Labour Studies (Home Economics) begins at the Neue Schule Dorsten in Year 5 and accompanies you throughout your entire school career up to Year 10. Later, from the seventh school year, you can choose a compulsory elective subject and also opt for the area of business and the world of work. You will then deal with the content relating to housekeeping, food and nutrition, business and marketing in even greater detail. Home economics is always taught both practically and theoretically.

The subject Home Economics (AL)

In the core area, you will deal with topics such as healthy eating, hygiene and safety in the kitchen as well as the preparation of simple food and drinks. You will learn various cutting techniques and how to operate simple kitchen appliances. In addition, food will be analysed and prepared with regard to its ingredients and a healthy diet. The storage of food and how to use it in a way that conserves resources will also be discussed. The question of how to organise one's own household plays an important role, especially in the higher grades. What work needs to be done when and how? How do I organise my household income?