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There are different school models. These differ in the qualifications that can be obtained and the childcare services offered.

Children in Germany are subject to compulsory schooling. As a rule, this occurs when they reach the age of six - depending on the federal state, a certain deadline applies; in Saxony, according to § 27 of the Saxon School Act, 30 June applies. The registration is obligatory and can be punished with an administrative offence fine up to 1,250 € for the parents, if you should not follow this obligation. If your child is required to attend school, you must register it at the primary school in the previous year of enrolment. The school administration office will send a letter to the parents in good time. This letter also serves as confirmation of school enrolment and lists the municipal primary schools that can be considered for the residential address.

For younger children, parents can apply for early attendance in 1st grade (optional children). The duration of compulsory schooling is nine or ten years, depending on the federal state. In Saxony, it is currently nine years. In addition, there is a three-year compulsory vocational school in Saxony. The school landscape is varied, depending on the federal state there are differences. Children in Saxony attend primary school for four years.

Afterwards in Saxony a change takes place either to a grammar school or a high school as secondary school forms. The secondary school comprises grades 5 - 10. The grammar school comprises grades 5 - 12. As a rule, the educational recommendation is issued to the fourth-graders in spring. The educational recommendation is not mandatory; parents can also register their child at a grammar school with a recommendation for secondary school. There are a few things to keep in mind. Further information can be found in the links below. Many schools also offer an open day.

In some federal states there are alternative comprehensive schools where children are taught together regardless of their performance. Other types of schools are special schools or integration places for children with disabilities at other types of schools. In addition to private schools (e.g. bilingual) there are Waldorf and Montessori schools as well as Jenaplan, Freinet and Democratic schools, which pursue a differentiated pedagogical approach.

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What alternative types of schools are there?

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In Waldorf schools, special emphasis is placed on the development of practical, artistic, creative and social skills. Several subjects are often linked through projects in the classroom. There is no fixed curriculum, the curriculum rather adapts to the development of the child. A degree at the Waldorf School is not recognised by the state. However, after finishing the 12th grade, one can take the secondary school leaving certificate before an external examiner. The student stays one year longer for the Abitur. A change from or to the Waldorf School is possible at any time, but not easy due to the very different curriculum.

In a Montessori school the individual needs of the child are in the foreground and are promoted. The pupils should above all learn to act independently and to make decisions under the motto: "Help me to do it myself". There are over 1000 Montessori institutions in Germany, ranging from day-care centres to secondary schools. The schools are state-recognised.

In the Freinet School, special consideration is given to the individuality of the child, i.e. the child largely decides for himself what he wants to learn and for how long. The decision in the group is also important; this teaches the children a basic understanding of democracy. There are mainly primary schools with this concept.

In a Jenaplan school, education and upbringing belong inseparably together. They are made up of the four pillars of conversation, play, work and celebration. The school should become a place of life. The social competence is to be strengthened by cross-class learning, discussion rounds, weekly parties and breakfast together. The Jenaplan School offers all state degrees.

At a democratic school there is no fixed curriculum. The pupils organize their daily routine according to their own interests, they have the choice between different projects, courses and activities. Decisions are made together, everyone gets involved and supports each other. The students are prepared for a middle school diploma, which is then taken at an external examination. If you pass this exam well, you can go on to grammar school and finally take the Abitur.

At a Club of Rome school, people are particularly committed to a sustainable future for people. This is about learning beyond the school horizon. This includes interdisciplinary teaching, learning laboratories, etc. Each child is individually supported with its strengths and weaknesses. Here, too, all school-leaving qualifications are possible.

Are lessons allowed at home?

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No - in Germany school attendance is generally compulsory. This means that every child must attend a recognised school for several years. Supporting your child in learning at home is of course not only good, but also very important for the child's best interests.

How do I find the right tutoring?

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Private tutors can be found through regional newspapers, the Internet, counselling centres and personal contacts. The offer is very large. Therefore you will find here some points you should pay attention to. At a trial appointment, you can check whether the tutor is suitable for your child. After all, the learning outcome also depends on whether the student like the tutor or not. The learning environment is also important. In a noisy environment, for example, concentration is difficult.

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Document

The Saxon school system

The Saxon school system in a map in a simplified representation, without the second education path.

Federal state of Saxony - www.schule.sachsen.de

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Many ways to success

Brochure about the Saxon school system

Federal state of Saxony - www.publikationen.sachsen.de

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Helpful Links

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An overview of which schools offer an open house - Saxony

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Visiting different schools can help in the selection process.

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Registration at a high school in Saxony - Amt24 - State Chancellery of Saxony

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Here you can find out more about the necessary steps to enrol your child at a secondary school in Saxony.

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Registration at a primary school in the city of Dresden - dresden.de

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Here you can learn more about the necessary steps to register your child at a primary school in Dresden.

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Here you will find an overview and explanation of the Saxon school system - Saxony

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Helpful information to the Saxon school system you your child's development.

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Registration at a secondary school in Saxony - Amt24 - State Chancellery of Saxony

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Here you can find out more about the necessary steps to register your child at a secondary school in Saxony.

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School career decision and registration processes at secondary schools

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Here you can find out more about the registration process at secondary schools and what you need to know about it.

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Here you can find out more about the registration process at Saxon primary schools - Saxony

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Here you will find helpful information for the registration process.

