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What grade is a 15 year old in Germany?

Joe Ford

What grade is a 15 year old in Germany?

High school years in Germany vary by which stream or level you choose to study at. Most schools take students until 15 or 16 years of age. The Gymnasium students end at age 18 (grade 13).

How long is a German school day?

Each period is 45 minutes long, with five-minute breaks in between. All-day classes are starting to catch on in Germany, as are school lunches. As Germany’s economy changes, the all-day school day allows more parents to work while the kids are in class.

Can you drink at 14 in Germany?

At 14 – minors are allowed to consume and possess undistilled (fermented) alcoholic beverages, such as beer and wine in public places, bars or restaurants, as long as they are in the company and have the permission of a Custodial Person.

Is the German school system unfair?

Most parents in Germany wish for their children to attend a secondary school of the Gymnasium type. On average, this wish comes true for as many as 39 per cent of all families. Unfortunately, not all children have the chance of being selected for an academic career at a Gymnasium.

What things are banned in Germany?

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  • It’s illegal to run out of fuel on the Autobahn.
  • It’s forbidden to work in an office without window.
  • It’s forbidden to tune the piano at midnight.
  • It’s forbidden to keep urns at home.
  • It’s illegal to hang the laundry on Sunday.

Why are so many parents homeschooling?

But more often, kids are homeschooled because their parents feel they can give their child a better education than the local school can. Parents also might choose homeschooling because they want their child’s education to include religious instruction (learning about God), which isn’t offered at public schools.

Why is German education so good?

German education standards are relatively pretty high. In fact, precisely because the German school system is so well structured and rigorous, it produces some of the most accomplished students in the world. In a 2015 OECD/PISA study, Germany ranked 16th in mathematics as well as in science, and 11th in reading.

How do Germans do school?

German students at public schools normally attend school in the morning. Classes normally start between 7:30 and 8:15 a.m. and can end between 12 noon and 1:30 p.m. Class periods are normally 45 minutes long with a short break in between.