ISRM - International School RheinMain

ISRM’s Mission Statement


The International School RheinMain aims to guide young people on their unique journey of understanding what it means to be a human being in the 21st century. We aspire to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and considerate scholars, who endeavour to progress and innovate our world for the better of all. By striving to cultivate a central identity of a global citizen, the greatest aspects of modern humanity are reciprocated in all avenues of school life and beyond.


The International School RheinMain is an official IB World School for the Middle Years Programme (MYP). The school has pursued and received authorisation as IB World School and is now part of a community of schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that the International School RheinMain believes is important for our students.  For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit http://www.ibo.org.

The International School RheinMain is a Candidate School* for the Diploma Programme. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that the International School RheinMain believes is important for our students.

*Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme, or the Career-related Programme (CP).  Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit http://www.ibo.org"

An Introduction to ISRM


The International School RheinMain is a visionary addition to the European School RheinMain's already buoyant success.

The European School RheinMain (ESRM) is diversifying the educational pathways it can offer to students. As an alternative to the European School’s curriculum leading to the European Baccalaureate, students can choose to study towards the International Baccalaureate at the International School RheinMain (ISRM) – a sister school to the ESRM on the same premises. The ISRM will follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, leading to the IB MYP Certificate and the IB Diploma. The ISRM commenced in September 2021 with Grades 6, 7 and 8 (MYP 1- MYP 3) into the Middle Years Programme (MYP), before expanding to Grade 9 (MYP 4) in September 2022 and Grade 10 (MYP 5) in September 2023, with a full MYP continum. ISRM plans to open its Diploma Programme in September 2024.  

Introduction from IB Coordinator


It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to our growing Middle Years Programme community and our future Diploma Programme students at International School RheinMain. Here at ISRM, we have developed a new and innovative curriculum that pioneers both conceptual and inquiry-based learning in order to facilitate the growth and development of future-orientated young learners. We strive for our students to be principled and caring members of their local, national global communities and at our heart we aspire to instil a life-long passion for learning.  

Dominic Rogers
IB Coordinator

Why the IB?


IB Aims:

“At our heart we are motivated by a mission to create a better world through education“ (IBO).

  • Promote a peaceful world through international mindedness, multilingualism and a focus on global engagement & meaningful service with the community.
  • Develop an inquiring, knowledgeable and caring community ready for the 21st

What the IB offers at ISRM:

  • Cooperation and communication of schools within the IB system.
  • Main language of instruction is English, however, acquisition of world languages is an essential aspect of the programme.
  • Conceptual-based learning approach and skill-based development e.g. critical thinking and holistic approach to subjects.
  • Students graduate with IB MYP Certificate (Grade 10) and IB Diploma Programme (Grade 12).

What is the MYP?


The Middle Years Programme (MYP) is a course of study designed to meet the educational requirements of students aged between 11 and 16 years (Grades 6-10).

The Programme model of the MYP places the learner at its centre. This underscores the IB’s belief in educating the whole person, and placing importance on student inquiry.

MYP students are making the transition from early puberty to mid-adolescence, which is a crucial period of personal, social and intellectual development, of uncertainty and questioning.

The MYP is designed to guide students in their search for a sense of place in their natural and social environments.

MYP Subject Groups

In the Programme model, global contexts, concepts, approaches to learning and teaching, surround the learner and connect to the eight subject groups.

  • Language & Literature
  • Language Acquisition
  • Mathematics
  • Sciences
  • Individuals & Societies
  • Physical Health & Education
  • Design
  • Arts 

Additionally, students will engage in the following projects:

  • Personal Project is an opportunity to demonstrate and express individual interests and values in their final MYP (MYP 5) year.
  • eAssessment and ePortfolio

Questions?

