International Education at Schuldorf Bergstraße

International Education
at Schuldorf Bergstraße
The State International School Branch
The International Kindergarten and Preschool
Contents
International Education
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The Int Kindergarten/Preschool
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The State International School Branch
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CURRICULUM PRIMARY
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CURRICULUM SECONDARY
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SISS Supervision –
a space for living and learning
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The Förderverein of the
State International School and Preschool e.V.
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At a glance: All data and facts …
Conditions of admission
Contact details
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Way to the school
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Map of the school
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Schuldorf Bergstraße, the first state comprehensive school
in Germany, was founded in 1954 with the intention of
developing new teaching and learning skills. It set out to
offer different types of educational experience, based on
varying degrees of individual student abilities
Schuldorf Bergstraße
Schuldorf Bergstraße today with more than 2100 students
in classes 1–13, is a comprehensive school with an all-day
programme. It fosters close contacts with different institutions, universities and clubs.The school has a distinct,
officially accepted role as
· European School
· International School
· Ecological School
· Family- Friendly School
· Sports Centre School
Schuldorf Bergstraße is situated on the town boundary of
Seeheim-Jugenheim.
The spacious, park-like campus with its open-air theatre
is surrounded by pine trees. Because of its unique architecture, parts of the buildings are classified as historical
monuments.
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International Education
Schuldorf Bergstraße does not only offer the first
State International School Branch in Germany
but also hosts the private International Preschool
and Kindergarten which is administered by the
Landkreis Darmstadt-Dieburg. Together these
institutions have provided a new landscape for
international education!
Thanks to this, in 2007 the Schuldorf was presented with an award as ’One of 365 Sites in Germany – the Land of Ideas’, in which the ingenuity,
innovative capacity and relevance for the future
of the country are recognized.
We are reaching for the stars
and striving for excellence
The International
Kindergarten/Preschool
We provide an international bilingual early years setting
that celebrates the multitude of cultures and languages
represented in our learning community.
The Preschool’s Mission
Our mission is to help all children reach their full potential
in a happy, safe and caring school. We seek to provide a
holistic early years education in which children can develop the skills and attitudes to become enthusiastic and
inquisitive learners in both English and German.
The Whole child
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• Preschool children are friendly and curious about their
environment;
• They have lived all over the world;
• They come from various national and cultural back
grounds;
• They range in age from 3 to 6.
The Curriculum
We have created a unique bilingual program based on the
Early Years aspect of the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and the Curriculum Guidance for the
Foundation Stages.
This encompasses plenty of time to play and
explore. We have adapted the areas of learning to the
diverse and bilingual needs of our children.
1. Independence and Interdependence – this includes
personal, social and emotional development of a child.
2. Communication, Language and Literacy – this includes
language (English and German) competency as well as
all aspects of creative expression and music.
3. Exploring and Number work – this includes learning
about numbers and understanding the world all around.
4. Healthy Living – this includes physical development,
sports as well as caring for oneself and others.
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The Whole Community
It takes a whole village to raise a child!
Our Preschool has many cooperative working partnerships:
• We are part of the Schuldorf Bergstrasse Community
and work closely with the State International School
Branch
• We have an active Förderverein.
• We work with the Elisabethenstift, the Alice Eleanore
Schule in Darmstadt and The Helen Keller Berufsschule in Weinheim.
• We are regular members of the European Council of
International Schools (ECIS).
• We are regular members of the Council of International
Schools (CIS).
• We are an open school and we have assemblies and
international family celebrations.
• We have an active Parent Representative Board.
Admission and Fee
• Children must be at least 3 years old and toilet trained.
• We admit once a year in Aug/September.
• The monthly fee is 700 1. This fee covers the full 10
hours of daily care. An additional fee of approximately
65 1 is charged for hot lunch.
• Places in the Preschool are limited and the following
admission criteria apply:
– Bilingual children with one language being English;
– International families who are here in Germany for
a limited time;
– German children who have previously attended an
international facility;
– German Children whose families are planning a stay
abroad in the near future.
Attendance
at the International
Preschool does not
automatically
guarantee admission
to SISS.
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Contact details see page 17
The State
International School
Branch
Passport to the Future
The State International School Branch (SISS) is part of
Schuldorf Bergstraße, and therefore closely linked with the
German branches of the school. SISS started in September
2005 with two Year One/Two classes. Up to Year Twelve a
new grade is being added each consecutive year.
Classes or year groups are staffed with a Classroom
Teacher, Teaching Assistants and Specialist Teachers
for different subjects.
Our Mission Statement
We regard ourselves as a community of people with different cultural and social backgrounds and opinions, with
a broad variety of abilities and fields of interests. Mutual
respect, tolerance, fairness and solidarity are the foundation of a humane and democratic society. These are the
guidelines of communal life at our school.
