German Phrase
Wann ist die Schule aus?
Meaning
Literally, 'When is the school out?' It is the everyday way to ask at what time the school day ends or when school is finished for the day (or for a break).
When to use
Use this question when you want to know the exact time the school day finishes – for example, when arranging a ride home, meeting friends after class, or checking the schedule for a holiday.
✦Grammar Breakdown
WannistdieSchuleaus
Wann
Interrogative adverb meaning 'when', used to ask about time.
ist
3rd‑person singular present of 'sein' (to be). It agrees with the singular noun 'Schule'.
die
Definite article for feminine singular nouns in nominative case.
Schule
Feminine noun meaning 'school'. In this sentence it is the subject.
aus
Colloquial particle meaning 'finished' or 'over' when combined with 'sein'.
🗨In Conversation
Wann ist die Schule aus?
When does school end?
Um 13:30 Uhr, dann können wir zusammen etwas essen gehen.
At 1:30 p.m., then we can go eat something together.
✕Common Mistakes
Wann sind die Schule aus?
The verb must agree with the singular noun 'Schule', so use 'ist' not 'sind'.
Wann ende die Schule?
While 'ende' is a noun, the correct verb form is 'endet' or the colloquial 'aus' with 'sein'.
Wann ist die Schule ausgegangen?
‘ausgehen’ means ‘to go out’, not ‘to be finished’. Use just 'aus' after 'sein'.
↔Alternatives
Um wie viel Uhr endet die Schule?
At what time does school end?
Bis wann ist Schule aus?
Until when is school over?
Wann ist der Unterricht zu Ende?
When is the lesson finished?
Cultural Tip
In most German states the regular school day ends between 12:30 and 15:00, but the exact time varies by school type and federal state. The word 'aus' is informal and typical in spoken German; in a formal context you might hear 'Wann endet die Schule?'.