{"id":789,"date":"2019-10-03T15:04:23","date_gmt":"2019-10-03T13:04:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yabla.com\/german-blog\/?p=789"},"modified":"2021-11-15T09:24:34","modified_gmt":"2021-11-15T08:24:34","slug":"moving-to-germany-with-your-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yabla.com\/german-blog\/2019\/10\/03\/moving-to-germany-with-your-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving to Germany with your Family"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Are you considering moving to Germany? Moving abroad can be difficult enough without the added pressure of ensuring your entire family settles in as well. To help you prepare for the journey ahead, here are five useful things to know<\/strong> about family living in Germany \u2014 from figuring out the German education system to settling into the local community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A high quality of life makes Germany attractive to families.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

1. Education in Germany<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Germany\u2019s public education system is free for all children from the ages of six to 18. Public education is of a high quality, even on par with the country\u2019s private school system. While the majority of people in Germany enroll their children in the public education system, many expats opt for international schooling<\/a> with bilingual lessons. This can be perfect for children who are not yet familiar with the German language. An added benefit is that it may be easier for older children to continue where they left off in their coursework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While international schools offer a high standard of education and a varied curriculum, the fees can be high. However, if you have a relocation package that covers education costs or can afford to pay the fees independently, then enrolling your child or children in an international school may be a good option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The German education system consists of five levels. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n