secondary level
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secondary level
The part of the school system that follows elementary school. In Germany, it typically includes grades 5 through 12 or 13 and is often divided into Sekundarstufe I and Sekundarstufe II.
Nach der vierten Klasse wechseln die Schüler in die Sekundarstufe.
After fourth grade, the students move on to the secondary level.
The word is made up of 'sekundar' (from Latin 'secundus' meaning 'the second') and 'die Stufe' (the level/stage). It refers to the 'second level' of the school system, which follows elementary school (Primarstufe).
Die Sekundarstufe ist ein wichtiger Abschnitt der schulischen Bildung.
The secondary level is an important stage of school education.
In the German school system, a distinction is often made between 'Sekundarstufe I' (roughly grades 5-10) and 'Sekundarstufe II' (the upper level of Gymnasium). These terms are very common in educational contexts.
Für die Zulassung zur Sekundarstufe II braucht man einen guten Abschluss der Sekundarstufe I.
For admission to Sekundarstufe II, you need a good qualification from Sekundarstufe I.
Common phrases are 'in die Sekundarstufe wechseln' (to move on to the secondary level, after elementary school), 'die Sekundarstufe besuchen' (to attend the secondary level), or 'einen Abschluss der Sekundarstufe erwerben' (to earn a secondary-level qualification).
Meine Tochter besucht jetzt die siebte Klasse der Sekundarstufe.
My daughter is now in seventh grade at the secondary level.
upper level
'Oberstufe' and 'Sekundarstufe' both describe parts of school after elementary school. 'Sekundarstufe' is the broader term: it includes the school years after elementary school, often with Sekundarstufe I and II. The 'Oberstufe' is only the final part of that, usually the years before the Abitur or a similar exam. Learners may confuse the words because both occur in the school system. Remember: the Oberstufe is a specific later section; the Sekundarstufe is the whole area after elementary school.
Nach der Grundschule wechseln die Kinder in die Sekundarstufe.
After elementary school, children move on to the secondary level.
In der Oberstufe wählen die Schüler ihre Kurse selbst.
In the upper school, students choose their courses themselves.