3 Differences Between German & American Schools from a Teenager

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to study in both American and German schools? Our teenage daughter has experienced it first-hand and is here to share her insights. Discover the three biggest differences she noticed, as well as her honest opinion and reflections from her German classmates. Learn first-hand what it’s like to study in both countries!

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00:00 Intro
00:41 The Schedule
02:41 The Subjects
04:50 The Grading System
06:01 Feedback from the German class

About us: In July of 2021, after a long time of hoping, dreaming, and planning, we sold or gave away almost everything we owned and left the United States to begin our journey with four children as an expat family. We moved to Leipzig, Germany, a beautiful city in the state of Saxony. This is our story.

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[Rainerjgs]

So ein kluges und sympathisches Mädel, mit einer ausgesprochen gut verständlichen und bestens akzentuierten Aussprache. - Danke, für Deine so charmante Darstellung und ansteckende gute Laune! Du bist echt goldig und ich wünsche Dir viel Glück und Erfolg in Deinem Leben!

[steffenriedel]

Du wirst eine sehr gute berufliche Zukunft haben, schon wegen der 2 (oder mehr ?) Sprachen, die Du sprichst. Und Du bist zielstrebig, sympathisch und intelligent. Deine Eltern werden stolz auf Dich sein !

[Rainerjgs]

Such a smart and likeable girl, with an extremely easy to understand and perfectly accented pronunciation. - Thank you for your charming portrayal and contagious good mood! You are really sweet and I wish you good luck and success in your life!

[lhuras.]

Es war überaus angenehm, dir zuzuhören.
Dieses Konzept, dass man sich in den verschiedenen Bereichen ausprobieren kann, um zu sehen, was einem am ehesten liegt, hätte ich in meiner Schulzeit auch sehr gerne gehabt. Dann hätte ich vielleicht nicht so viele Jahre damit verschwendet, etwas zu tun, was ich eigentlich gar nicht machen wollte.

[SoloTravelStory]

Well done on your first video! You'll get more variety and choice when you enter A-Levels, 9th grade is very intense. I remember "Nullte Stunde", period before the official first period and started school from 8th grade at 6am and sometimes had to stay until 4pm with double period of Russian towards the end of the day.

[mariashepherd]

Super Video! Du bist ein echter Profi! Das war eine sehr angenehme Abwechslung zu den vielen Schülern, denen ich über die letzten 20 Jahre zugehört habe. Die meisten rasen durch den Text, da sie nervös sind. Außerdem war das Video so toll strukturiert. Klasse! 😊

[sebastianderien]

First of all, thank you for the video, was a pleasure to watch.
If I'm not wrong wie have Gesamtschulen in Germany that offer to take classes in different "difficulty levels".
I'm full onboard with the ability to personalize your schedule a bit more, yet i would say giving one a broad spectrum on knowledge can help you later in life.
I know a lot of people who changed their mayor after studying for 2 or more semesters because they found a new field of interest.
I would maybe give pupils the choice to pick 3 subjects where they will not get any marks but have to attend the classes.
Wish you and your family all the best.

[klopferator]

"whether you get a 1, a 2, a 3, or even a 4, most students seem pretty satisfied with their grades".... or as we say in German: "Ein gutes Pferd springt nicht höher, als es muss." 😁

[MarcoTorrance]

Great video! But it makes me curious about the family's German language skills! =)

[klauskleber]

Good job girl. 👍
I hope your dad is feeling better with the winter blues?
The days are now a little bit longer and the sun is already stronger.
Spring is not far and in the air. 😉

[AmericasGotGermans]

You did that sooo well! I'm sure your dad is super proud! 😍 I'm impressed how well you explained everything and how mature you are at your age! You truely rock girl 😉😊! You said you used to learn German at school. I would love to know more about your experiences of learning German as I am still struggling to learn English 😁 But my kids on the other hand became fluent in no time 😊

[kpusauk]

I Loved your video and interesting your ideas.
Profile I believe

[gweisa]

Depends on the US School in East I saw many highschool start at 8am-2-3pm? Really depends on the US. It sound your school started an hour later than my own highschool that was private in the US.

[AGWittmann]

How did you reach the Gymnasium in Germany? Per Public Transportation? Or by a Driveby with Dad? ;)

[ritta]

18 in Poland in I belive 7 or 8 grade?