Schwerin (dpa/mv) – In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania’s schools, more and more children and young people who fled the war in Ukraine are being taught. The Ministry of Education in Schwerin announced on Tuesday that there are currently 2,720, and more than 2,400 have received special German support. A month ago it was around 2000.
With a view to the growing number of Ukrainian students, the country has been hiring foreign teachers since the beginning of May who do not have the advanced knowledge of German at the level C1 that is usually required. They should work as substitutes to support the classes. According to Education Minister Simone Oldenburg (left), applicants only have to have a basic knowledge of German, which enables them to communicate with colleagues and students. They should also be able to speak the mother tongue of the children they look after. Those who have the C1 language certificate can also apply for regular teaching positions.
