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I am interested in experiences of non-German parents regarding the cultural identity of children who attend a local German school.   We don't speak good German (we are both Spanish speakers) and we are choosing between a local German primary school and the European school in Munich.   We would like our children to pick up a healthy mix of cultural habits, become bilingual and speak/write well in both languages, but we are a bit afraid of full immersion in the German system. We won't be able to help much with homework, have our doubts about the early gymnasium/realschule evaluation and we are worried about cultural connection with us in the future. On the other hand, the European school may be easier, but they might not integrate fully and perhaps their German will not reach the required level in case they choose to stay in Germany in the future and study here.   Any experiences in this regards are appreciated. Juan.

Celina Criss PhD, CSC is presenting this informative and useful workshop later in the month.  I thought I'd share it. Wednesday, April 25 at 8 PM - 10 PM, Munich How do we raise confident, knowledgeable, sex-positive kids? What do kids want to know? When? What are the answers to impossibly complicated questions? Join Celina for an evening of inquiry, learning, and design. Together, you and she will explore what you need to know as a parent and create a conversation you feel comfortable having with your family. This evening will include a general overview of sex education and time for you to explore your personal and family values around sexuality and how that shapes how you have this conversation with your kid(s). We will consider: * basic anatomy and physiology* what to do when your kid asks a question and what to do if they never ask* how to address boundaries and consent at various ages * where to find resources  You are absolutely welcome to email me (celina@delightfulmischief.com) any questions you have before the class, I'll weave them into the presentation or address them (without naming the asker) first when we open up for Q & A.  Course fee: €25 We will meet here: McArthur & McArthur Studios Schwanthalerstrasse 184 You will find the entrance through the courtyard to the right of the front door of the house (not the door on the corner).  About Celina Criss, PhD, CSC: Celina is a former elementary school teacher and inclusive learning specialist. She holds a PhD in human sexuality and is a Certified Sex Coach.   https://www.facebook.com/events/615297152180149/

Admissions Co-ordinator   Are you looking for an exciting new position in a dynamic international educational environment?   As part of the Admissions Office you will be a key part of a busy team working together to attract and process the next generation of new students for a range of undergraduate business programmes. You will be responsible for the organisation & implementation of the business workshops, which are run in the college, as well as being responsible for the day-to-day running of the Admissions office and playing a key role in recruiting students to meet sales targets. You should have a background in event organisation and prior experience in the use of social media for promotional purposes. In addition you should also be great at administrative tasks and a multi-tasker. You will also need to be very organised and enjoy thinking on your feet, even when under pressure. You are energetic and passionate about your career and you are looking to grow and develop in your new role. You should also be keen to take on more responsibility as the job develops. A background in sales is preferable. We are looking for a motivated, dedicated individual who will enjoy working in a small, dynamic, fast-paced, international environment. If this sounds like you, please send your CV and covering letter to the Admissions Manager Jane Costley at marketingsupport@globe-college.com   Your Responsibilities: ·         Recruiting of students and meeting sales targets ·         Conceptualising social media & email campaigns ·         Implementation of all online marketing ·         Event management (running business workshops throughout the academic year) ·         Responsible for general administration in the Admissions Office ·         Supporting the Admissions team on a day-to-day basis   Your Profile: ·         Experience in running small events is preferable ·         Social media experience ·         Proven sales experience ·         Superb organisational skills ·         Excellent attention to detail ·         Great communication skills ·         You thrive in a busy environment and are able to quickly adapt to change ·         You are able to think on your feet and multi-task and work under pressure ·         Native-level English (spoken and written), German would be an advantage ·         IT skills: Microsoft Office and CRM tools. SEO knowledge would be a plus.   Please understand that we can only contact you if you are suited to the job specification. As we are looking to fill this vacancy quickly, you must be based in the Munich area or be willing to move to the Munich area as soon as possible. Home office is not an option.

Continuing a conversation from here: @sos-the-rope, here's the thread for the discussion.

26.Feb.2018 Raum Altkönig Haus der Begegnung Königstein Bischof-Kaller-Straße 3 61462 Königstein im Taunus Hey guys, I'm new to Frankfurt but wanted to let you know about an event that's happening in Königstein on February 26th.  Crimson Education is holding an event on the 26th of February the admissions process for top US and UK universities. In this seminar we will be answering five main questions: 1. What is the difference between British and American universities?  2. How do I apply?  3. What do I need to get accepted to an elite foreign university?  4. How much will it cost?  5. How can I find out which universities I should apply to? Our guest speaker at this event, Charlie Cogan, was previously the Associate Director of Admissions at Northwestern University and the Assistant Dean of Admissions at Carleton College. All participants will find out from Charlie what the current trends in US and UK higher education are, and how to make an application stand out. Furthermore, all participants will receive a comprehensive list of free resources for studying in the US/UK. The target audience for this seminar is students who plan to apply to universities abroad and their parents. The ticket price is 10 euros, but there is a promo code that lets students and parents attend the seminar for free: ExpatInFFM https://www.eventbrite.com/e/top-us-uk-universities-inside-the-admissions-process-frankfurt-tickets-42454072273 Hope to you see there!

