die Einschulung
Translation
school enrolment, first day of school, school induction
Examples
Die Einschulung ist ein großer Tag für Kinder.
The first day of school is a big day for children.
Wir feiern die Einschulung meiner Nichte am Samstag.
We are celebrating my niece's school enrolment on Saturday.
Grammar Patterns
the school enrolment ((of sb.)) Die Einschulung meines Sohnes war letztes Jahr.
the enrolment ((into sth.)) Die Einschulung in die Grundschule ist obligatorisch.
Similar Words
der Schulanfang, die Immatrikulation
Etymology
From 'ein-' (into) + 'Schule' (school) + '-ung' (nominalising suffix). Literally means 'in-schooling'.
Memory Tips
Picture a child going 'into' (ein) 'school' (Schule) for the first time. In Germany, this is a major event celebrated with a 'Schultüte' (school cone).