German Kindergarten
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The Kindergarten in the German Section offers an educational programme in line with German traditions of education for children aged 3 to 6 years old.
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Our German Kindergarten is also open to children with little or no knowledge of the German language. With the help of our immersive language acquisition programme, children obtain linguistic competence in German through play and constant interaction with teachers and classmates.
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Another strong point of our Early Years system is that we give each child the opportunity to interact with children from different cultural backgrounds and nationalities – not only inside the classroom but also on the playground and other facilities on campus.
A Day in the German Kindergarten
Our Kindergarten and Vorschule (Pre-Primary) have full-time classes from Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 2:00pm. Children may also be enrolled in optional afternoon activities from Monday to Thursday, 2:00 to 3:30pm. Below is a typical daily schedule in Kindergarten:
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Most activities take place within the classrooms. They are equipped with learning materials in accordance with European standards. We offer our children the best possibilities for their individual development. A large outdoor playground provides ample opportunities and space for fun activities and exploration.​ Afternoon activities are also offered, with options that vary from year to year.
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Curriculum
The German Kindergarten follows the pedagogical framework of preschools in Germany, specifically from the federal state of Thuringia. The concept consists of seven areas of learning:
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Literacy
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Motor and Health Education
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Scientific and Technical Education
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Mathematical Literacy
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Artistic-creative Education
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Socio-cultural and Moral Education
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Throughout the school year, the students work through themes such as family, Christmas, animals, feelings and the like to enhance their knowledge and improve their skills in an age-appropriate setting. Our holistic approach enables our students to interact with their friends, learn new insights and gain new experiences.
We support the independence of our students and believe that this is of the key elements of education. The children are given enough guidance to choose or select their own learning engagements which include projects.
German as a Second Language
Kindergarten and preschool children receive daily language support in their home groups and attend systematic language sessions four times a week in a dedicated DaZ room.
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At the start of each school year, children undergo a standardized language assessment ("LiSe-DaZ") to evaluate their German comprehension and grammar. Based on results, they are placed in small groups of up to six students.
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Lessons follow two complementary approaches: Roger Loos' vocabulary-building method and Dr. Zvi Penner’s "learning path" method, which develops word and sentence rhythm. Topics include grammar rules and vocabulary expansion.
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Language development is monitored using "SISMik" and "SeLdaK," which assess competence, motivation, and literacy interest.
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Above all, the focus is on making learning German enjoyable through play, laughter, and interactive activities.
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