Schulsystem in Deutschland
Initially, children attend elementary school for four years. In the fourth grade, they decide how to continue their education. The secondary school system is divided into Hauptschulen, Realschulen, Gymnasien and Gesamtschulen.
The Hauptschule ends after the 9th grade with the Hauptschulabschluss, the Realschule after the 10th grade with the Realschulabschluss. Afterwards, young people can start vocational training or continue school. The Gymnasium ends after the 12th or 13th grade with the Abitur, which entitles students to study at a university.
