Primary education usually lasts for four years and public schools are not stratified at this stage. In contrast, secondary education includes four types of schools based on a pupil’s ability as determined by teacher recommendations: the Gymnasium includes the most gifted children and prepares students for university studies; the Realschule has a broader range of emphasis for intermediary students; the Hauptschule prepares pupils for vocational education, and the Gesamtschule or comprehensive school combines the three approaches. In order to enter a university, high school students are required to take the Abitur examination, however students possessing a diploma from a vocational school may also apply to enter.
German schools in Singapore
German European School Singapore (GESS)
With over 1000 students the German European School Singapore is the largest German school in Southeast Asia.
In addition to its German Section, the GESS has a European Section offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme in English.
International schools in Germany
Association of German International Schools (AGIS)
If you are planning to relocate to Germany and looking for an international school with English as the medium of instruction, the Association of German International Schools (AGIS) provides you with an overview of non-profit International Schools located in the Federal Republic of Germany.
