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Special educational support in Germany
Germany has inclusive education and specialist educational support, but implementation and procedures differ across the Länder.
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.
National context
KMK materials provide common recommendations and national statistics, while school law and detailed procedures sit substantially at Land level.
Settings
Official statistics distinguish pupils receiving special educational support in general schools and in Förderschulen.
First step
Identify the child’s Land, school type and local education authority before relying on procedural information.