die FOS
Translation
technical high school, vocational college
Examples
Sie macht ihr Fachabitur an der FOS.
She is getting her subject-specific university entrance qualification at the technical high school.
Nach der FOS kann man studieren.
After technical high school, you can go on to study.
Grammar Patterns
die FOS the technical high school The FOS prepares you for university studies. Die FOS bereitet auf ein Studium vor.
auf die FOS gehen to go to the technical high school He wants to go to the FOS. Er möchte auf die FOS gehen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gymnasium, Realschule (other types of secondary schools)
Etymology
Abbreviation for 'Fach' (specialized subject) + 'ober' (upper) + 'Schule' (school).
Memory Tips
Remember F.O.S. as 'Focus On Speciality' school, a path to higher technical education.