Successful completion of the standardised tests in German
The primary school children in grades 2 to 5 at Berlin Cosmopolitan School have successfully completed all standardised tests for reading and writing skills in German. This important milestone was achieved under the dedicated guidance of Katharina Ehrenfried, Mercedes Braun, Dr Micha Huff, Leoness Oeburg, Alina Avgustson and Ender Dincar.
Data-based work is a central component of modern German lessons at the Berlin Cosmopolitan School. It enables teachers to precisely record individual learning levels, identify children’s strengths and weaknesses in a targeted manner and tailor lessons accordingly.
Our school uses three tried-and-tested test procedures for this purpose:
1. Elfe II test
The Elfe II test is a computerised procedure for testing reading skills. It tests three areas: reading individual words, understanding sentences and understanding texts. This differentiated analysis gives us valuable insights into the children’s reading development and helps us to introduce targeted support measures.
2. Hamburg Writing Test (HSP)
The HSP is a method for diagnosing spelling skills. It measures how well children can spell words by ear and identifies typical spelling patterns. This allows us to precisely determine the individual learning level in the area of spelling and to work on it effectively.
3. Würzburg Language Test (DAZ)
This test is aimed specifically at children with German as a second language (DAZ). It tests basic language skills such as vocabulary, grammar and comprehension. The aim is to recognise language barriers at an early stage and enable targeted language support.
By using these tests, we create a sound basis for supporting our pupils and ensure that each child is optimally supported in their learning process.
A big thank you to the entire team and the pupils for their outstanding work!
About the Berlin Cosmopolitan School, Preschool and Kindergarten
The Berlin Cosmopolitan School is changing the traditional way schools and kindergartens work with different approaches to learning in the areas of nature and environmental protection, sports, new work, culture, dance, music and art and much more. The aim of the independent school, preschool and kindergarten is to bring all students along according to their abilities.
“When school motivates, everyone learns more” is the conviction of the Berlin Cosmopolitan School. Regular outdoor learning, sports activities and competitions, digital projects such as robotics, internships from grade 6, music-making from kindergarten age, dance clubs, bilingual education and much more help the children to discover and develop their own preferences and abilities.
Important concerns of the Berlin Cosmopolitan School, Kindergarten and Preschool are social justice, equal opportunities in education and a balanced community. The school regularly awards scholarships to students and accepts refugees. Through its established network and internationally trained staff, the educational institution has the opportunity to explore new educational paths for every age group.
The Berlin Cosmopolitan School was founded in 2003 as a non-profit organisation by Yvonne Wende. In 2004, the first bilingual (English-German) kindergarten and preschool opened for Berlin-Mitte with 18 children. Shortly after, the primary school started and most recently, in 2009, the accredited bilingual Gymnasium of Berlin Cosmopolitan School 01P22. Since then, the number of students has steadily increased. Approximately 1,000 students from all over the world are now being taught on the Rückerstraße and Invalidenstraße campuses. The kindergarten has grown to a number of more than 300 children between the ages of 1 and 6.
In 2013, Berlin Cosmopolitan School was accredited as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, first for primary school and also for the Gymnasium. The IB Learner Profile is about developing children and young people into lifelong learners. The school and kindergarten use primary experiences to design lessons.