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secondary school
A general-education secondary school that follows primary school in Germany and usually covers grades 5 to 10. The exact form varies depending on the federal state.
Nach der vierten Klasse wechselte meine Tochter auf die Sekundarschule.
After fourth grade, my daughter moved on to secondary school.
This word consists of 'sekundar' (secondary) and 'Schule' (school). The term 'Sekundarstufe' (secondary level) refers to the stage of education that follows primary school ('Primarstufe').
Die Sekundarschule bereitet die Schüler auf eine Ausbildung oder weitere schulische Wege vor.
The secondary school prepares students for vocational training or further educational paths.
When talking about the move to this school, you use the preposition 'auf' with the accusative: 'auf die Sekundarschule gehen' (to go to secondary school) or 'wechseln' (to transfer). When describing attendance, you say 'die Sekundarschule besuchen' (to attend secondary school).
Er geht seit einem Jahr auf die Sekundarschule in unserer Stadt.
He has been going to the secondary school in our town for a year.
'Sekundarschule' (secondary school) is a term from the German education system that covers different types of schools depending on the federal state. It is not a direct equivalent of the English 'secondary school,' because the German school system is structured differently.
In unserem Bundesland ist die Sekundarschule ein neuer Schultyp, der Haupt- und Realschule verbindet.
In our federal state, the Sekundarschule is a new type of school that combines Hauptschule and Realschule.
Gymnasium
'das Gymnasium' and 'die Sekundarschule' both belong to the area of secondary schools after primary school. 'Gymnasium' means a specific type of school that usually leads to the Abitur. 'Sekundarschule' is more general and often refers to a school for grades 5 to 10; the exact form can differ depending on the federal state. The words can be confused because both come after primary school. For the clear path to the Abitur, use 'Gymnasium'. For a more general secondary school at the secondary level, 'Sekundarschule' fits.
Die Sekundarschule bietet am Samstag einen Tag der offenen Tür an.
The secondary school is holding an open day on Saturday.
Morgen stellt das Gymnasium den neuen Stundenplan online.
Tomorrow the Gymnasium will post the new timetable online.