Schools for kids

Member since 07 July 2012

Carolinagrl1219New member13 July 2012 23:21:27

My Husband is thinking about, moving our family to Germany. I was curious what age do kids start school ? Thanks for any help!

vroni Active member

Member since 17 January 2012

vroniActive member14 July 2012 02:08:18

Kids start school between the age of 5.5 and 7. it depends a little bit on the month the kid was born and also on the state in Germany you are living in. Each state has its own rules.

Carolinagrl1219 New member

Member since 07 July 2012

Carolinagrl1219New member14 July 2012 12:32:32

Thanks! Do you still live in Germany聽 Vroni?

vroni Active member

Member since 17 January 2012

vroniActive member14 July 2012 13:47:48

Hi Carolinagirl, i'm currently in Atlanta, GA. Where in Germany are you planning to move to?

Carolinagrl1219 New member

Member since 07 July 2012

Carolinagrl1219New member15 July 2012 18:32:13

Mannheim.

G-telware Active member

Member since 13 July 2012

G-telwareActive member24 July 2012 10:20:32

hi, Kids start schooling from 4 to 5 age, it also depend upon the parents and particular school.

Carolinagrl1219 New member

Member since 07 July 2012

Carolinagrl1219New member24 July 2012 17:09:03

Thanks G-telware!! Are their Catholic schools in Germany?

G-telware Active member

Member since 13 July 2012

G-telwareActive member25 July 2012 09:26:53

Always welcome dear, yeah there are some 300 catholic boarding schools in Germany at present, of which about a third are in private ownership without denominational affiliations. Also There are also a substantial number of independent Catholic schools, often single-sex, usually run by established religious orders, such as the Sisters of Mercy, Sisters of the Good Samaritan, Marist Brothers, De La Salle Brothers, (Missionary sisters of the society of Mary, SMSM) or the Congregation of Christian Brothers. Independent Catholic school fees vary, ranging from low to high.

All the best for your kids.