Academics | ESRM

Stunning Performance

The oldest European school, located in Luxembourg since 1956, took part in PISA. It was able to surpass the scores of the leading participating countries (Taiwan, Korea, Finland). According to OECD standards, European schools are up to two years ahead of the public school systems in Germany in terms of knowledge transfer. The schools teach multilingually.

European Schools in PISA

The European School System

The European School RheinMain pursues the aim common to all European Schools i.e. the “Basic Principles and Objectives” expressed by the Secretary General of European Schools, which are:

to instil confidence in pupils regarding their cultural identity – the basis of their development as citizens of Europe
to provide pupils with a sound all-round education based on a wide range of subjects from nursery through to university entrance
to attain proficiency both in one’s native language and in foreign languages
to promote knowledge in Mathematics and Natural Sciences throughout a pupil’s school career
to nurture a ‘global attitude’; this a focal point in Humanities lessons
to support creativity in Music and Performing Arts and to instil a cultural appreciation of European heritage
to develop talent in sport and to promote a healthy lifestyle through regular exercise and participation in sports events
to aid and support pupils in their subject choices; when pupils are in the higher secondary classes, experienced counsellors advise in matters of university entrance and careers guidance
to uphold values such as tolerance, co-operation, communication skills; the promotion of good social conduct towards fellow school members
to prepare pupils personally, socially and academically for the next phase in higher education

The Central Office of the Secretary General of the European Schools writes the following about the European Schools system:

The European Schools are official educational establishments controlled jointly by the governments of the Member States of the European Union.

They are legally regarded as public institutions in all of these countries.

The mission of the European Schools is to provide a multilingual and multicultural education for nursery, primary and secondary level pupils. They are aimed primarily for children of staff of the European institutions.

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Based on the recommendation of the European Parliament, the European Schools have opened up their curricula and European Baccalaureate since 2005 for national Schools.

Accredited European Schools are schools which provide European schooling, of the same type as that currently provided in the European Schools, but within the framework of the Member States’ national schools and hence outside the administrative and financial framework to which the European Schools are subject.

At present there are 23 Accredited European Schools and other ones are planned to open.

ESRM Vision and Mission

VISION
Through creativity, resilience, empathy and a positive attitude we become innovative lifelong learners. We have integrity, act with respect and accept diversity in our daily lives. These ideals are the cornerstones of our common European and global identity.

MISSION
To achieve our vision of having DYNAMIC COLLABORATION, POSITIVE MINDSET and INNOVATIVE LEARNERS ESRM aspires to create a learning community which has the student at its centre - we are a caring school community.

Dynamic collaboration:
Be multi-lingual, encourage creativity and expression in the school, be constructive and effective in communication.

Positive mindset:
Offer solutions and ideas, respect and accept different cultures, beliefs and ideologies, empathize with situations and individuals, respect our environment.

Innovative learners:
Acquire language competences, empower learning to learn through collaboration and perseverance, be competent, creative and motivated as learners, meet learning needs based on proven academic research, set targets to further improve learning, teaching and assessment in the school.

Curriculum of the European School RheinMain

The main subjects are taught in the languages of the sections (German, English).

At the European School RheinMain there are initially two language sections. The subject distribution and the curricula of both sections are identical (except for the mother tongue).

teaching a first foreign language LII (German, English or French) is compulsory from the first grade of primary school up to the Baccalaureate
All students must learn a second foreign language LIII at the beginning of the first year of secondary school. Any of the languages offered at the European School RheinMain can be chosen
From the fourth year of secondary school onwards, students can learn a third foreign language LIV. Any of the languages offered at the European School RheinMain can be chosen
the language classes are made up of students of different nationalities and are taught by teachers who, if possible, speak the language as their native language
from the third grade of secondary school, students can learn an ancient language as a language of the common European tradition
History and geography are taught in the student's first foreign language (German, English or French). Economics, which is offered as an elective subject from the fourth year of secondary school onwards, is also taught in one of these three languages.
All of the above subjects are taught from the third year of secondary school onwards in groups of students of different nationalities
Finally, daily encounters in the schoolyard, in the corridors and in the break rooms make it easier to learn foreign languages and promote the understanding that the use of these languages is not only necessary, but quite natural.

At the European School RheinMain, individual religious beliefs and personal convictions are respected. Religious education or lessons in non-denominational ethics are part of the curriculum.

The European School RheinMain will offer the entire range of the European Schools curriculum. It will strictly follow the rules established by the Board of Governors and adapt to future changes.

The curricula of all European schools are harmonized.

curricula of the European Schools

Curriculum an der ESRM