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Child Care and Education

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Child Care and Education

Hamburg is a great place for raising and educating children, with kitas and schools in any neighbourhood. Learn all the basic facts to keep track of the education system.

Kitas

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Child Care The Kita – Basic Information

Can I send my child to child care in Hamburg? What kinds of child care are there? And what does 'kita' even mean? See our brief overview.

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Child Care How to Find a Kita Spot

Finding the right kita for your child can be tricky. Here is some useful information on how to find the right kind of care for your child.

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Child Care Kita Voucher

Hamburg has its own programme to ensure the best possible care for every child: the kita voucher. Read all you need to know.

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Child Care Kita Care Hours

Hamburg’s day-care facilities offer various ranges of care hours for your children. See here for a helpful summary.

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Hamburg Welcome Portal Child Benefit

All children from birth up to the age of 18 years are entitled to receiving child benefit. Additional, the state supports low income families with child supplement.

Schools

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Hamburg Welcome Portal Hamburg School Structure

All students start school by attending primary school. Afterwards, they can enrol in different types of secondary schools.

Symbolic image: Hamburg School Structure

Hamburg Welcome Portal Hamburg School Structure

All students start school by attending primary school. Afterwards, they can enrol in different types of secondary schools.

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Hamburg Welcome Portal Bilingual Classes

In Hamburg, your child has the opportunity to attend a bilingual class where students are educated in two languages from day one.

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Information for Young Adults JIZ - Youth Information Center

The JIZ information centre provides young adults with information on school and education, university, vocational training, professional work, and many other topics.

Further Education

University of Hamburg

Study Why Study in Hamburg

Hamburg is a great city for higher education. Here is a guide to Hamburg's universities and colleges, including enrollment and fees.

University of Hamburg

Study Why Study in Hamburg

Hamburg is a great city for higher education. Here is a guide to Hamburg's universities and colleges, including enrollment and fees.

Financial support (BAföG) for International Students

Hamburg Welcome Portal Financial Support

Studying abroad can be costly...

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Civic Education State Agency for Civic Education

The Landeszentrale für politische Bildung provides residents with information and support on all matters of civic education.

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