Cultures

Many of the teachers, children and families at IMS know about life in other countries or cultures from their own experience. These experiences enrich our pedagogy and our school life. We encourage openness to other countries and cultures. We accompany our children in finding and shaping their place in this world. This is why the world language English is so important to us.

The families of our students have their roots in 36 nations. The list of countries ranges from Angola to Australia, Germany, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Spain, the United States and Vietnam. Our students learn details about the great diversity of traditions, rites and festivals in their daily interactions and from the reports of their fellow students.

School life offers many opportunities to experience the cultural life of many countries:

• We celebrate international festivals: the 100th day of school, harvest festival
• Sporting activities such as rugby
• Project work on topics such as: Life in India, North American Indigenous Peoples
• Songs in different languages, for example for birthday celebrations
• Presentations and student newspaper articles by the students on their countries of origin

Jale Pakhuylu, Deputy Headmaster

The international aspect of our school, is a key highlight. We have many different familes from all over the world. We enjoy celebrating and sharing all of their cultural richness and heritage.

Internationality

IMS is truly international. Our students‘ families have their roots in 36 nations. The list of countries ranges from Angola to Vietnam. Our students learn about the great diversity of traditions, rites and festivals in their daily interactions and from the reports of their fellow students. The attractiveness of this environment draws families from all over Berlin and the surrounding area. See here what daily journeys to school the pupils sometimes take in order to experience this atmosphere.

International Montessorischool (IMS) Berlin