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Germany, Hamburg
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The school uses progressive education with a holistic, student-centered approach. Learning is delivered primarily through project-based learning and social-emotional learning to foster inquiry, critical thinking, collaboration, and resilience. Courses are designed as interdisciplinary experiences that connect science, languages, geography, and the arts. Students design their own courses and projects to develop self-advocacy and problem-solving skills.
Arts are integrated into learning to support creativity within the curriculum. Interdisciplinary courses weave the arts with science, language, and geography to encourage creative expression. Creative work is embedded in projects and inquiry, using the arts to illuminate other subjects. The IB Diploma Programme reinforces creativity as part of a well-rounded education.
All students learn English and German in parallel. A native German programme is offered for native German speakers and follows Schleswig-Holstein's state curriculum. The school represents a diverse international community, with students from numerous nationalities (47 nationalities reported). The IB Diploma Programme emphasizes language development and intercultural understanding to prepare students for study worldwide.
An afternoon program offers additional classes and projects beyond the regular timetable. Afternoon classes help students develop their abilities, strengths, and independent thinking through meaningful projects. Afternoon program projects connect with learning across subjects and provide opportunities for creative, hands-on work.
Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) is a core requirement of the IB Diploma Programme. CAS consists of experiences across creativity, activity, and service outside the regular coursework, with reflections, supervisor support, and real outcomes. Students complete CAS portfolios and at least one extended project involving collaboration and leadership.
A futures counsellor and the IB DP coordinator assist students with navigating course selections and post-secondary planning. A mentor teacher provides academic guidance and emotional support within the IB Diploma Programme. The admissions team supports families through information materials and intake processes.
The school prioritizes safe, respectful relationships and a supportive community. Learning is seen as a social activity, with trust and care among students and teachers essential to thriving. Experimentation and mistakes are encouraged within a caring environment to foster growth and resilience. Social-emotional learning is central to daily practice and overall well-being.
The school is an Ersatzschule in Schleswig-Holstein and an IB World School in Pinneberg, Germany, serving students aged 6 to 18. The main language of instruction is English, with German taught in parallel and a native German track aligned to Schleswig-Holstein's curriculum. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is offered for the grades, and a German language track supports native speakers. The pedagogy follows Progressive Education, implemented through Project-Based Learning and Social-Emotional Learning, with interdisciplinary courses and student agency in creating projects. Primary School integrates English and German literacy, includes play across curricula, and provides native German instruction by native speakers. Middle School emphasizes depth in interdisciplinary learning, linking algebra in Geography and literature in Art. The campus features a barefoot nature path and a 3D printer for prototyping. The afternoon program extends learning with project-based activities. CAS and language development are central to IB DP, preparing students for study worldwide.