We want to create an atmosphere that encourages and
supports academic progress and promotes social and personal skills to make our students self-confident, independent and responsible members of our society.
We offer a broad and complex choice of educational opportunities and qualifications according to the individual
achievement of our students.
We expect our students to participate in decision-making
within a community that specifically values ecological and
multicultural ventures.
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CURRICULUM PRIMARY
We follow the British National guidelines in conjunction
with the Hesse Kerncurriculum for German. For Humanities
subjects we offer the International Primary Curriculum (IPC)
which is an integrated modular program that upholds the
principles of global and ecological education.
In Literacy, Numeracy, Science, Geography, Information
Technology, and History the language of teaching is English.
Furthermore, German mother tongue classes or German as
additional language classes are taught in German from
Flexible Lower Primary Year one.
Music, Art, PE and RE are held either in English or in German,
depending on the teacher’s nationality.
In the Flexible Lower Primary the children are grouped for
Maths, English, and German lessons according to their age/
learning year. In Year 3 and Year 4 the children remain in
their home class for all lessons. Exceptions are German
Additional Language classes for pupils with no or only little
German knowledge.
All Children are encouraged to participate in projects that
support areas of the curriculum such as “Hut building” or
“Tap into nature”.
These extracurricular activities are offered after school from
the Supervision team.
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CURRICULUM SECONDARY
The theme- oriented approach in our curriculum is the key
aspect in years 5-8.
Many learning objectives are connected to a central theme,
taught in an interdisciplinary setting.
In Year 6 SISS students choose their second foreign language which is either Spanish, taught by teachers of the SISS,
or French taught by German Grammar School teachers. But
collaboration with the Schuldorf Grammar school branch
and the Haupt- und Realschul Branch are not only to be
seen here, but also within optional curricular modules across
campus such as “Drama Club”, “Jugend forscht”, “Astronomy”, and other academic, creative and sports activities. Even
joining the Schuldorf Big Band is possible as an extracurricular activity.
In the early secondary years we are already developing IGCSE
and IB learning processes that provide a basis for wider
personal and academic development as risk takers, inquirers,
principled and lifelong learners.
In Year 9 and 10 the curriculum is structured according
to IGCSE guidelines and our official accreditation as an IB
(International Baccalauretate) diploma school ensures that
we also offer Theory of Knowledge and Creative,action,
Service (CAS) in Years 11 and 12.
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Qualifications
• After Year 10:
The International General Certificate of Secondary
Education (IGCSE), recognized by all federal states
of Germany as a Mittlerer Abschluss.
• After Year 12:
The International Baccalaureate (IB), recognized by the
Kultusministerkonferenz der Länder (KMK).
School Life
It needs more to educate a
child than just academics!
We are proud of our vivacious and dynamic international
school community, with staff, students and parents from
more than 30 nations. Apart from regular lessons and projects, assemblies, class trips and excursions are an essential, firmly anchored within our commitment to primary and
secondary education.
Our Year 3s traditionally spend three days in Erbach
learning about the medieval age. In Year 6 a residential
experience to explore the environment and ancient tribal
lifestyle takes place, usually in the north of Hessen. The
island of Sylt provides field work experience for further
geographical and biological enquiry together with Hauptund Realschulzweig in Year 7.
Year 8 traditionally visits Berlin where we have a historical
and political focus and Year 10 celebrates their completion
of IGCSEs on an excursion mostly outside Germany. Our
school life is enriched by a variety of events and celebrations throughout the year in Primary and Secondary:
Students, staff and parents contribute many hours of
service to the school life, well beyond its borders, whether
it is the “Halloween Spooctacular”, the traditional Lanternwalk, Diwali celebrations or the Christmas Play or Xmas
-market. We also appreciate our International Festival ,
the annual Walkathon, book sales, cake sales, car boot
sales, the “End of Primary Y4 play”, the tea time concert,
or Sportsday and “Schulfest” ( together with other school
branches of the Schuldorf).
Be it a fundraiser for the school or for charities – our
school is fortunate to have the benefits of a strong
Parents Association, where it is proven that volunteering
is an invaluable part of the school‘s community.
Staff
At SISS our staff is international. The teachers are paid
by the State of Hesse, similar to all other state schools.
As a special feature, each primary class has a Teaching
Assistant (TA). TAs are employed by the Förderverein.
Their salary is part of the monthly fee (mentioned
above). Teaching Assistants in Secondary are attached
to the different Subject areas and support students in
Maths // Science // EAL // Humanities // GSL and Spanish.
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Admission and Contact details see pages 16–17
SISS Supervision – a space
for living and learning
Supervision is an essential part of an all-day-school, discovering the potential of children and teenagers and supporting the development of their strengths and competences.
