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English and Chinese are learned from preschool. Spanish is offered from grade 10. Culture Week takes place annually to explore different cultures. Annual class trips to the USA in grade 8 and to China in grade 10 provide intensive cultural experiences.
English and Chinese are learned from preschool, and Chinese is taught to students who join later. From grade 10, students may learn Spanish. Culture Week takes place once a year, during which all age groups engage with different cultures. Class trips to the USA (grade 8) and to China (grade 10) provide immersive cultural experiences. There are international partner schools for exchanges: Thaddeus Stevens School in Lyndon, Vermont, USA and Xi'an Foreign Language School in Xi'an, China, with annual two-week exchanges.
Democratic learning forms the foundation of our school community. Klassenrat, a class council, fosters student voice and autonomy. Students discuss global and local topics such as climate change and social media, and address problems collaboratively. These practices empower students to develop critical thinking and responsible participation.
Movement plays an important role with daily physical education. Activities include swimming, sailing, and field hockey. The 6th grade goes on an annual trip to Ratzeburg. All students have the opportunity to take the basic sailing license exam.
Moderne Schule Hamburg is a private school in Hamburg, Germany, following the German curriculum for students aged 3 to 18. Learners come from many countries, with teachers from over ten nations. English and Chinese are taught from preschool, and Spanish is offered from grade 10, supporting daily use of multiple languages. Culture Week is held annually, and cross-cultural experiences include class trips to the United States in grade 8 and to China in grade 10. The program emphasizes practical, student-centered learning, with weekly Klassenrat, Study Week and Culture Week, and daily physical education including swimming, sailing, and field hockey. Facilities include a student library, a music room, science rooms, and dining areas; laptops and interactive whiteboards support digital learning, complemented by Bettermarks for mathematics and Office 365. The school operates as a day school with after-school care. Exchange partnerships with Thaddeus Stevens School and Xi'an Foreign Language School enable exchanges.
