Supporting language skills in early childhood
It is important that your children understand and speak German so that they understand their lessons at school. Supporting language development early on is therefore particularly important.
Studies show, for example, that attending kindergarten for a longer period can positively influence language development and vocabulary.
Language test before enrolling for school
All Federal Länder test whether a child can speak German well enough before enrolling for school. If it is established that a child has problems with German, special language support is provided, generally in the year before the child starts school. The aim is to improve communication skills and general everyday understanding.
Support programmes before enrolling for school
There are many support programmes available to pre-school children who grow up speaking a language other than German. You can find information about the different support options under the menu item "German programmes for children and young people".
