Parent's Review of State International School in Berlin, Germany

What is the name of your child's school? (Please report on one school per survey.)

State International School

In what town or city is this school located?

Berlin

How would you describe this school? (i.e. American, British, International, Local, etc.)

International

What grade levels are represented at this school?

International Baccalaureat, German Abitur

How do most children get to school everyday? (bus, train, walk, etc.)

walk,bus, underground, car, school bus

How would you describe the facilities at this school? What extra-curricular activities are available?

Sports, music, computer, wood work

What has this school done to help your child transition from the curriculum in your home country into the curriculum in your new country? Are there programs to prepare your child for repatriation?

School knows how to handle children on the move. German curriculum, but flexible teaching adjusted to the needs of the children and their diverse backgrounds

How would you describe the social activities available for parents through this school? Are there parent-teacher organizations?

parent-teacher-organisation is active, participation wanted and needed

What advice would you give to someone considering enrolling their child in this school?

ask well in advance - the perfect school if you want your child to become bilingual (German/English)