Report to the Education Officer on a Study Visit to the Federal Republic of Germany Report with the aim to investigate the arrangements made in the Federal Republic of Germany for the education of young people from the age of fifteen onwards and for their transition from school to the workplace. Objectives include investigation of traineeships and vocational training, as well as the differences and relationships of the various types of school. The programme for the visit and background reading is included. Achievements and information gained from the visit in relation to the initial objectives set out. 1981