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Berlin Adds School Seats, Cuts Workload, Invests €32 Million in Teachers

Official figures detail school place expansions, compulsory education changes and €32 million in teacher funding adjustments.

By Berlin News Desk · Published 25 July 2026

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Berlin's education authorities and the GEW agreed to workload-reduction measures for schools from 2026/2027, including smaller classes, time for learning-progress meetings and an additional reduced-load hour for teachers over 63. The agreement includes €32 million in funding. Berlin has also suspended Profilbedarf II support hours so staff can be moved to hotspot schools.

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