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St David's School

Germany, Ramstein

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 11 years
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Strengths Sport, Outdoor Education, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Social and Hobbies, Leadership and Professional
Stages Preschool, Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

St David's School, Ramstein, delivers an Internationalised British Curriculum for children aged 3 to 11. Located on Schulstrasse 4, the school teaches in English, with UK national assessments used to monitor progress. Foundation Stage 1 is a part-time nursery (08:45–11:45) following England's early years curriculum with a mix of Montessori and Reggio Emilia approaches; Foundation Stage 2 is full-time (08:45–15:00) for pupils who turn five by 31 August. Years 1–2 follow an adapted UK National Curriculum with emphasis on reading and writing, while Years 3–6 introduce more formal study, complemented by Forest School alongside National Curriculum subjects. The school operates from a campus with a dedicated sports hall, computing lab, TV studio, library, and a sizeable playground, supporting both academic and physical development. A distinctive feature is St David's TV, a student-run station that develops leadership, presentation, and technical skills. Outside of lessons, families engage with a welcoming international community.

Schulstrasse 4, Ramstein, 66877, Germany

The Essentials

St David's School has instruction in English.

Location
Schulstrasse 4, Ramstein, 66877, Germany

Stages
Foundation Stage 1 (nursery) and Foundation Stage 2, followed by Year 1 to Year 6 (ages 3–11). FS1 sessions are part-time 08:45–11:45; FS2 and Year 1–6 are full-time with Year 1–6 entry from 08:35 and registration at 08:45; End of day for Year 1–6 is 15:00.

Country affiliation
United Kingdom

School day structure
Foundation Stage 1: 08:45–11:45 (part-time); Foundation Stage 2: 08:45–15:00 (full-time); Year 1–6: entry from 08:35 (08:45 registration) with end of day at 15:00; Before and After School Clubs are available.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a uniform.

Food Options
Lunch is available; snack menus include allergen information.
Fees
Application fees

- No specific numerical application or registration fee is published in the school's publicly available admissions material. The school primarily serves entitled Ministry of Defence (MOD) families; places for fee-paying (non‑entitled) pupils are available under MOD arrangements and fees for those places are determined and published annually by MOD.

Tuition fees by year group (per term and per year)

- The school does not publish a public, year-grouped fee schedule listing per-term or per‑year tuition amounts. For entitled MOD families the education place is provided under MOD entitlement; for non‑entitled (fee‑paying) pupils fees are set by MOD and published on an annual basis. Fees for non‑entitled pupils cover the normal facilities provided to entitled students.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Fees for fee‑paying students are payable upon admission and are due before the start of the relevant term/half term. Parents who sign the MOD/ school parental agreement accept responsibility for payment on or before the first day of each term unless an employer has agreed to pay. Employers may be invoiced directly where appropriate and certified. Parents leaving during a term remain liable for fees up to the end of the current half term.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not provided. St David's is a day primary school for ages 3–11; no boarding or boarding fees apply.

Other costs and routinely payable extras

- Uniform: School uniform is purchased through the school's supplier (orders are placed on the supplier's online shop) and is charged separately by that supplier; the school operates a BFPO delivery arrangement for uniform orders. Exact uniform item prices are set by the supplier.
- Wrap‑around care and clubs: Breakfast club, after‑school clubs and extended day care are offered and are managed through the school; these services may carry charges and require booking. Specific session rates are not published in the publicly available material.
- Meals, snacks and additional services: The school publishes menus and supplementary services (snack/lunch information) and operates additional‑services provision; any meal or service charges are billed separately. Exact prices are not published in the school's public pages.
- School trips, optional activities and external providers: These are normally charged as separate items when they occur; individual trip costs and optional activity fees are set per activity and invoiced as required.
- Medical treatment: Routine inspections are included for fee‑paying pupils, but treatment or inoculations and emergency treatment for non‑entitled pupils are not covered and are the responsibility of parents (insurance recommended).

