The Primary School at International School Ruhr comprises of the Early Years (ages 3 to 6), and Grades 1-5. Students from Grades 1-5 benefit from a stimulating, engaging and challenging learning environment.
INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING
We believe that inquiry is a powerful tool to learn about the world around us. Our curriculum follows the Primary Years Programme (PYP) framework of the International Baccalaureate (IB). Learning in the PYP is a holistic learning experience that integrates socio-emotional, physical and cognitive development. We deliver the curriculum through Units of Inquiry which integrates all of the main subjects (including Maths, Language, Social Studies, Science, Art, Music, Physical Education, and German). Our teachers are highly qualified and understand how to best support children achieve their potential through inquiry-based learning. At the heart of the IBPYP is a commitment to using inquiry as a vehicle for learning.
THE ADVANTAGES OF OUR PRIMARY SCHOOL AT A GLANCE.
STARTING IS POSSIBLE AT ANY TIME.
language learning
Providing multiple, authentic opportunities to learn language, learn about language and learn through language in English and German.
TRANSDISCIPLINARY LEARNING
Students learn through big ideas that connect across subjects, helping them see how knowledge, skills and understandings work in the real world. Students explore meaningful questions and issues that naturally link subjects like science, language, maths, and the arts.
TRANSPARENCY
We believe in open communication between home and school. Families receive ongoing updates about each child’s academic progress and wellbeing through our learning management system, regular meetings with teachers, and student-led conferences.
INTERNATIONAL MINDEDNESS
We are committed to creating and modeling a culture of international-mindedness. We value the diverse backgrounds, languages, and experiences our students and families bring, knowing they enrich our learning and strengthen our community. By appreciating different perspectives, we help students grow into respectful, open-minded global citizens.
INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING
Inquiry is how children learn best, by asking questions, exploring ideas, and making sense of the world around them. Our classrooms are filled with curiosity, play, collaboration, and hands-on experiences. Sometimes learning is student-led and collaborative; at other times, teachers provide explicit instruction, always with clear purpose and intention. Through inquiry, students don’t just learn facts; they learn how to think, wonder, and take ownership of their learning.
FLEXIBILITY
Child care from 7.30 – 17.00 is possible, including lunch.
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LIFELONG LEARNERS
IS Ruhr prepares all students to take positive action in an interconnected and changing world. We encourage them to show respect for themselves, others and the environment and to enjoy learning throughout their lives, so that they become responsible lifelong learners committed to consider multiple perspectives.
We also believe in the importance of self-management skills including the development of independent learning. This takes place in our supportive and collaborative learning environment which encourages our students to learn how to self-regulate and gain essential autonomous learning skills.
EMBRACING INDIVIDUALITY AND COMMUNITY
We understand children learn and develop at different rates and in different ways. That is why we give students opportunities to have integrated and stand-alone experiences in German, Art, Music and Physical Education. Our students come from diverse cultures and linguistic backgrounds whom we support to become internationally minded people. We nurture each child’s natural curiosity and acknowledge differences in developmental stages respecting each child as an individual and as a group member. Learning in an international environment, with many different nationalities represented, offers a rich and advantageous experience for all the children.
