German Primary

 Deutsche Version

German Primary at a Glance

Four grades, each consisting of one class

Students are approximately 6 to 10 years old

After four years, students move on to the German Secondary School

Average class size: around 15 students

Our Team

Our professional team consists of:

• four classroom teachers
• four specialists for German as a second language and special learning needs
• one teaching assistant
• the Head of Primary

Curriculum

The curriculum is based on the one from Thuringia, Germany.
This ensures an easy transition for students returning to Germany.

Subjects Taught

• German
• Mathematics
• Science
• English
• Mandarin
• Arts
• Music
• Crafting
• Ethics
• Sports (PE)

Language Requirement

To participate effectively in class, proficiency in German is required for enrolment in primary school.

School Hours

• Lessons take place from 8.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.
• Afterwards, students may participate in optional co-curricular activities (CCAs)

School Holidays

Vacations follow the academic calendar of the Taipei European School.

 

The Joy of Learning

At our primary school, the joy of learning is at the centre of attention. We are a place for learning and living, in which students are taught in a community-oriented, holistic and future-oriented manner on the basis of the Thuringian Education Plan.

Developing the Whole Person

In addition to the acquisition of cultural techniques, we teach tolerance and solidarity, thus interlocking knowledge transfer, value acquisition and personality development. Democracy can be experienced in our school by living dialogue and cooperation in everyday school life.

Every child has a right to individual support. Everyone can experience success and feel the cohesion of the school community. We attach great importance to the encouragement of our students - because only encouraged children become responsible adults.

European Culture in an Asian Environment

Taipei European School is unique in the world. Here our children find European culture and history outside of Europe, embedded in an East Asian environment. 

Numerous cultural activities (International Day, Peace Day, Halloween, International Rights of the Child day, Chinese New Year...) are celebrated across all sections and are highlights throughout the school year.

 

Our German Language Support

German language is the base of all subjects. If the student is learning German as a second language, our language support staff is there to help through a carefully designed programme. The students get support from dedicated specialist teachers during the lessons or are taken out of the lesson individually or in small groups.

Our goal is to help the children improve their German language skills so they can participate successfully in all subjects.