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What is the purpose of Germanyâs Schulkindergarten?
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In the context of German preschool education, the Schulkindergarten (school kindergarten) serves as a preparatory school for primary school.1
Its specific purpose is to provide an educational setting for children who have reached the official age for school entry but are not yet considered sufficiently mature to begin formal primary education.1