ALEA SCHOOL

DEPARTMENTS

DEPARTMENT 1: LANGUAGE, EXPRESSION AND CREATIVITY

languages and arts

German & English

Spanish

Both languages are central pillars of the bilingual curriculum.

From grade 7 as a second foreign language – practice-oriented and lively. Spanish is spoken in more than 20 countries around the world, making it one of the most important languages in the world.

Music & Art

Performing arts

Promote musical understanding, creative thinking and aesthetic expression – as an important basis for a holistic education.

An interdisciplinary subject that combines theater, music and design. As a rule, the students develop their own play, which they stage themselves, accompany with music, and bring to life with a stage design they have created themselves.

DEPARTMENT 2: UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL CONTEXTS AND CRITICAL THINKING

SOCIAL SCIENCES

Social studies

History, geography,
Politics & Economy

Ethics

Interdisciplinary introduction to history, politics, geography, and economics
(grade 5/6)

Differentiated, reflective, and up-to-date from grade 7 onwards

The subject teaches values, diversity of perspectives and orientation – regardless of religious affiliation. All major world religions are discussed, but we deliberately do not focus on any particular religion. The aim is to foster open, tolerant, and humanistic values.

DEPARTMENT 3: LOGICAL THINKING, SCIENTIFIC CURIOSITY AND ANALYTICAL WORK

MATHEMATICS& Natural Sciences

Mathematics

Natural sciences

Biology, Chemistry & Physics

Clearly structured, competence-oriented, linked to real-life applications.

As an introduction to scientific work. (grade 5/6)

Practical and experimental, with a focus on gaining knowledge through independent research. (from grade 7)

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE, SPORTS ETHICS & REFLECTIVE READINESS TO PERFORM

sport & health

Physical and health education

Promotes exercise, team spirit and body awareness

Languages and arts

Department 1: Language, expression and creativity

German & English
Both languages are central pillars of the bilingual curriculum.

Spanish
From grade 7 as a second foreign language - practice-oriented and lively. Spanish is spoken in more than 20 countries around the world, making it one of the most important languages in the world.

Music & Art
Promote musical understanding, creative thinking and aesthetic expression - as an important basis for a holistic education.

Performing arts
An interdisciplinary subject that combines theater, music and design. As a rule, the students develop their own play, which they stage themselves, accompany with music, and bring to life with a stage design they have created themselves.

SOCIAL SCIENCES

Department 2: Understanding social contexts and critical thinking

Social studies
Interdisciplinary introduction to history, politics, geography, and economics
(grade 5/6)

History, Geography, Politics & Economy
Differentiated, reflective, and up-to-date from grade 7 onwards

Ethics
The subject teaches values, diversity of perspectives and orientation - regardless of religious affiliation. All major world religions are discussed, but we deliberately do not focus on any particular religion. The aim is to foster open, tolerant, and humanistic values.

MATHEMATICS & Natural Sciences

Department 3: Logical thinking, scientific curiosity and analytical work

Mathematics
Clearly structured, competence-oriented, linked to real-life applications.

Natural sciences
As an introduction to scientific work. (grade 5/6)

Biology, Chemistry & Physics
Practical and experimental, with a focus on gaining knowledge through independent research. (from grade 7)

sport & health

Healthy lifestyle, sports ethics & reflected motivation

Physical and health education
Promotes exercise, team spirit and body awareness

profile subjects

alea out loud (Design)

AOL (ALEA OUT LOUD) is the school profile subject behind the IB subject Design, which enables our students to “get loud” in the truest sense of the word. At a time when artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly taking over routine tasks such as writing texts, human skills, soft skills and communication skills are more crucial than ever. AOL is the perfect subject for the spirit of the times, as it trains students in the conscious use of voice, body language and posture to represent the school in projects and present them effectively. The children go through a design process to develop innovative solutions (from school clothing to videos to sustainability inventions) and become active designers whose core skill – human persuasion – will be indispensable in the future.

Class lesson/Assembly

Promotes community spirit, identification with the school and participation in school life. Monthly school assemblies offer space for exchange, presentations, creative contributions and shared impulses for school life.

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL
LEARNING (SEL)

Combines personality development with emotional intelligence. In this grade-free subject, students reflect on their social skills, learn to resolve conflicts and develop personal responsibility. Results are documented in a personal portfolio.

Elective lessons (EL)

From grade 9 onwards, students set their own individual priorities – for example, by choosing a third foreign language (French or Chinese) or other electives such as robotics.

profile subjects

Scholarship framework conditions

In principle, anyone can apply for a scholarship. The award committee will take various criteria into account when selecting the scholarship holders: First and foremost, the economic eligibility of an applicant family. This is based on the average household income (approx. €70,000) in the Main-Kinzig district and the applicant confirms that they have a lower household income. Voluntary commitment, special achievements or a particularly convincing application are also taken into account.

When applying for a scholarship, applicants must provide basic information, a letter of motivation and a letter of recommendation from a (class) teacher. After submission, the awarding committee will review the application and contact the applicants regarding the next steps.

At the present moment, two scholarship programs have already been confirmed.

  1. The Norbert Strauss partial scholarship
    5x per year
    Covers €400 of the school fees
  2. The Bad Orb full scholarship
    2x per year
    Covers the entire school fees

Further scholarship programs are currently being developed.

There will be both full and partial scholarships. Depending on the type of scholarship, either all or part of the school fees will be covered by the scholarship. Both scholarship models cover tuition fees up to the 10th grade to the extent indicated.