What is the plan?
Minister Christoph Wiederkehr wants a longer primary school. Today, children go to primary school for 4 years. At 10 years, they must choose a new school. Wiederkehr thinks this is too early. Children should change school at 12 years.
Who joins the test?
The test starts in the school year 2027. At least 5 schools in 3 federal states join. Schools can apply until 16 October. The participation is voluntary. Teachers and parents must agree.
Why is this important?
The minister wants equal chances for all. Often money or the education of parents decides the school way. This must change. Children stay longer in their familiar group. This takes pressure away from learning.
Dispute in politics
Wiederkehr makes the plan alone. His partners in government are not happy. The party ÖVP likes the 4-year primary school. They want no big change. The party FPÖ criticises the plan.
Minister Christoph Wiederkehr wants a longer primary school. Today, children go to primary school for 4 years. At 10 years, they must choose a new school. Wiederkehr thinks this is too early. Children should change school at 12 years.
Who joins the test?
The test starts in the school year 2027. At least 5 schools in 3 federal states join. Schools can apply until 16 October. The participation is voluntary. Teachers and parents must agree.
Why is this important?
The minister wants equal chances for all. Often money or the education of parents decides the school way. This must change. Children stay longer in their familiar group. This takes pressure away from learning.
Dispute in politics
Wiederkehr makes the plan alone. His partners in government are not happy. The party ÖVP likes the 4-year primary school. They want no big change. The party FPÖ criticises the plan.
