English–German

“upper secondary education” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈoːbɐˌʃtuːfə/

Example

In Deutschland dauert die Oberstufe oft drei Jahre.

In Germany, upper secondary education often lasts three years.

Illustration for Oberstufe (upper secondary education)

How to say “upper secondary education” in German

“Upper secondary education” in German is Oberstufe.

A school's upper stage, where students move toward final qualifications while choosing more specialized courses.

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

Example sentences with Oberstufe

In der Oberstufe wählen viele Schüler Leistungskurse.

In upper secondary education, many students choose advanced courses.

Tips for using Oberstufe

  • Oberstufe is feminine, so the common phrase is 'in der Oberstufe' with the dative article der.

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