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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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.

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.

You can reduce your BAföG debt by repaying the loan early.
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