Germany, Hamburg
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English is the main language of instruction. There is a German program to ensure students learn German to native-speaker level. The school supports multilingualism in English and German through an immersive approach with native speakers.
English is the main language of instruction. German is taught through a German program designed to develop German to native-speaker level. The school uses multilingualism in English and German with an immersive approach featuring native speakers.
Multilingualism in English and German with an immersive language approach using native speakers. The immersive approach emphasizes authentic language use in classroom interactions. English and German programs are integrated across grade levels.
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.