 Frankfurt´s schools are extending the numbers of lessons taught in languages other than German. A quarter of the city´s residents are foreigners from 180 countries, so naturally there´s a great need for internationally oriented facilities with native-language or bilingual teaching. There are already several primary and secondary schools that offer bilingual lessons in different combinations such as German/Italian, German/Greek, German/French and German/English.
The Goethe Grammar School has lessons in German and English and is Germany´s only state school where students can graduate with an International Baccalaureate Diploma as well as the German Abitur school leaving certificate. The choice of foreign language lessons at municipal schools is supplemented by a large number of private schools, such as the Frankfurt International School (FIS), which is one of Europe´s largest international schools with 1,800 students. In 2007, many new private schools with multilingual offerings opened, such as the Phorms School or the Metropolitan School Frankfurt. In 2009, the Strothoff International School, which is a full-day school offering lessons in English, opened in Dreieich. From 2009/10, the new Rosing Primary School is offering lessons in Chinese for pupils in their first school year and upwards.
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A list of international schools in Frankfurt |
School regulartory agency
Staatliches Schulamt
Advice ranging from starting school to education rights.
›› Gutleutviertel, Stuttgarter Str. 18-24, Tel. 3 89 89 00
www.schulamt-frankfurt.hessen.de
Stadtschulamt
The city education office (Stadtschulamt).
›› Sachsenhausen, Seehof Str. 41, Tel. 21 23 38 91
www.stadtschulamt.stadt-frankfurt.de
Municipal bilingual schools
Carl-Schurz-Schule
Grammar school with bilingual German/French lessons for children aged 11-12 and over. Officially recognized for its music courses.
›› Sachsenhausen, Holbein Str. 21-23, Tel. 3 38 40, www.carl-schurz-schule.de
Freiherr-vom-Stein-Schule
Grammar school with bilingual German/Italian department. About 900 students and 83 teachers, 28 students per class on average, provides study groups in the afternoon.
›› Sachsenhausen, Schweizer Str. 87, Tel. 21 23 38 41, www.freiherr-vom-stein.de
Goethe-Gymnasium
Bilingual German/English department. International degrees, partner schools in the USA, England, France, Japan and Russia.
›› Westend-Süd, Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage 22, Tel. 21 23 35 25, www.ggffm.de
Holzhausenschule
Municipal primary school with bilingual German/Italian and German/Greek lessons. Native-speaking teachers in Turkish, Chinese and Greek. Starting with the third year of school, English is taught as the first foreign language.
›› Westend, Bremer Str. 25, Tel. 21 23 52 56, www.holzhausen.frankfurt.schule.hessen.de
Liebigschule
Grammar school; bilingual German/French lessons. G8 classes, fullday education.
›› Praunheim, Kollwitz Str. 3, Tel. 21 23 94 79, www.liebigschule.de
Mühlbergschule
State primary school with bilingual German/Italian department. Optional English lessons for pupils aged 8-9 and up to approximately 270 students.
›› Sachsenhausen, Lettigkautweg 8, Tel. 60 60 53 33, www.muehlbergschule.de
Textorschule
Municipal primary school and Europe-system school with bilingual German/French class; approximately 420 students, extensive range of music courses.
›› Sachsenhausen, Textor Str. 104, Tel. 21 23 52 55, www.textorschule.de
Ziehenschule
Grammar school with bilingual German-French department. Only grammar school in Frankfurt with the ABI-BAC diploma.
›› Eschersheim, Josephskirch Str. 9, Tel. 21 23 41 47, www.ziehenschule.de
Private schools
Alois-Eckert-Schule
Special school, state-certified private school, for pupils aged six to 16. Supported by the International Family Center.
›› Nordend, Eschenheimer Anlage 20a, Tel. 5 96 27 16, www.ifzweb.de
Anna Schmidt Schule
Certified private school that orients itself according to the Montessori educational theory. Children’s house, primary school and high school. Afternoon care and vacations. Branch is located in Nieder-Erlenbach with full-day classes for children aged 11-16.
›› Westend-Süd, Gärtnerweg 29, Tel. 9 55 00 50
›› Nieder-Erlenbach, Untere Burggasse 1, Tel. 061 01/4 23 16
›› www.anna-schmidt-schule.de
Freie Waldorfschule Frankfurt
Open access school based on the Waldorf educational theory, with kindergarten and after-school day care center. About 900 students, all certificates up to and including Abitur school leaving certificate.
