Decentralized School System and Education Expenditure in Germany
Germany's decentralized school system offers choices for students, with vocational training or university options. Low education expenditure compared to other countries.
00:00:00 Germany has a decentralized school system with 8.4 million students and 33,500 schools. After 4 years of primary school, students can choose between gymnasium or secondary school. After 6 years, they can pursue vocational training or continue to university.
đ« Germany has around 8.4 million students and 33,500 schools, with the school system being regulated by the individual federal state ministers of education.
đ The basic structure of the education system in Germany includes four years of elementary school, followed by a choice between attending a gymnasium or a secondary school for six years. After that, students can pursue vocational training through a dual system.
đ After eight years, students from the gymnasium can take the Abitur exam, which grants them the eligibility to study at a university.
00:01:03 Germany's education expenditure is relatively low compared to other countries, accounting for only 4.3% of its GDP. This puts Germany in the lower third among OECD countries.
đ Germany's education spending is relatively low compared to other countries, only accounting for 4.3% of its GDP.
đ In comparison, Portugal spends 5.8% and Norway spends 6.1% of their GDP on education.
đ Germany ranks in the lower third among OECD countries in terms of education spending.
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