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Germany, Heidelberg
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The school uses Deeper Learning as a core profile for the international elementary program, emphasizing project-based work in small groups. English instruction starts in Class 1, with afternoon sessions available as part of the program. CLIL-based teaching covers subjects such as geography, history, biology, BNT, music, and art, integrating language learning with core content. The International School offers IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) in grades 5–10 and IB Diploma Programme (DP) in grades 11–12, with instruction conducted exclusively in English.
Music and art are taught within CLIL-based subjects as part of the international curriculum, complemented by native-speaking teachers to support authentic language immersion. The curriculum includes artistic content such as music and art within bilingual classes. Visual and performing arts are integrated into the broader CLIL framework to foster creative expression.
The International School provides IB programmes with English-only instruction, including MYP in grades 5–10 and DP in grades 11–12. Exchange programs enhance international exposure, and a Chinese Club serves as a third-language option. Native-speaking teachers deliver immersive language experiences, including after-school extension of the language immersion.
KiCo Kindercoaching guides children toward self-confidence and personality development, integrating talent development, resource-finding, and resilience promotion with coordinated communication among teachers, parents, and children. The after-school program extends these supports beyond regular classes. The school emphasizes social learning through structured projects and social-skills workshops, and a dedicated school social-work team is available daily from 08:00 to 16:30.
Future projects are a fixed component, featuring student companies that develop, produce, and market a product with guidance from Zukunftscoaches and industry partners, alongside multiple internships. Life-world orientation includes intensive corporate partnerships, an internship marketplace, and student enterprises. Education partnerships and scholarship opportunities are in place to support student involvement and access.
Student leadership is fostered through student-run companies and Zukunftscoaches who mentor learners on real-world projects and entrepreneurship. Soft-skill courses and career-related guidance are integrated into the life-world orientation, with strong links to industry through internships and partnerships.
The school emphasizes a familial atmosphere with small class sizes and attentive staff. School social work provides daily support, crisis intervention, and ongoing counseling for students and families. Social learning includes projects and workshops that develop social skills, with active parental involvement and projects that encourage community engagement.
Located in Heidelberg as part of Heidelberger Privatschulcentrum (HPC) within the F+U Group, HPC International School serves students aged 6 to 18 with the full International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, DP). Instruction is primarily in English, with a bilingual concept that includes a German Language and Literature course enabling native German speakers to pursue the bilingual IB Diploma; German as a foreign language is offered, along with Spanish and Chinese at differentiated levels. The campus at Slevogtstraße 3-5, 69126 Heidelberg, has classrooms, laboratories, a library and a film studio to support inquiry-based, hands-on learning. The school welcomes students from more than 20 nations and is led by Dr. Elke Heinicke. Signature features include CLIL-based teaching across subjects, Deeper Learning in the elementary program, and real-world opportunities through internships, student-run companies and Zukunftscoaches. The school offers an exchange program and after-school activities that enrich learning beyond regular classes.
