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Landesschule Pforta: Landesschule Pforta is a Grade 9-12 German boarding school with a long tradition and special concept of furthering talented students in languages, music and natural sciences. Situated close to the cities of Leipzig and Naumburg in eastern Germany, instruction is through German, and every student has to choose one of three centers of interest: Foreign Languages, Music, or Natural Sciences.
Grade 9-12 Co-Educational Boarding School Program: Department of Languages Besides Latin and Greek the modern languages English, French, Russian and Spanish are also offered. A student of the Department of Languages has to choose four languages, with Latin as a compulsary subject.
Languages offered: - Latin - Greek - English - French - Russian - Spanish
Department of Music The Department of Music was founded in 1982, but there had been a long tradition of successful choirs before. Today, the students of the Department of Music get the regular school-leaving certificate (Abitur) allowing them to study any subject at university. In addition to this the special aim of the Department of Music is to further their musical talents by a wide training and and so to make them competent and active participants of musical life.
Department of Music features include: - Lessons in history and theory of music - Piano Lessons - Aural and vocal training - Optional second instrument - Choir training
Department of Natural Sciences The Department of Natural Sciences is the youngest department at Landesschule Pforta. This department complements the entire profile of the school, in that it does not aim at one-sided specialization but rather at a solid general education in all subjects supplemented by additional activities in a field each student chooses according to his or her special interests.
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The Frankfurt International School (FIS), located just outside of Frankfurt and founded in 1961, is an independent, co-educational day school, which offers an educational program for students of all nationalities. Frankfurt International School (FIS) together with the International School Wiesbaden (ISW) is the largest and second oldest international school in Germany.
The school is organized into four school divisions: the Primary Division age 3 to Grade 1, the Elementary Division Grades 2-5, and the Upper School Grades 6-12, all of which are in Oberursel.
The International School Wiesbaden (ISW) operates as a branch of FIS at a separate campus in Wiesbaden for students age 3 to Grade 8.
FIS is recognised as an allgemein bildende Ergänzungsschule. It is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School and a founding member of the Organisation.
There are currently almost 1800 students from 55 different countries attending FIS and ISW, including roughly 30% American, 19% German, 8% British, 4% Japanese,and 12% Korean. It employs over 300 well-qualified and experienced faculty and staff from almost 30 different countries.
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme and International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.
- Strong athletics, performing arts and visual arts programs.
- Full range of after school activities and service projects.
English is the language of instruction, but German is mandatory. English as a Second Language is taught as well as Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Swedish, French and Spanish.
Zinzendorfschulen - Private boarding school in south-west Germany
Courses / Programs
Zinzendorf Schools have been around for 211 years, and offers boarding school for girls and boys of all denominations and nationalities in grades 5 to 13.
Funded by the Moravian Church, which is part of the Protestant Church, the educational approach of our schools has been characterised by Christian values and openness.
The Zinzendorf schools are among the largest state-recognized private schools with boarding school facilities.
Our boarding houses in Königsfeld in the Black Forest region (in the state of Baden-Württemberg in south-west Germany, close to Freiburg, France and Switzerland) is open to students of all denominations and nationalities, and provide around 70 boys and girls in grades 5 to 13 with a “temporary second home”.
The nearest international airports in Stuttgart (Germany), Zurich and Basle (in Switzerland) can be easily reached within one to two hours.
Educational Tracks
• Gymnasium offering general education; grades 8/9 with language, science or arts options
• Gymnasium specialising in business and economics
• Gymnasium specialising in social and health sciences – social affairs option
• Realschule (secondary school)
• Two year Berufsfachschule (technical vocational school) for home economics and nutrition/business and economics
• Berufskolleg (vocational college) for social education
• Fachschule (training/specialised school) for social education / social care.
Obermenzinger Gymnasium private, bilingual secondary school in North-west Munich, Germany that features bilingual concepts designed for families with an English speaking background. Our school follows the Bavarian curriculum, leads to the Abitur, and promotes and fosters the German language as well as English.
The subjects being taught bilingually will vary throughout the various grade levels to ensure that subject vocabulary is learned in English as well as in German.
Located in Gross Flottbek, in the Altona district of northwest Hamburg in northern Germany, the International School Hamburg is a co-educational day school for Primary 1 (age 3) to Grade 12. The school was founded in 1957 as the first international school in Germany and offers an early childhood program, junior and senior school with programs taught primarily in English, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program, a special needs department and English as a Second Language.
The International School Hamburg has been offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) since 1979. It is recognised as a pre-university course and is designed to facilitate the mobility of students and to promote international understanding. The International School Hamburg exists to provide and international education conducted primarily in English for members of the expatriate and internationally mobile German communities resident in Hamburg. ISH is a member of the European Council of International School, the North-West European Council of International Schools, the Association of German International Schools, and the International Baccalaureate Organisation.
- Day Programs from primary 1 (age 3) to Grade 12
- Programs are taught primarily in English
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Program
- Early Childhood Program
- Junior School
- Senior School
- English as a Second Language Classes
- Special Need Department for small group learning
BBIS Berlin Brandenburg International School is a leading IB World Day and Boarding School, based in the capital region of Berlin, Germany. Offering all 4 IB programmes, we inspire students in pursuit of lifelong learning and excellence. English is the language of instruction. As an inclusive school we empower learners to fulfil their unique potential and BBIS sees inclusive and individual education as the best basis for success and happiness.
BBIS attracts students from over 60 countries. We serve the diplomatic and business communities and families who share our values of humanity, tolerance and empathy. We celebrate diversity in a caring, internationally minded community guiding our students to become responsible, compassionate, global citizens.
Our commitment to academic excellence is matched by our belief in educating the whole person. We offer an extensive extra-curricular programme that helps each student discover their passions, and offer state-of-the-art sports facilities to develop our students’ physical health and fitness.
Our green and quiet 360,000 sqm campus is located in Kleinmachnow, in a green wooded area on the southwest border of Berlin. Our spacious buildings and classrooms provide the ideal atmosphere for an engaging school day. Classes are small, usually with fewer than 20 students, allowing us to know each student well and address their individual needs.
Ideally located in Central Europe, Aiglon College is an English-speaking, independent, co-educational, international boarding school in south-western Switzerland. We offer a well-rounded education to students ages 9-18 in a secure and friendly international community, with over 50 nationalities represented. Situated in the French-speaking village of Chesieres-Villars in the Swiss Alps, Aiglon College is easily accessible by car or public transport. Geneva International Airport is only 1.5 hours away.
All courses are taught in English, with a high-quality ESL (English as a Second Language) programme for all non-English speakers. The school follows the British National Curriculum in preparation for IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) exams. For the final two years, sixth-form students study the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma programme.
Our campus combines the traditional charm of chalet-style buildings with modern classrooms, well-equipped laboratories and a campus-wide computer network. There is a staff to pupil ratio of 1 to 5 and an average of 8 students per class.
- English-speaking boarding school for international students ages 9-18:
- Junior School
- Middle School - British National Curriculum in preparation for IGCSE exams
- Sixth Form - International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma programme
- Snowsports & Languages Programme at Easter (April)
- Languages & Sports Summer School (July)
- IELTS exam preparation
- U.S. American College Board Exams preparation
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