In states like North Rhine-Westphalia , children are often placed directly into regular classrooms with local peers from day one, supplemented by about 18 hours a week of additional language support. 3. Language & Curriculum Support
Despite the warm "welcome culture," the system faced heavy strain throughout the year:
Many schools in 2022 allowed Ukrainian students to continue their home curriculum via online classes from Ukraine on a supplementary basis to maintain their cultural identity.
Many students are placed in separate, preparatory classes to focus almost exclusively on learning the German language before moving into standard subjects.
Children typically undergo a language assessment to determine if they need a "welcome class" or can join a mainstream grade. 4. Major Challenges in 2022
German schools prepare for Ukrainian refugee children - DW.com
