Democracy Education
As a key educational mission in Germany, democracy education aims to prepare young people to become active and responsible members of a democratic…
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General Education Schools
Around 8.8 million students attend general education schools in Germany. They are taught by approximately 740,000 teachers at nearly 32,800 schools.
German Schools Abroad
German Schools Abroad are educational institutions located outside Germany that operate according to German educational standards. They provide…
Educational paths and qualifications
The German education system is characterized by qualifying educational pathways and the associated transition opportunities. This ensures that…
Individual Support
Individual support aims to provide each child with the best possible learning and development opportunities. In doing so, teachers take into account…
Inclusion
Inclusion in education aims to provide all children and young people with equal opportunities for education and participation.
Integration
In an increasingly globalized world, education plays a crucial role in integrating people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
School Supervision and School Leadership for Future-Oriented Education
… make a significant contribution to the quality and further development of educational institutions
Vocational Education
Vocational education combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills. It encompasses all educational processes aimed at preparing for, entering,…
Cultural Education for Children and Youth
Cultural education creates opportunities to foster creativity, critical thinking, and social responsibility. It offers a way to engage with oneself…
Educational Standards
Educational standards are specifications designed to ensure that students acquire the necessary competencies to succeed in a complex world.
Education Monitoring
Education monitoring refers to the systematic collection, analysis, and evaluation of data on the education system in order to observe and manage its…
Quality Assurance in Schools
Quality assurance in schools encompasses all measures aimed at reviewing, maintaining, and further developing the quality of education.
Sport
Sports in school is more than just physical activity – it is an essential part of the holistic development of children and adolescents.
Education in the Digital World
Digital transformation is changing our working world, our everyday lives, and the way we learn and share knowledge. Through school and classroom…
Civil Service Law and Remuneration
Civil service law and remuneration in the higher education sector make an essential contribution to the functionality and attractiveness of the higher…
Academic Medicine and University Hospitals
Academic medicine and university hospitals are key pillars of the healthcare system in the Federal Republic of Germany. They combine clinical care for…
Access to Higher Education and Admission to Higher Education
Access to higher education and admission to higher education regulate the entry of students into the higher education system. While access to higher…
Internationalization of Higher Education Institutions
For Germany, the internationalization of higher education institutions is a key component to maintain a leading position among top scientific…
Quality Assurance and Quality Development in Higher Education Institutions
Universities shape the future through consistent quality development and assurance. Transparency, innovation, and reliability—from strategy to…
Academic Studies and Examinations
The tiered Bachelor's and Master's system has become the standard for university degrees in Germany. The Bachelor's degree is considered the first…
Academic Freedom and Research Security
Academic freedom is a fundamental right that guarantees and protects the freedom of research and teaching in universities and scientific institutions.…
European Heritage Label
The European Heritage Label is an EU initiative that has honored sites of special European significance – historically or symbolically – under updated…
Intangible Cultural Heritage
Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) refers to living traditions, knowledge, skills, and expressions—like oral stories, performing arts, rituals,…
European Capital of Culture
“European Capital of Culture” is a title awarded by the EU. Oulu (Finland) and Trenčín (Slovakia) are the European Capitals of Culture for 2026
Environmental Sustainability in the Cultural Sector
Ecological sustainability not only contributes to the preservation of our environment but also offers an opportunity to promote a shift in thinking…
Looted and Plundered Art
The restitution of cultural property displaced due to war and confiscated due to Nazi persecution is a process with historical, legal, political, and…
Protection of cultural property
Cultural assets are unique testimonies of the past and present. Cultural assets foster a sense of identity when they reflect, in a special way, the…
Dealing with Colonial Heritage in Museums and Collections
During the colonial era, numerous cultural assets were looted or forcibly acquired by European colonial powers from occupied territories in Africa,…
World Heritage
As UNESCO World Heritage, or simply World Heritage, all those sites are designated and understood that have been classified by UNESCO as particularly…
German Digital Library (DDB)
The German Digital Library is Germany’s central portal for culture and knowledge. It connects museums, archives, libraries, media libraries, and other…
Antisemitism
Antisemitism refers to attitudes and behaviors that reflect blanket hostility and hatred toward Jewish women and men. The Standing Conference of the…
Standing Scientific Commission
The Standing Scientific Commission (SWK) is an independent scientific advisory body of the Conference of Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs…
German Language Diploma
The German Language Diploma (DSD) of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs is the only school-based program of…
Pädagogischer Austauschdienst (Educational Exchange Service)
“Exchange Creates Education” – Under this motto, the Pedagogical Exchange Service (PAD) of the Secretariat of the Standing Conference of the Ministers…
International Topics
In the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs, the federal states coordinate their participation in education,…
Assessment of foreign qualifications in Germany.
The Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) is the central authority for the evaluation of foreign qualifications in Germany. This includes school,…
Teachers
Teachers play a key role in the education of children and adolescents. They are indispensable actors who, through their work, significantly influence…
