Parents Feedback
Our students parents come to word
Besides their children they are the most important members of our school because they trust in us, rightly. Please have a look at how some of them rate the school.
Anke, mother of Jochen:
I am glad that we arrived in India half a year later than expected, right in the middle of the school year. We intentionally planned to subscribe our children to the American International School. Due to the delay we finally subscribed to the German School Chennai in order to ease the change from their school in Germany. In retrospect, I feel very glad about this decision. The whole school seems like a big family, and I suppose the children have the same feeling. Our children learn very much and in parts they do not even notice that the transfer of knowledge happens playfully. At the beginning, I thought they wouldn’t learn English that fast in a German school but I was entirely wrong. I am very sure that when we go back to Germany our children will be in advance of the others, not only in English. But the most important advantage: they will be able to assimilate in Germany without any problems because they will be very familiar with German grammar. No other school is offering this opportunity in Chennai.
Mr. Balaji, father of Kamali:
My experience with the staff of the German School Chennai (DSChennai) is quite delightful. Their approach from day one was that of a “process of accommodation” rather than the usual “process of elimination” practiced by all the other schools.
You should be aware that Kamali is a Marginal Down Syndrome Child and needs lot of attention and love. After visiting quite lot of schools in and around Chennai, we found on repeated interaction with the staff members that the German School Chennai is the perfect place for her.
Why we (Kamali’s parents, pediatrician, pediatric psychiatrist, pediatric speech therapist, pediatric occupational therapist and physiotherapist) have found this school so preferable is because of the following reasons:
DSChennai is the only school willing to give Kamali an equal place along with other children
At DSChennai children are allowed to enjoy more freedom to express themselves.
DSChennai’s kids meal program is managed by professionals who seem to be well aware of the meaning of nutritional requirement of a growing child.
DSChennai has a unique approach to address the physical, mental and intellectual developmental needs of a growing child.
Our decision seems to be right, as within 15 days of her joining German School Chennai, we all notice a marked change in her eating, sleeping and speaking patterns.
We all are really happy about Kamali being at the German School Chennai and thankful for the staff taking such nice care of her. We can only wish that more such children get the same kind of opportunity to experience.
Soyoung, mother of Ara:
Ara attended an Indian international school before changing to the German International School. She always was a very wild child who could not sit calm for a minute and hardly did what she was told. Now she is making good progress, in her behavior as well as in school. She already sings German songs and talks English at home. Ara loves her teacher Mrs Anne very much. It is the first time that she enjoys going to school.
Personally, I learned that one should be brave enough to make a change.
Oliver, father of Lena and Natalia:
I never thought our two daughters would adapt so quickly to our new life in India. The German School has been a key contributor to that. Day after day I am impressed about their learnings which they obviously gain with a lot of fun. Lena, in the age of 5, has very quickly picked up English as a new language. Just after 3 months she understands a lot and can express herself in easy sentences. Natalia who just turned 3 years before we came to India did not speak much German. Her first language was Polish because we lived in Poland before. Now she is fluent in German and starts to follow Lena on her English path – Two true international girls at the German International School!
Outi, mother of Benjami:
From the beginning on I was attracted by the lovely designed rooms and the warm-hearted manner of the teachers. Even it was the first time to stay away from home for our youngest son I felt confident at once. Needless to say that my expactations have been more than met! Benjami changed from our very shy little son to a lively and enquiring boy who cannot wait to get to the kindergarten every morning for playing with his friends and exploring the mysteries of life together with the teachers. It is so good to have the German International School!
Mr. Kyung Hwa:
Within the first time in Chennai we felt that it might be difficult to find the right school for our sons. Lately, we visited the German School Chennai and found it as a healthy and suitable place. In a short time, Se Hun and Chang Ik made a lot of friends from different countries. Along with this and the very good educational approach they improved their English remarkably. We as the parents like the school’s familiar and open-minded atmosphere a lot. The children can move and develop freely under supervision and guidance of their teachers. It is a true advantage for our sons to be at the German School Chennai.
Joerg, father of Jule:
It was clear to us that moving from Germany to India would not be easy and that my children would have objections. I felt so relieved when they enjoyed school from their first day on. It makes it easier for me to concentrate on my work.
After only four months my children speak and understand English very properly and as far as I can see, they made enormous progress in all the other necessary fields. The act of learning is a very playful one and my children do not feel as if they were “learning” all the time. I would also like to mention the positive development of personality. It is especially Jochen who gained self-confidence and does not hide behind is elder sister anymore. The fact of being a real international school is another positive aspect. Children from different cultures come and learn together. This is an experience they should not miss in a world becoming more and more international. Summarizing the last four months we did not regret to move to India and therefore not the choice of the German School Chennai. If anything, we would take this step again. Many thanks to the team of the German School Chennai.
Kasia, mother of Lena and Natalia:
We have both of our children in kindergarten respectively pre-school at the German International School. Lena is well-prepared for primary school so that she might join her first class earlier than planned. I am very proud of her and thankful to her teachers. Natalia will follow her sister in due course, I am sure. It is already so relieving to see how Natalia joined and enjoyed her kindergarten group that fast.
Mr. Chang & Mrs. Jeong, parents of Seohyun:
We are very much glad to say something about your website that is a gift to the parents. Parents like us are in a bound of worries of children always. The present world is moving in such way. Your website really is a remedy for this thought. And you created a separate new world to children. In this world children enjoy being very much. They can educate themselves without strain. Happy and healthy children can achieve everything in their life. Children are the gift of God and Childhood is the most unforgettable and happiest span in one’s life.
The educational programmes, games, art, music and kid’s movies promote and encourage the child’s educational achievement. It is very difficult to choose such a right school for children now-a-days. My belief is that children are learning for life and not for exams alone. They should have some fun while learning. And your school fulfills all our need. I can happily add more and more about your school and website but art is long and life is short. As per our knowledge the German system of education is one of the best and strongest systems in the world. We believe your pedagogical approach in teaching will assist our child in strengthen her potential and coach to the highest extend.
Anitha and Tim, parents of Neel:
Our son Neel joined the German International School almost from the very beginning, right after the inauguration. Being an Indo-Germany couple, we are very happy to give our son the chance to get more into the German Culture and its schooling system with modern teaching methodology being appropriate for children. In case we shift to Germany our son will be best prepared to continue schooling at a high level or visit one of the german universities.
Neel himself mostly enjoys being with other children from various countries and especially the cooking classes with the German chef Mirko.
Harry, father of Hari:
Our son Hari was born in India but he has european roots. Someday, he will live and study in Germany or Finland and therefore he needs to be prepared. We are more than thankful to have the opportunity to send our children to the German International School where aside an excellent private teaching also values like honesty, integrity and self confidence are taught with love and understanding. What is an additional plus – the German in-house chef prepares fresh vegetarian food for our sons.
This all is what makes the difference.