As our ancestors under Emperor Josef moved to Hungary, the teachers have enjoyed the education they received from one of the old teachers in the original homeland.  They were gifted youth and one should not underestimate their achievements.  The quality of a teacher is not assured by a long education alone, much more it depends on his suitability.  The method has not changed much in principal.  Corporal punishment was already frowned upon.  This comes from a circular from the Batschka dean of the “highly acclaimed teacher”, whose circular is apparent in the Torschau homeland book. (Wack)  That with the toleration of the parents who still corporally punished is indeed right, but corporal punishment was not allowed.  To condone the beatings of the old school is thoughtless.  Infringement still happens in the schools and even more in the parents homes.

   From the middle of the 19th century on the teacher went to a seminary to be educated.   As prerequisites four grades of grammar school or four grades of citizen school were required.  At the seminary the boarders had to stay for 3 years at first, then for 4 years in the 1880’s, and towards the 1930’s a fifth year.  The final examination was called the Matura.  After practicing for 3 years a second examination was given.  Essentially their training was always as it was in Germany.  Today the A-levels and a sixth semester of high school are required.