Big problem

AK study: every second pupil received extra tuition

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These are figures that should be a wake-up call for politicians in the "Holy Land" and the federal government. According to a study by the AK, a whopping 51 percent of Tyrolean pupils needed extra tuition in the past school year. The AK boss is calling for rapid improvements.

Alarming figures in the education sector come from the Tyrolean Chamber of Labor (AK). According to the school cost study, a whopping 51 percent of pupils received external tutoring in the school year just ending. In comparison: in the 2022/23 school year, the figure was significantly lower at 23 percent.

We have been pointing out the problems for years. But instead of taking action, the situation is becoming even more difficult.

AK-Präsident Erwin Zangerl

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23% wanted to, but could not
Not only a problem for young people, but also for parents. 60 percent stated that tutoring was a noticeable to heavy financial burden for them. Equally alarming: 23 percent of pupils would have liked to take advantage of tutoring, but were unable to do so either for financial or organizational reasons.

AK boss calls for improvements
AK President Erwin Zangerl criticizes that "we have been pointing out the problems for years, which have now been confirmed again by the study. But instead of taking action, the situation is becoming even more difficult. It is the task of the public sector to ensure improvements, and as quickly as possible.