das Schulamt
Translation
education authority, school board
Examples
Das Schulamt ist für die Schulen zuständig.
The education authority is responsible for the schools.
Man muss den Antrag beim Schulamt einreichen.
One must submit the application to the education authority.
Grammar Patterns
((the Schulamt)) as subject The education authority has decided. Das Schulamt hat entschieden.
bei+3 ((the Schulamt)) at the education authority to submit an application at the education authority einen Antrag beim Schulamt stellen
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schulbehörde, Bildungsministerium
Etymology
Composed of 'Schule' (school) and 'Amt' (office, authority). Literally 'school office'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'office' or 'authority' (Amt) that deals with 'schools' (Schule).