The schools would operate in a similar vein to the three German schools already established in Turkey's Ankara, Istanbul and Izmir, the report said. Turkish schools to be treated like 'alternative' schoolsAccording to reports, Turkish schools in Germany would be operated as 'alternative' or 'replacement' schools – in a similar way to Waldorf Schools, for example. Heidt told the Süddeutsche Zeitung that nothing should be taught at Turkish schools in Germany "that contradicts our interests and liberal values". At the moment it’s already possible for Turkey to support private schools in Germany through their sponsors. VocabularyAlternative/substitute schools - (die) ErsatzschulenPrivate schools - (die) PrivatschulenSupplementary schools - (die) ErgänzungsschulenState permit - (die) staatliche GenehmigungWe're aiming to help our readers improve their German by translating vocabulary from some of our news stories.

Source: The Local January 10, 2020 09:22 UTC