Transition Preparations for G8 to G9 Evolution
The city of Lübeck is actively working to find solutions for interim spaces to accommodate inner-city grammar schools, as they prepare for the transition to the G9 system before the renovated Karstadt building is ready in 2028. The shortfall in space requirements will be addressed in the long term by the renovation of the former Karstadt building on Königstraße.
Four inner-city grammar schools - Ernestinenschule, Johanneum, Katharineum, and Oberschule zum Dom - will be affected by the space crunch. The Hanseatic City of Lübeck has acquired the former Karstadt building, which will be used by all inner-city grammar schools in a mixed-use concept once renovations are complete.
As the city seeks alternative solutions for interim spaces, it has been confirmed that no available areas on the old town island can accommodate the necessary spaces. Building interim container schools directly at the respective school sites is not possible due to a lack of space.
The return to G9 from G8 is scheduled to begin in the 2026/27 school year, necessitating the need for interim spaces by the summer holidays of 2026. The city is currently in the process of finding solutions, exploring options such as temporary locations, classroom realignment, extended school days or shifts, and community partnerships.
For specific details on Lübeck's plans, it would be best to consult local educational authorities or school administrators directly. Transition project information can be found on www.luebeck.de/uebergangsweise. The city assures residents that they are committed to finding a suitable solution to ensure the smooth operation of inner-city grammar schools during this transitional period.
The Hanseatic City of Lübeck is also focusing on education-and-self-development, as they are seeking solutions for interim spaces to accommodate inner-city grammar schools that are moving towards the G9 system. The city is exploring various options for temporary locations, classroom realignment, extended school days or shifts, and community partnerships to address the space crunch before the renovated Karstadt building is ready in 2028.
