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The European School RheinMain Theodor-Heuss-Str. 53-63 E/F 61118 Bad Vilbel Tel: 06101-528 411 www.es-rm.eu E-Mail: info@es-rm.eu

Schooling Staatliches Schulamt Frankfurt am Main State Education Authority Stuttgarter Str. 18-24 60329 Frankfurt Tel: 069-3 89 89 01 www.schulamt-frankfurt.de E-Mail: poststelle@f.ssa.hessen.de International Schools The Frankfurt International School (FIS)

FIS is organised into five school divisions: the Primary Division, the Elementary Division, the Middle School and the High School in Oberursel, and the International School Wiesbaden (ISW) which operates as a branch of FIS at a separate campus in Wiesbaden. The main (Waldlust) campus in Oberursel, about 15 kilometres from downtown Frankfurt, houses the Elementary School starting with grade 2, the Middle School and the High School. The Primary Division, with classes from pre-primary through grade 1, is located closer to the center of Oberursel on the Marxstrasse campus. FIS is recognised as an allgemeinbildende Ergänzungsschule and a registered test center for the International Baccalaureate Organisation, the University of Cambridge Local Examination Syndicate for IGCSE, and the American College Board (SAT). English is the primary language of instruction and English as a Second Language (ESL) support is available for all students who need it. German courses, at a variety of levels, are available in all grades and required of virtually every student. Non-native German speakers in the High-School who have reached a pre-established proficiency standard may opt out of the German program in favour of one or more additional languages including French or Spanish. FIS takes great pride in offering one of the finest interscholastic athletic programs to be found among international schools worldwide. The sports facilities include two large multi-purpose gyms, a fitness/weight room, a meeting and area and a spacious outdoor playing field. FIS operates the largest private bus service in Germany. It makes more than 225 stops in the greater Frankfurt area. The International School Wiesbaden (ISW) ISW offers a balanced program of academic studies and extra curricular activities which aim at helping students of all nationalities develop self-awareness and a love of learning for children aged 3 to 12. The academic program at ISW follows the established curriculum of FIS with appropriate adjustments for the particular groupings and available resources. Presently, ISW also offers a half-day Playschool program for three year old children (not currently available at the FIS Primary Division). ISW takes every opportunity to enhance its students exposure to German language and culture. German is taught at all levels pre- primary upwards. French is the second language to students from Grade 6.

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