Example: Viele Kinder besuchen nach der Grundschule die Sekundarschule.
Definition
"Die Sekundarschule" refers to a type of secondary school in Germany where children typically continue their education after completing primary school. It provides a general education aimed at preparing students for vocational training or further academic study.
Translations
secondary school
la escuela secundaria
de middelbare school
l'escola secundària
l'école secondaire
Etymology
The term "die Sekundarschule" comes from the Latin word 'secundarius,' meaning 'second' or 'following.' It reflects the school's position as the second stage of formal education following primary school. Did you know? The concept of a 'Sekundarschule' was introduced to create a more structured path between basic education and higher education or vocational training.
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"Die Sekundarschule" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Education - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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