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| Number of students |
580 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
55 |
| Max. number of students per class |
22 |
| Average number of students per class |
17 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as a Second Language (ESL) |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
German, Spanish, French |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
There are SmartBoards in all of the classrooms and libraries, and we have both mobile and classroom IT labs with PCs and iPads |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Waiting list |
In some grade levels |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
All students in Grade 1 and above will be assessed in mathematics, reading, writing and speaking as part of the admissions process. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Applications for admission to MSF are primarily accepted during the period November to April for the following school year, and as places become available throughout the year. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
over 90% |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma Programme examinations in Grade 12
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| Results in these examinations |
100% IB Pass Rate in 2018
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| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
The Additional Learning Needs (ALN) department offers academic support to students and their teachers. This ranges from modification of mainstream curriculum, in class support and small group instruction. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:30 |
| School finish time |
15:30 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Early Years Care: 8:00 - 8:30
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| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Sports: Football, Hockey, Basketball, Rugby, Dance Aerobics, Multi-sport Games, Outdoor Games, Fitness Club and include other activities such as Clubs: Computer Club, Board Games, Woodworking, Drama, Cultural Art & Craft, Visual Arts, Mask Making, Music Club, Saxophone, Cooking, Wild World Weeds Club, Singing Club |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, there is a choice of two main courses plus a salad bar |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
One main course every day is vegetarian |
| Sports activities included |
Physical Education classes at every grade level |
| Sports facilities at the school |
MSF has the largest indoor sports hall in the City of Frankfurt |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Football, Basketball, Volleyball, X-Country, Golf, |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
MSF is the only full-accredited international school in the City of Frankfurt that combines the IB PYP and Diploma Programmes with the Cambridge International Examinations IGCSE in Grades 6-10. In addition, the school balances the academic demands on students by encouraging participation in the wide range of extracurricular activities. Parent involvement in their child's education and in the social community at MSF are outstanding. MSF promotes a culture of respect, joy, friendship and family. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
MSF is an IB World School, teaching both the Primary Years Programme showcasing the PYP Exhibition in Grade 5 and the Diploma Programme culminating in IB Diploma exams in Grade 12. We also subscribe to the Cambridge International Programme leading to examinations and the awarding of the IGCSE in Grade 10. Our Early Years division are part of the IB PYP with a major focus on learning through play. The values of the IB Learner Profile play in integral part in determining the values, interactions and community involvement of our school. As an IB World School, we focus on fulfilling the academic potential of each child hand in hand with each child's social and emotional needs. |