Islamic high school in Vienna: Education or radical ideology?

Islamic high school in Vienna: Education or radical ideology?

Wien-Rudolfsheim, Österreich - An innovative educational concept in the middle of Vienna causes a stir: The first Islamic Realgymnasium in Europe with public law has conquered a special place in the educational landscape. The school has been located in the 15th district since 1999 and is carried by an association that follows the motto "solidarity with each other". The facility recently achieved new attention through a sarcastic remark on the platform X, which focused on the uniqueness of the school, such as kosmo.at

in high school, which uses German as a main language of the classroom, there are spatial conditions that respectfully integrate the Muslim faith. Many students and teachers wear headscarves, but the compulsion to head is not officially determined. According to the school regulations, the pupils have to make sure to choose an appropriate style of clothing: bellies and shoulders should be covered, and a “sports headscarf” is pointed out for the physical education. Maximilian Krauss, FPÖ club chairman in Vienna, expressed concerns about possible radical extremist influences and demands a complete control of the school, as fears that radical-Islamic propaganda could be operated with the support of the Ludwig-Spö and the EU, Today.at .

special rules and costs

Even if the wearing of a headscarf is not a requirement, it is common practice. The school regulations require the students to “reflect on Allah” and promote respectful interaction with each other. The school demands more than this from its students: smartphones and tablets have been banned for years-not only since Christoph Return's Initiative, a Neos politician. The monthly school fee is 194 euros and also includes afternoon care. The school implements modern teaching methods and also offers native language lessons and sports courses.

The final exams are stored with the regular Matura. This school, which works with the support of the Vienna Education Directorate and the EU's social fund, will continue to be the focus of the political discussion, while those responsible do everything they can to ensure education for peace and mutual respect.