St. George’s School Allows Students to Explore Their Interests By Mert Arkan

IntroductionCurrently a sophomore at Duke University, Mert

Arkan plans to graduate in 2015 with a double major in economics and political science. Prior to entering Duke, Mert Arkan attended St. George’s English International School in Cologne, Germany.

St. George’s is a diverse co-educational school for children between 2 and 18 years of age. The student body is drawn from more than 40 nations worldwide. Founded in 1985, St. George’s was the first British international boarding school established in Germany, and continues to offer students and parents a reputation for academic excellence and the opportunity to participate in a range of enriching extracurricular activities.

About St. George’s English International School In addition to providing students with a well-

equipped music department through which they can discover and develop their musical talents, St. George’s offers its pupils an array of clubs and societies that can assist them in advancing their other skills and interests. St. George’s clubs are designed to be age appropriate and focused on specific activities, such as chess, drama, and debating. The school also offers sports clubs and subject-based clubs targeted toward language, math, and art study. All of St. George’s clubs and societies meet at lunch or after school and provide students with the chance to explore academic and recreational interests outside of a traditional classroom setting.