Education

# School

What do I need to think about when my child moves from primary to secondary school? How will my child get to school each day? Who is responsible for school transport? Between your child starting and completing school, you are bound to have lots of questions. You can find information on the German school system, from primary school right up to Abitur (university admission certificate), here.

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Will your child be 5 years old by June 30 in the year of school enrollment and you would like to start school early due to your child's level of development? Read here how to apply for early school enrolment.Are you of the opinion that your child cannot successfully participate in school lessons and would like to start school later? Read here what options you have.You have a foreign university degree and would like to continue your studies at a German university? Find out more about the evaluation of certificates here.You can receive financial support for your studies or internship if your parents do not have a higher income or if you have already been employed for a longer period of time without being dependent on your parents. This support is called BAföG.If you need financial support for your school education or your studies, you can apply for a temporary low-interest education loan under certain conditions.
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