The Austrian 'Oberstufe' and the English Sixth Form, and some Consequences for University Studies.

The article presents a comparative study of educational organization in the 16 plus range. It focuses on the educational systems in Austria and England. The difficulties created by the different historical backgrounds of England and Austria are discussed. The article considers the "Federal School Law of 1962," which is considered as the most important single document concerning school organization in Austria. An overview of the Austrian grammar school is explored. The article also discusses the problems of Austrian educational thought and organization.