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Target group: For international scholars, scientists and students at the University of Cologne with soon to be school kids or school kids of all ages
Content: Moving to a foreign country always means a fundamental change in all areas of your life. Especially if you have schoolaged 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.
Date: 02.07.2026, 4:30-6 p.m.
Location: online
Lecturer: Dr. Jan Springob. ZfL (Zentrum für Lehrer*innenbildung), Universität zu Köln