School: Children 6-11 years old

In Germany, children start going to school at 6-years-old. Public school in Germany is free for all and is of high quality. Private, international school is also an option in Regensburg. 

School attendance in Germany is mandatory for any child who will be here for 3+ months.

What:

In Bavaria, elementary school (Grundschule) includes grades 1-4. There are special classes called German classes (Deutschklassen) set up for children who don't know German. The focus is mostly on learning German in an international context. When the children reach a certain level, they are integrated into the regular classroom.

Who:

The local Schooling Authority (Schulamt) determines which school your child will attend based on your address in Regensburg. The Welcome Center can contact the local Schooling Authority for you if you would like. Please email us your child’s name, birthdate, languages spoken and understood, and information about your address in Regensburg.

When:

The school year in Bavaria starts in mid-September and goes until the end of July. It is year-round-school.

School day length:

• In regular elementary school, classes are from 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. or 1:00 p.m., depending on the day of the week. Children return home for lunch and have the rest of the day off.
• For working parents (or to encourage more language integration), you can pay for "after-school-care" (Nachmittagsbetreuung) or "homework help" (Hausaufgabenhilfe) until 2 or until 4 p.m. It is important to sign up for this early, as spaces are limited!
• The German classes (Deutschklassen) for children who don't speak German normally last until 4 p.m. to increase language exposure time.