plurilingual & language-sensitive
We are a multilingual school.
It’s not just about learning as many languages as possible. We focus on bilingual and language-sensitive teaching – particularly in the subjects of Mathematics, Science, RZG (Spaces, Times, Societies) and Computer Science & Information – and thus specifically promote plurilingual skills. By working with several languages on one topic, our pupils learn to recognize connections better and to think in a networked way.
Plurilingual teaching principle
Immersive English lessons form the basis of language acquisition at school from elementary school onwards. In secondary school, French supplements the language offer. We also promote cross-language learning and thus networked thinking. Through the multilingual development of vocabulary according to subject areas, pupils not only learn to link languages, but also contribute valuable knowledge from their family languages.
The fact that we have so many lessons in English gives us a real advantage in life.
Bilingual teaching (CLIL)
We learn foreign languages not only in the language lessons themselves: Our bilingual subjects, which are taught using the CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) method, also focus on the active use of the language. In this way, language comprehension and expression skills are expanded and deepened in a natural way. The subjects Science, RZG (Spaces, Times, Societies) and Computer Science & Information are currently taught in English.
If pupils have language problems in class, this not only affects their performance in language lessons, but also their success in other subjects.
Language-sensitive teaching
We are aware of the connection between academic performance and the linguistic processing of learning material. Our teachers are therefore trained to analyze tricky tasks in a language-sensitive way and to work through them using targeted methods. In this way, pupils also learn that a conscious use of language is essential. Reflecting on language, simplifying linguistic elements or working with scaffolds (e.g. learning aids, word explanations) thus become an integral part of our subject lessons.
Language certificates
The Cambridge English subject enables our students to be optimally prepared for the internationally recognized Cambridge Certificate. As we are an official and certified preparation center, the exam for the language certificate can be taken at the formatio private school.
Gain international experience
We see ourselves as a regionally anchored school that prepares students for an international, global world. We therefore attach great importance to our students experiencing trans-regional exchanges. In addition to projects carried out with our partner schools in Sweden, Spain and Germany as part of ERASMUS+, we also offer a language trip in the third and fourth years.
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