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Elementary School (Kindergarten to Grade 5) |
At GAIS, we challenge the students from early on to take risks, to explore deeper, to question the obvious and to articulate their opinions in both German and in English.
What Makes the GAIS Elementary School Special
Academic Excellence
- The Elementary School Curriculum is integrated and transdisciplinary according to the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IBPYP).
- Academic achievement is measured against world-wide norms using the International Schools Assessment tool.
- Bi-lingual program in German and English with over 75 percent of instruction in German.
Great Learning Environment
- Dedicated faculty and low class sizes ensure positive relationships and a high level of student attention and engagement.
- The GAIS inquiry-based program fosters a young child's natural curiosity for learning.
- A school-wide focus on communication skills, global citizenship and leadership.
- International focus in all activities and events
Subject Overview and Weekly Hours for Grades 1 to 5 for 2009/2010
| Subject | Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Grade 5 |
| German |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
7 |
| English |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
| French / Spanish |
- |
- |
- |
- |
3 |
| Mathematik / Math |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
6 |
| Sachkunde / Social Studies & Science |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Musik/Music |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Kunst/Art |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Information Technology |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Sport/P.E. |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Total |
31 |
31 |
31 |
31 |
34 |
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