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Germany
Registering children with daycare/school/universities
Children between the ages of 3 and 6 may attend kindergarten in Germany. There are several different types of kindergarten: religious, state-run, and alternative or independent. Kindergartens are not compulsory and as a result, are not free of charge. The fees for kindergartens are based on the income level of the child's parents. Depending on the type of kindergarten you choose for your children, they may attend in the morning, in the afternoon, or all day.
Children in Germany between the ages of 6 and 18 are required by law to attend school. German public education is free. This includes up to and including University where the costs are considerably subsidised by the state.
One of the biggest decisions you need to make will be "Do I want my children educated in English, at an International school, or in a German school?" It's also worth mentioning, that there are many British Army Bases in Germany and for a fee, you may be able to get your child into one of the British Army schools as a fee payer. You would need to contact the Service Children's Eduction office. Please remember offering your child a place is at their discretion and subject to availability.
Service Children's Education
Depending upon how long you plan to reside in Germany, you will have to either register your children at a German school or apply to have your children exempted from this law. If you choose to have your children exempted from this law please be aware that the decision to allow children not to attend school is made on a case by case basis. It is also possible to send your children to an international school during your stay in Germany.
To apply for your child to be exempt from the German system, you must contact your local Schulamt. You can get these details from the same place you registered your entry into the country. You must have this permission if you plan to either send your child to an International school, or home school. Unlike the UK, Germany does not have compulsory education it has compulsory attendance.
You can get a list of nearby kindergartens and schools via your local Rathause.
Once you have decided on a school, if it's in the German system, you will need to contact the "Schulverwaltungsamt" (School Administration Office) who will be able to inform you of the correct procedure.
How to Germany - German Schools
London diplo - Education
The above sites will give you an insight into the German School system from the age of 6 up to University.
If you're planing on studying in Germany, you will need two things. Firstly a Student Visa which you must apply for in person at the same place you register your arrival.
Graduateshotline - German Student Visa
Secondly, you'll need information regarding courses. There are so many options online, we did not feel it necessary to point you in any specific direction. If you know the type of course you are looking for, a search online should bring up the needed results.