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SMK - Sächsisches Staatsministerium für Kultus

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01097 Dresden

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Pfotenhauerstraße 42

01307 Dresden

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107. Oberschule Dresden

Hepkestraße 26

01309 Dresden

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116. Oberschule Dresden

Feuerbachstraße 5

01219 Dresden

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145. Oberschule Dresden Pieschen

Döbelner Straße 6

01129 Dresden

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30. Oberschule Dresden

Unterer Kreuzweg 4

01097 Dresden

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35. Oberschule Dresden

Clara-Zetkin-Straße 20

01159 Dresden

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36. Oberschule Dresden

Emil-Ueberall-Straße 34

01159 Dresden

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46. Oberschule Dresden

Andreas-Schubert-Straße 41

01069 Dresden

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56. Oberschule

Aachener Straße 10

01129 Dresden

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76. Oberschule Dresden

Merbitzer Straße 9

01157 Dresden

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9. Oberschule „Am Elbe Park“

Lommatzscher Straße 121

01139 Dresden

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Bertolt-Brecht-Gymnasium Dresden

Lortzingstraße 1

01307 Dresden

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Ehrenfried-Walther-vonTschirnhaus-Gymnasium Dresden

Bernhardstraße 18

01069 Dresden

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Gymnasium „Dreikönigschule“ Dresden

Wehlener Strasse 38

01279 Dresden

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Gymnasium Bürgerwiese

Parkstraße 4

01069 Dresden

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Gymnasium Dresden Cotta

Cossebauder Straße 35

01157 Dresden

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Gymnasium Dresden Pieschen

Leisniger Straße 78

01127 Dresden

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Gymnasium Dresden Tolkewitz

Hofmannstraße 34

01277 Dresden

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Gymnasium Dresden-Bühlau

Quohrener Straße 12

01324 Dresden

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Gymnasium Dresden-Klotzsche

Karl-Marx-Straße 44

01109 Dresden

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Gymnasium Dresden-Plauen

Terrassenufer 15

01069 Dresden

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Hans-Erlwein-Gymnasium Dresden

Eibenstocker Straße 30

01277 Dresden

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Julius-Ambrosius-Hülße Gymnasium Dresden

Hülßestraße 16

01237 Dresden

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Marie-Curie-Gymnasium

Zirkusstraße 7

01069 Dresden

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Martin-Andersen-Nexö-Gymnasium Dresden

Haydnstraße 49

01309 Dresden

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Oberschule Dresden Pieschen

Robert-Matzke-Straße 14

01127 Dresden

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Pestalozzi-Gymnasium Dresden

Pestalozziplatz 22

01127 Dresden

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Romain-Rolland-Gymnasium Dresden

Weintraubenstraße 3

01099 Dresden

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Sächsisches Landesgymnasium für Musik Dresden „Carl Maria von Weber“

Mendelssohnallee 34

01309 Dresden

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Sportoberschule Dresden

Messering 2a

01067 Dresden

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Sportoberschule Dresden

Messering 2a

01067 Dresden

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Tagesgruppe Dresden

Pirnaer Landstraße 250

01259 Dresden

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Aktive Schule Dresden Oberschule des epharisto e.V.

Leipziger Straße 33

01097 Dresden

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Christliche Schule Dresden Mittelschule und Gymnasium

Rathener Straße 78

01259 Dresden

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Evangelisches Kreuzgymnasium Dresden

Dornblüthstraße 4

01277 Dresden

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Freie Montessorischule Huckepack

Glashütter Straße 10

01309 Dresden

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Freie Alternativschule Dresden e.V. Mittelschule

Stauffenbergallee 4a

01099 Dresden

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Freie Alternativschule e. V.

Stauffenbergallee 4a

01099 Dresden

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Freie Evangelische Oberschule Dresden

Hausdorfer Straße 4

01277 Dresden

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Freie Montessorischule Kilaloma SRH Oberschule Dresden der Berufsbildungswerk Sachsen GmbH

Pirnaer Landstraße 191

01257 Dresden

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Freie Waldorfschule Dresden

Marienallee 5

01099 Dresden

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Gorbitzer Sonnenland

Hetzdorfer Straße 4

01169 Dresden

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Gymnasium „Schloss Albrechtsberg“

Zamenhofstraße 61-63

01257 Dresden

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Gymnasium der freien Waldorfschule Dresden e.V.

Marienallee 5

01099 Dresden

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Gymnasium der Semper Schulen gGmbH

Semperstraße 2

01069 Dresden

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Gymnasium Schule im Quartier

Espenstraße 3

01169 Dresden

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Hort "Dölzschener Weidenoase"

Wurgwitzer Straße 1

01187 Dresden

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Internationale Schule Dresden – Dresden International School

Annenstraße 9

01067 Dresden

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Private Ganztagsoberschule Dresden

Wittenberger Straße 9

01309 Dresden

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Privates Ganztagsgymnasium Dresden

Wittenberger Straße 9

01309 Dresden

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Privates Ganztagsgymnasium der Privaten Schule IBB gGmbH Dresden

Wittenberger Straße 9

01309 Dresden

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Semper Oberschule

Jordanstraße 7

01099 Dresden

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St.-Benno-Gymnasium Dresden

Pillnitzer Straße 39

01069 Dresden

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TÜV Rheinland Oberschule Dresden

Marienallee 12

01099 Dresden

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