Refund information

- If a pupil leaves part‑way through a term the parent remains liable for fees up to the end of the current half term; no refund is made for pupils leaving early after completing public examinations or for pupils excluded for misconduct. Refunds in exceptional circumstances (for example school closure for exigencies of Service) may be made at the discretion of the Director of Education (MOD).

Fee payment options and invoicing

- Publicly available school materials do not list specific accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer, card payments), but the MOD application and parental agreement framework shows that parents are invoiced and are contractually required to pay by the start of term or half term; employers may be billed directly where an employer certificate of entitlement is provided. For uniform purchases, the supplier's online shop is used and will accept the supplier's listed payment methods. For precise permitted payment methods and invoicing arrangements, the school's admissions/finance office issues the invoice and confirms the accepted payment channels.

Key practical points for parents

- Entitled MOD families: education places are provided under entitlement; no routine tuition charge is published for entitled pupils.
- Non‑entitled (fee‑paying) families: fees are determined by MOD and published annually; parents sign a payment commitment and are responsible for fees unless an employer has agreed to pay. Fees are due on admission and before the start of the term/half term; leaving mid‑term generally does not attract a refund beyond the end of the current half term except in exceptional circumstances.

Note on published figures

- The school's public admissions pages and parent welcome booklet do not publish numeric tuition, per‑term or per‑year figures for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic year. MOD sets and publishes the official rates for fee‑paying (non‑entitled) pupils annually and the MOD application/parental agreement documents describe billing, payment responsibility and refund rules. For an exact current fee figure for a specific year group and the school year in question, the MOD fee schedule and the school's admissions/finance correspondence provide the official amounts and invoicing details.
Academics

St David's School teaches British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 3 to 11.

Curriculum
The school offers an Internationalised British Curriculum for children aged 3–11 in Ramstein, Germany. English is the main language of instruction, and pupils take part in UK national assessments. Foundation Stage 1 is a part-time nursery, 08:45–11:45, following the England early years curriculum with a mix of Montessori and Reggio Emilia approaches. Foundation Stage 2 is full-time (08:45–15:00) for children who turn 5 between 01 September and 31 August. Year 1–2 follow an adapted UK National Curriculum with reading and writing development; Year 3–6 progress to more formal study while Forest School runs alongside National Curriculum subjects. The school features a sports hall, computing lab, TV studio, library, and a sizeable playground.

Exam Results
The school has excellent results across the school.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Quality first teaching provides the universal baseline for all pupils. Support is organised into four categories: Social, Emotional and Mental Health; Cognition and Learning; Sensory and Physical; Communication and Interaction. The SAENCo coordinates provision across the school, maintains Individual Learning Plans, and reviews progress with parents each term. Interventions are delivered at universal, targeted, and specialist levels, with outside professionals involved as needed.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Educational and Additional Needs (SAEN) at St David's aims for inclusive education. The SAENCo coordinates support across the school; a student's progress is tracked with an Individual Learning Plan and a Provision Map; a four‑part cycle (assess, plan, do, review) guides provision. Types of provision include universal quality first teaching; targeted interventions; specialist support (e.g., Speech and Language Therapy, Educational Psychology); MASO assessment is used for overseas pupils where needs must be met; outside agencies can be accessed; regular parent consultations; progress is reviewed termly.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the main language of instruction.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental health and wellbeing support for teenagers is provided; Kooth offers online mental health support; CAMHS services are not available locally in Ramstein, with remote or alternative options via the Central European Practice; outside agencies may be involved for specific concerns such as Speech and Language Therapy or Educational Psychology.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding Policy exists and is listed among the school's policies on the Non Curricular Policies page.
Parent Experience

History
Opened to pupils in September 1982 in Vogelweh, Ramstein. Moved to its present location on Schulstrasse 4, Ramstein, in April 1995. The school provides a British education with an international flavour for children aged 3–11 in Ramstein, Germany. English is the main language of instruction and learners participate in UK national assessments.

