Permanent securing of four primary schools in NRW carried out by the state authorities. - Authorities in NRW obtain four primary schools as part of their expansion plans.
North Rhine-Westphalia Secures Four Primus Schools Permanently
The joint learning school model, introduced in North Rhine-Westphalia more than a decade ago, has gained limited traction, with only four schools opting to participate in the pilot project dubbed Primus schools. According to Education Minister Dorothee Feller (CDU), no new registrations or expressions of interest for Primus schools have been received during this period.
In light of this, the state government has granted indefinite status to the remaining Primus schools and offered planning security to the school operators, as announced by the Ministry of Education. This decision ensures the continuation of the schools that emerged from the school experiment. A scientific evaluation found that these schools have positively impacted student learning, particularly in individual courses.
Presently, there are five Primus schools operating in Minden, Münster, Schalksmühle, Titz, and Viersen, educating approximately 3,000 students. The Viersen school will close its doors to new students in the 2023/24 academic year.
Under the Primus school model, students remain in the same class after the fourth grade, receiving education together up to the tenth grade. These schools are expected to award all secondary school certificates and facilitate the transition to the gymnasial upper secondary school.
Scientists Laud Primus Schools
Professor Till-Sebastian Idel from the University of Oldenburg noted that an above-average number of students at Primus schools have exceeded their predicted performance levels by the fourth grade. Additionally, the competencies of Primus school students hold their own in comparative learning level surveys.
Professor Christina Huf from the University of Münster praised the "immensely complex" process of establishing Primus schools. Despite this, she advocated for more Primus schools in North Rhine-Westphalia to build a solid foundation for the school experiment. "We have been successful with these schools," she said.
Although there is currently no specific information available about the Primus schools in North Rhine-Westphalia, they are part of the German education system, which is highly structured and offers a range of programs. For more specific information regarding the success rate or status of these schools, it may be necessary to consult local educational authorities or studies related to education in North Rhine-Westphalia.
- The state government's decision to secure the remaining Primus schools permanently underlines its commitment to vocational training, as these schools have shown a positive impact on student learning, thereby contributing to education-and-self-development in North Rhine-Westphalia.
- The success of Primus schools, as indicated by their students' above-average performance and competitive learning levels, highlights the need for further implementation of such vocational training programs in North Rhine-Westphalia, following the scientific recommendations of experts like Professors Idel and Huf.
