Leipzig Welcomes 6,000 First-Graders as City Braces for Future Class Size Shift
Leipzig welcomes around 6,000 first-graders this Saturday, marking a slight increase from last year. The city's school system is preparing for a shift in class sizes starting from 2025, as birth cohorts are expected to decrease.
The number of first-graders in Leipzig has been steadily increasing, with around 2,800 students starting school in the Leipzig district alone. This year's figure is roughly the same as last year, indicating a stable trend.
Looking ahead, the city anticipates a change in class sizes from 2025. The decrease in birth cohorts, currently at 0.97 children per woman compared to 1.45 in 2017, will lead to smaller year classes. This shift is expected despite population growth primarily driven by immigration. The Nordsachsen district, for instance, will see around 2,000 students starting school this year.
Leipzig's schools are preparing for a slight increase in first-graders this year, with around 6,000 students set to start their education. The city is also planning for a decrease in class sizes from 2025 onwards, as birth cohorts are projected to shrink.
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