When do German students start to learn a foreign language?

Answer 1

Of course it varies pretty much, because education is under the administration of the 16 "Bundesländer". So some start later, in the 5th year of school, but like me, some start in the 3rd grade.

In German these years are called "Klasse", instead of grade.

Some private schools also start teaching foreign languages in 1st grade, but these are private schools with linguistic focus.

Answer 2

In Germany, students typically start learning a foreign language in primary school, usually in the third or fourth grade. The most commonly taught foreign languages are English, French, and sometimes Spanish. However, the exact starting age and language choice can vary between different states and schools.