compulsory schooling
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compulsory schooling
The legal obligation for children and adolescents to attend school for a certain number of years.
In Deutschland beginnt die Schulpflicht in der Regel mit dem sechsten Lebensjahr.
In Germany, compulsory schooling generally begins at the age of six.
'Schulpflicht' (compulsory schooling) is a compound noun made from 'die Schule' (school) and 'die Pflicht' (duty/obligation). So it literally means the duty or obligation to go to school.
Die Dauer der Schulpflicht ist von Land zu Land unterschiedlich.
The duration of compulsory schooling varies from country to country.
This word is often combined with verbs that express an obligation. Typical phrases are 'die Schulpflicht besteht' (compulsory schooling exists/is in effect), 'die Schulpflicht gilt' (compulsory schooling applies), or 'der Schulpflicht unterliegen' (to be subject to compulsory schooling).
In den meisten Ländern besteht eine allgemeine Schulpflicht.
In most countries, there is general compulsory schooling.
'Schulpflicht' (compulsory schooling) is an official term from the legal and administrative sphere. It is often found in laws, official documents, and news reports.
Die Eltern wurden vom Amt an die Einhaltung der Schulpflicht erinnert.
The parents were reminded by the authorities to comply with compulsory schooling requirements.
school attendance
'Schulpflicht' and 'Schulbesuch' both have to do with school and children. 'Schulpflicht' means the legal obligation to attend school. So it is about a rule set by the state. 'Schulbesuch', on the other hand, means that a child actually goes to school and takes part in lessons. The words can be confused because the obligation often leads to regular school attendance. Remember: 'Schulpflicht' is the legal obligation, while 'Schulbesuch' is the actual participation.
In Deutschland beginnt die Schulpflicht für die meisten Kinder mit sechs Jahren.
In Germany, compulsory schooling begins for most children at the age of six.
Nach der Krankheit ist der regelmäßige Schulbesuch für Ben wieder wichtig.
After the illness, regular school attendance is important again for Ben.