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On Friday, August 23rd, the International School Westpfalz held its annual Welcome Day to kick off the new school year. The atmosphere was filled with excitement and anticipation as students, parents, and staff gathered to mark the beginning of another year of learning and growth.This year, we were thrilled to introduce many new faces to our school community. New students from various grades and new staff members were warmly welcomed, highlighting the diverse and inclusive nature of our school. ...

Our staff had the privilege of engaging in a remarkable professional development session. The session was led by Christoph Bornhauser (Bo) from SBW, who presented on several educational elements, including Future Skills and The SBW Fractal. The staff also had the opportunity to explore the fascinating topics of Natural Learning and the human brain, as well as the growing field of AI. The final session, jointly presented by Vjeko, Head of School at ISN, and Lili, one of our German teachers, focus...

Our recent ski trip to Austria was an absolute thrill! We took 38 adventurous students and 5 amazing parent helpers to the stunning slopes of Katschberg. It was a journey of pushing boundaries and embracing challenges.The support and camaraderie among the students were truly inspiring. They motivated each other to conquer their fears and tackle the intimidating slopes. It was a heartwarming display of unity and resilience.Our students embodied our school's values of courage, kindness, and integr...

Talented young author, Peter Theiss, is a Year 7 student at ISW and he has released a book called “Fly Me To The Moon”. Peter's journey as a writer has been nothing short of inspiring, with highlights from our guest assembly spot with him shedding light on his unique sources of inspiration, his favourite writing spot at home, and his go-to writing tool, Microsoft Word. Despite encountering obstacles, Peter remains resilient and focused on his passion for writing, serving as a beacon of inspi...

Rosa Garcia-Malea is Spain's first female fighter pilot and one of our inspirational parents at ISW. She captivated students with her inspiring story to capture her passion for flying. She shared that only 6% of people achieve their goals in life, setting the stage for her remarkable journey. Despite failing her first attempt at the national exam, Rosa's unwavering determination led her to take a year off to study and train. Her perseverance paid off, as she passed the exam and was accepted into...

During our first semester ISW Excellence and Achievement Awards ceremony we recognised the outstanding achievements of one of our Year 12 students, Zain Zafar.Zain received International Cambridge Education’s “Top in Country” award which was presented by Landstuhl Mayor, Ralf Hersina. This prestigious award is given to learners who have achieved the highest standard mark in the country in an individual subject. Zain received the top mark in Germany for Cambridge A Level Mathematics. This ...

Dare to Do What You Dream! Find out what it is like to follow your passions and attend one of Germany's leading International Schools. Differentiated global education for our world's future leaders.International School Westpfalz invites new families who would like to learn about our prestigious school and are considering enrolling their child at ISW. Please join us on March 26th from 2- 4 pm. This is an excellent opportunity to explore our state-of-the-art facilities, meet our passionate teacher...

This year students took their parents on a teaching and learning journey exploring the many great accomplishments they have made in all key learning areas of the international Cambridge Curriculum thus far this year. The ISW Expo showcased the process of learning and how children navigate , explore, AND COLLABORATE IN THE CLASSROOM. With parents participating alongside their child, both shared an in-depth and fun experience that incorporated the essential elements of their age-related curriculum...

The festive season was certainly alive and glowing at ISW’s annual Winter Show with a variety of performances ranging from singing, dancing, reciting and acting all on show for our parent community at our local church on Wednesday 20th December. Everyone would agree that the many talents of our superstar Learning Partners was plentiful, with much excitement, applause and appreciation shown from our audience throughout our 14 acts. It takes courage to stand up and perform in front of so many pe...

Following the successful visit of Reception classes to the Caritas-Altenzentrum St. Nikolaus nursing home, it was Early Years' turn to establish a connection with the senior community living in our neighbourhood. This was a wonderful occasion to strengthen inter-generational bonds and revisit our Family Members Unit of Study previously discussed during science sessions. The children were thrilled to get to know their special neighbours, who welcomed them warmly with cheerful faces and treats. Th...