Q
What is a Schultüte and why is the list so long?
A
A giant cone filled with sweets for the first day. You will receive a hyper-specific list of pens/folders to buy.
Tips
Buy supplies early. German parents buy everything in July; shops sell out of specific brand-name items fast.
Real Talk
絵の具や万年筆など、学校や担任教師からメーカーや型番を細かく指定されるケースが多い。指定外の学用品を持ち込むと、授業での使用を認められない場合があるため注意が必要。