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The Frankfurt International School in Germany

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Frankfurt International School (FIS):
Frankfurt International School (FIS) together with the International School Wiesbaden (ISW) is the largest and second oldest international school in Germany. It takes an inquiry-based approach to learning utilizing the Primary Years Program and the IB Diploma Program employing only well-qualified and experienced faculty and staff.

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FIS/ISW is committed to educating the whole child. Therefore it offers a well-rounded curriculum with strong academics, athletics, performing arts and visual arts programs as well as a broad range of extra-curricular activities, clubs and service projects. The school also invests heavily in information technology and operates an advanced information technology support system at all campuses. The excellent facilities include a extensive sport fields, 2 gyms and a new Center for Science, Design &Technology, and the Performing Arts. FIS also operates a branch in Wiesbaden for students age 3 to Grade 8.

Our Mission:

Photo of The Frankfurt International School in GermanyOur mission is to be the leading culturally diverse and family-oriented international school with English as the principal language of instruction.

We inspire young individuals to develop their intellect, creativity and character to grow into adaptable, socially responsible global citizens by ensuring a dynamic, 21st-century, inquiry-driven education of the highest standard.

Programs:
Curriculum: Primary School Programme and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Languages: English is the primary language of instruction, but German is mandatory. English as a Second Language is taught as well as Dutch, Swedish, Japanese, Korean, Spanish and French.

FIS/ISW has an excellent reputation for its curricular and interscholastic athletics program, the performing and visual arts as well as its leadership and service learning offerings.

The students have advanced information technology facilities, sophisticated software(CAD, CAM), state-of-the art design technology labs and workshops, SMART Boards and over 500 computers at their disposal.

Beliefs:

We believe that:
* Honesty and integrity are essential for building trusting relationships.
* Each person is unique and has equal worth.
* All people are responsible for their actions.
* Open-mindedness, empathy and compassion are essential for living in a global community.
Image of The Frankfurt International School in Germany * Developing head, heart and hand is necessary to realize one’s potential.
* Practicing good health habits improves quality of life.
* Expectations that are challenging lead to higher levels of performance and improve results.
* Commitment, enthusiasm and perseverance lead to success.
* Education is a shared responsibility of students, family and school.
* Everyone has the responsibility to contribute positively to society and the environment.
* Celebrating diversity enriches our lives and the life of the community.
* Nurturing curiosity and creativity stimulates exploration and discovery throughout life.

Accreditation, Faculty and Academic Results:

FIS is accredited by the Council of International Schools (UK) and the New England Association of Schools & Colleges, and is a founding member school of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO). FIS is a registered examination center for the International Baccalaureate (IB) and  the American College Board Entrance Examinations (SAT).

FIS/ISW selectively recruits only the best faculty from around the world with around 250 faculty and staff from almost 30 different countries. . The majority have a Master's degree or above. They utilize the most current teaching practices and 21st-century learning tools. 

FIS/ISW student performance results, which are constantly measured against other international schools, have consistently been above average worldwide for many years now.

After School Activities:

Photos of Frankfurt International School (FIS)At FIS and ISW the school day doesn’t end with the last class. FIS/ISW earned its excellent reputation not only from nurturing students' intellectual abilities, but also by fostering their creative and athletic potential within the classroom and without.

Our REAL program of comprehensive after school activities provides students, parents, and faculty with the opportunity to spend time in a relaxed environment teaching and learning new skills beyond the classroom curriculum. It also gives students the opportunity to work and build friendships with students from many backgrounds and grades.

Activities include among others
Painting & Drawing
Patchwork Accessories
Art and Design
Ballroom Dancing
Piano
Korean Traditional Dance
Discover Germany
Mandarin
Robotics
Spanish 
What's The Story
Capoeira
Field Hockey
Golf
Rugby
Kids Culb

Family-Oriented:

When a student is accepted into the FIS/ISW community, the school makes a commitment to the entire family as well. We are a family-oriented school, a place where a meaningful partnership of mutual support is created between home and school in order to provide students with the best possible learning experience.

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Address: An der Waldlust 15, Oberursel near Frankfurt, Hessen, 61440, Germany
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2020-04-30 were from:

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Courses / Programs
Berlin British School (BBS) is an independent, international English-speaking school for children ages 3 to 18 years, centrally located on three sites in the borough of Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, serving the international community of Berlin-Brandenburg. The school accepts applications for admission at any time in the academic year and any level of entry except at the start of or during Year 11 (10th Grade) and 13 (12th Grade).

The academic programme at BBS is based on the English National Curriculum and prepares students for the IGCSE and the IB Diploma. Both qualifications are recognised and respected in Germany, as well as internationally. The pass rate for IGCSE and IB is almost 100%, which reflects the high academic standards of the school.

The language of instruction is English, with German tuition provided for native and non native speakers. BBS provides individual attention in small classes. An IB world school and certified by the Cambridge International Examsboard, BBS is an accredited member of COBIS (Council Of British International Schools) and ECIS (European Council Of International Schools).
Education Programs (Based on the English National Curriculum)

- Early Years (Nursery, reception & preschool): Structured learning from the age of 3 years.

