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I N T E R N AT I O N A L S C H O O L H A M B U R G

WelcomeIt is our goal to instill a lifelong habit of

learning, discovering passionate curiosity,

and enjoying the rewards of intellectual

development as we educate the future

leaders of our global community.

2 Our Mission 4 General Information 8 Hamburg: Gateway to the World10 Facts at a Glance14 Early Childhood Centre16 Junior School18 Secondary School20 IB Programme22 Student Life30 Admission and Enrolment

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mission?What’s our

Our mission is to provide students

with an international education

which seeks to develop their full potential

and to foster understanding,

respect for others,

freedom of thought and expression,

enjoyment of learning and

personal responsibility.

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The International School Hamburg is a co-educational day school enrolling students from

Primary 1 (age 3) to Grade 12. The school was founded in 1957 as the first international

school in Germany. After two years of discussion and negotiations with the City of

Hamburg, construction for our new school site commenced in the summer of 2006. The

building was completed in the winter of 2009 and on January 11, 2010 approximately 650

students returned from their winter break to a brand new state-of-the-art building.

General Information

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ISH is special because this place is the

place where I can dream my future.”

Yeong Jin, Grade 8

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The FacultyThe school currently employs 92 teachers, 74 of whom are full-time and 18 part-time. It is an experi-enced faculty with the majority having been at ISH for more than 10 years. It is also a well-qualified faculty and many have advanced degrees. They come from 14 different countries with the UK having the highest national representation, followed by the US.

The StudentsThe school´s enrolment is currently 690 students coming mainly from the business, professional and diplomatic communities in and around Hamburg. The students come from around 45 different countries with the most highly represented na tions being the United States, the UK, the Netherlands, India, Japan and South Korea, as well as the host country, Germany.

Parent Teacher AssociationParents are encouraged to think of ISH as their com-munity and for many the school does become a focal point to their life in Hamburg. Everyone is welcome at ISH and we are pleased that so many parents involve themselves actively as volunteers in support of both the academic and social life of the school. The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) does much to enhance the extracurricular life of ISH and provides valuable practical and financial support. The two main PTA/School events are our Sports Day in June and the International Fair in November.

OrganisationThe International School Hamburg is a registered not-for-profit association and has the status for tax purposes of a state-recognised supplementary school. It is represented under the law by its Board of Directors.

The Board is elected by the members of the Associa-tion. The Board is responsible for the determination of the policies of the School and for the conduct of its financial affairs. The Board also appoints the Headmaster who administers the affairs of the School within the limits of approved policies.

ISH is a member of the European Council of International School, the North-West European Council of International Schools, the Association of German International Schools, and the International Baccalaureate Organisation. Through these four organisations ISH is affiliated with over 600 international schools worldwide.

AccreditationISH was one of the first schools in Europe to be granted accreditation by the European Council of International Schools (ECIS) in 1975. It has since been reaccredited by ECIS twice, jointly with the New England Association of Schools and Colleges on the last occasion in 2004. Accreditation is a continuous process of self-evaluation, forward planning and external review which ensures that high standards of curriculum, staffing and facilities are maintained.

Campus Facilities

Performing ArtsIn order to enhance the school’s strong traditions in the Performing Arts, at the heart of ISH is a Performing Arts centre which incorporates a 450 seat multifunctional auditorium, drama teaching spaces, music classrooms, music practice rooms and display areas.

The emphasis on the auditorium is flexibility and portability thus enabling the facility to be used for a variety of purposes and to accommodate different theatrical genres.

TechnologyA key learning goal at ISH is to provide our students with a solid foundation in the use of information and communication technologies. We know that such skills are a fundamental requirement for success in the 21st century and this is reflected in the facilities we provide, including two inter-connected computer laboratories, a modern media room and a school wide wireless network. Forty classrooms are currently equipped with the latest interactive whiteboards, and we aim to increase this number in the future.

LibraryA well resourced and easily accessible library is an essential feature of the new school. Centrally located, featuring large display and work areas and incorporating appropriate technology, the Saalfeld Family Library reflects the school’s overall commitment to student centred learning and to the provision of outstanding library services.

