Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
184 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
19 |
Most common nationality |
German |
Ratio of local students to international students |
As expatriate school we mostly enrol international students, mainly from German speaking countries. |
Native English and German speaking teachers |
Yes, in most cases |
Language support for students not fluent in English and German |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
We offer supportive German classes, depending on the individual case. |
Max. number of students per class |
24 |
Average number of students per class |
12 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Smartboards, laptops, computers |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
The school offers ethics lessons for all students. |
External examinations or assessments available |
DELF-test (French) |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the class level |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
90 |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
Learning support offered |
Language support, social support, support in further subjects if needed |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Talent development lessons |
Student access to education psychologist |
School social worker |
Entry evaluation for students |
no, only in certain cases, e. g. change of school system |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
language test, mathematic test |
Waiting list |
yes, for some classes |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
June, exceptions possible |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
8 am |
School finish time |
1.20 pm / 3.30 pm / 5 pm, depending on class level and extra-curricular activities |
Supervised care before/after school |
No |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Halal, vegetarian |
Uniform required |
yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Extensive program featuring activities in sports, music, arts, science etc. |
Sports activities included |
Soccer, basketball, volleyball, athletics, dancing, swimming, martial arts, Capoeira, gymnastics, chess |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, e. g. South East Asian Games, Federal Youth Games; participation in soccer, volleyball and swimming competitions among local and international schools |
Sports facilities at the school |
Gymnasium, soccer field, basketball court, volleyball field, further additional outside facilities |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The basis of our efforts is first and foremost a high demand on ourselves, based on the following values:
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Teaching approach of the school |
We support all common teaching approches, including digital learning. |