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    The elementary school is split into two age groups, the one for 6 to 9 year old, the other for 9 to 12 year old. The day starts with a half-hour drop-off period between 7.30am and 8am. At 8am the morning block begins with a group circle. The circle is followed by the free selection of Montessori Materials. Each child works on his individually tailored programme, according to his personal abilities and needs. At all times there are two teachers present, one German and one English speaking. To a great extent, the child works independently. The child’s work is frequently evaluated and corrected together with the teacher. From the fourth class onwards, work is graded, and whenever possible, presented to the rest of the class.

  
     

    At the basic elementary level, there is a pre-school class (German: “Vorschule”, the transitional class between Kindergarten and Elementary), the pace of which is dictated by the individual development of each child. The Basic Elementary level is the first three school years and is made up of approximately thirty children of mixed age groups between 6 and 9. The children at this level participate in sports lessons, handcrafts and also have the opportunity for optional swimming lessons.

 
     

    The Upper Elementary level for 9 to 12 year old offers an individualized, flowing transition between the upper elementary classes. The most important materials close to transitional periods can be found on both levels. Just as on earlier levels, the focus is on individual performance using Montessori Materials. In the fifth and sixth class the introduction and constant increase of lesson sequences, frontal teaching and tests, ensure an unproblematic entrance into secondary school.

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