Mandatory Summer School for Struggling German Students from 2026
The Education Ministry has announced significant changes to the summer school program. Starting in 2026, attendance will be mandatory for students struggling with German, with potential fines for non-compliance. The move aims to double participation and better serve its expanded target group.
The ministry will recruit more teachers specializing in German as a second or foreign language to accommodate the expected increase. Education Minister Christoph Wiederkehr plans to adapt the summer school model to better serve its expanded target group.
Teachers may be required to work during the summer program. Around 49,000 'special-needs' students will be required to attend, with children from migrant backgrounds expected to benefit most. The program has shown success in improving social integration and motivation among students.
Teachers and students have praised the learning environment, teacher support, and the effectiveness of the program. Non-native German speakers have shown increased enthusiasm for the initiative. The implementation of the modified summer school model will involve regional school authorities such as state school offices and regional government departments.
Starting in 2026, summer school will become mandatory for students struggling with German as their language of instruction. The ministry aims to double participation and better serve its expanded target group. The changes are expected to improve social integration and motivation among students, with children from migrant backgrounds benefiting most.
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