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"Some teachers in this school are excellent; passionate, determined, supportive and positive. There are unfortunately some, who seem to lack involvement. The quality of education is therefore dependent upon the teacher the child receives. If the parent is planning on financing the school himself, it might make more sense to find something cheaper or a public school. As much as I consider the school's international spirit wonderful, the quality of education is rather inferior. From what I have learned, the school does not prioritize the student, despite the stressful pre-university phase. The new management fails to create a friendly and academic atmosphere and prioritizes secondary issues. According to my child, new policies have been introduced this year, which prohibit the IB students (17-19 year olds) from using mobile devices, even in break time, as well as prevent them from leaving school campus during their periods off. The school's administration has displayed a pattern of disrespect towards its students and parents, who were questioning the new rules.This results in a certain hostility between the management and students/parents. I would advice a parent to consider this school only if t is being financed by a company. Paying this money yourself might be not worth it considering the above," commented one expat when asked about International School Hamburg in Hamburg.

"One of the best international schools in Germany is International School of Düsseldorf (ISD), which offers a comprehensive international education for students from around the world. The curriculum is based on the framework of the International Baccalaureate and is tailored to meet the needs of the diverse student population. Additionally, the school provides a robust extracurricular program. Another excellent international school in Germany is the Grunewald International School in Berlin. This school provides an education focused on the values of personal growth, social responsibility, and intercultural awareness. The school offers a range of activities to complement the curriculum, such as sports and music. The Munich International School is another great option for international students. The school has an international curriculum and offers students world-class facilities and an extensive range of extra-curricular activities. The school also boasts a low student-to-teacher ratio and highly qualified staff. For bilingual students looking for a school in Germany, Lycée Français Alexandre Dumas in Berlin is a great choice. This school follows the French National Curriculum and uses teaching techniques which adhere to the highest educational standards. Additionally, the school offers a wide range of activities designed to foster a truly international learning environment," explained one expat in Germany with kids at .

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Joshua Wood Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.

Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.

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