The concept is to compliment the family, providing structure
for the day, helping to reconcile family and career. It also
offers diverse opportunities for contact and experience with
other children within the school community. A specialist pedagogical team works with colleagues to provide daily care
for students of the Primary and Secondary branches.
Some of the responsibilities of Supervision as whole-day
-care include: providing space and time for relaxation, social
interaction, building of friendships, self- determined play
and action. Reflection and preparation outside teaching sessions serves the general purpose of easing the pressure from
our children and youth. There is regular exchange of views
between the supervision team and teaching staff. One of
the far reaching goals is to establish a connection between
specific lesson objectives and projects in Supervision (e.g.
encouraging the “Green Classroom” concept).
Besides free play and open groups (e.g. break time activities
in the Secondary branch), Supervision offers a multitude of
clubs and activities. The students can choose from activities
in the areas of sport, relaxation, art, music, crafts and environment. The priorities are play, joy of creativity and free
choice. Homework Clubs are also provided.
Playgarden
The Playgarden is an organic environment which offers the
opportunity to design and develop an adventure playground
whilst caring for nature. It is an area of land adjoining
the school premises in which experiential and negotiated,
hands-on projects occur. Through the building of huts and
furniture, gardening, metal -work, cooking and exploration
of nature, an appreciation of environmentally sustainable
practice is encouraged.
Supervision Times:
Primary
Mo - Fr 15.00- 18.00
Secondary Mo - Fr 12.20 – 14.15 and 15.00- 18.00
Contact details see pages 16–17
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How it all began or:
The integral part without whom …:
The Förderverein of the
State International School
and Preschool e.V.
Education is our passport to the future and learning is
our greatest opportunity for the future!
In today’s era of globalization, the provision of educational institutions on an international level is an essential
location consideration within a competitive Europe,
aimed at attracting companies and employers.
This applies particularly to the south of the federal state
of Hesse, which forms the geographical centre of the
metropolitan regions and commercial powerhouses of
Rhein-Main and Rhein-Neckar:
A formidable pool in terms of internationally significant
scientific and technological competence is concentrated
here. A multitude of enterprises and organisations
operating worldwide and also close cooperation between
industry, universities and research institutions in and
around the “Wissenschaftsstadt Darmstadt” (“Science
City Darmstadt”) shape this region. The automation,
chemical and pharmaceutical industries, IT and telecommunications, logistics as well as the aviation and space
industry form a strong backbone of economic performance.
The increasing international orientation of the region
called for an international education programme!
In 2001 the persuasive efforts of the initiator of the
International Kindergarten and Preschool and the State
International School project, the former Minister for
Economic Affairs of the state of Hesse, Mr Klaus-Jürgen
Hoffie, led to a resolution in the county council of the
administrative area of Darmstadt- Dieburg: to establish
an association, which in the initial stages, worked intensively on the clarification of the financial, local, organizational and personal requirements of the ambitious
project of an international school, and was supposed to
pave the way for its realization.
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Shortly after the state-registered Förderverein of the
State International School Branch and Preschool e.V. was
founded and registered.
In 2003 the local county of Darmstadt-Dieburg could
open the doors of the International Preschool. In 2005
the Primary School and in 2008 the Secondary School
followed – all three in brand-new buildings, integrated
within the Schuldorf Bergstrasse. A new sports hall for
all branches of the Schuldorf is the completion of these
efforts.
Today the Förderverein is eager to help where the
financial resources of the Land Hessen are limited. This
includes, for example, relocation support for new teachers, training activities for teachers, membership fees
of international organization such as CIS or ECIS, library
facilities, learning material for IGCSE and IB, sports
equipment or musical instruments.
The association also administers the after-school supervision and maintains close contact with decision-makers
in the school as well as in the political domain.
Contact details see pages 16–17
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Admission
Contact information
School hours
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Conditions of admission
English is the language of instruction in the International
School Branch. For this reason students will only be admitted
if their command of the English language satisfies the standard of English needed to master the tasks of the respective
year group.
Students will be admitted according to the following
criteria:
• Students who have been brought up bilingually, with
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one of these languages being English
Foreign students whose parents will be living and working in Germany for a period of time
Students of dual nationality (English should be the
mother tongue of one parent)
German students who have lately attended an International School abroad for at least two years
German parents who are planning to school their children abroad for at least two years due to their profession
taking them abroad (confirmation from employer or
other confirmation is required)
Flexible lower primary years one/two
Students requesting admittance should be able to speak
English at a standard that enables them to participate successfully in the lessons of the relevant year group. A two day
assessment including an English language assessment for
the child, and an interview with his/her parents/guardians are
prerequisites for admittance. For school starters these assessments take place during the Welcome Week in March.
