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Nationalities
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
27 |
Ratio of local students to international students |
Ca. 2/3 local, 1/3 international students |
Classroom
Max. number of students per class |
- 16-18 Primary School
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Average number of students per class |
- 17 Primary School
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Use of technology in the classroom |
Freie Schule Anne-Sophie has set itself the goal of teaching children and young people how to use digital media responsibly, critically, and creatively.
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Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
Academics
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Students have study periods at school, called individual learning time. The majority of students are able to finish their assigned tasks at school. |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Ca. 80% |
Student support
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes. |
Learning support offered |
In the elementary, we offer small group instruction for students with dyslexia or dyscalculia.
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The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
In elementary, students have the opportunity to work on open projects.
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Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Admissions
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
As a bilingual school, we assess the student's language level in both English and German. |
Waiting list |
Yes. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
For entrance to grade 1, the application deadline is November. After which the applicant will be put on the waitlist. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Depends on the grade and if there is a spot available. |
School day
School start time |
Primary school: 8:00 am
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School finish time |
Primary school: 3:30 pm (Fridays - 12:00 pm)
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School bus service available |
No. |
Extracurricular activities
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Vary each year
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Sports activities included |
A large variety of age-appropriate sports and activities are included in the curriculum. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No |
Facilities
Facilities at the school |
Theatre, science lab, maker space |
Sports facilities at the school |
Large modern double gym |
About the school
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
It is a bilingual all-day school with classes taught in German and English. A beautifully designed learning environment promotes self-organized and goal-oriented learning. Another focus is on teaching media literacy as well as the responsible and creative use of digital tools and programmes. |
Teaching approach of the school |
FSAS is a bilingual school covering the full span of primary and secondary education, up to the Abitur (roughly the equivalent of A-levels or Advanced Placement). FSAS provides full-day teaching in German and English, and the students, or “learning partners” as FSAS calls them, learn in a multicultural community. This gives them a global perspective from an early age, and enables them to achieve internationally recognised standards of education. As a state-approved independent school, the Freie Schule Anne-Sophie Berlin offers the opportunity to take the Mittlere Schulabschluss (roughly equivalent to GCSEs) and the Abitur. |