›› Dornbusch, Friedleben Str. 52, Tel. 95 30 60, www.waldorfschule-frankfurt.de
Private Kant-Schule
State-certified primary and grammar school, with support options and help with homework. Early foreign language: English.
›› Nordend, Hamman Str. 9, Tel. 9 55 12 90
Rosing Schule
This Frankfurt all-day primary school opened in summer 2009. Core subjects are taught in small, mixed aged groups, each with one teacher and an educator. It offers twin-track bilingual German-English lessons, as well as extra German lessons for foreign pupils. Extensive afternoon activities in the areas of creativity, music, sport, drama, languages and natural sciences.
›› Tel. 97 20 42 65, www.rosing-schule.de
International schools
accadis International School
All-day bilingual immersion school with lessons in English and German. Preschool for children two years and older and since 2006 also an elementary school. An international grammar school has been developed since the 2010/2011 school year, offering a German, bilingual and English education leading to the International Baccalaureate or German G8 Abitur. Founded in 1980, accadis Bildung GmbH also runs a college offering international business programs next door to the International School.
›› 61352 Bad Homburg, Norsk-Data Str. 4, Tel. 0 61 72/98 41 41, http://school.accadis.com
Bilingual Primary School Königstein
Starting with the 2008/09 school year, primary school students are taught in two languages. Classes are half in German and half in English. The school is also open to children without a bilingual background. Two teachers teach each class, with a maximum of 20 children. All-day care from 7.30 am to 5 pm is also offered. The state-specified curriculum is supplemented by additional subjects such as computer training, theater and a foreign language from the age of eight.
›› 61462 Königstein, Bischof-Kaller-Str. 1b, Tel. 0 61 74/9 98 75 00, www.kidscamp-koenigstein.de
Erasmus Schule
Primary school opened in 2006, with trilingual education in German, English and Spanish according to the immersion method, i.e. native speakers in the day care center and the school speak only their language with the children. Full-day school with breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack; school uniform.
›› Westend-Süd, Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage 44, Tel. 90 74 36 40, www.erasmus-schule.eu
Europäische Schule Frankfurt
Full-day school with kindergarten, primary and secondary departments, created for children of European Union employees, with a few places – subject to school fees – for “ineligible” students. Multilingual, multicultural and multi-denomination teaching in German, English, French and Italian. Certificate: European Baccalaureate.
›› Niederursel, Praunheimer Weg 126, Tel. 9 28 87 40, www.esffm.org
Frankfurt International School (FIS) & Intern. School Wiesbaden (ISW)
The FIS has over 1,800 students from 50 countries, as well as about 300 teachers from 28 nations, and is one of Europe’s largest international schools. In 2011, the school celebrates its 50th anniversary. Education for children age 3 to 18 following the curriculum of the International Baccalaureate Organisation including the IB Diploma Programme. FIS also runs the International School Wiesbaden, also a full-day English language school for children age 3 to 11/12 (from the 2011/2012 school year, only until ages 10/11).
›› FIS: 61440 Oberursel, An der Waldlust 15, Tel. 0 61 71/20 24-0
›› FIS Primary School: 61440 Oberursel, Alfred-Lechler-Str. 10, Tel. 0 61 71/20 24-5 00
›› ISW: 65207 Wiesbaden, Rudolf-Dietz-Str. 14, Tel. 0 61 27/9 94 00
›› www.ishamburg.org
International Bilingual Montessori School (IBMS)
Bilingual (German/English) full-day school based on the Montessori educational theory, with play groups, kindergarten, introductory and junior school.
›› Westend-Süd, Westend Str. 45, Tel. 74 56 46, www.ibms-frankfurt.de
Internationale Schule Frankfurt-Rhein-Main (ISF)
Kindergarten, primary school and high school, with English as the main language. About 1,100 students from 50 countries. Indoor pool, sports stadium and soccer field provide a special incentive for top performance in sports. Certificates: IFS High School Diploma, U.S. Advanced Placement Exams, British AS/A-Level Exams, International Baccalaureate Diploma.
›› Sindlingen, Straße zur Internationalen Schule 33, Tel. 3 48 29 70, www.isf-net.de
Japanische Internationale Schule Frankfurt
State-approved supplementary school with teaching in Japanese according to the Japanese school system, German classes for ages six to 15. Full-time school with an open design.
›› Hausen, Langweiden Str. 8-12, Tel. 78 09 81, www.jis-ffm.de
Kinderzeit Gute Zeit
Opened in August 2009, this school uses the immersion learning method to teach in three languages. Lessons are taught in German and English and from the age of eight children experience a third language. The school initially opened as a primary school but is already planning to expand. Classes are limited to 13 pupils to ensure the best learning environment.
