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5 Questions to Ask Your School

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You need to contact the school but you are not sure what to ask, or how to write it in German.

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Practical advice about German schools, learning strategies and parent rights. Straight from a teacher who knows the system from inside.

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School level
Before Grade 1, Grades 1–2, Grades 3–4, Grades 5–6, Grades 7–10, Grades 11–13
Language
English and German
Topic
School Communication, School System, Parent Rights

About this resource

Replace the brackets in the templates, describe your child's situation and send the email to the school or responsible authority. The questions help you find out who is responsible, what support could apply, which documents you need and what happens next.

What you'll get

  • Five questions that cover responsibility, options, documents, process and next steps
  • Ready-to-use email templates in German and English
  • A short preparation checklist before you write

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