How to reach us

+49 6101 505 66 0
admissions@is-rm.com

ISRM Curriculum


Curriculum Overview

Currently, ISRM offers the Middle Years Programme from MYP 1 to 5 (Grades 6 – 10). ISRM will continue to grow and develop as follows:

Middle Years Programme

MYP 1 – 3 (Grade 6 – 8) – September 2021

MYP 4 (Grade 9) – September 2022

MYP 5 (Grade 10) - September 2023

Diploma Programme

DP 1 (Grade 11) – September 2024

DP 2 (Grade 12) – September 2025

MYP 1- 3 (Grade 6 - 8)

Subject Groups:

Individual Subjects:
(one teacher per individual subject)

Periods (per week) & minutes required:

Total hours (per year) (minimum 50 hours per subject group)

Language & Literature

English

4 periods, 180 minutes (3 hours)

108

Language Acquisition

German, Spanish or French

3 periods, 135 minutes (2.25 hours)

81

Mathematics

Mathematics

4 periods, 180 minutes (3 hours)

108

Sciences

Integrated Sciences

4 periods, 180 minutes (3 hours)

108

Individuals & Societies

Integrated Humanities

 

3 periods, 135 minutes (2.25 hours)

81

Physical & Health Education

Physical & Health Education

3 periods, 135 minutes (2.25 hours)

81

Design

Integrated Design

3 periods, 135 minutes (2.25 hours)

81

Arts

Integrated Arts

3 periods, 135 minutes (2.25 hours)

81

Social and Emotional Learning

SEL Curriculum

1 period, 45 minutes (0.75 hours)

27

Form

Reading, Literacy, Study Skills, Personal/Social Health, Concept Learning, Support, EAL.

30 minutes (0.5 hours)

27

 

Total per week: 29 periods, 1305 minutes (21.75 hours)

    

Overview of MYP 4 and MYP 5

In MYP years 4 and 5, students have the option to take a specified Arts course and also choose between Standard or Advanced Maths. All subjects will see an increase of time in order to prepare for the eAssessment in MYP 5.

MYP 4 – 5 (Grades 9 – 10)

Subject Groups:

Individual Subjects:

(one teacher per individual subject)

Periods (per week) & minutes required:

Total hours (per year) (minimum 50 hours per subject group)

Language & Literature

English

4 periods, 180 minutes (3 hours)

108

Language Acquisition

German, Spanish or French

3 periods, 135 minutes (2.25 hours)

81

Mathematics

Standard or Advanced

4 periods, 180 minutes (3 hours)

108

Sciences

Integrated Sciences

4 periods, 180 minutes (3 hours)

108

Individuals & Societies

 

Integrated Humanities

 

4 periods, 180 minutes (3 hours)

108

Physical & Health Education

Physical & Health Education

4 periods, 180 minutes (3 hours)

108

Design

Information Technology, Computer Design

4 periods, 180 minutes (3 hours)

108

Arts

Performing Arts, Visual Arts and/or Music

4 periods, 180 minutes (3 hours)

108

Social and Emotional Learning

SEL Curriculum

1 period, 45 minutes (0.75 hours)

27

Form

Reading, Literacy, Study Skills, Personal/Social Health, Concept Learning, Support, EAL.

30 minutes (0.5 hours)

27

 

Total per week: 33 periods, 1485 minutes (24.75 hours)

 

Subject Overviews 

Language and Literature (English)

Language and Literature at the ISRM will encourage students to immerse themselves in a range of texts and genres. Students will hone their skills in analysing, producing text, organising ideas, and using language in both written and verbal contexts. Across the MYP, Language and Literature lessons will involve a variety of activities designed to inspire students to think creatively, understand different perspectives, communicate their ideas effectively, and make connections to the world around them. Students will visit the library every two weeks. It is important that they read widely and often; your support in promoting reading as a valuable tool for lifelong learning will be greatly appreciated!

Language Acquisition (German, Spanish or French)

Learning a language is opening your mind to a new world and allowing yourself to grow as a human being and to create greater connections with other people around the globe. We will be guiding your children in a communicative and interactive approach of learning languages, where they will communicate in the target language and experience culture, traditions, folklore and gastronomy to name but a few… In our lessons the four communicative skills will play a fundamental role and your children will be able to improve their speaking, writing, listening and reading throughout a variety of activities and projects.

Mathematics

Mathematics in the Middle Years Programme (MYP) of the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum is taught with a focus on the concepts: Form, Relationships and Logic.

Students are assessed on their progress against the four objectives for MYP mathematics:

  • Knowing and understanding
  • Investigating patterns
  • Communicating
  • Applying mathematics in real life contexts 

Sciences

The subject is made up of all three main sciences (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) with some additional aspects of geology and space science added when needed.  Naturally this will be a balanced mix, with the trend continuing through to MYP 4 and MYP 5 where we will be aiming our studies to allow participation in the Assessments held by the IBO at the end of MYP 5.

