New school kids in town? What parents need to know about the German school system

Moving to a foreign country always means a fundamental change in all areas of your life. Especially if you have school-aged kids you have a lot of things to consider and decisions to make. The German school system is quite unique and can be a bit of a challenge. This lecture provides you with information about different types of schools within the German educational system and focuses on the peculiarities in Cologne. Application/registration process and deadlines as well as child care options in the afternoon are further topics. Options for German language training within the school system will be presented.

Target group: International scholars, scientists and students at the University of Cologne with (soon to be) school kids of all ages.

Institution und Kontakt: Dual Career & Family Support, i.kuenneckeverw.uni-koeln.de