Germany’s stratification system

Introduction

Germany has a system of primary, secondary and university education that’s unique to most other countries. The secondary level is divided into three tiers: the Gymnasium, Hauptschule and Realschule. These are usually called gymnasiums in English-speaking nations. The Gymnasium is a two-year program that prepares students for university studies. Students who want to study at universities must pass an entrance examination called Abitur or “Abiturzeugnis” (fancy German word for diploma).

The three-tier system

The three-tier system is the way that education is divided in Germany. Primary, secondary and tertiary are the three levels of this system.

Primary schools (Kindergarten) teach children reading and writing, but not arithmetic; they also provide an introduction to history, geography and natural science at an early age. Secondary schools provide more advanced teaching on these subjects than do primary schools; however, they lack some of their counterpart’s teaching resources such as libraries or laboratories for practical work like physics experiments (which are instead done on computers). Tertiary institutions (such as universities) have many more students than either kind of institution; therefore it’s expected that colleges in Germany offer programs that can prepare students for careers after graduation instead of just providing them with general knowledge needed across all fields.”

The three levels of secondary education

The German system of secondary education consists of three levels: Gymnasiums, Realschulen and Hauptschulen.

Gymnasiums are academic high schools that prepare students for university studies in science and humanities. They also offer more practical training such as foreign languages or arts courses. Many of the best universities in Germany have their own affiliated gymnasiums.

The Realschule (Realschule) is a level between primary and secondary school; it offers more vocational training than basic education but less than secondary school proper with its focus on modern studies (mathematics, natural sciences). The curriculum includes all subjects taught at primary school plus Latin language classes until Year 10; after this year there may be some optional subjects such as music or art classes offered if desired by parents.[1] The curriculum at this level varies considerably depending on state regulations but usually includes physics/chemistry laboratories plus computer labs where students can learn programming skills while they are preparing themselves for college entrance exams such as Abitur exam (Abiturs-Prüfung).

The Hauptschule covers most general subjects needed for further study at university level including: English language classes through Year 10 along with history/geography studies based upon European politics/economy until Year 12 whereupon students take their first subject test called Mathe-Olympiade (Mathematics Olympiad). At least one full year must be spent studying English before taking any other foreign language besides French which may also be taken during this period if desired by parents.[2] This also applies if they plan to attend vocational schools rather than universities after completing their final exams so long as there was no prior commitment made beforehand about attending higher education institutions later down line

How the system works

The German school system is divided into three levels: Hauptschule, Realschule and Gymnasium. Each level has its own curriculum that follows a fairly standard pattern for all students in Germany.

The main difference between the schools is that some focus on vocational training while others offer courses in academic subjects such as math and science. Schools are free to choose their own curriculum with no restrictions from government regulations or fees imposed by parents or guardians. If you want your child to attend a specific school but they don’t have enough points on their grade report card (the number of “A”s), then you can appeal directly to the teacher who will then give them extra points based on how well they do during testing periods throughout the year.”

What’s the most common level?

Most people begin their career at the Hauptschule (the most common level), followed by Gymnasium and Volkshochschule.

The vocational school system consists of three types: Berufsschule, Fachoberschule and Gesamtschule. The Berufsschule is for adults who have completed their schooling but do not yet have a degree; the Fachoberschule offers vocational training in a specific field; and the Gesamtschule provides general education to all students from kindergarten through high school graduation.

How does the system affect a person’s life outcomes?

The stratification system has a number of significant effects on the lives of its citizens. One is that it affects their educational choices and outcomes, which in turn affect their opportunities for employment or income generation.

Students who attend prestigious schools have greater access to jobs in high-paying fields such as finance or law than those who attend less selective schools. Students who are able to get into these prestigious universities may also earn more money after graduating—and therefore be more likely to live higher quality lives than those without these advantages (or simply being poor).

What are some criticisms of the system?

Some critics of the system have argued that it is too stratified, and that Germany should be more egalitarian. Others have argued that Germany’s current stratification system has not been adjusted for decades (and even centuries), so it may be time to rethink this element of the country’s social structure.

Germany’s School System is more stratified than in the U.S.

Germany’s secondary education system is much more stratified than in the United States. It has three tiers: Gymnasium (high school), Hauptschule (middle school), and Realschule (lower secondary). Each tier is further divided into two groups based on whether students will pursue an academic or vocational track after graduation.

The first group of students at each tier receive a relatively broad range of courses, including foreign languages and music. These students are often called “magnet schools” because they attract many families with children who want their sons or daughters to continue their education at these institutions rather than pursue other career paths such as business administration or engineering.

The second group consists mostly of vocational tracks that focus on technical subjects like automotive mechanics and electrical engineering rather than academic subjects like history or English literature—these schools tend not to have as many extracurricular activities available to them due to limited resources available compared with magnet schools which can afford more expensive equipment needed for these programs.”

Conclusion

While the school system in Germany is more stratified than in the US, there are ways to improve it. For example, students could be given more time to complete their homework and exams. German schools also have better facilities than American schools do, so they can accommodate students with disabilities well. Though these changes would help everyone—especially low-income families—they would also improve opportunities for success at each level of secondary education.