German word

Schulrat

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃuːlˌʁaːt/

Meaning

  • masculine nounschool inspector

Example

Die Schulräte besuchen heute mehrere Schulen.

The school inspectors are visiting several schools today.

Illustration for Schulrat (school inspector)

More examples

Eltern reichen eine Beschwerde beim Schulrat ein.

Parents are submitting a complaint to the school inspector.

Core concept

An official who combines school oversight with practical advice for schools.

Common phrases

  • eine Anfrage an den Schulrat

    a request to the school inspector

  • in Absprache mit dem Schulrat

    in consultation with the school inspector

Similar words

Schulinspektor: An official who visits schools to assess teaching and point out deficiencies.
Schulleiter: The leader of a single school, overseeing daily operations and teaching staff.
Schulaufsicht: An administrative body that ensures schools follow legal and educational standards.
Bildungsbehörde: A public education agency that develops policy and directs schools in a region or state.

Definition in German

Ein Beamter oder Funktionsträger, der für die Aufsicht und Beratung von Schulen zuständig ist.

Word origin

Schulrat combines Schule, school, with Rat, advice or council, from Old High German rāt, forming a title for a school supervisory official.

Usage tips

  • Schulrat is masculine, with the plural Schulräte; the umlaut changes the vowel in the plural.

Other meanings

  • school superintendentnoun

Related words

  • Schulratsstelleschool inspector postnoun
  • Schulratsbeschlussschool inspector's resolutionnoun

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