After Year 4: Transition to Secondary School

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Information evening about the transition: DD.MM.

Consultation meetings with the class teacher: DD.MM. to DD.MM.

Mid-year report with secondary-school recommendation: DD.MM.

Registration at secondary schools: DD.MM. to DD.MM.

Admission decision: by DD.MM.

Usually leads to the Abitur university entrance qualification after 8 or 9 years

Intermediate school qualification, followed by vocational training or further routes to the Abitur

All school qualifications are possible, with students learning together for longer

Names and pathways differ by region. Please adjust these boxes.

Registration form from the preferred school

Year 4 mid-year report

Birth certificate

Recommendation letter if required in your region

Sat, DD.MM., 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Sat, DD.MM., 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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This is regulated differently in each region. We are happy to advise you individually.

Your child's enjoyment of learning, working habits, and resilience are more important than individual grades.