In the Educational Frontier, Hamburg Shines
Hamburg has risen to third place in the education system rankings among the federal states, according to the latest economic analysis. Last year, the city-state's education system was positioned at number 4 in the annual comparison conducted by the "New Social Market Economy" initiative.
Once again, Saxony tops the chart as the academic high-achiever, while Bavaria holds onto second place. Bremen remains at the bottom, with Brandenburg close behind, followed by North Rhine-Westphalia. This comparative study assesses the education systems of the federal states using 98 indicators, evaluating them from an educational-economic perspective.
Hamburg excels in internationalization within its education system, demonstrating a strong commitment to global education standards. The research in the Education Monitor examines various aspects of education, including combating educational poverty and supporting a skilled workforce.
Saxony leads the pack in numerous aspects of education. For instance, Saxony boasts high rates of all-day care for children aged 3-6, all-day programs in daycare centers and elementary schools, and all-day schools at lower secondary level. The region also exhibits high competencies in reading and mathematics among young people, invests significantly in higher education, and hosts a high ratio of foreign students.
In Hamburg, the focus on internationalization extends to educational institutions like Phorms Hamburg, which offers continuous bilingual education in German and English, integrating the Cambridge International Primary Programme to nurture global competencies. This school emphasizes its welcoming and international atmosphere and fosters diversity and global education.
To further support lifelong learning and career development, Hamburg offers the Hamburg Weiterbildungsbonus. This initiative benefits employees, self-employed individuals, particularly those in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and migrant entrepreneurs across the city-state.
While the INSM Education Monitor does not specifically address educational poverty or skilled workforce support in its rankings, the Hamburg Weiterbildungsbonus and other initiatives in Hamburg contribute to ensuring equal educational opportunities, supporting a skilled workforce, and stimulating growth. This focus is crucial in maintaining Hamburg's academic progress and fostering an environment that nurtures the next generation of leaders in education and beyond.
Insights into Saxony's Education System:
- Since 2006, Saxony has consistently ranked first in the annual comparison of education systems among German federal states in the INSM Education Monitor[1].
- Saxony excels in daycare and education, with high all-day rates for children aged 3-6 (81.9%), elementary school students (93.6%), and students in all-day schools at lower secondary level (89.3%)[1].
- Saxony shows high competencies in reading among young people in the fourth and ninth grades and in mathematics among young people in the fourth grade[1].
- Saxony focuses on international education, hosting international kindergartens in Dresden and Leipzig, and international schools in Dresden, Leipzig, and south-west Saxony[1].
- Saxony excels in vocational and higher education, with 82.8% of vocational school students receiving foreign language lessons, a 24.6% engineering graduation rate among all graduates, a high doctorate rate, and high investment ratios at universities[1].