ScienceThe study of Science and its related disciplines is an integral component of the curriculum at the International School Hamburg. Our contemporary and well equipped science laboratories support the curriculum and the needs of our students.

SportsAn international school sports programme requires facilities of the highest order and the sporting facilities at our campus satisfy just that, with a fully-equipped, double-sized gymnasium boasting an integrated climbing wall, modern changing rooms, teaching areas, offices, storage areas, outdoor basketball courts and a multi- purpose sports field.

The facilities allow ISH to proudly host interna-tional sporting events and provide a facility for the wider school and local community.

Hamburg

Hamburg is a very attractive place to live because 14 percent of the city is made up of parks and recreational areas. The rivers Elbe and Alster run through the inner city, providing beautiful walks and opportunities to enjoy sporting activities. The Botanical Garden, maintained by the University of Hamburg, is located directly next to our school.

Hamburg is a vibrant commercial centre, home to the second largest container harbour in Europe and to many highly specialized industries, including medical, biotechnology and aircraft construction. Half of all Germany’s newspapers and magazines are produced in Hamburg.

The city has many fine theatres, museums, cinemas and galleries. Two cinemas, Streits and Abaton, regularly show movies in English. The English Theatre was established in 1976 and is the oldest professional English speaking theatre in Germany. Music lovers can enjoy performances at the Hamburg State opera or a contemporary musical at other city-centre venues.

Hamburg is home to many sporting events, including the biggest marathon in Germany after Berlin, the cycling competition Vattenfall Cyclassics, tennis and ice-hockey tournaments and equestrian shows. Hamburg SV is one of the most successful football teams in the country.

Hamburg is twinned with Chicago, Dresden, León, Marseille, Osaka, Prague, Shanghai and St. Petersburg. The city centre can easily be explored on foot and buildings of special interest include the Rathaus, the Deichstraße, which contains Hamburg’s oldest houses, and many imposing churches. The Elbphilharmonie, which is currently being built in the HafenCity, promises to be a spectacular landmark.

Don’t worry if you can’t speak German; English is spoken in most of the shops, restaurants and bars and there are several English-speaking communities.

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Gateway to the World

Welcome to Hamburg, Germany’s

northernmost city and with 1.7 million

inhabitants, the second largest.

For further information on Hamburg and life in Germany

in general, we invite you to explore the following websites:

Official Website of the State/City of Hamburg:www.english.hamburg.de

What’s on in Hamburg:www.hamburg-guide.de

How-to-Germany in a nutshell:www.howtogermany.com

Please visit our website at

www.ishamburg.org for more information

about our history and time line.

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An active Parent Teacher

Association makes sure

that every new family is

welcomed and involved

in our school life.

Our school prides itself in

our IB results. Many of our

students have been invited

to the top universities of

the world.

Basketball, volleyball,

soccer, we have it all!

We offer music enrichment,

and many after school

activities.

Our well developed

mother tongue programme

ensures that our students’

first language is always

valued and maintained,

making learning more

effective.

Hamburg, designated the

greenest city in Germany,

is an international shipping

hub, offering an array of

cultural events.

With more than 45

nationalities among our

student body, we are a

family-oriented community

for students age 3 through

to our IB graduates.

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When you have all of these nations you find that you’re all the same.”

Aurelie, Grade 3

There are quite a lot of different nations here.

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Early ChildhoodCentre

A child coming into a Primary 1, 2 or 3 class may be experiencing a social group setting outside the home for the first time, or have had previous experience away from parents at a play group or in day care. In either case coming into a new social environment can be daunting and may require a period of adjustment before the child feels fully secure and settled. We hope to help the children broaden their horizons and develop their skills through play in a variety of ways, individually, in small or large groups as well as teacher-directed groups, but with ample provisions for children’s own free play.

The primary programme includes language activities such as story, rhymes and games times, sharing and listening times, book browsing, role play and one-to-one conversations. Basic Mathematical concepts are introduced in P2 through sorting by colour, shape, size, counting games, rhymes, songs and use of construction toys and manipulatives. The children are introduced to hands-on science activities all through the year which are integrated into the curriculum. In P3 the primary curriculum takes on a more structured nature and children participate in activities in language, mathematics, science, social studies and art and craft.

