Europe · Germany
Inclusive education in Germany
KMK guidance supports inclusive education of children and young people with disabilities, while the Länder implement their own systems and programmes.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Country-specific guidance
Do not assume an EHCP, US IEP or another country's process applies here. Use the local education framework and current official guidance.
Inclusion
National KMK recommendations frame participation and accessibility as important principles in school education.
Variation
The balance between inclusive general-school provision and specialist settings varies, and official statistics are reported by Land.
Practical step
Ask the school what inclusive support is available locally and which Land-specific rules govern assessment, additional support and placement.