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Editor’s Note / The following additional information was provided by John Redman,
Headteacher of St. David’s School on April 25, 2018:
St. David’s School is a British International School based in Ramstein. We accept children from 3 yrs to 11yrs. We warmly welcome tours around our school where you can find out more about our offer and whether places might be available. We are a values based school with a wide and varied curriculum offer including outdoor education programmes and German lessons.
American children who attend German school in the village of Weilerbach. Many Americans choose German schools while stationed in Kaiserslautern not only for German language acquisition, but also for the highly regarded math curriculum and international experience.
As far as education goes, what works for one family might not be the optimal choice for another family. Aside from DoDEA School options, the Kaiserslautern Community boasts a plethora of educational opportunities for all families.
For those looking for a more private school experience, Christian Learning Academy in Mackenbach, Faith Baptist in Kaiserslautern, as well as Agape International Academy in Ramstein-Miesenbach are all options to explore. Many families in search of a quality education, grounded in Christian values find these choices exemplary.
Christian Learning Academy offers kindergarten through eigth grade, Faith Baptist offers preschool through eighth grade and Agape offers grades kindergarten through sixth.
Although homeschooling is not legal in Germany, Americans are offered this choice under the protection of the NATO Status of Forces Agreement. The Kaiserslautern homeschooling community is ever growing with families choosing this route for a variety of reasons, ranging from flexibility of travel, individualized education opportunities, to religious reasons. Homeschooling is a greatly supported option in the KMC.
A fair number of American families choose to take advantage of this unique opportunity and immerse their children in German schools.
Formal schooling begins for Germans in first grade. All families have the choice to register their children at their local Grundschule, or primary school, for grades one through four. German schooling offers American students and families total immersion into language and the village community.
The International School of Kaiserslautern is available to families looking for a mutilingual or cultural opportunity. They provide classes in both German and English taught by highly qualified professionals for families in search of a unique overseas experience.
Saint David’s School in Ramstein is a British School offered for children up to
6 years. Many families choose this route for a solid early education opportunity while living overseas.
For more information or questions on these educational opportunities in the KMC, call the school liason offices at 493-4123 or 0631-3406-4123.
