At Deutsche Schule Melbourne, we prioritize small class sizes to foster focused learning, both academically and socially. While actual class sizes vary each year based on several factors, our goal is to consistently provide smaller classes than the average school, creating an optimal environment for the unique challenges of a bicurricular and bilingual education.
We recognise the many advantages smaller class sizes offer:
Individualised Attention and Support: Teachers can give each student tailored guidance and academic support.
Enhanced Peer Relationships: Small classes promote strong peer bonds and cohesive group dynamics, essential for students' social integration and sense of belonging.
Community Engagement and Parental Involvement: Smaller classes allow families from diverse backgrounds to connect and actively participate in the school community.
Targeted Language Support: With more individualised language practice, bilingual students achieve higher proficiency in both German and English.
Academic Rigor: Small classes help students meet the high standards of the Victorian and German curricula.
Critical Thinking Development: Teachers can better encourage critical thinking by engaging students in open discussions and challenging perspectives.
Enhanced German Language Learning: Smaller groups mean more time for students to build and refine their German language skills.
At DSM, small class sizes create an ideal environment for educating students in our bilingual and bicurricular setting, empowering them to grow into confident, knowledgeable young people who think critically, solve problems, and positively shape the world.
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