Which German term corresponds to the English 'Secondary School'?

• A. Gymnasium
• B. Berufsschule
• C. Sekundarschule
• D. Gesamtschule

Answer: (C)

Think of secondary school as the general stage after primary education. Sekundarschule is the German label that matches this broad idea, referring to the general secondary level after Grundschule. It’s the direct translation for that overarching idea, whereas the other terms describe specific paths within secondary education: Gymnasium is the academically oriented track leading to the Abitur, Berufs​schule focuses on vocational training, and Gesamtschule is a comprehensive school combining multiple tracks. So Sekundarschule best fits the English term for the general second stage of schooling.