1. Primary schools
- Also known as "Grundschule"
- Last for 4 to 6 years
- Compulsory for all children between the ages of 6 and 10
2. Secondary schools
- Also known as "Gymnasium", "Realschule", or "Hauptschule"
- Last for 6 years
- More specialized and offer different levels of education
- Students choose one of the three types of secondary schools after completing primary school
3. Vocational schools
- Also known as "Berufsschule" or "Berufskolleg"
- Provide vocational training in various fields
- Students typically attend vocational school for 2 to 3 years