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Here you can find all schools in Bochum

Here you will find an overview of the educational landscape in our city.Discover interesting facts about schools in Bochum and gain helpful insights into our diverse education system.

Educational opportunities at secondary schools

At all types of schools, your child can obtain both the first school-leaving certificate after year 9 and after year 10 as well as the intermediate school-leaving certificate (Fachoberschulreife). As a rule, the path to the Abitur at Gymnasium and Gesamtschulen takes nine years from year 5 to year 13. It is also possible to obtain an Abitur at a Berufskolleg.

Die Primarstufe

Die Primarstufe

The primary level comprises grades 1 to 4 and lays the foundations in reading, writing and arithmetic and promotes social skills and independent learning.

1 Schuljahr

2 Schuljahr

3 Schuljahr

4 Schuljahr

Sekundarstufe I

Sekundarstufe I

Secondary level I comprises grades 5 to 10 and provides a broad general education and prepares students for vocational paths or the upper secondary school.

5 Schuljahr

6 Schuljahr

7 Schuljahr

8 Schuljahr

9 Schuljahr

10 Schuljahr

Förderschule

Förderschule

Individual support for children with special support needs. Teaching and support are tailored to the respective special needs.

All special schools

Grundschule

Grundschule

Starting point for the school career: Teaches basic German, math and subject knowledge. Promotes social skills and prepares children for secondary school.

All elementary school

Längeres Gemeinsames Lernen

Gesamtschule

Gesamtschule

All courses of education under one roof: Hauptschule, Realschule and Gymnasium qualifications possible. Individual support and extended joint learning.

All comprehensive schools

Sekundarschule

Sekundarschule

Combines Hauptschule and Realschule. No separate grammar school program, but transition to upper secondary school possible. Focus on practical relevance and individual support.

All secondary schools

Gegliedertes System

Hauptschule

Hauptschule

Practical lessons with a focus on career orientation. Graduation possible after grade 9 or 10. Good preparation for training and career.

All secondary schools

Realschule

Realschule

Provides a broad general education with vocational preparation elements. Graduation after year 10, access to vocational colleges or upper secondary school possible.

All secondary schools

Gymnasium

Gymnasium

Goal: General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur). Provides an in-depth general education and prepares students for university studies or demanding professions.

All grammar schools

Sekundarstufe II

Sekundarstufe II

Secondary level II comprises the upper secondary school level. The aim is to obtain the Abitur or an equivalent qualification - as a basis for studying or vocational training.

11 Schuljahr

12 Schuljahr

13 Schuljahr

Gymnasiale Oberstufe der Gesamtschule

Gymnasiale Oberstufe der Gesamtschule

The upper school also leads to the Abitur at the comprehensive school. It offers flexible learning paths and promotes individual strengths through elective options and project work.

All comprehensive schools

Berufskolleg

Berufskolleg

Wide range of courses: from vocational qualifications to advanced technical college entrance qualification or Abitur. Combination of theory and practice for various professional fields.

All vocational colleges

Weiterbildungskolleg

Weiterbildungskolleg

Second-chance education for adults. Enables subsequent school-leaving qualifications - from the Hauptschulabschluss to the Abitur.

All further education colleges

Gymnasiale Oberstufe des Gymnasiums

Gymnasiale Oberstufe des Gymnasiums

The sixth form lasts three years and leads to the Abitur. It deepens general education and prepares students specifically for university studies or demanding vocational training.

All grammar schools

Bochum universities

Bochum universities

Bochum offers a wide range of higher education opportunities with universities and universities of applied sciences. Students will find practical teaching, research and international networking here.

  • Ruhr-Universität Bochum

  • Folkwang Universität der Künste

  • EBZ Business School

  • Hochschule Bochum − Bochum University of Applied Sciences

  • Evangelische Hochschule – Rheinland-Westfalen-Lippe

  • Technische Hochschule „Georg Agricola“

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