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school system
The entirety of all institutions, structures, laws, and regulations that make up the school system of a country or region.
Das deutsche Schulwesen unterliegt der Kulturhoheit der Länder.
The German school system is subject to the cultural sovereignty of the federal states.
The word consists of 'Schule' (school) and the suffix '-wesen'. This suffix describes an entire system or field. You also find it in words like 'Gesundheitswesen' (healthcare system) or 'Verkehrswesen' (transport system).
Er interessiert sich für die Organisation des gesamten Bildungswesens.
He is interested in the organization of the entire education system.
'Schulwesen' (school system) is a formal term from administrative and educational language. In everyday speech, people are more likely to say 'Schulsystem' (school system).
In der politischen Debatte geht es um eine Reform des Schulwesens.
The political debate is about reforming the school system.
The word is often used with a genitive or an adjective that clarifies the geographic or governmental responsibility, e.g. 'das deutsche Schulwesen' (the German school system) or 'das Schulwesen der Länder' (the school system of the federal states).
Das bayerische Schulwesen hat einige Besonderheiten.
The Bavarian school system has some special features.
education system
'Bildungssystem' and 'Schulwesen' are closely related because both talk about organized education in a country. However, 'Bildungssystem' is broader: it also includes universities, vocational training, and other educational offerings. 'Schulwesen' mainly refers to the area of schools, with its institutions, rules, and laws. Learners may confuse the words because school is a central part of education. When you are talking about education in general, 'Bildungssystem' fits. When it is about schools and their administration, 'Schulwesen' is more precise.
Die Ministerin erklärt, warum das Schulwesen mehr Lehrer und bessere Gebäude braucht.
The minister explains why the school system needs more teachers and better buildings.
Das Bildungssystem hat sich verändert, weil immer mehr Menschen online lernen.
The education system has changed because more and more people are learning online.