Education

# School

What do I need to think about when my child moves from primary to secondary school? How will my child get to school each day? Who is responsible for school transport? Between your child starting and completing school, you are bound to have lots of questions. You can find information on the German school system, from primary school right up to Abitur (university admission certificate), here.

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If you need financial support for your school education or your studies, you can apply for a temporary low-interest education loan under certain conditions.

You can reduce your BAföG debt by repaying the loan early.

If you received BAföG support during your studies, you must repay the loan portion.
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