The educational system in Germany

by Esra Yaman

Vocational School

• It´s a school where you can learn an occupation with a lot of practical experience

• length: 2-3 years

• requirements for the school: „Abitur“ (school diploma after 12 or 13 years); „Realschulabschluss“ (school diploma after 10 years)

• graduation after 2-3 years

Dual education system• You learn an occupation while you work (in this job) at a company

and go to a vocational school

• practice: in the jobtheory: at the vocational school

• length: 2 to 3,5 years

• requirements for the school: „Abitur“ (school diploma after 12 or 13 years); „Realschulabschluss“ (school diploma after 10 years)

• graduation after 2-3,5 years: professional qualification

• chances in the employment market: a big chance to qualify and the graduation is highly esteemed

University Studies• Different universities with different subjects and offers

• Requirement: „Abitur“- School diploma after 12 or 13 years

• You have to apply on your own with your „Abitur“

• Only a certain number of students are admitted (the best); others have to wait