Lessons in the language of origin
Mother Tongue Instruction (HSU) in Bochum
Native Language Instruction is a free program offered by the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.
The program is designed for students who are bilingual or multilingual—that is, who are growing up speaking German and a native language.
The HSU in Bochum is currently offered in the following languages:
Arabic, Bosnian, Chinese, Farsi, Greek, Italian, Kurdish, Polish, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish.
The Class Times for the HSU this school year Available for download here.
For the Planning and Organization of the HSU In Bochum, the Bochum City School District is responsible for the city's schools. HSU classes are held primarily in the afternoon.
The Teachers, who teach the HSU, are employees of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. They are native speakers. They are typically assigned to several schools.
The HSU teacher certifies attendance and assigns a grade starting in 3rd grade. The child’s school enters this grade in the “Remarks” section of the Report Card. At the end of lower secondary school (10th grade), students take a Language Test in their native language ... A strong performance on the language exam can make up for a poor performance in a foreign language and thus lead to graduation.
Binding registration for the upcoming school year is done through the Form "Registration for Native Language Instruction". This must be turned in to the respective HSU teacher during HSU class hours.
Registration requires regular attendance. Withdrawal is only possible at the end of the school year for the coming school year.
Contact information
Christoph Dieker
Director of the School District
e-mail: chdieker@bochum.de
Telephone: 0234 910-3780
Eylem Durus
Administrative Assistant
e-mail: edurus@bochum.de
Telephone: 0234 910-3883
Christiane Henzler
Expert Advisory Services on Integration Through Education
e-mail: chenzler@bochum.de
Telephone: 0234 910-3879
Address: Universitätsstr. 43-49, 44777 Bochum
Note:
Opening hours:
Office hours by appointment (call to schedule)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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