Physical Education, music, library skills and ICT are also offered by specialist teachers. Play is still consid-ered an important part of the children’s development at ISH and there are many opportunities for children to experiment and learn social skills during inside and outdoor play.

The younger students in the Junior School, those in classes Primary 1 (age 3), Primary 2 (age 4) and Primary 3 (age 5), together form our Early Childhood Centre (ECC).

Since 2010 the Early Childhood Centre has its own section of the school building with direct access to a separate playground area. Class size is currently 20 for the primary classes. Specialist group sizes are considerably smaller.

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Our extensive English as an Additional Language Programme (EAL) has been developed by the specialist teachers in that department to meet the needs of the large proportion of our students for whom English is not the first language. Teaching is conducted in small groups. The teachers aim to help the children attain a level of speaking, reading and writing in English which will enable them to function effectively in the classroom situation.

Our Student Support Services Team undertakes screening and testing of children with particular learning difficulties and may then offer a programme of support or refer families to English speaking service professionals in the community. All children have a weekly library lesson, take part in a regular weekly assembly (to which parents are always welcome) and also undertake a variety of visits to places of interest in Hamburg.

The Junior School at the International School Hamburg provides a complete and complementary programme starting at age three. All children attend a full day.

Junior School

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In the Early Childhood Centre, the three, four and five year old children are taught in separate classes called Primary 1, 2 and 3. By the age of six, students move to grade one where parallel classes take them through to grade five. In class years 1 to 5 the class size does not exceed 24 students.

The language of instruction is English and children follow an established programme of study in Math-ematics, Reading and Language, Social Studies (IPC), Science, Art (Visual Education) Music, Physical Education, German and ICT.

Our teaching methodology underpins the belief that students have individual learning styles and needs and learn best when those styles are identified and respected.

Throughout Grades 6-10, additional support classes are provided for students for whom English is not a first language. The purpose of these classes is to enable the student to profit fully, and as quickly as possible, from instruction in other subjects and in more advanced classes in English.

Students in Grades 11-12 may enroll in the two year International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) upon departmental recommendation. (Details of the IB DP can be found on pages 20 -21.)

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Being at ISH gives me the oppor-

tunity to be surrounded by children

from all over the world. Every day

of every month, I am able to form

new friendships. The variety of

subjects keep the day active, and

enough sports encourages the

flow of concentration. The sub-

jects, Music and Drama, help us

express ourselves and let go of all

the pressure.”

Celine, Grade 8

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Our faculty consists of 55 dedicated and experienced teachers, a majority of whom have advanced de-grees. They come from 15 different countries, with most from the UK and North America.

The Secondary School curriculum at ISH is guided by the ISH mission and philosophy as well as by the principles of the International Baccalaureate Learner Profile. And because the social and emotional aspects of education are as vital as the academic ones, ISH has a rich pastoral care programme, with each student assigned to a tutor group that meets regularly to engage in age-appropriate discussions and activities.

In Grades 6- 8, commonly referred to as the Middle School, students take a common core of English, German, Mathematics, History, Geography, Science, Visual Arts, Music, Drama, Physical Education, and Information Communication Technology. French or Spanish as a third language begins in Grade 7.

The Grades 9-10 programme is a pre-IB course of study which involves the students in a range of subjects that will better prepare them for the IB programme in Grades 11 and 12. This pre-IB Pro-gramme consists of a core curriculum of English, Mathematics, History, German, and Physical Educa-tion. Students individualize this core by electing to take courses in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geogra-phy, Business Studies, Model United Nations, French, Spanish, ICT, Drama, or Music.

Secondary SchoolAt ISH grades 6-12 constitute the Secondary School.

The general objectives of the IB are to provide students with a balanced education; to facilitategeographical and cultural mobility; and to promote international understanding.

The IB is based on two straightforward but important ideas. The first is that students need to have a broad general education which will equip them for further education or immediate pursuit of a career, and secondly individual students should have the opportunity to follow a programme which conforms to their interests and capabilities whilst giving them a properly balanced education. The IB has an additional advantage—it is portable. Students moving from ISH to other International Schools in other parts of the world offering the IB programme have the opportunity to continue their studies with a minimum amount of interruption.

