School development in Stuttgart – Every other elementary school to get a junior class
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Expansion of Junior Classes in Stuttgart Schools by 2029Starting September 2026, Stuttgart launches 29 junior classes, aiming for 41 by 2029 to address increasing language support needs.
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- In the 2026/27 school year, Stuttgart will introduce 29 junior classes across 25 primary school locations.
- Junior classes replace former remedial classes and provide 25 hours of weekly instruction for students with various support needs.
- The number of junior classes is planned to rise to 41 by 2028/29, reaching half of all primary schools in Stuttgart.
- School principals, assisted by cooperation teachers, decide on admissions to improve support and reduce the need for school transfers.
The situation is improving.— Isabelle Hagel, executive principal of Stuttgart's elementary schools, commenting on the development of the junior classes in Stuttgart.
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