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Education
Types of school...
What types of schools are available for children from 12-16 ages?
Can I choose the type of the school for my child?
Enrolment process, appeals
What is the enrolment process?
Can I appeal, if my child did not get into the educational institute I wanted she/he to?
Basic curriculum information...
Is the curriculum the same in every school, or do the schools develop it themselves?
Costs
Do I have to pay for the education in the school?
Do I have to pay for anything else in the school?
Schedule
School day
How long is a school day?
What is the procedure if my child misses a school day?
School year
How long is a school year?
Religious and ethics education
Does my child have the right for religious education?
Is there mandatory religious education?
Is there mandatory ethics education?
Sex education
Is there sex education in the school?
Is there sex education provided by anyone else?
Is sex education compulsory?
Language
Majority language(s)
Is it mandatory to learn the majority language(s)?
Are there free majority language(s) courses available for my child?
Mother tongue education
Is the school obliged to provide mother tongue education to my child?
If there is no mother tongue education in school, where can my child get it?
Other languages
Is there any opportunity to learn other languages in the school?
Is it mandatory to learn any other language in the school?
Parent reporting/consultation
Is there an opportunity for active parent’s involvement and participation in school?
Are there specific ways of communication between family and school?
Testing and its consequence
Are there any tests for children aged 6-12 that have an effect on my child’s school life?
Complaints procedures
Where can I make a complaint if my child was not treated well in school?
Special education needs (also...
Where can I turn for help if my child has disabilities?
Where can I turn for help if I know/suspect that my child has learning disorders?
Where can I turn for help if I know/suspect that the regular curriculum is too easy for my child?
School dress code
Is there a dress code in the school?
Parents rights and obligations
What are the rights of parents in school?
What are the obligations of parents in school?
Homework
Is it regular for a child of this age to have homework after lessons on schooldays?
Can children get homework for the weekend?
Is homework compulsory?
School meals
Do they provide food for special dietary needs in school (halal, kosher, vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free, gluten-free or other medically determined)?
Can my child bring food from home to school?
Do I have to pay for the food in school?
School leaving age
When is the school leaving age?
Scholarships
Are there any scholarships available for children from 12-16 ages?