Only schools officially accepted for membership by the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) are authorised to offer the curriculum and to present candidates for examination. There are currently about 2000 member schools in more than 110 countries throughout the world and about 45,000 students register for examinations each year.

The International Baccalaureate Organisation is based in Geneva, Switzerland with administrative offices in New York, Buenos Aires and Singapore. The Examinations Office, located in Cardiff in the United Kingdom, administers two examination sessions per year. The May session, for schools in the Northern Hemisphere, serves the large majority of candidates; schools in the Southern Hemisphere subscribe to the smaller November session.

IB at ISHThere are two ways in which students can follow the IB curriculum at ISH. They can become IB Diploma candidates and attempt the full programme or they can choose to study individual subjects and take IB examinations (Certificates) in these subjects. Students may enrol in the two year IB Diploma programme upon departmental recommendation.To qualify for the IB Diploma, the full IB courseof study must be followed. This entails passing examinations in six subject areas, three at higher level and three at standard level, completing an Extended Essay which is an independent research study, a course in the Theory of Knowledge and participation in CAS (Creativity, Action and Social Service) activities.

The International School Hamburg has been offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) since 1979. It is recognised as a pre-university course and is designed to facilitate the mobility of students, and to promote international understanding.

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme is a comprehensiveand rigorous two-year curriculum, leading to examinations for students aged between sixteen and nineteen. Based on the pattern of no single country, it is a deliberate compromise between the specialisation required in some national systems and the breadth preferred in others.

University RecognitionIt is because the IB Diploma is a rigorous and demanding programme that many universities throughout the world are prepared to accept it as an entrance qualification or as a qualification for ad-vanced placement. It is an intellectually stimulating and interesting programme which requires astrong commitment from students. In return for this commitment students receive a first class preparation for their future after ISH, whether this is Higher Education or in employment, and the knowledge that they have followed a course of study with a worldwide reputation for academic excellence.

All British Universities accept the IB as an entrance qualification and most will make students an offer of a place, conditional on the points scored in the IB Diploma. Passing the IB Diploma allows students to receive credit of up to one full year of college in the USA. Countries as far apart and as different as Japan, Australia, Spain and South Africa recognize the IB Diploma as an entry qualification.

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Student Life

Student Life

AthleticsOur Sports Programme at International School Hamburg offers a wide range of sports activities for girls and boys. Students can take part in the Northwest European Council of International Schools (NECIS) Sports Programme or our Intramural Sports Programme.

N.E.C.I.S. SportsThe International School of Hamburg is a leading member of the Northwest European Council of International Schools (N.E.C.I.S.) Sports Council, a grouping of ten international schools that provides opportunities for our students to meet in specified tournament activities on a competitive basis with each school working toward a common aim to achieve a well-balanced programme that promoteshealthy competition, sportsmanship and full participation. Each athlete is given the opportunity to demonstrate athletic ability while maintaining a spirit of respect and cooperation with fellow athletes from various international backgrounds.

Other member schools include:• The International School of Amsterdam (ISA)• The American School of The Hague (ASH)• The American International School of Rotterdam (AISR)• The Antwerp International School (AIS)• The International School of Luxembourg (ISL)• The International School of Düsseldorf (ISD)• The Copenhagen International School (CIS)• The International School of Stavanger (ISS)• Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket (SSHL)

Our ISH ‘Falcons’ teams practice twice a week and during the soccer/volleyball/basketball seasonsplay weekend games as well as the main NECIS Tournament. Students are selected for these teams on the basis of attendance at practice, effort and ability. Home games require our students to host visiting students and this hospitality is reciprocated when our students travel to away games. During the main NECIS tournaments the students are accommodated in hotels.

Other teams (swim team, track and field team, tennis team, boys’ rugby teams(s) and girls’ soccer team(s)) work towards competing in the main NECIS Tourna-ments and may also play in local friendly games.

Parents are expected to meet 60% of all travel costs to the games and tournaments with ISH contributing 40%.

Participating athletes are expected to follow a well-defined NECIS Code of Conduct which includes curfew times and abstention from alcohol and tobacco; and are expected to be good representatives of ISH and the NECIS organization at all times.

