The lower secondary school [Hauptschule] is designed to provide all pupils with a basic general education within a four-year period. Its purpose is to prepare pupils for working life and to equip them with the necessary knowledge for transfer to upper-secondary schools.

Lessons in lower secondary school are designed to pay special attention to the interests, skills and abilities of the individual pupils.

In the 3rd and 4th year of lower secondary school much attention is being paid to prepare pupils for their further educational and vocational career. Thus, the subject "careers guidance" has been introduced and practical training sessions in companies as well as educational visits to companies are organized.