Germany, Leipzig: Leipzig International School
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Leipzig International School
2008-2009
The Leipzig International School is an independent, coeducational day school which has been in operation since 1992 and offers an educational program from kindergarten through grade 12 for students of all nationalities. The school year comprises 3 terms extending from mid-August to late June.
Organization: The School is governed by a 4-member Board of Governors, which is self-appointing. There are 2 joint chairpersons along with a treasurer, a legal advisor, and a representative from international business. The school director acts as an ex-officio member of the Board as does a representative from the parent community.
Curriculum: The School comprises 3 sections: 3 years of preschool for 3-4 and 5-year-olds, an international primary school for grades 1-5, and an international secondary school for grades 6-12. The curriculum is compatible with that in U.S. public and private schools as well as other international schools with international examinations at the end of grade 10 (IGCSE) and grade 12 (International Baccalaureate Diploma). The normal range of general subjects is offered. Instruction is in English and there are German language lessons for all students. The School is a regular member of the European Council of International Schools, a member of the Association of German International Schools, and recognized by the State of Saxony as meeting its required standards.
Faculty: In school year 2008-2009, there are 50 full-time and 5 part-time faculty members representing 12 different nationalities. There are 10 U.S. citizens, 20 host-country nationals, and 25 third country nationals.
Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year, enrollment was 518 (Kdg.-grade 12). There are 39 U.S. citizens, 307 host-country nationals, and 172 third-country nationals. Of the U.S citizens all are dependents of private U.S. citizens.
Facilities: The School occupies new large premises centrally located and adjacent to a park with a woodland area and a river. It has its own playgrounds, a double sports hall, science laboratories, an art room, a music room, a library, a lunch room, two computer laboratories, 11 classrooms, and an auditorium.
Finances: In the 2008-2009 school year, the School's income derives from state subsidies, sponsorship, and regular day school tuition. Annual tuition rates ranged from €6,120 to €8,880. The fees may be paid in U.S. dollars or local currency on a monthly basis. (All fees are quoted in Euros)
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