Community
St David's School is a small British school located close to Ramstein Airbase in Ramstein, Germany. The school emphasizes a values-based education and aims to educate the ‘whole person,' encouraging lively minds and self-esteem. Friends of St David's School (FOS) is the parent group that raises funds and provides extras to support the school. FOS hosts a range of events across the school year to raise money for school projects and to foster community.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Friends of St David's School (FOS) is the parent-teacher association. It aims to raise funds and provide extras to enhance school life. It hosts events across the school year to raise money for school-focused projects. The group also aims to have fun along the way. There is a Join Us option for involvement. It can be contacted via the school address at Schulstrasse 4, Ramstein, 66877, or by the school office at 0049 (0)6371 42717.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school offers a British education with an international flavour for children aged 3 to 11 in Ramstein, Germany. English is the main language of instruction. The school follows an Internationalised British Curriculum and children take part in UK national assessments. Classrooms are spacious and there is a range of specialist facilities. Specialist facilities include a sports hall, computing lab, TV studio, library and a sizeable playground.

Sports Facilities
The school has a dedicated sports hall for indoor physical education. The playground is sizeable, providing outdoor space for play and activities. These facilities support physical education and active learning.

Academic Facilities
The Foundation Stage 1 setting is an educational nursery. The early years programme follows the England early years curriculum guidance and uses a mix of Montessori and Reggio Emilia approaches. In Years 3–6, reading and writing skills are consolidated and extended as pupils move into more formal study of subject areas. Forest school takes place for Years 3–6 alongside all National Curriculum subjects.

Extra Curricular Facilities
St David's TV is a student-run TV station where content is written, filmed and directed by students in the studio. The program develops leadership, presentation and technical skills. Forest school is offered for Years 3–6 as part of the school's activity programme.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Science Club provides hands-on science activities and experiments. Minecraft is offered as a club to support digital literacy and collaboration. SDS TV is a student-run TV station that develops leadership, presentation and technical skills. These clubs are part of the school's extended learning opportunities.

Arts & Creative
Art, Creative Writing, Music Club and Film Club are offered as arts and creative activities. These clubs enable students to explore visual arts, writing and music, and to collaborate on projects. St David's TV provides media production opportunities, with students creating and sharing video content in a studio.

Social & Hobbies
Fun Club, Running Club, Gardening Club, Crafty Club and Minecraft are offered as social and hobby clubs. These clubs give students opportunities to socialise, stay active and pursue shared interests. Minecraft serves as a gaming and creative platform, while the other clubs focus on crafts, fitness and outdoor activity.

Leadership & Professional
St David's TV develops leadership, presentation and technical skills through a student-run TV station. Students use the studio to capture learning themes and participate in after-school productions. They take on roles in front of and behind the camera, building teamwork and communication.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
There is a sports hall, computing lab, TV studio, library and a sizeable playground to support physical activity and learning. Forest School provides outdoor learning experiences. Morning and after-school clubs extend the day and offer additional activities.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the main language of instruction. The curriculum is an Internationalised British Curriculum. Pupils take part in all UK national assessments. The school serves children aged 3-11 years in Ramstein, Germany.
Admissions

Admissions
The school welcomes children from the term after they turn 3 years old until they are 11 years old (Pre-school – Year 6). To learn more or arrange a tour, parents should submit an expression of interest; this provides more information and helps book a tour or meeting. After expressing interest, an admissions form will be sent to the family. For UK MoD families, all necessary documents must be returned before a place can be offered, and the initial step is to fill in the First Contact Form (UK MoD only). The school will then request information from the child's current school and proceed. An Educational Clearance Certificate will be issued once the school confirms it can meet the child's needs in Ramstein; if the certificate is not available it may cause a delay. The school needs to contact the current school and, if either school is on holiday, there may be a delay obtaining the necessary information. Eight full working weeks should be allowed for clearance. If not UK MoD and more information is desired, the expression of interest process will be used to arrange a tour or answer questions. For non-MOD children, a waiting list is maintained based on the date of application. The school looks forward to welcoming you and your family to Ramstein and St David's School.

Waitlist
The school maintains a waiting list for non-MOD children based on the date of application.
School Events
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