- Primary School: At the completion of Year 1, pupils join the Primary School.

- Secondary School: Public exams in IGCSE (at 16 years) and (at 18 years) in the IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma, the equivalent of the German Abitur or British A Levels.

Also: Extracurricular programme, after school care & school holiday vacation care.
International School Hannover Region, Hannover
Courses / Programs
The International School Hannover Region is a co-educational day school enrolling students from Kindergarten (age 3) to grade 12 situated in Hannover, northern Germany. ISHR is the only International School in Lower Saxony following all three IB (International Baccalaureate) programmes: the PYP, the MYP and the IB Diploma Programme.

The International School Hannover Region is an independent school, which serves the multi-national community of the city of Hannover and its surrounding areas. ISHR belongs to the European Council of International Schools (ECIS), and to the Association of German International Schools (AGIS). In Germany the school has the status of a state recognized “Ergänzungsschule”.
Early Years Programme; Primary Years Programme; Middle Years Programme; International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB). Programmes are taught in English.
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Courses / Programs
Phorms Education is a private, internationally-minded school located in the tranquil small town of Steinbach, set in the foothills of the Taunus Mountains. Steinbach is only 20 minutes from Frankfurt city centre, in the Hesse region of West-Central Germany. We offer whole-day bilingual education in German and English for nursery, primary & secondary school children. Phorms Education also has another campus in Frankfurt City which offers bilingual primary school education.

The curriculum of our private school taught is based on the outline curriculum of the federal state of Hesse. We also use the Cambridge International Primary Programme (CIPP) in the subjects English, mathematics and science. Our students are taught bilingually according to the immersion concept (German-English).
We offer whole-day bilingual education in German and English for:

- Nursery School
- Primary School
- Secondary School
Bonn International School (BIS), Bonn
Courses / Programs
Bonn International School (BIS) is an independent, self-supporting, nonprofit association, located in Bonn, Germany. BIS was created in 1997 from the merger of 3 well-established and successful schools in Bonn: The Bonn American High School, the British High School Bonn, and the Bonn American Elementary School.

BIS offers an English language program for children ages 3-18, starting with kindergarten/nursery school in our Early Learning Programme and continuing through to Grade 12. BIS is accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB), the Council of International Schools (ECIS) and the New England Association of School and Colleges. BIS is a long-standing member of the Association of German International Schools (AGIS).
IB Primary Years Programme starting for children age 3 and going to Grade 5; IB Middle Years Programme for Grades 6 - 10; IB Diploma Years Programme for Grades 11 - 12; International Baccalaureate Diploma. Classes are taught in English.
Nelson-Mandela-Schule
Courses / Programs
Founded in 2000 by the state government of Berlin, Nelson Mandela School is an international comprehensive school in Berlin, providing quality bilingual education in grades 1-13 to children from a wide variety of backgrounds. We have two locations in Berlin, both are centrally located in the inner-city boroughs of Charlottenburg and Wilmersdorf: Our primary campus is located on Pfalzburger Street (Wilmersdorf) and our secondary campus is located at Kastanienallee (Charlottenburg).

Our school is a member of UNESCO’s Associated Schools Project, the European Council of International Schools and the International Baccalaureate Organisation. English and German are our school’s official languages, but we do not stop at introducing our students just to German and Anglo-American values and traditions. As a truly international school, it is our business to acquaint our students with as many different aspects of life as possible.

As a community-oriented school, we also co-operate intensively with a large number of local partners beyond the school gates here in Berlin – thinking globally and acting locally. Within our school, we foster the idea of the school community wherever we can.
International Primary School Program: Grades 1-6
- Subjects include: Mathematics, Language, Art, Geography, History, ICT (Information and Communications Technology), Music, PE (Physical Education), Science, Technology and International-mindedness.

International Secondary School Program: Grades 7-13:
- Lower Secondary /Middle School (Years 7-10)
- Upper Secondary School (Years 11-13): International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program
International School Villa Amalienhof, Berlin
Courses / Programs
Conveniently situated in the Spandau area to the west of Berlin, International School Villa Amalienhof (ISVA) is a day school which follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales and the Berliner Rahmenlehrplan. We offer exclusive, quality education from primary school to sixth form to local and international children. In addition we have a bilingual Early Years Centre for children aged 2-5 which follows the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Berliner Bildungsplan.

The children are taught in friendly, modern, well-equipped classrooms. International School Villa Amalienhof’s facilities include two libraries, a science laboratory and two IT suites. Most classrooms are equipped with an interactive whiteboard and a computer.

Over 25 different nationalities make up the student body at the International School Villa Amalienhof. The children learn from each other, furthermore cultural awareness, tolerance, open communication and cosmopolitanism are taught. We want our students to become global citizens.
- Bilingual Early Years Center for children (ages 2-5)
- Primary School
- Secondary School
- Sixth Form

In our bilingual stream we are planning to introduce internationally recognised university entrance courses (International Baccalaureate and bilingual Abitur) to our 6th Form students.

ISVA offers the unique possibility in Berlin of studying the English National Curriculum and following IGCSEs with A-Levels.