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.
You have to 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
A compound of 'Schule' (school) and 'Amt' (office, agency). It literally means 'school agency'.
Memory Tips
Visualize an office building ('Amt') with a big school bell ('Schule') on top to remember its meaning.