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Our sports include basketball,

soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field, girls’ volleyball and boys’ rugby.

For more information about our Sports Programme and details about

age groups, schedules and fees please visit our website at

www.ishamburg.org

Student Life

The Theatre and Music departments work coopera-tively throughout the school year. Two major produc-tions are performed each school year. A musical takes place in November/December in which students from grades 9-12 may participate. A comedy, open to grades 6-12, is usually performed in March. There is a tech crew consisting of students who apply and are accepted from grade 9-12.The tech crew is responsible for all sound, lights, sets and backstage management for the musicals, drama productions, talent shows, dances and assemblies. The ISH Theatre department is a member of ISTA (International Schools Theatre Association), an

organization that promotes Theatre throughout the world. Students can audition for the ISTA group, which takes a trip to another international school in Europe to participate in a 4-day weekend of Theatreworkshops, ensembles and performances. Studentswho take the IB Theatre course will be involved in devising an original 30 Hour Play performance as well as take a yearly IB TAPS trip to London for work-shops, ensembles, tours and West End performances for a week in October. Students also take regular trips to, and participate in, various musical events and concerts throughout the year.

InstructionWeekly individual and group instruction is currently available on the following instruments: Violin, Viola, Cello, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Guitar, Bass, Piano, Drums/Percus-sion and Voice. Tutoring in Music Theory and Ear Training is also available.

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EnsemblesThe formation of performing ensembles has become a priority in the Music Enrichment Program. Currently, there is a Junior Choir (grades1-5), Jazz Ensemble and a Jazz Choir (audition required), for students in grades 6-12.

Performing and Visual Arts at ISH

The International School Hamburg lays claim to a fantastic Arts Programme which provides students with an opportunity to showcase their talents visually, dramatically and musically both in and outside of the classroom.

The Music Enrichment Program

The ISH Music Enrichment Program, created in 2004, serves as an extra- curricular activity for students in grades 1-12. It offers music instruction both individual and ensemble on the school premises. The instructors are all English speaking, local musicians and teachers with impressive musical credentials.

Mother Tongue ProgramThe Mother Tongue Programme supports students who cannot be provided with formal tuition in their mother tongue during school hours.

Research shows that the development of the student’s mother tongue or first language (usually the language spoken at home) is critical for their cognitive development; children who have not fully developed a first language can experience language-based cognitive difficulties later on.

Students may be fluent in their mother tongue however it is essential that they are also provided with the opportunity to become literate in their first language. The level of linguiatic competence a student can achieve in their second language is directly dependent on the extent to which their literacy in the mother tongue has been developed.The student’s sense of cultural and personal identity, and their self-esteem, is also greatly strengthened by mother tongue instruction.

ISH organises Mother Tongue classes outside the school curriculum using school facilities at the end of a regular school day. The lessons are taught by experienced private teachers with whom the parents enter into an agreement about participation and payment. The Mother Tongue Coordinator also assists in finding suitable teachers for these courses. Some programmes, such as Swedish and Dutch, follow the national curriculum of their country.

The school offers support with purchasing books for these classes and there is also a large selection of books in the library in a variety of languages.

When students reach IB level, they can choose their first language as an A1 subject. There are two options. Provided there is a qualified teacher available, students can study at higher or standard level. This option is funded privately by the parents of the student. Alternatively, students can choose what is called the “school-supported” programme which means students can study their mother tongue at standard level and without a teacher.

However in order to avail of these options, the students should ideally study the language and literature of their first language prior to entering grade 11. To facilitate and encourage students to choose the above options, the Mother Tongue Programme is offered to both junior school and secondary school students.

There are currently mother tongue programmes for the following languages: Arabic, Catalan, Dutch, Danish, French, Finnish, German, Hebrew, Korean, Russian, Swedish and Spanish. If you are interested in your child participating in our Mother Tongue Programme or require further information, please visit our website at www.ishamburg.org

CASCAS stands for Creativity, Action, and Service (CAS). It is a programme, within the IB Diploma, that provides a focus for students outside the demanding school curriculum. The creative, physical and social development of an individual can be shaped by his or her own experiences.

