I think German system is a bit toooo soon to make the decisions (if I understand it right, it around 6th or 7th grade) ... I don't think EVERY kid is really at a point to make "Universitat" or "Gynamsium" or vocational or whatever decisions at that point. SOME certainly are, and it would be great to have more options (especially in large districts) for those who do know that early they want Fine Arts or Vocational or College Prep.... but I won't want to force EVERYONE to make that decision that early....
I know 6th grade me and 12 grade me and Post-Mission me were all pretty different, and might have made some very different choices.....