Number of asylum applications drops - Minister of Education demands the upper limit!

Number of asylum applications drops - Minister of Education demands the upper limit!

In the past few months, the topic of migration in schools has increasingly caused a stir. The planned migration rate for primary schools in particular raises questions. Minister of Education Karin Prien found clear words when she asked the need that children could speak German before they are started school. Her proposal provides to introduce an upper limit for children with a migration background in school classes, which she described as "conceivable". This brings not only the teachers, but also the parents to the limit of what can be implemented in Germany's educational institutions. According to [BILD] (https://www.bild.de/politik/meinung-bemande-kolumnen/ comment-based chief-marion-horn-zur-migrantenquote-Fuer-Grundschulen-68693126d009353a0c960dbe), the lack of teachers and social workers for children of migrants is a major problem.

we remember the last PISA test: the achievements of 15-year-olds in mathematics, reading and natural sciences were disappointing. Experts propose to limit the number of children with a migration background in each class to 30 to 40 percent in order to create better learning conditions. This measure could prevent children from coming to school without sufficient knowledge of German, which could also result in a provision for one year if necessary. BILD also draws attention to the fact that companies are urgently looking for specialists, but often find young people who are not ready for training - a problem that is directly related to these educational gaps.

criticism and demands

The proposal from Prien is due to broad discussions. While the SPD rejects a migration rate in schools, there is still a growing concern about the existing conditions in many classrooms. Prien explains that a large number of non -German -speaking children make learning difficult for everyone. The President of the German Teachers' Association, Stefan Düll, expresses that the idea of ​​a quota is an "ideal idea", but are numerous obstacles in the practical implementation.

The migration report 2023, which was presented in early 2025, extensively illuminates the situation of migration in Germany. He has collected extensive data on the irregular migration and the integration of migrants into the education system. According to the Bildungserver, challenges are discussed that affect many children from migrant families.

The role of parents

A central point in the assessments of Prien is the responsibility of the parents for the formation of their children. The minister rely on the fact that not only the state is required, but also the families who have to be integrated into the educational process. After all, there can be language and development tests, but the implementation of the measures and support from the parents remains elementary for school success.

The discussion about the migration rate clearly shows that it is an extremely complex topic that requires more than just simple solutions. In this way, it will be necessary to pay more attention to the individual educational needs and language skills of all children in the future in order to create an integrative education system. This is a challenge that concerns both politics and society.