die Einschulung
Translation
school enrollment, 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 enrollment on Saturday.
Grammar Patterns
the school enrollment ((of sb.)) Die Einschulung meines Sohnes war letztes Jahr.
the enrollment ((into sth.)) Die Einschulung in die Grundschule ist obligatorisch.
Similar Words
der Schulanfang, die Immatrikulation
Etymology
From 'ein-' (into) + 'Schule' (school) + '-ung' (nominalizing 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).