... some parents go against the teacher's recommendation because they believe the higher level tracks offer their children more opportunities. In most states, students enter one of several school forms at the lower secondary level: * The Hauptschule (grades 5-9 in most states) leads to receipt of the Hauptschule certificate and then to part-time enrolment in a vocational school combined with apprenticeship training until the age of 18. * The Realschule (grades 5-10 in most states) leads to receipt of the Realschule certificate and then to part-time vocational schools, higher vocational schools or continuation of study at a Gymnasium. * The Gymnasium (grades 5-13 in most states) leads to the Abitur and prepares students for university study or for a dual academic and vocational credential. Although it is possible for students to switch to a higher-level school with improved performance, it is not a frequent occurrence. It is more common that a student will ...

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