Scandal in Vienna: Almost half of the first graders don't speak German!

Scandal in Vienna: Almost half of the first graders don't speak German!

The Vienna People's Party sounds the alarm: Almost half of the first graders in Vienna's elementary schools have inadequate knowledge of German! This was brought to light by a request for educational city council, which reveals the terrifying numbers. In particular, in some districts, where the proportion of children who do not speak sufficiently German, even over 60 percent is, action is required. City Councilor Karl Mahrer from the Vienna People's Party is now calling for a comprehensive examination and reassessment of German funding in the Viennese kindergartens after the education system has failed for years and, despite years of kindergarten visit, could hardly learn German. In his statement, Mahrer emphasizes: "It cannot be that children who are born in Vienna and visit kindergarten for years do not have sufficient knowledge of German until the school start."

The current situation also worries Harald Harald Zierfuß, education spokesman for the Vienna People's Party, who emphasizes: "We need a restart in Vienna's education policy." In response, the city architectural courtyard is asked to examine the mode of action of language support, especially in favorites. The People's Party has made clear demands: This includes a mandatory visit to kindergarten for children with a need for German from three years and the determination of the language stand of all three years old children. Immediate measures are necessary to ensure that all children have the same opportunities for a successful start.

urgent need for action

Time is urged, because any delay could bring more negative consequences for the children in Vienna. Mahrer and ornamental foot ask the educational authority to finally act and take the necessary steps to improve German funding in kindergartens. According to wien.orf.at it can be seen that not only the quality of education, but also equal opportunities for affected children are at stake. With concrete measures such as an increase in the specialist-child key and the hiring of qualified staff who have C1 level in German, language support should be absolutely necessary. The Vienna People's Party is combative: "We will not let go so that every child gets the same opportunities for the start of school."