Education in Germany

Education in Germany Compared to Africa

For students with special educational needs, there are special schools that cater to their limitations. However, the goal is to normalize joint learning for children with and without disabilities, in line with the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

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Educational Outcomes

Educational Outcomes

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Africa

Adult literacy averages 65% due to efforts in basic education. Countries aim to improve their rankings in global indices but face challenges in educational quality.

Germany

A literacy rate of 99% and low youth unemployment, thanks to a focus on technical training. German students often excel in international assessments.

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In Germany, education is compulsory and highly structured. The system has a strong focus on vocational and academic training from an early age.

The comparison between the educational systems of Germany and Africa highlights significant differences in infrastructure, quality, access, and funding.

Education

Girls' education is a critical issue, as they are often excluded due to economic, cultural, and social factors

In Africa, the situation is more diverse due to regional differences. Many African countries face significant challenges in accessing education, especially in rural areas.

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Holiday dates differ among the 16 federal states. The longest holidays are the summer ones, which last six weeks. However, the dates vary each year in most states. Thus, in one year, the holidays might be from mid-June to the end of July, and in another year, from the end of July to the beginning of September.

Quality and Infrastructure

Quality and Infrastructure

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Africa

Significant progress since 2000, but challenges in infrastructure and teacher training remain. Rural schools lack basic resources such as drinking water and educational materials.

Germany

Advanced educational infrastructure, with modern technologies and extensive resources in schools and universities. A large proportion of qualified teachers and programs focused on the holistic development of students. Schools emphasize language learning and multicultural education.

Funding

Funding

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Africa

Around 2% of GDP is invested in education, but it largely depends on international aid. Financial challenges limit the sustainability of educational programs.

Germany

The government allocates a significant percentage of GDP to education, around 4.3%. A high investment in university research and development provides the opportunity to be one of the world's leading economic powers.

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In Sub-Saharan Africa, students are educated in poor school environments, where they are taught in a language they do not understand (according to UNESCO, around 80% do not receive instruction in their mother tongue), and where there is a lack of basic teaching materials and adequate infrastructure

The school system is vertically subdivided into three levels: primary education, secondary education I, and secondary education II. In general, children attend a primary cycle that goes from 1st to 4th grade (in Berlin and Brandenburg: from 1st to 6th grade)

In Germany

Secondary education

secondary education is structured into three standard branches: the "Hauptschule" or basic branch (from 5th to 9th or 10th grade), the "Realschule" or vocational secondary branch (from 5th to 10th grade; middle school level), and high school (from 5th to 12th or 13th grade; university entrance level, called "Abitur").