We expect a good mix of thinking, doing and evaluating as a vehicle to move forward with a good understanding of the natural world and naturally as a spring board into the world of the holistic nature of the IBO studies. 

Individuals & Societies

MYP Individuals & Societies combines the disciplines traditionally studied under humanities and the social sciences, with an aim to encourage students to respect and understand the world around them. An inquiry-based subject, the course encourages students to critically examine historical, geographical, socio-political, economic, and cultural factors that influence individuals, societies and the environment.

Examples of topics explored in MYP Individuals & Societies include:

  • Demographics and human movements
  • Significant individuals
  • Trade, aid and exchange
  • Ecological relationships

Integrated Arts

In Integrated Arts students will develop their skills and understanding through creative processes and understanding the contexts that surround the creation of art and developing their perspectives on the world. The provision is made up of Music, Drama and Visual Art, taught by subject specialists. The children will be taught in 6 week blocks, on a rotating schedule.

We have four key concepts in the Arts upon which our curriculum is built.

  • Identity
  • Aesthetics
  • Change
  • Communication

Design 

Design is the link between innovation and creativity, taking thoughts and exploring the possibilities and constraints associated with products or systems, allowing them to redefine and manage the generation of further thought through prototyping, experimentation and adaptation. It is human-centred and focuses on the needs, wants and limitations of the end user. 

Physical and Health Education

Physical and health education focuses on the development of knowledge, skills and attitudes that will contribute to a balanced and healthy lifestyle. Through practical active learning, students have the opportunity to build positive relationships and a sense of social responsibility. PHE will include developing skills from various individual and team orientated sport disciplines while exploring different key concepts within sports and health, for example change, communication and relationships. 

Social and Emotional Learning 

Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. 

CASEL (Collaborative for academic, social, and emotional learning). 

These skills are implanted through five competencies:

Self –awareness/Self – management/Social - awareness/Relationship skills/Responsible decision making.

Academic Development in the IB


e-Assessment 

In MYP 4 + 5, students will work towards the MYP Certificate. 

In the final year of the programme (MYP 5), each MYP student must develop a personal project independently, which is externally validated by the IB. Producing a truly personal and creative piece of work over an extended period stands as a summative review of their ability to conduct independent work.

At the same time, ISRM will offer external assessment (eAssessment). It offers students the chance to earn the formal, internationally recognised certificate of the MYP Certificate and the Mittlere SchulReife qualification if they meet the success criteria.

Once a school registers for eAssessment in the MYP, students can participate in any of these two types of examinations:

The MYP enjoys formal recognition as a competitive national middle level qualification in countries all around the world. 

Service As Action 

Service as Action (SA) is an opportunity for MYP students to learn by doing, and engage in their local communities to enact change and make a difference. MYP students are able to build authentic connections between what they learn in the classroom and what they encounter in the community. Students explore the community in its complexity as they gain personal insight and become more confident and responsible. Through service as action they become “actors” in the “real world”.

The SA learning outcomes identify the substance of students’ self-reflection on service as action. All of the learning outcomes are closely associated with the IB learner profile attributes and ATL skills. Through their participation in service, students can become more confident, self-regulated learners. There are seven SA learning outcomes:

  1. Become more aware of their own strengths and areas for growth
  2. Undertake challenges that develop new skills
  3. Discuss, evaluate and plan student-initiated activities
  4. Persevere in action
  5. Work collaboratively with others
  6. Develop international-mindedness through global engagement, multilingualism and intercultural understanding
  7. Consider the ethical implications of their actions. 

Policies


Enrolment


 School fees


Monthly Parental Contribution (in Euro)

MYP 1-3

1.200

MYP 4

1.250

MYP 5

1.250

DP 1

1.400

DP 2

1.400

Additional Information and useful Links


FAQ's


What is ISRM?
The International School RheinMain is an alternative school programme that offers students a route through the world-renowned International Baccalaureate.

What is the mission of ISRM?
The International School RheinMain aims to guide young people on their unique journey of understanding what it means to be a human being in the 21st century. We aspire to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and considerate scholars, who endeavour to progress and innovate our world for the better of all. By striving to cultivate a central identity of a global citizen, the greatest aspects of modern humanity are reciprocated in all avenues of school life and beyond.

