Education
The "value for money" of German universities
Following the Baden-Württemberg Public University, the Technical University of Munich in Germany will charge tuition fees from the winter semester of 2024 and 2025, ranging from 2,000 to 6,000 euros per semester for each bachelor's and master's degree. As we all know, German education is world-renowned, and a large number of international students come to Germany, with the total number of foreign students studying in Germany exceeding 410,000 in 2023, making Germany the third largest destination for studying abroad in the world. Bavaria is one of the federal states with the highest quality of education in Germany, and the level of education in schools and universities has always been among the highest in Germany, and the Technical University of Munich, located in the capital of the state, has been the top university in Germany for many years, accounting for 44% of the international student enrollment. At present, although some public universities in Germany have begun to charge, but the fees are not high, including private universities, their annual tuition fees are only a few thousand euros, coupled with the high level Xi of teaching in German universities, strong scientific research strength, more opportunities for practical work, and high academic qualifications, compared with the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia and Canada and other countries have a higher cost performance.
In this issue, Whale Stone will talk about several more important contents from German middle school to university.
Graduates from German liberal arts and sciences are tuition-free to go to university.
Although Germany is a small language country, its degree of internationalization and openness has always been far ahead of the developed countries and has repeatedly reached new highs. German higher education is world-famous, but consolidating the value of its system is inseparable from the advantages of basic education, and Whale believes that it is more significant for Chinese students to study in Germany at this stage. Independent, self-confident, self-disciplined, with correct values, comprehensive ability, stable academic Xi status, seamless access to German universities, high school graduates with ABITUR certificate enjoy the same treatment as German students, and there are almost no restrictions on applying to universities. For two consecutive years, many international students graduated from high school with excellent grades and were admitted to prestigious universities such as Technical University of Munich, University of Munich, and Karoo Institute of Technology.
Most of these students are in the third year of junior high school and graduation stage, with the "language + middle school" dual enrollment method to study in Germany, they start the European standard German enlightenment when they are in China, and first enter a full boarding Xi German school after going to Germany for 8-12 months, and the German level at the end of the Xi is usually able to reach the B2 or C1 level, and some excellent students can even reach C2, and then they will directly enter the liberal arts and science secondary school and start secondary school life. For example, Whale Shi Shen began to systematically learn Xi German before going abroad, and passed B2. in just over three months after arriving in GermanyLevel 2 exam, creating a record for the fastest language attainment;Huang made full use of his German Xi time, not only passed the C1 exam, but also completed the German C2 Xi, setting a new school record, and other students also completed German Xi as scheduled and entered secondary school. This method not only meets the increasingly high language requirements of German secondary schools and universities, but also helps students to better understand German culture, master German language skills faster, adapt to and integrate into the German school Xi life environment more reliably, and lay a solid foundation for smooth growth in the future.
As the highest-level secondary school in Germany and the "official channel" that allows foreign students to study, the boarding school has many "advantages", especially suitable for Chinese students who want to get rid of educational involution, cultivate comprehensive ability, and grow up physically and mentally healthy.
Liberal arts and sciences are not separated".
German secondary school is also divided into arts and sciences, but the equal emphasis on arts and sciences has no impact on applying for universities and majors, and students can freely choose their favorite majors without worrying about the restrictions on the direction of majors in literature and science. The teaching of German liberal arts and science middle schools pays attention to practical research, students do not need to find out the rules of questions, grasp the answering skills, and do not rely on brushing questions to get high scores, schools and teachers pay more attention to cultivating students' initiative and creativity, encourage students' personalized growth, and can stimulate their own strengths and advantages. In addition, German liberal arts and science middle schools are not "one exam for life", and the usual grades and comprehensive performance (including activity participation, compliance with rules and disciplines, communication, etc.) account for 50% of the total score, in this environment, the mind and virtue grow together, and the classroom environment of process participation, hands-on operation and teamwork is emphasized, so that learning Xi and knowledge accumulation are no longer boring and boring. After two years of adjustment in Germany, he not only found the fun of learning Xi, regained self-confidence, but also found the direction of his interests, his Xi has advanced by leaps and bounds, his grades, performance and ability have blossomed in an all-round way, and he has become an excellent student and won the school award, which is enough to change the opportunity of a lifetime.
German secondary education has entered an advanced stage, and its education methods and teaching content are closely connected with higher education, and the breadth and depth are increasing, and the difficulty and scope of knowledge of some courses are in line with university courses. Teachers guide students to master methods in teaching, and guide and help students cultivate innovative thinking, accumulate knowledge, and gain research ability in the process of learning and Xi through practice, seminars and other ways.
