Education Schools

Information on German public and private schools, university applications, and the academic system.

The Förskola Queue: How to Secure a Preschool Spot in 2025
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The Förskola Queue: How to Secure a Preschool Spot in 2025

Welcome to Sweden! You’ve navigated the visa process, wrestled with flat-pack furniture, and are finally starting to fee...

The 'Gymnasieskola' (High School) System in Sweden: A Guide
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The 'Gymnasieskola' (High School) System in Sweden: A Guide

Moving to a new country with teenagers is a unique adventure, isn't it? While you're busy navigating residence permits,...

A Parent's Guide to International Schools in Estonia
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A Parent's Guide to International Schools in Estonia

Moving to a new country is a whirlwind of emotions. Amid the excitement of a new chapter and the chaos of packing boxes,...

Understanding Estonian Childcare Subsidies
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Understanding Estonian Childcare Subsidies

Stepping off the plane into the crisp Baltic air with your family is a feeling unlike any other. You’ve conquered the vi...

Finding a Kindergarten (Lasteaed) Spot: The Expat's Survival Guide
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Finding a Kindergarten (Lasteaed) Spot: The Expat's Survival Guide

So, you’ve done it. You’ve navigated the visas, found a flat, and are starting to feel at home in the beautiful, digital...

The Estonian School System Explained: From Lasteaed to University
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The Estonian School System Explained: From Lasteaed to University

Moving to a new country is a whirlwind of logistics, excitement, and a healthy dose of anxiety. As an expat, you’ve prob...

The German School System Explained: From Kita to University
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The German School System Explained: From Kita to University

Navigating a new country is a whirlwind of bureaucracy, language barriers, and cultural discoveries. But for many expats...

The Empathy Curriculum: Why Berlin Schools Are Turning to Infants to Solve a Resilience Crisis
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The Empathy Curriculum: Why Berlin Schools Are Turning to Infants to Solve a Resilience Crisis

In a brightly lit classroom in Potsdam, the usual hierarchy of the German primary school is momentarily suspended. Thirt...

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