Schulwechsel

change of school, transfer to a different school

noun SHOOL-vek-sel Rare

Usage Note

Schulwechsel is the process of moving from one school to another, either upward (e.g., from Grundschule to Gymnasium) or lateral. It involves formalities with the Schulverwaltung and can be stressful for pupils.

Examples

"Nach dem Schulwechsel brauchte er einige Wochen, um sich einzuleben."

Natural Translation

After changing schools he needed a few weeks to settle in.

Literal Translation

After the school-change needed he a few weeks, to settle-in.

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