Gifted Education in Germany
-few primary schools specifically for gifted students -gifted refers to children who are different from their same age peers because of their well above average abilities, interests and ability to perform academically. -parents must arrange for testing to be done at their own expense. -the government allows gifted students to start school earlier, allows grade skipping and part-time lessons in higher level classes. -can do 4 years of school in 3 years. -nationwide, policy for encouraging gifted students occurs mainly after regular school is completed in the form of apprenticeships. -these include those interested in science, music and language--anyone can take part but gifted students tend to shine. -German public schools differ from the US and Canada because student activities such as team sports play a small role in schools. -the minimum age for a drivers licence is 18, therefore no high school students drive themselves to school and few have after school jobs. -music lessons and school bands are also rare at school. -decision about which high school to attend is based on what student wants as a career.
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