Middle school life that liberal arts and science students love.
Many students like to learn Xi scientific and technological knowledge and hands-on practice, such as electronic technology, computers, mechanical manufacturing, robotics, etc., German liberal arts and science secondary schools, especially private boarding arts and science secondary schools, are mostly founded and operated by non-profit ** associations, and invest more resources in Germany's advantageous areas to help cultivate interest and connect with future work. The arts and sciences school has a variety of clubs, societies, workshops, and even handicraft workshops and student companies, providing students with a large number of practical opportunities, such as carpentry, machinery, 3D printing, robotics, craft and other workshops as electives or interest classes. On behalf of the school, he has won many awards in the German Mathematics Olympiad and badminton tournaments, and has appeared in the news column of local newspapers. When Shen graduated, he was recommended by the school to win the German Chemistry Prize and the Mathematician Award because of his excellent grades in Abitur.
There is a way to improve cultural and artistic accomplishment.
As a large European country, Germany has a long history of culture and art education. Liberal arts and science middle schools generally offer elective courses and interest clubs such as art and fine arts, such as orchestras, choirs, drama clubs, arts and crafts clubs, pottery workshops, vocal instrument classes, etc., and can also participate in or form small bands for performances. The aforementioned student Shen not only has a high academic level and strong professional ability, but also has a full talent in opera performance, and he has participated in many public performances as the male principal of the school's opera troupe. As a member of the school's volleyball team, Wang has become the main force of the team to participate in the middle school league. These are all extensions of personal interests and abilities, and students have more possibilities through this.
In addition, some liberal arts and science secondary schools have opened pre-university art courses, and students with artistic talents can choose to take Xi language and culture courses in German schools while receiving systematic professional training, so as to prepare for the smooth admission to well-known German art schools such as Berlin University of the Arts and Bauhaus University.
Sports go from amateur to professional.
In addition to compulsory courses and elective courses, German secondary school students devote the most energy to sports activities, and the sports venues such as football basketball, volleyball, badminton and table tennis in liberal arts and science secondary schools are fully equipped, and most of them have established sports clubs or clubs such as football, basketball, table tennis, badminton, volleyball, tennis, archery, equestrian, golf, swimming, rock climbing, yoga, and chess. Students can participate in sports activities after school not only to exercise their bodies and expand their social circle, but also to quickly improve their German skills.
According to German regulations, middle school members must study in liberal arts and science secondary schools, receive professional training and participate in competitions in their spare time, and have the opportunity to enter professional clubs to become professional athletes and participate in professional leagues at all levels, such as football, basketball and other sports. Some German grammar and science high schools cooperate with local professional clubs, so that the middle school members can not only receive systematic and professional training, but also have more opportunities to participate in competitions of all ages at the federal and state levels. For students who are interested in entering the field of professional sports, Germany means a better training environment and conditions, more opportunities for development and choice, especially in football, and its scientific and complete youth training system, the level and influence of professional leagues are extremely attractive.
Innovation and entrepreneurship in German secondary schools.
In addition to the advantages of disciplines and stylistic characteristics, German liberal arts and science schools have also made great achievements in financial quotient and emotional intelligence. Business courses and social courses, finance courses, including the actual operation of student companies have become one of the hallmarks of liberal arts high schools.
Because of the internationalization of German science and technology innovation and entrepreneurship from the beginning, the "simulation" of the liberal arts and science middle school covers all aspects from the opening and operation of small enterprises to product design, proofing, production, sales, etc., for example, the relevant market survey questionnaire can organize students to design and put their own analysis inside and outside the school, and exercise the social survival ability of students to apply theory to practice. In addition to German as the medium of instruction and English as a compulsory course, liberal arts and science secondary schools usually offer a second foreign language, including French, Spanish, Latin, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, etc.
German college students generally start a business with a pioneering product and then look for investment to set up a business, and then realize commercial operation to the market, and their business operation, financial management, marketing ability is often initially cultivated in middle school, many entrepreneurs because of the experience of practice in middle school, after entering the society to participate in innovation, entrepreneurship, research and development, production and other activities are more comfortable.
Studying in Germany from high school to graduating from university is a complete process of learning and Xi, and it is also a key stage for students to master knowledge, develop skills, improve their strength, and achieve growth and development. For international students, learning German is an important factor and a top priority, and at the same time, being resilient, self-disciplined and optimistic will allow you to do more with less.
Message to students:
Be determined to be strong, not far from mountains and seas;
Take advantage of the momentum and see the ambition of Lingyun.