The first day of the new school year marks the beginning of a new chapter for each child with exciting educational opportunities, friends, group activities and more. In Germany, the very first day of the first grade holds great cultural significance. As an American, there is a lot of value placed on graduations as a … more …

The Germans educational system is referred to as a Bildungsystem. In my last post, I touched a bit upon the German child care system which is considered the first level or foundation of the educational system. Today, I’d like to concentration on the local school system. It is important to note that the federal states, … more …