Student Exchange Program Germany

The secondary school system (grades 5/7 to 12/13) in the Länder is divided in educational paths (depending on the Land) with the respective leaving certificates and qualifications for which different school types are responsible. There are general secondary education schools, special schools for the physically handicapped within the system of general education (10th/11th grade on). Four main types of general secondary schools covering compulsory schooling exist: Haupschule, Realschule, Gymnasium and Gesamtschule. Secondary education is compulsory. Textbooks and other school material are provided to the student by Two Worlds United.  Types of schools differ according to Länder.

Two Worlds United students will attend what is called the Gymnasium, or Grammer School. This is a nine year secondary school for grades 5 through 13, and it imparts a comprehensive general education for students who wish to continue their education in a university. Only 35% of German students enter this prestigious school.

Because the Gymnasium is designed to prepare students academically for College, subjects such as art, music and physical education play a smaller role in the school system. However, it is common for students to participate in these activities outside of school.

Courses are not chosen until the 11th grade. Subjects are divided into 3 main categories: language, literature and art; the social sciences; and mathematics, science and technology. Each of these three categories must be represented among the courses taken by the student.

Classes usually begin at 8:30 am finishing around 1:30 pm.  Students commonly bring their own sandwiches for lunch or return to their homes to eat the meals with their families. Student Exchange Program Germany

Academic year:

Classes from: Oct to: Jul

Languages of instruction: German

Higher Education: Germany