Also means
transfer to another school
Usage Note
Versetzung in German schools means the official decision to promote a pupil to the next class year. If a pupil's grades are insufficient, Versetzung may be denied (nicht versetzt werden), requiring them to repeat the year. It is decided at the end of each school year by the Klassenkonferenz.
Examples
"Wegen seiner schlechten Noten ist seine Versetzung gefährdet."
Natural Translation
His promotion to the next school year is at risk due to his poor grades.
Literal Translation
Because-of his poor grades is his promotion endangered.
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