Tuition in Germany: an expensive must or valuable support?

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Eine aktuelle Umfrage zeigt, dass 22% der Berliner Eltern kostenpflichtige Nachhilfe für ihre Kinder in Anspruch nehmen. Was sagen die Zahlen über bildungspolitische Herausforderungen aus?
A current survey shows that 22% of Berlin parents use paid tutoring for their children. What do the figures about educational policy challenges say? (Symbolbild/MB)

Berlin - A current survey has shown that tutoring has become an indispensable part of the education system for many families. 53 percent of the parents surveyed now consider professional tutoring to be essential support, especially in times when the lack of teachers can be felt more and more.

tutoring: A growing need among parents

A total of 22 percent of parents have used paid tutoring for their school-age children, according to a nationwide Forsa survey. It is particularly noteworthy that almost a quarter of parents received tutoring with a main or secondary school leaving certificate, compared to 19 percent in children of academics. This shows a significant relationship that indicates an increase in tutoring for certain educational groups.

The influence of the tutoring on the educational success

According to the survey, 57 percent of the parents believed that tutoring not only leads to better grades, but also has positive effects such as increased self -confidence and improved learning techniques. Our education system is faced with increasing challenges, and 48 percent of those surveyed are convinced that tutoring can alleviate the effects of teacher lack. These findings throw a light on the role that tutoring plays in the individual educational path of children.

The perception of inequalities

The survey also shows that 69 percent of parents believe that tutoring in particular offers wealthy families advantages that their children prefer. This makes the question arise as to whether society is willing to create more equal opportunities to give all children the same access to education, regardless of the financial situation of their families.

The importance of tutoring for future educational success

The study commissioned by the tutoring provider “Studienkreis” records the views of 2002 German -speaking parents between the ages of 25 and 69. A remarkable aspect is that the household net income has made no significant difference in tutoring. With an increase in the proportion to 37 percent in children from the eleventh grade, it becomes clear that educational investments by parents regularly become more important in the school career. This could indicate a newly awakened ambition or the challenges of a changing school system.

In summary, it can be said that tutoring is an increasingly important factor in the German education system. The survey gives an insight into the parents' opinions and opens up a discussion about educational justice and the need for support for all children to create the same starting conditions.

- Nag