700 students learn at the Anne-Frank-Realschule plus. This school in Mainz is special. It’s a cooperative Realschule plus. It has two locations in the city center. One building houses grades 5 and 6. Students attend half-day or full-day classes. Half-day classes run from 8 20 am to 1 35 pm. Full-day students eat lunch in the school cafeteria. They then have study and activity time until 4 pm.
The other location on Petersplatz teaches grades 7 through 10. Students can earn Berufsreife or the qualified secondary school leaving certificate I. Berufsreife focuses on career orientation. Students aiming for the qualified secondary school leaving certificate receive intensive preparation for higher education.
English is taught as a first foreign language from grade 5. French is offered as an elective subject from grade 6. The Anne-Frank-Realschule plus is more than just academics. It emphasizes tolerance and mutual acceptance. It’s a Europaschule. Its community life is shaped by its values: enthusiasm development and togetherness. These aren’t empty words. They’re part of everyday school life.
The school prioritizes democratic education in and for Europe. They have various projects including the “Europe makes School” working group. They strongly focus on language promotion. The school strives for equal opportunities in education. This is shown in its many initiatives. These include the “Europe makes School” project Erasmus programs. It also includes career orientation. There’s an Anne-Frank Day and a Democracy Day. Students participate through peer-to-peer mediation. There is a school cafeteria and student representatives. Many working groups and projects exist. One is “Sichtweisen” for violence prevention.
History social studies politics and economics are key subjects. But democratic education is also integrated into other subjects. The Anne-Frank-Realschule plus offers a lot more. It offers extracurricular activities and partnerships. These include the Mainz 05 classroom a training room concept. There are experiential educational days exchange programs and a mentoring program. Students can earn DELF PET DSD and ECDL certificates. There are trips like an eighth-grade trip to London. There are also work placements in Worcester England. The school also includes forest pedagogical days for social training.
The Anne-Frank-Realschule plus is a vibrant place. It prepares students not only for academic success but also for active participation in society. It fosters a sense of community and global citizenship. It’s a school that truly lives its values. It is a school that embodies the spirit of Anne Frank herself. A spirit of hope resilience and belief in a better future. A future built on tolerance understanding and respect for all.