What is the Middle Years Programme?
The Middle Years Programme (MYP) is a course of study designed to meet the educational requirements of students aged between 11 and 16 years (Grades 6-10). The Programme model of the MYP places the learner at its centre. This underscores the IB’s belief in educating the whole person, and placing importance on student inquiry and readying students for the opportunities and challenges of the 21st century.

How is the MYP structured at ISRM?
The MYP curriculum framework comprises eight subject groups, providing a broad and balanced education for early adolescents. Students take the core courses of language and literature, individuals and societies, mathematics, sciences, physical and health education, language acquisition, arts, and design. A unique feature of the programme is that it extends the traditional curriculum to include immersion in four themes— approaches to teaching and approaches to learning, global contexts and concepts – helping students to develop innovative skills, techniques and deeper understanding. In MYP 5, students also complete a personal project, which is an independent piece of work that may be an essay, an artistic production or another form of expression.

What are the advantages of an IB education?
IB World Schools (the only schools authorized to offer IB programmes) are subject to a strict accreditation process monitored by the IB, ensuring that schools provide a high-quality education. IB teaching methods and curriculums are research-based and draw from the best educational practices from systems around the world. IB teachers are required to participate in many professional development opportunities to continually promote their awareness of current educational practices and new thinking. IB programmes are recognized internationally and ease the educational transition of mobile students so that their education is not adversely affected if their families relocate.

Is the MYP academically rigorous?
The MYP is academically rigorous. It challenges the students academically and develops their ability to think outside of the box, preparing them for the competitive Diploma Programme, global university placement and for the ever-changing futre.

The MYP framework connects classroom pedagogical practices and content to the wider world through the Global Contexts and the Learner Profile. The individual subject areas are integrated so that students gain knowledge, understanding, and skills that are transferable across the academic spectrum, further challenging them to become independent, inquiring learners.

What are the benefits of the MYP?
Personal Project - In MYP 4 + 5, students will work towards the MYP Certificate. In the final year of the programme (MYP 5), each MYP student must develop a personal project independently, which is externally validated by the IB. Producing a truly personal and creative piece of work over an extended period stands as a summative review of their ability to conduct independent work.

eAssessment - At the same time, ISRM will offer external assessment (eAssessment). It offers students the chance to earn the formal, internationally recognised certificate of the MYP Certificate and the Mittlere SchulReife qualification if they meet the success criteria. Students demonstrate their understanding and skills through classroom performance, onscreen final examinations and a personal project conducted over an extended period of time.

Service As Action - Throughout their journey, students will also experience Service as Action (SA). Service as Action is an opportunity for MYP students to learn by doing, and engage in their local communities to enact change and make a difference. MYP students are able to build authentic connections between what they learn in the classroom and what they encounter in the community. Students explore the community in its complexity as they gain personal insight and become more confident and responsible.

Social and Emotional Learning - Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. Students receive SEL lessons once per week.

Is the IB recognised in Germany?
The IB is fully recognised in Germany and is a suitable pathway for studying in higher education. For further information on the specific requirements which are necessary for German universities, please refer to the following links below:

- IB Programme - https://www.ibo.org/

Have studies been done on the impact of the MYP?
The IB places great value on external validation of its programmes, curriculums and professional development. A recent study found that Middle Years Programme students in a US public school district were more likely to achieve a proficient or advanced performance level on state mathematics and science assessments than their counterparts in five comparison schools. Additional studies on programme impact, quality assurance, programme development and assessment research are available at www.ibo.org/research.

All teachers who teach in MYP classrooms are required to participate in collaborative planning and reflection to make their teaching practices consistent and to foster a holistic approach to education. A growing body of evidence suggests a positive relationship between teacher collaboration and student achievement.

How can I learn more about the IB and MYP?
Visit the IB website at
ibo.org
Visit the school website – is-rm.com
Speak with the school’s MYP coordinator – dominic.rogers@es-rm.net
Attend school meetings and events

Why the IB?

What is the difference between the European and International School systems?
Both programmes offer world-class education, yet each offer uniquepathways for students of different learning styles, ideas and priorities. Click on the image for detailed info.

Fees and Finances

ISRM will offer highly competitive fees for the MYP and DP programmes. It is in our interest to offer the best education programme at a fair price. Click on the image for detailed info.