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Spreading Festive Cheer

Spreading Festive Cheer building on our commitment to service, the ISN community has been busy collecting for the Weihnachtspaeckchenkonvoi appeal. Students and families have packed boxes filled with gifts, treats, and essentials to brighten the festive season for disadvantaged children.
This initiative allows our Learning Partners to connect directly with the
joy of giving, ensuring that the holiday spirit reaches those who need it most. 🎁

ISN is among the happiest schools worldwide! 💛

In October, our Primary learning partners from Year 2-5 took part in a Pupil Attitude to Self and School Survey, from GL Education.
The Pupil Attitudes to Self and School (PASS) is a short self-evaluation survey that is used to gain insight into attitudes that could be hindering achievement. It helps capture feelings about school and teachers, and helps to detect possible barriers to learning, including issues around confidence, resilience, motivation, concentration, disaffection, and ...

Small gestures of kindness

Last week, our wonderful learning partners visited the Caritas Elderly Home, where they helped in the garden and cleaned the terrace.
What began as a simple volunteering activity became a beautiful reminder that small gestures of kindness can bring big smiles and lasting memories. The gratitude and joy we saw on the residents’ faces truly touched our hearts.
This initiative reflects the spirit of empathy, teamwork, and social responsibility that we at ISN strive to nurture in all...

Year 6 Students Earn Their Microscope Licenses

Last week our young scientists in year 6 were presented with their microscope licenses.
This, like all licenses, shows that they had to undergo some training in the use of this piece of equipment and sit a written test to prove their understanding of how to safely use a microscope.
Congratulations to all our young scientists and a huge thank you to Amandeep for doing the microscope training and assessment with them.

Future Skills Performing Arts

At ISN, learning goes beyond the curriculum. Our Future Skills courses help Secondary Years Learning Partners build personal growth and character.

In our new Future Skills Performing Arts course, learning partners came together this week. Led entirely by Veronika (Y10) and Alice (Y9), the group decided on key points that they will build on to write, produce and perform their own play. This gives them a chance to learn about stagecraft, and behind the scenes, as well as leading and...

Digital Information Evenings

Discover the International School Neustadt – Online Info Evenings

Curious about the International School Neustadt? Join one of our digital information evenings and find out what makes our school so special and what we mean by "Dare to do what you dream".

We’ll introduce you to our school, share our approach to learning, and answer all your questions.

We can’t wait to meet you!

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Reflections from the National Leadership Conference: Growth, Connection, and Gratitude

In June, Letisha, our Year 12 learning partner, was selected to participate in the prestigious American Youth Foundation Program and spent a week at the National Leadership Conference (NLC) in Miniwanca, USA. This transformative eight-day camp brought together students from diverse backgrounds and taught them important leadership skills that empower them to make a lasting, positive impact on the world.

We asked Letisha to share her experiences. Here’s what she had to say:
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ISN’s first-ever Alumni Reunion

Last Friday, ISN hosted its first-ever Alumni Reunion – and what a wonderful celebration it was! ✨
Former ISN learning partners and teachers found their way back “home” and were welcomed with open arms. During a lively panel talk, Vincent (on site) and Adrian (joining in all the way from Chicago) shared their memories of ISN, the challenges of university life, and how ISN prepared them for the future. Our Year 11 and 12 learning partners took away many inspiring insights.
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From ISN to Cambridge: Penelope’s Journey into Law

When Penelope graduated from the International School Neustadt (ISN) in 2022, she was already on her way to one of the world’s most prestigious universities: Cambridge. Looking back, she reflects on how ISN equipped her for academic challenges, and inspired her to aim high.
In this interview, Penelope shares how she discovered her path to law, how she adjusted to life at Cambridge, and how ISN helped her turn her dream into reality.

Enjoy!

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A Language Learning Mission in Cambridge

While many students used the summer holidays to relax, our Year 11 learning partners Emilia and Ayca took the chance to invest in themselves.
Together they travelled to Cambridge, where Emilia joined a four-week intensive English course at the EF International Language Campus. Her goal was to prepare for A-levels and strengthen her English in an academic setting.
Ayca, who accompanied Emilia for the first two weeks, describes the experience as “unforgettable.” She adds: “Emi...