Participation in CAS encourages students to share their energies and special talents while developing awareness, concern and the ability to work cooperatively with others. CAS is about the education of the whole person, enabling a student to recognize that there are many opportunities in life, away from formal academic study, to grow in knowledge of life, self and others.

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Extra-curricula ActivitiesThe community spirit of the ISH family reallyshows itself when it comes to our extra-curricularactivities. The ISH community has a rich extra-curricular activities offering, from which every student will find an activity to match his or her taste and talent. The offering ranges from

• Music Enrichment Programme• Yearbook Team• Ghana Project• Sri Lanka Project• Grade 11 Prom Committee• Junior Choir• Senior Choir• Computer Club• Junior School Drama (open to all children from Grade 2 to Grade 5)• Strategic Games• Chess club• Art Club• Ballet classes• Irish Dance• Running club (grades 9-12)• ISH Ski Trip• Sri Lanka Junior Cup (Golf Tournament)

Student Life

Admission and Enrolment

For new students and their families, the Admissions Office is usually the first point of contact with ISH and in some cases, with Germany. We enjoy answering the enquiries that come in from around the world and will do our best to advise you on any questions that you may have, from how to initiate the admissions process, talk to you about the IB programme, or to what the weather is like in Hamburg and to where you should live!

We look forward to speaking with you personally, andhope that we can have the chance to introduce you to the vibrant and caring international community that makes up ISH.

Enrolment PolicyThe International School Hamburg exists to provide aquality international education in English for children in Hamburg. In general, admission is open to all students who can profit from such an education. The school cannot accept for admission students who:require a self-contained program of special educa-tion separate from the mainstream; cannot cope with the physical limitations of the buildings; have a poor previous scholastic or behavioral record. In the event of a waiting list being necessary, qualified applicants will be admitted on a “first come, first serve“ basis, giving due consideration to alternative choices of

schools available in Hamburg and the international background of the family. Priority will be given to international students who would be unable to cope in the local German school system, and whose parents are on an international assignmentin Hamburg for a limited time.

Enrolment ProcedureFamilies who are interested in sending their children to ISH should first contact the Admissions Office. Where possible, an appointment should be made for an interview to discuss the transfer and to see the school.

The Application Form should be completed and sent in with the application fee and previous school records, as well as a Confidential Assessment Form from the previous school.

Upon receipt of the above documents, an appoint-ment will be made with the relevant member of the Administration to arrange a placement. Previous school records are important to all decisions in the admissions process and, where possible, should be submitted with the application.

Students are accepted throughout the year but will be placed in a grade or class according to the assessment made by the administration, and after placement testing in Mathematics and in English.

With more than 45 nationalities among our student body, we have formed a family-orientated school, always ready to welcome and support new members into our community. With our recent move to our new purpose-built campus for students age 3 through Grade 12, we are happy to welcome you to these new facilities.

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How to ApplyTo apply to the International School Hamburg please complete the following documents, one per student:• Application Form• Confidential Assessment Form• Health Form• Registration Form

Please also include with your application:• Copies of previous school records for the last three years, when applicable, preferably in English (German is accepted.)• A photocopy of the student’s passport

Application documents can be sent to the school viaemail or post. An interview will follow after the formal application papers have been submitted.

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perfect opportunity to start a

great career.”

Lukas, Grade 10

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Schedule of Fees Valid: 01.08.2010 - 31.07.2011

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ValuesThe International School Hamburg is committed to the principle of equality of opportunity for all of its students and to promoting an ethos of pride in achievement, of mutual cooperation and respect and of cultural and religious tolerance. The teaching is non-political and stresses freedom of thought and expression, enjoyment of learning and personal responsibility.

PhilosophyWe believe that a good education is an essential preparation for life.

Such an education is concerned with the growth of the whole person and the development of the full potential of students.

All our students are encouraged to fulfill their academic potential, though success should not be judged solely by academic achievements. We believe that equal weight should be given to academic, personal and social development.

Learning should be stimulating, challenging and enjoyable. It should promote freedom of thought and expression, independent and critical thinking, and creativity.

Further we believe that we are members of a community that respects the inherent dignity of every human being, values diversity, and promotes human rights for all.

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