Schools in Germany
Comments(0) Since children start going to school they got used to receive grades. Starting with the fourth grade studying becomes more academic. There are fewer learning games, as the fourth-grade pupils prepare for the more serious education at the secondary school. The atmosphere cannot be called a relax one for sure. There are several secondary school forms in Germany. Teacher may recommend the better choice for the pupils, but the decision is made by the parents in the end.
Parents follow children’s academic preferences. The grading scale in Germany goes from 1to 6 (corresponding A-F). To enter many schools there is a certain grade requirement. But not every state does it. Pupils may transfer to the Realschule or the Gymnasium. If children do not have a necessary grade average, they may attend one of the schools on probationary basis, if their parents request for it. In other states pupils in order to enter some particular school are taking exam. Then they get on the probation period. To stay at the school, pupils have to achieve the required level of knowledge. Otherwise children may go to the Hauptschule. Do children take part in making a decision when choosing a school?
It is not easy for parents to choose which school form is a better one for their kids. Of course, many parents rely much on the advice of the teacher of the elementary school, where their children studied before. For the majority such recommendation is obligatory. Who if not the teacher knows better children’s educational potential? Pupils would have to work independently and be self-confident. This fact is also taken into consideration when making the decision.
At the same time there are many parents who do not want to follow the teacher’s recommendation. To study at a Gymnasium or a Realschule is more prestigious, there are more educational opportunities. As a consequence pupils would obtain a higher social status and a better job. The graduates of the Hauptschule have not so many educational and occupational opportunities. Parents are much aware of it. So everything should be carefully considered.