Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
708 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
18 |
| Most common nationality |
German |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
Varies |
| Native English and German speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and German |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Spanish |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
22 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Smartboards, surfaces, tablets |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Catholic, protestant |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Ethics class |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Abitur (A-Levels) and International Abitur at our school in Heilbronn. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Children with learning or behavioural difficulties receive targeted support. This includes setting individual goals together and developing personalised support plans. Academically, we offer assistance in German, maths and English, as well as support in the social-emotional area. Coaching sessions are scheduled, adapted according to the child’s development and carefully documented. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
For high-achieving or particularly gifted students, we offer the Enrichment Programme. It covers a variety of topics to ensure there are touchpoints for different strengths. The focus is on fostering creative and higher-level thinking, as well as problem-solving skills. This ensures that high-performing students are also challenged individually. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
There is a waiting list for our reception and primary school. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
There is no fixed registration deadline. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, if there are spots available. |
| School start time |
8:30am |
| School finish time |
3:30pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes, vegetarian alternatives |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Our internal and external clubs include table tennis, Lego club, football, crochet, dance, music lessons (guitar, drums, piano), kickboxing and chess. |
| Facilities at the school |
Various subject-specific classrooms, a band room, a library, a LEGO lab, a music room, an arts room, and a movement room. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Our school offers one sports fields, an area for long jump & throwing, a soccer pitch, a calisthenics station and a climbing wall. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Josef-Schwarz Schule is distinguished by its approach to bilingualism, its specific focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) and its international focus. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
As alternative school, JSS follows the curriculum of Baden-Württemberg, complementing it with international elements. JSS works in two languages (German and English), with most lessons being conducted in English. Teachers from English-speaking countries provide children with authentic interaction in another language in accordance with the immersion principle. |