comparing education systems
Comparing German and Japanese school system
While there is one loyal road to go to school in Japan, in Germany, there is many ways to choose school. I have heard that in Germany, there are some people who learn the kind of skills for future work. I think it is good for students because they can advance more than other people, but at the same time, it may narrow their future options. On the contrary, in Japan, almost everyone take through the same route, and finally choose own way by entering university. This bring students more choices, but it does not work for people who have already decided their own way. If Japan and Germany take good point s from each other, it will be able to develop good systems. That is why I want to compare these two systems.
First of all, I want to explain about German school system.
Children aged three to six, may attend kindergarten. After that, school is compulsory for nine or ten years. From grades 1 through 4 children, attend elementary school (Grundschule), where the subjects taught are the same for all. Then, after the fourth grade, they are separated according to their academic ability and the wishes of their families, and attend one of three different kinds of schools: Hauptschule, Realschule or Gymnasium.
The Hauptschule (grades 5-9) teaches the same subjects as the Realschule and Gymnasium, but at a slower pace and with some vocational-oriented courses. It leads to part-time enrollment in a vocational school combined with apprenticeship training until the age of 18.
The Realschule (grades 5-10 in most states) leads to part-time vocational schools and higher vocational schools. It is now possible for students with high academic achievement at the Realschule to switch to a Gymnasium on graduation.
The Gymnasium leads to a diploma called the Abitur and prepares students for university study or for a dual academic and vocational credential. In recent years, many States have changed the curriculum so students can get the "Abi" at the end of the twentieth grade. Other States are making the transition but may still require a thirteenth grade.
There are several varieties of university-level schools. The classical universities, in the tradition of Alexander von Humboldt, provide a broad general education and students usually attend them for up to six years. The Technical Universities (Technische Hochschulen) are more aimed at training students for specific careers and are usually attended for four years. There are also Hochschulen for art and music.
There are many options in Germany system. Therefore, students can consider and choose which way to go. However, if student going to the Hauptschule wants to enter the university, it is difficult. For those people, there is a way that only lead to the Vocational school. It is too late, they have no other chance to change their way.
Secondly, I would like to explain how Japanese system goes.
While there is one loyal road to go to school in Japan, in Germany, there is many ways to choose school. I have heard that in Germany, there are some people who learn the kind of skills for future work. I think it is good for students because they can advance more than other people, but at the same time, it may narrow their future options. On the contrary, in Japan, almost everyone take through the same route, and finally choose own way by entering university. This bring students more choices, but it does not work for people who have already decided their own way. If Japan and Germany take good point s from each other, it will be able to develop good systems. That is why I want to compare these two systems.
First of all, I want to explain about German school system.
Children aged three to six, may attend kindergarten. After that, school is compulsory for nine or ten years. From grades 1 through 4 children, attend elementary school (Grundschule), where the subjects taught are the same for all. Then, after the fourth grade, they are separated according to their academic ability and the wishes of their families, and attend one of three different kinds of schools: Hauptschule, Realschule or Gymnasium.
The Hauptschule (grades 5-9) teaches the same subjects as the Realschule and Gymnasium, but at a slower pace and with some vocational-oriented courses. It leads to part-time enrollment in a vocational school combined with apprenticeship training until the age of 18.
The Realschule (grades 5-10 in most states) leads to part-time vocational schools and higher vocational schools. It is now possible for students with high academic achievement at the Realschule to switch to a Gymnasium on graduation.
The Gymnasium leads to a diploma called the Abitur and prepares students for university study or for a dual academic and vocational credential. In recent years, many States have changed the curriculum so students can get the "Abi" at the end of the twentieth grade. Other States are making the transition but may still require a thirteenth grade.
There are several varieties of university-level schools. The classical universities, in the tradition of Alexander von Humboldt, provide a broad general education and students usually attend them for up to six years. The Technical Universities (Technische Hochschulen) are more aimed at training students for specific careers and are usually attended for four years. There are also Hochschulen for art and music.
There are many options in Germany system. Therefore, students can consider and choose which way to go. However, if student going to the Hauptschule wants to enter the university, it is difficult. For those people, there is a way that only lead to the Vocational school. It is too late, they have no other chance to change their way.
Secondly, I would like to explain how Japanese system goes.
作品名：comparing education systems 作家名：yuma