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Schulempfehlung

school recommendation (for secondary school type)

noun SHOOL-emp-feh-lung Rare
People & Society Education

Usage Note

Schulempfehlung is the primary school teacher's recommendation at the end of year 4 (or 6 in some states) advising which type of secondary school (Gymnasium, Realschule, Hauptschule) is appropriate for a child. In some states it is binding.

Examples

"Die Schulempfehlung für das Gymnasium erfreute die gesamte Familie."

Natural Translation

The recommendation for the Gymnasium delighted the whole family.

Literal Translation

The school-recommendation for the Gymnasium delighted the entire family.

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