Denmark - 2012
Provision of option to learn mother language other than the majority's
- Code:
- RED81
- Key Area:
- Education
- Strand(s):
- Discrimination, Equality
| Short Answer |
Only children from other EU countries have a right to mother tongue lesson. |
| Qualitative Info |
It is only mandatory for the schools to offer mother language lessons to children from other EU countries provided that there are 12 pupils in the municipality and that there is a qualified teacher. The municipality may choose to offer such lessons to children from outside the EU as well. The amendment of the law that abolished the posibility for mother tongue lessons for all bilingual children has been widely criticised by professionals. |
| Groups affected/interested | |
| Type (R/D) | |
| Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Education |
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