Years two to twelve
New students wishing to be admitted to subsequent
school years are expected to meet the requirements formulated above. Furthermore, we request school reports to
be presented from the last two terms.
Registration
Children wishing to be admitted to start school in the
Flexible Lower Primary first learning year should be registered at the SISS Primary by 31 January prior to their
commencement. These school starters will be invited for
the assessments in March (Welcome Week). Furthermore, all
Primary children have to be registered at their local primary
school. Applications for other year groups can be handed
in any time throughout the year. Registration forms can be
downloaded from the SISS homepage. Usually, the process
of admission will take between 6 and 10 weeks.
Costs As part of a state school, lessons in the SISS are free
of charge. However, for super-vision before, on, and after
the school lessons, a monthly fee of 300 1 is charged (250 1
for siblings). This fee is compulsory regardless of attendance
or non-attendance at after school supervision activities.
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Contact details
Schuldorf Bergstraße –
State International School
Branch
Sandstraße
64342 Seeheim-Jugenheim
Management
Headmaster of Schuldorf Bergstraße
Ronald Seffrin
SISS - Primary Headteacher
Uta Wetterich
SISS - Secondary Headteacher
Thomas Szartowicz
Curriculum Manager
Rupert Toogood
IGCSE Coordinator
Andrew Schofield
IB Coordinator
Claudia Dicken
Head of Supervision
Astrid Koniarski
School hours
Primary School
07:30 – 08:45 Supervision
08:45 – 10:20 Lessons
10:20 – 10:45 Snack and Playtime
10:45 - 12:20 Lessons (Y4 10.45 – 13:10)
12:20 – 13:30 Lunch and Playtime (Y4 13:10 – 14:00)
13:30 – 15:00 Lessons (Y4 14:00 – 15:00)
15:15 – 18:00 Supervision, Clubs
Secondary School
08.00 - 08.45
Lesson 1
08.45 - 09.30
Lesson 2
09.40 - 10.25
Lesson 3
10.45 - 11.30
Lesson 4
11.40 - 12.25
Lesson 5
12.30 - 13.15
Lesson 6
13.30 - 14.15
Lesson 7
Ms Bookey
+ 49 6257 9703-600
Secondary School (Building 41)
[email protected]
14.15 - 15.00
Lesson 8
15.00 - 15.45
Lesson 9
15.55 - 16.40
Lesson 10
16.40 - 17.25
Lesson 11
Mo - Fri between 8:30 and 11.30 am
17.25 - 18.00
Lesson 12
Administration
Ms Baldauf
+ 49 6257 9703-50
Primary School (Building 40)
[email protected]
(lunch break)
(lunch break)
SISS School holidays
The State International School is closed on all statutory,
national holidays in the state of Hesse. School holidays correspond exactly to the school holidays of the state of Hesse.
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Internationaler Kindergarten/
Preschool am Schuldorf
Bergstrasse
Head Teacher:
Wende McCabe-Teichert
Sandstraße (Building 39)
64342 Seeheim-Jugenheim
Telephone: 06257 - 944200
Fax: 06257 - 999850
E-mail: [email protected]
Opening times:
Preschool holidays
The International Preschool is closed on all
statutory, national holidays in the state of
Hesse, as well as for one week at Easter time,
three weeks in the summer, one week in
autumn, and one week at Christmas. These
closing dates are all within the official school
holidays of the state of Hesse.
7:30 to 17:30 daily; 9:00 to 15:15
curricular core time
Preschool is closed at 13:00 the first Friday
in every month for Team meetings.
The Förderverein of the State
International School and
Preschool e.V.
Chairman:
Klaus Jürgen Hoffie
Deputy chairman:
Christel Fleischmann
Treasurer:
Herwarth Brune
Administration
Ina Mallon
Bärbel Wiegmann
Nadja Zoch
Mo – Fri between 9.00 am and 2 pm
Tel. 06257 970378
Fax. 06257 970372
E-Mail. [email protected]
c/o Schuldorf Bergstraße
Sandstr. (Building 28)
64342 Seeheim-Jugenheim
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Way to the school
Map
The International Kindergarten and Preschool and the
State International School Branch can easily be reached by
car or public transport:
By car:
Motorway A5, exit 28
Follow direction -> Seeheim-Jugenheim.
Cross B3 (Neue Bergstraße) at the traffic lights
Turn left after ca 800m
Park at the large car park (Hauptparkplatz)
Walk to the north of the campus
By tram:
Tram No 6 or 8 (from Darmstadt)
Get off at ‚Neues Rathaus’ in Seeheim
Cross Villenave d’Ornon Square
Cross the main road (Heidelberger Strasse)
Walk straight along Sandstraße until you reach the
Preschool and the State International School Branch
(ca 15’ walk)
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of the school
SISS
PreSchool
Neue
Sporthalle
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