Despite compulsory schooling, hundreds of children and young people in Saxony have no school place. As of November 17, there were 645, according to the "Right to School for All in Saxony" alliance, citing figures from the State Office for Schools and Education. All of them did not have a German passport.
Month-long waiting times
At the end of the last school year, the number was 1,083. According to the information, it has fallen due to a lower influx. Statistics do not record how long the children and young people concerned wait from their arrival in Saxony until they are admitted to school. However, previous research by the Alliance shows that the waiting time can exceed six months. In addition to the requirements of international law, the EU Reception Directive requires equal access to school no later than two months after the application is submitted.