›› 65824 Schwalbach, Am Kronberger Hang 2a, Tel. 0 61 96/6 52 34 04, www.kinderzeit-gutezeit.de
Lycée Français Victor Hugo
French school from primary school to the Abitur leaving certificate or Baccalaureate. Classes in German and French, with an emphasis on languages, 850 pupils, full-day schooling.
›› Praunheim, Gontard Str. 11, Tel. 7 47 49 80, www.lycee-francais-francfort.com
Metropolitan School Frankfurt
This international full-day primary school with a preschool opened in 2007. In 2010 it achieved the status of an IB World School and so is Frankfurt’s first school accredited to teach the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP). Over 300 pupils between the ages of 3 and 11 from 30 countries are taught in small classes and can also enjoy an extensive range of extra-curricular activities, including sport, art and music.
›› Rödelheim, Eschborner Land Str. 134-138, Tel. 96 86 40 50, www.m-school.de
Obermayr Schulen
Modern educational complex with a wide spectrum focusing on languages and intercultural exchange. The schools aim to develop social skills, an ability to learn methodically and personal skills. Day nursery to high school in Wiesbaden, bilingual primary school, secondary school and grammar school in Taunusstein, as well as bilingual secondary school in Rüsselsheim. The Obermayr International School, which opened in 2009, offers an extensive bilingual educational and school program from a crèche to a bilingual grammar school.
›› Verwaltung: 65189 Wiesbaden, Hohenstaufen Str. 7, Tel. 06 11/3 60 15 39-0
›› Campus Erbenheim: 65205 Wiesbaden, Berliner Str. 150, Tel. 06 11/36 07 30
›› 65232 Taunusstein-Neuhof, Auf dem kleinen Feld 15, Tel. 0 61 28/85 37 600
›› 65428 Rüsselsheim, Johann-Sebastian-Bach-Str. 63, Tel. 0 61 42/55 07 81-0
›› Obermayr International School, 65824 Schwalbach am Taunus, Am weißen Stein, Tel. 0 61 96/76 85 90 ›› www.europa-schule.de
Phorms Schulen
Since August 2007 a new, modern concept of education is available to families in the Rhein-Main region – Phorms. The cornerstones of Phorms paedagogy are: a bilingual all-day school with English and German as equally weighted languages of instruction; studying in groups of manageable size; differentiated learning programmes, in particular with regard to Special Needs. An international team of teachers provides first-class education to the primary students in Frankfurt City and the Taunus Campus in Steinbach/Ts. and to the students at our new Phorms Gymnasium (secondary school), which is part of the Taunus Campus. Since the school year 2010/2011 Phorms operates as one school with two campuses and as such has been granted state approval. With the beginning of the school year 2011/2012, the Taunus Campus students will move into a brand-new, three-storey building in Steinbach.
›› Phorms Frankfurt City Campus, Nordend-West, Fürstenberger Str. 3-9, Tel. 17 39 25 50, www.frankfurt.phorms.de
›› Phorms Taunus Campus, 61449 Steinbach/Taunus, Wald Str. 55, Tel. 0 61 71/2 06 02 70, www.frankfurt-taunus.phorms.de
Rhein-Main International Montessori School
Full-day school opened in 2004, based on the Montessori educational theory, consisting of day-care center, primary and high schools. Bilingual education in German and English where several grades are taught at once. Since the 2008/2009 school year, the twelfth grade (U.S.) / sixth form (UK) will be available for the first time.
›› 61381 Friedrichsdorf, Hugenotten Str. 119, Tel. 0 61 72/7 64 65 10, -11, www.rims-web.de
Strothoff International School
This English-language full day school south of Frankfurt opened in the 2009/10 school year. It has places for 600 students aged from three to 18. Teaching is based on the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) with the aim of passing the IB Diploma. The school buildings are equipped to the latest standards and have facilities such as a theater, libraries, media practice room and a gymnasium.
›› 63303 Dreieich, Rhein-Main Campus Dreieich Frankfurter Str. 160-166, Tel. 0 61 03/8 02 25 00, www.strothoff-international-school.de
Taunus International Montessori School (TIMS)
International private (pre)school for children from 18 months to 6 years old. Montessori educational theory, maximum of 17 students per group. Classes are in English. The school celebrated its 35th anniversary in the 2008/09 school year.
›› 61440 Oberursel, Zimmersmühlenweg 77, Tel. 0 61 71/9 13 30, www.tims-frankfurt.com
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