Study: Parents in Austria Spend €2,200 Annually per Child on Education
Parents in Austria spend an average of €2,223 a year on their child’s education, according to a study by the Chamber of Labour (AK).
Less Than a Third of Children in Austria in Full-Day Schools
According to the Education Ministry, only 30.9% of children in Austria attended a school offering full-day care in the last school year.
Teacher Shortages Continue in Austria, Opposition Calls for Action
As the new school year approaches in Vienna, Lower Austria, and Burgenland, around 100 teaching positions remain unfilled across Austria
Over 10,000 Pupils to Attend Vienna Summer School
In primary schools, courses focus on German, maths and general studies, while secondary schools cover German, maths and English.
Vienna’s Kindergartens Face Major Staff Shortages
Vienna’s public kindergartens face a shortage of 717 specialized staff, while the city’s largest private nursery provider has 200 vacancies.
The Eternal Student: The Austrian Student Union’s Impact on University Life
President Sarah Rossmann on her initiatives in student housing, financial aid, international student integration, and sustainability.
Special Classes for Newcomer Children Planned
The classes will focus on school-age children arriving through family reunifications and will include German-language courses.
Vienna Faces Capacity Issues in Schools and Kindergartens
Teacher representatives warn of a possible “collapse” of the system due to existing staff shortages and the high number of students struggling with the German language.
Everything You Need to Know About Austrian Student Union (ÖH) Elections 2023
The upcoming federal biennial Austrian student election falls from May 9th – May 11 this year.
