Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
15 |
| Most common nationality |
German |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1:1 |
| Native English and German speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and German |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
German, English |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 - 25 |
| Average number of students per class |
12 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Smartboard/ interactive whiteboard |
| 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 |
| External examinations or assessments available |
German Abitur + additionally International Baccalaureate |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
1 hr |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Specific support depending on talent/ gifts |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:30 |
| School finish time |
15:00 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
7:30 - 8:30: Early morning care before lessons.
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| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Music (Basics and Singing), Robotics, Soccer, Board Games & Chess, Drama Club |
| Sports activities included |
Regular P.E. classes |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Canteen |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gym |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Swiss International School Frankfurt students of many different cultures will be learning together in two languages, experience diversity and grow up in an international environment with local insights. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
At SIS Frankfurt, students will learn in German and English, taught by native speakers. SIS uses the immersion method of language learning, which invites children to dive headfirst into language acquisition. Students use the new language to engage with the world in a playful and completely natural way. |