The educational system in Germany is tracked, with students sent to different secondary schools based on academic ability and interests. Primary education is from ages 6-10, after which students are recommended for Hauptschule (vocational), Realschule (intermediate), or Gymnasium (academic) tracks. Gymnasium is the most prestigious and leads to the Abitur exam and university eligibility. There are also vocational schools and dual apprenticeship programs. Tertiary education involves universities and Fachhochschulen (universities of applied sciences).

1. The educational system of Germany

2. General overview

12. From cradle to secondary education

19. Mittelschule & Realschule

33. Higher Secondary Vocational Schools/Berufliche Oberschulen

38. The Gymnasium – The German grammar school

39. primary school -> secondary school -> Mittelschulen (secondary modern school) Realschulen (intermediate school) or Gymnasium (grammar school)

40. G9-system -> G8-system Abitur after grade 13 Abitur after grade 12

41. Lower and upper secondary level

42. The subjects:

43. Introductory phase and qualification phase LANGUAGE, LITERATURE AND ARTS SOCIAL SCIENCES MATHEMATICS, NATURAL SCIENCES, TECHNOLOGY

45. University Tertiary Education