We would like to welcome everybody to our ISH Open House Day on February 16.Visit the school, explore our educational concept and observe the way we teach the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) in the classrooms. Meet the Head of School, Principals and current parents to ask them anything you like! Join us on a school tour, get to know some of our teachers and have a look at our fresh and modern campus and facilities…. all of that whilst enjoying snacks and drinks.We are looking forward to welcoming you at school! Open Day schedule:9:00-12:00: Early Childhood Centre (ECC), Junior School and Secondary SchoolAges 3-18   For further information, please visit our website: www.ishamburg.org Please register via events@ishamburg.org See you soon!

Good Morning All,    I currently have a bachelors degree, with a number of technical certificates in tow (like systems engineer certificates issued by HUPX, MCSE by microsoft, etc.) I also have 20 years experience in my field.    My experience here in Germany is; regardless of whether I work in Academia or Corporate, my education (versus my experience) is the limiting factor in my salary. As a B.Sci. both the academic world (governed by TV-L) and the corporate world (governed by CAT - or maybe just basing their salaries n the same guidelines) have always been offered employment in the high end of E10. However, this is far less than I was making in other countries where experience is more valued than certificates.    QUESTION:  Since I want to stay in Germany, what are the MINIMUM educational requirements I would need to move up to each level (I.e. E11, E12, etc). What level on the TV-L scale would a Master of Sci. be? Are there certified/accredited education levels BETWEEN a B.Sci and a full M.Sci that would bump me up in the scale? Are accredited, smaller post-graduate certificates acceptable for bumping up my scale?   SIDE QUESTION:  HOW ARE B.Sci, or M.Sci accredited in Germany? In the U.S. it's by regionally accreditation institutions.    I ask mainly to be able to identify accredited v. NON-accredited programs here in Germany and elsewhere (I.e. online)

Hallo,    I currently have a B.Sci in the biosciences (computational biology and bioinformatics) as well as a slew of technical certifications in IT and programming. I'm currently working a 2 year contract at a major university in the biosciences.    I noticed during my job hunt, that all my salary offers were nearly identical, and seemed to be based on the ** tabelle-TV-L **...even for private industry jobs. My understanding is; that in Germany, your salary is based mostly on your certifications and degrees - with experience simply determining whether you are at the top or bottom of a given range.    My question is then; what advanced degree should I get in order to remain in the biosciences (probably computational biosciences...although this is not mandatory) but increase my salary into the next category?  I realize that, theoretically, ANY masters would bump my salary based on the above concept. BUT, what degree I get also determines my ability to get a job (having a B.Sci in Molecular Biotechnology and a Masters in Art History will probably not land me any job offers at all  )

Twenty lovable children, aged between two and a half and six years old, are looking for a further preschool teacher -- could you be the one?   Das Spielhaus e.V. ("The Playhouse") is one of Munich's oldest publically funded, parent-run preschools, having been around for a quarter of a century. The preschool is located in Au/Haidhausen close to Regerplatz and has its own outdoor area for the children to play, as well as several nearby playgrounds. The preschool's twenty children are currently jointly cared for by a team of four people: two accredited kindergarten teachers and two further childcare workers. We are looking for a fifth person to join the team.   We provide: - An employment contract with the safety of the “Eingruppierung”/pay scale grouping of the German labour agreement TVöD. (As we are sponsored by the city of Munich, we are bound by the TVöD). - A permanent contract with either full-time or part-time hours (40 hours or 20 hours -- or anything in between), according to your preference. - Continuing education opportunities are offered on a regular basis. - a warm and welcoming work environment.   Our ideal candidate: - Loves working with children and is loved by children in return. - Is qualified as an Erzieher(in), Sozialpädagog(in) or pädagogische Fachkraft (or holds an equivalent international certificate as an early-childhood educator). - Comes forward with new ideas (for example, for activites or outings with the children) and takes steps to realize them. - Is looking to take on a leadership role within the preschool team. - Speaks some German or is in the process of learning German. Preference will be given to candidates who are on track to pass a B1-level German exam within 10 months of starting employment at the preschool. Applicants of all nationalities and language groups are welcomed (including English as well as other languages).   Does this sound like you? Then we would be delighted to hear from you! Please send us an email with your resume or CV attached to: bewerbung@spielhaus-muenchen.de You can send us your application materials either in English or in German.   Our contact details are: Spielhaus e. V. Hochstr. 43 81541 München Telephone contact for this position: 0160-962 06 122

Get Schoolwise! Come to our information session from 19:30-21:30 on Thursday 30th November at JuggleHUB, Christburger Str 23, 10405 Berlin, enjoy a glass of wine and some canapés and meet other parents. Tina Limbird of Linden Education will be taking us through the German and international school system, answering our specific questions and giving info and advice. If you're confused about the school system and you want to join us, contact Lorna.Ather@maternita.de to reserve a spot. The cost is 34 Euro for one person and 40 per couple.