Specific situation
Classification after immigration: class and support
After registration, the school decides which class your child will be in and what support it will receive. You can contribute your perspective. Here's how to prepare.
View next stepsMany parents fear that the classification is too deep. Important to know: Promoting German means support, not devaluation. And a classification is not final.
You can do that now
- 01
Collect documents about your time at school so far: certificates, reports, your own notes.
- 02
Go to the interview and take the documents with you.
- 03
Ask what support your child receives and why.
- 04
Get what you agreed upon in writing.
- 05
After a few months, see how things are going with the school.
Important details
What you can prepare
- Previous certificates or school reports
- Your own notes on your child's school history
Time and deadlines
No fixed window; Classification promptly after entry;.
How to avoid common mistakes
- Ask questions, even if you are unsure
- A classification is not final: changes are possible
- Don't reject German language support. It's free and helps
When advice makes sense
If there is suspected special educational need or a disputed classification, the school psychology service will help.
You can continue here
Sources and topicalityOpen binding information
Open Knowledge explains the next step. When it comes to deadlines, amounts and decisions, the linked current information from the responsible body always applies.
The responsible body will examine and decide on your personal case.