In Austria, primary school lasts 4 years. After that, children must choose a new school. Many children are only 10 years old at this time. The ministry plans a test now. More than 40 schools want to join. Children stay 6 years in the primary school. They change school at age 12. This takes pressure from the children. They show their strengths better in a known place. Minister Christoph Wiederkehr is happy about this. Now parents and teachers must agree.
The test starts in the year 2027. It starts at 5 primary schools. These schools are in 3 different states. Before that, adults talk at info events. All people can ask questions then.
