English–German

“lower secondary school” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhaʊ̯ptˌʃuːlə/

Example

Er geht in die Hauptschule.

He attends a lower secondary school.

Illustration for Hauptschule (lower secondary school)

How to say “lower secondary school” in German

“Lower secondary school” in German is Hauptschule.

A school track that connects general lessons with the first steps toward an apprenticeship.

Full entry for Hauptschule: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Hauptschule

Sie hat die Hauptschule erfolgreich abgeschlossen.

She successfully completed lower secondary school.

Tips for using Hauptschule

  • The term refers to a German school type, not to a generic 'main school', and its place in the school system varies between federal states.

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