Education

The Ansbach Military Community offers a wide range of educational opportunities for everyone. We have an Elementary School, a Middle/High, and our Education Center is staffed to assist in college enrollment and educational testing. Standardized test scores are available through the DoDEA Data Center via the following links:

• Ansbach Elementary School Test Scores
• Ansbach Middle/High School Test Scores

DOD Schools
The Elementary School and the Middle/High School are part of the Department of Defense Dependents School (DoDDS), which is part of the Department of Defense Educational Activity (DoDEA). It is a public school serving the children of American Army units.

Entrance Requirements

Age Requirements are: 

• Sure Start and Pre-Kindergarten Programs, a child must be 4 years of age by September 1.
• Kindergarten Programs, a child must be 5 years of age by September 1.
• First Grade, a child must be 6 years of age by September 1. 

If you have any questions about exceptions, contact DoDEA.

Meals

The schools serve an AAFES hot lunch from the cafeteria line. Lunch tickets are available at the PX and Shoppette, or students may pay with cash. Some families may be eligible for a free or reduced price lunch program.

Bus Service

There is free bus service to all three schools for children who live on the economy. No bus service is provided for students residing in the Katterbach housing area. For students involved in High School sports and other after-school activities, an activities bus takes them home later in the afternoon.

Before and After School Care

Before-School and after-School Activities/Care for Younger Students: Although all schools offer a variety of after school programs and programs for exceptional children (please check the individual school listings), there are no before-school or after-school care facilities in any school. Those services are provided by Youth Services, FCC providers, or the Child Development Center.

Parents with children of pre-school age (ages 3 and up) have the option of enrolling them in German Kindergarten. Many local towns and villages have their own schools, and most accept American children. For more information and a listing of local facilities contact your local Army Community Services or Central Enrollment.

DoDDS Schools

The eligibility criteria for enrollment in the dependent schools includes the following:

• Parents or sponsors are assigned to the US Armed Forces in Europe
• Kindergarteners must be five by 31 October
• First graders must be six by 31 October
• There are other categories under which a student may be enrolled. Check with the school for additional information.

Items needed to Enroll at all DoDDS Schools include:

• Copy of Orders
• ID Card
• Social Security Number
• Shot Records
• Medical History
• Birth Certificate
• Last Report Card
• List of Completed Courses
• Previous School Records
• Special Services Information
• Emergency Phone numbers (3)
• Passport

The Ansbach Military Community offers a wide range of educational opportunities for everyone. We have an Elementary School, and a Middle/High School, and our Education Center is staffed to assist in college enrollment and educational testing. The Middle/Hight School are part of the Department of Defense Dependents School (DoDDS), which is part of the Department of Defense Educational Activity (DoDEA). It is a public school serving the children of American Army units. For more information please call the School Liaison Officer (SLO) 011-49-9802-83-3098, DSN 314-3098

Another option for education for children in the Ansbach area is Home Schooling. For more information about Home Schooling please contact the Parent Central Services.

Phone: 011-49-9802-832-533 / 531
Phone: (DSN) 314-467-2533/2531
Fax: 011-49-9802-833-214

Or send us an e- mail : usarmy.ansbach.imcom-europe.list.mwr-parent-central.@army.mil