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SKILLS Deutsche-Schule
( GERMAN SCHOOL )

About us

SKILLS Deutsche-Schule (GERMAN SCHOOL) offers the National Curriculum in German Language under the supervision of the Ministry of Education.

German Language is provided from the Kindergarten stage as the first language.

Learning at the German School takes place in a challenging, yet supportive environment. Every stage of the process is important, and student needs are sensitively met. Our curriculum has been designed to provide outstanding educational opportunities that will help every student to reach their potential. The key to success is providing the right learning environment staffed by caring and knowledgeable teachers who love to teach and nurture each child’s academic and social learning.

The curriculum for PreK-12 emphasizes inquiry-based learning which engages students by making real-world connections through exploration and high-level questioning as well as engaging them in problem-solving and experiential learning. Students demonstrate their learning through tests, written assignments, oral presentations, projects, demonstrations, and discussions.

vision & mission

Our philosophy is to promote excellence in education by fostering creativity and individuality. At SKILLS we promote the necessary skills to compete in our fast changing world.

Vision

SKILLS is dedicated to promote excellence in education through a collaborative, supportive, student-centered educational environment that empowers each learner to excel and achieve his/her highest potential.

Mission

Our mission is to work in partnership with the entire community to ensure that each learner acquires the knowledge, SKILLS and core values necessary to achieve social, academic and personal success in a technologically advanced world.

Core Values & Beliefs

SKILLS ensures that each student achieves her or his educational and personal potential in a safe and happy environment. We will ensure that students:

S Stay Positive

K Know Their Values

I Imagine, Dream and Explore

L Look, Listen, Learn and Research

L Love Oneself and Others

S Support Others and Sustain the Community’s Resources

The school’s core values define how everyone will work together to achieve the school’s vision and carry out its mission. We embrace the following core values in our everyday work:

Equity the term equity refers to the principle of fairness.
Responsibility is to be reliable and accountable for our decisions and actions. Students are motivated to become independent and to take responsibility for their own learning.
Collaboration is to cooperate with others as a team to achieve the best results.
Perseverance is to work towards a goal and overcome obstacles.
Integrity is the practice of being honest and showing a consistent adherence to strong moral and behavioral principles and values.
Integrity is regarded as the honesty and truthfulness or accuracy of one’s actions.
Respect is to be polite and kind to others. Respect means that you accept somebody for who they are, even when they’re different from you or you don’t agree with them. Respect in your relationships builds feelings of trust, safety, and wellbeing. Respect is to honor oneself, others and the community
Creativity is the ability of a person or group to make something new and useful or valuable, or the process of making something new and useful or valuable through imagination and exploration.
Courage is to be able to stand up and speak up without fear to accomplish good’ things. You show courage when you clearly state what is acceptable and what is not, and when you hold people accountable for their actions. You are brave when you honor your own needs.
Compassion is to make a difference through acts of kindness, forgiveness and empathy.

Education

German Language is taught as the first foreign language. The German digital textbooks are accessible online and include interactive exercises.
The National Science and Mathematics curriculums are translated and taught in German language.
Our teaching staff are qualified, each to her/his field of specialties & master German Language proficiency.

Kindergarten (KG1 – KG2)

The philosophy from early stage in the Kindergarten is to teach the children the concept of “Help me, so I can do it myself” (Maria Montessori). We treat Literacy and Numeracy as high priority learning areas, knowing that the skills and concepts developed during classroom programs underpin learning across the curriculum. We also offer a range of specialist programs -Art, Physical Education, Music, Library, storytelling & integrated Technology across the curriculum.

Primary (G1-G6)

German language is the focus and main language. The four main language pillars; Speaking, Reading, Writing and Listening are carefully enhanced besides the presentation and the communication skills. At the end of grade 6, students are expected to complete the general exams of the Ministry of education.

Preparatory (G7-G9)

Strong emphasis on academic learning and providing advanced secondary education. B1 level certificate of the FIT-program is obtained in Grade 8. At the end of year 9, students set for an achievement exam under the governance of the Ministry of Education.

Secondary (G10 to G12)

We aim to create an enriching and stimulating learning environment that challenges students both in and out of the classroom. Our dedicated teachers engage students intellectually through methods supported by research and honed through experience. Our extracurricular activities provide students with opportunities to pursue their passions and develop their talents. Our students will be promoted to achieve the exam of the Ministry of Education. Our students will be prepared for the International Goethe German exams and independent language fluency & secured acceptance by the German universities in Cairo (GUC – GIU) and in Germany.

Academic Calendar

Academic Calendar for SKILLS students can access their detailed schedule on Moodle.

Parent Handbook

SKILLS is dedicated to promote excellence in education through a collaborative,
supportive and student-centered educational environment that empowers each learner to excel and achieve his/her highest potential.

COVID-19 Updates

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION (M.O.E)

SKILLS German School offers the National Curriculum in English under the umbrella of Ministry of Education (M.O.E)

Accreditation

Leading the way, so you can be confident our qualifications are world-class

SKILLS Deutsche-Schule (GERMAN SCHOOL) offers the National Curriculum in German language under the umbrella of the Ministry of Education (M.O.E.)

The German School secures independent language fluency and remarkable competencies which support the acceptance by the German universities in Cairo (GUC – GIU) and abroad – in Germany.

Technologies

Digital/Interactive textbooks with audios and videos & student access.

Moodle delivers a powerful set of learner-centric tools and collaborative learning environments that empower both teaching and learning.

Interactive software & hardware technologies with student centered teaching approach.

Core Values

Respect: We treat everyone with courtesy and respect.
High Expectations:
We maintain high expectations for each student that leads to academic excellence and high achievement.
Equity: We provide all students with a rigorous and balanced curriculum aligned with quality instruction.
Responsibility: We Motivate students to become independent to take responsibility for their own learning.
Collaboration: Partnerships is essential for our success
Pride: We instill a sense of pride in our learners, school, and community.

Education

SKILLS Deutsche-Schule (GERMAN SCHOOL) offers the National Curriculum in German Language under the supervision of the Ministry of Education.

German Language is provided from K-12 as the first foreign language. All teachers are profis in their field with strong proven German proficiency.

The books for German language are of high standard, matching the level in Germany.

Mathematics and Science are translated by a professional SKILLS team and taught in German language.

We provide English language starting from Grade 1. In addition to the German language, Mathematics and Science, the National curriculum lessons include Arabic Language, Social Studies, Religion, Computer, Art and P.E.

Our main target is to teach our students from early age independence, sense of responsibility and discipline on all scales, in order to be able to cope with their entire academic and daily life on their own.

There is no need for the parents to be in command of the German language. We offer the FIT-program in cooperation with Goethe-Institute, as well as yearly summer programs for the students to enhance the reading, writing and communication skills in German language.

Morals and Ethics

We have dedicated staff members who are attentive and watchful towards our student’s behaviour at school. We set examples for our students and emphasize on a solid moral code among the students, staff and all participating bodies of the educational structure.

Parents’ and Students’ Handbook Download HERE

Creativity and extra-curricular work

We offer the FIT-program in cooperation with Goethe-Institute, as well as yearly summer programs for the students to enhance the reading, writing and communication skills in German language.

opportunity

For many people, the most compelling aspect of working at SKILLS is the sense of mission and community that permeates every school, department, program, and organization on campus. It’s a vibrant crucible of intellectual activity, research, knowledge creation, learning, and teaching. Here, results matter and creativity flourishes. We’re united by a culture that strives for excellence, but also supports us in our work.