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GERMANY - (DE)
Secondary School II: The lower secondary education courses - as
far as the general education area is concerned - are continued in the
upper secondary level at Gymnasium and Gesamtschulen. Admission is
subject to the intermediate school leaving certificate with authorization
to attend the upper secondary school level. The duration of schooling
until the general university entrance qualification is 12 or 13 school
years.

School Attendance Policy:
Number of absences: There is no defined number of accepted absences.
Parents are required to write excuse notes for their children and if
necessary, add a note from the doctor. Children can only be absent
from school because of family or health reasons.

Reporting procedure of absences: In Germany, education is compulsory
for children who complete their sixth year of life until the 30th September
of the current year. Pupils are obligated to attend school for at least 10
years of primary and secondary school.

School Hours: The school hours differ according to school level and
school. Please consult with the school your child is signed up to.

Public Holidays: The public holidays differ between the federal states
and shift from year to year. Please see the following website for updates:
www.schulferien.org

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