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Glossary entry

German term or phrase:

6. Klasse

English translation:

6th grade

Added to glossary by Robert Kleemaier
Feb 9, 2004 22:28
20 yrs ago
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German term

6. Klasse

German to English Other Education / Pedagogy educational systems, elementary/middle school grading systems
"Das Schulsystem in den ländlichen Gegenden wird vernachlässigt und die Infrastruktur ist in einem miserablen Zustand. Das Bildungssystem wird wenig gefördert und damit vergrössert sich der Analphabetismus. Viele der Schüler und Schülerinnen verlassen nach der 6. Klasse die Schule, um als Handlanger oder Hausangestellte zu arbeiten."
Proposed translations (English)
5 +5 6th Grade
3 +4 finish their education after only six years of schooling
5 6th class
4 1st grade of Middle School
3 10th Grade, Grade 10
2 Year 11 in the UK

Discussion

Non-ProZ.com Feb 9, 2004:
Dear Eckhard Indeed, this text is all about a Latin American country and a foundations attempt to improve the lives of the inhabitants of a hamlet. I have lived in Germany before and know this does not apply to the FRG.
Eckhard Boehle Feb 9, 2004:
Is this text talking about Germany? After the "6. Klasse" normally nobody leaves school because of "Schulpflicht" (compulsory school attendance), leaving school after 10 grades doesn't mean working as labourer or domestic servant! Sounds like outside EU.
Non-ProZ.com Feb 9, 2004:
omission Sorry, folks; a bit too quick off the draw. Just need a quick reminder whether this term is the equivalent of "Grade 6" in the US/Canada. I know there's a two year difference between the Netherlands and here, but I'm running out of time...

Proposed translations

+5
4 mins
Selected

6th Grade

in the US

:-)
Karin

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Note added at 2004-02-09 22:34:28 (GMT)
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6th grade
Peer comment(s):
agree Eckhard Boehle : So, after Robert's explanation that this text is about Latin America - this is the answer. Or what do the Latin Americans say?
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agree Kim Metzger : It wouldn't be unusual for children to leave school after the sixth grade in Mexico.
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agree Brandis (X) : they then go to a secondary school.
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agree matias : hm ... sounds reasonable after Robert's explaination, if children leave school after 15, it is not that an issue.
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agree Lars Helbig
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Thanks to all for your insights. I find Johanna's solution quite enticing. But I'll go with Karin's suggestions and flag this for our client. Cheers."
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10th Grade, Grade 10

If this is the German-speaking world you are talking about the sixth grade of secondary school (Mittelschule).
In NA this is termed "dropping out".

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Note added at 2004-02-09 22:47:30 (GMT)
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Greetings to BC, Robert (from a former Ontarian).
At least here in Austria (I believe Germany is the same), elementary (Grund/Volksschule) lasts four years/grades, secondary school (Mittelschule) begins with one again. 6 +4 = 10 (as far as I can remember...)
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1st grade of Middle School

in the USA, after 5 years and 5 grades of Elementary School. I am basing this on my grandson's attending now the first grade of Middle School in Louisiana.

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Note added at 1 hr 13 mins (2004-02-09 23:41:05 GMT)
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I might need to add that in my native Switzerland, 6th grade was still Elementary School i.e. Primarschule. Nobody can quit after that. The minimum is still a 7th and 8th school year.
Peer comment(s):
neutral Kim Metzger : No such thing as "first grade of middle school" in the US education system. It's K to 12. Maybe you're thinking of "first year of middle school."
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+4
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finish their education after only six years of schooling

you could maybe put it this way to avoid the "grade"issue while still pointing to the low level of education they are receiving
Peer comment(s):
agree writeaway : good solution
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agree vishoy : This is what happens in most 3rd world countries where there is no "Schulpflicht"
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agree milinad
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agree lindaellen (X)
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6th class

.. many pupils leave school after the 6th class ...
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Year 11 in the UK

Just for interest, that is if I understand 6 Klasse als Mittelstufe zu sein

Regards John McD
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