Leipzig International School
international school in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany
Leipzig International School (LIS) is a non-profit co-educational day school for students from age 1 to age 18, in Leipzig, Germany, and was the first international school in central Germany, and is now the largest, with around 1050 students from 77 countries. LIS employs over 190 staff members, from 20 different nationalities. The school's campuses are located in the districts of Plagwitz (Leipzig International Kindergarten), and Schleußig (school campus). English is the language of instruction at LIS, meaning that all subjects, except for additional languages and German, are taught in English. Leipzig International School is led by Brandie Smith (head of school).
Profile
Leipzig International School provides international education in English for children from diverse backgrounds, supports the local community and promotes intercultural understanding. The programme at LIS ranges from kindergarten to grade 12. Approximately 1050 students from the region and around the world learn together to prepare for internationally recognised school-leaving qualifications that qualify them for higher education at leading universities in Germany and around the world.
The school is divided into three sections:
Leipzig International Kindergarten with Nursery 1 & 2 - age-alike groups for children from one year old through to three years; and Early Years 1, 2 & 3 - (Kindergarten/Preschool) for children from three year old through to six years;
Primary school - grades 1 to 5; and
Secondary school - grades 6 to 12.
Educational offerings
Language of instruction is English.
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