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Danish is anchored as an independent school subject in general schools in Schleswig-Holstein .

Danish at state schools in Schleswig-Holstein

A few years after the end of the Second World War, Danish lessons were already being given in some public schools in northern Schleswig-Holstein . However, there was no chair for the subject. It was only set up in 1973 at what is now the University of Flensburg and in 1974 at the Christian Albrechts University in Kiel , which means that the number of Danish courses at schools has increased to the present level.

The Department Danish today in Schleswig-Holstein as a foreign language taught at some schools of general education. In the Schleswig region in particular , the subject can be found in the canon of subjects. In the 2002/03 school year, a total of 3,600 pupils learned Danish in German public schools. At grammar schools, Danish is usually offered as a second or third foreign language from grade 9 or 11. The subject is currently offered at seven grammar schools and two comprehensive schools with an upper level.

At the technical high schools in Niebüll , Flensburg , Schleswig and Husum , students can choose the subject as a second foreign language. You can either start over in the language in the upper level or build on the knowledge that was acquired in secondary school in courses for advanced learners.

At secondary schools, Danish is offered as an optional subject for grades 7 and 8 (3 hours per week). As a rule, students can choose between Danish and French . In grades 9 and 10, the subject is offered as an elective course (4 hours per week). The basic course in grades 7 and 8 contains a self-contained minimum offer for acquiring elementary language skills. The compulsory elective course is reserved for repetitions, expansion, deepening and systematisation. The subject is currently offered at 35 secondary schools.

At secondary schools, the subject is offered as a second foreign language or as a study group . The subject is currently offered at two secondary schools and seven primary and secondary schools.

Danish schools in Schleswig-Holstein

See also: List of Danish schools in Schleswig-Holstein

The Danish minority has maintained schools through the Danish School Association for South Schleswig since 1920. Today there are almost 50 schools where Danish is the language of instruction. This includes two high schools in Flensburg ( Duborg-Skolen ) and Schleswig ( AP Møller-Skolen ). The Danish schools are attended by around 5,800 students. The schools currently employ around 540 teachers who teach around 5,650 students. It is a special form of private school that carries out a public task (teaching Danish language and culture).

The subjects German and Danish are taught in schools on a mother tongue level. The rest of the subjects, with the exception of the languages, are all taught in Danish. The school leaving qualifications are recognized in both Denmark and Germany .

The running costs of the school association are covered 50% by the Danish state , 43% by the German state , 3% by the districts and municipalities and 4% by self-financing.

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  1. ↑ Jürgen Kühl on the spread of the Danish language