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Air Force
School Liaison Office
Building 2203 Rm 111
Ramstein AFB
Ramstein-Miesenbach Germany 66877
011-49-6371-47-9374
314-480-9374
Contact information for key programs and services at this installation.
Each installation provides information about the types of schools and programs offered on or near your installation for your child. Learn about the types of programs, guidelines and requirements for each school. Whether you choose to send your child to a Department of Defense School, a private school or public school, your installation can help you explore all of your options to make the right decision for you and your child.
To register to attend a DoDEA School the following age requirements must be met:
A child must be:
Overseas Department of Defense Schools, DoDEA Europe and DoDEA Pacific and Cuba
Eligibility to attend DoDEA Europe or DoDEA Pacific schools is outlined in Section 921-932 title 20 U.S.C. and DoDEA Administrative Instruction 1344.01, Eligibility and Enrollment Requirements for DoDEA Schools.
The Department of Defense Dependents Schools (Pacific and Europe) and Cuba was established to provide high quality education for authorized dependents of DoD personnel assigned overseas, and to provide enrollment on a space-available, tuition-paying basis for others identified and prioritized by the Secretary of Defense.
Enrollment Categories
Qualified dependents are authorized to enroll in one of four enrollment categories based on the request of the sponsor. Dependents in enrollment category 1 receive first priority, all others are enrolled on a space-available basis in priority of category of enrollment.
Documentation of Proof of Eligibility - Overseas
Once Eligibility has been established you will need to submit the necessary documentation for proof of Eligibility.
New students registering for enrollment in DoDEA Europe, DoDEA Pacific, and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba schools overseas are required to provide verification of the following:
Documents that may be used for verification of information
Date of Birth
Dependent Status
Active Duty Status of Military Sponsor
Employment Status of Civilian Sponsor
Employment Status of Defense Contractor Sponsor
Transferring to a DoDEA School
Sponsors of students transferring to a DoDEA school are required to provide verification of active-duty status, and proof of on-post residency for DoDEA schools in the United States or housing agreement for DoDEA schools overseas, before a child may be registered. Preschool, Prekindergarten (PK), and Kindergarten require a certified birth certificate or unexpired passport before registration can be accepted. Read more about Eligibility, Age Requirements, and Registration at:
https://www.dodea.edu/registration/europe-region
The Resource Management (RM) Formulation and Payroll Branch is responsible for the DoDEA Tuition Program in accordance with United States Code, DoD Regulations and DoDEA policy. We support DoDEAs world class education by:
DoDEA tuition rates are established and published by DoDEA HQ Resource Management Division (RMD) Budget Formulation and Payroll Branch prior to each school year. DoDEA HQ RMD calculates two tuition rates, Federally Connected and Non-Federally Connected, which are established in accordance with the tuition computation methodology provided in DoDEA AI 7200.01, DoDEA Tuition Program, section 3.
It is DoDEA policy to collect payment within 30 days from the tuition invoice date for a child who meets the enrollment criteria as a tuition paying student.
DoDEA HQ Tuition Collections Team Office DoDEAHQ.Tuition@dodea.edu
https://www.dodea.edu/offices/resource-management/tuition
The Department of Defense is committed to ensuring that all children of military families are provided a world class education that prepares them to be successful in their careers, leading contributors in their communities and productive citizens in the 21st century.
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is the umbrella organization that unites efforts to provide quality educational opportunities and services to military dependents around the globe.
DoDEA operates 161 schools in 9 Districts located in 11 foreign countries, 7 states, and 2 territories across 10 time zones.
There are nearly 900,000 military connected children of all ages worldwide, of which more than 67,000 are enrolled in DoDEA schools and served by more than 14,000 employees.
All schools within DoDEA are fully accredited by U.S. accreditation agencies.
https://www.dodea.edu
DoDEA Europe Central District operates 16 schools in Germany across 4 communities. There are nearly 900,000 military connected children of all ages worldwide, of which more than 8,000 are enrolled in DoDEA Europe Central District schools and served by thousands of teachers and educational aides. All schools within DoDEA are fully accredited by U.S. accreditation agencies.
https://www.dodea.edu/europe/eu-central
The Kaiserslautern Military Community School Liaison Offices are dedicated to assist community partners in providing military families the best possible education for all students. School Liaisons serve as community facilitators connecting schools, families and community services to address issues impacting the education of military children.
Contact information for the Kaiserslautern Military Community Air Force School Liaison Office (SLO):
Email: 86msg.slo@us.af.mil
DSN: 314-480-9374CIV: +49-6371-47-9374From USA: 011-49-6371-47-9374
Building 2203, Room 111Ramstein Air Base
https://www.ramstein.af.mil/86MSGSLO/
Kaiserslautern Military Community School Liaison Offices Alternative Educational Options
Provided by the 86 MSG / School Liaison Office, Bldg 2203 Rm 111, Ramstein AFB – DSN: 480-9374 CIV: 06371-47-9374
Private Educational Options
Faith Baptist Elementary and Middle School (updated June 2023)
This is a Christian oriented institution offering a variety of secular and Christian curriculum taught based on the Truth from the Word of God for grades 4K-8. 4K students must be 4 by September 1st and Kindergarten students must be 5 years old by September 1st of the school year. The school is approximately 10 minutes from Ramstein. For further details, please contact the school:
Lichtenbrucher Str. 17
67661 Kaiserslautern-Einsiedlerhof
Phone: +49 (0)631-318-7520
https://fbseagles.com
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British School Option
St. David’s School (updated June 2023)
St David’s School offers a values-based, British education, with an international flavor, to children between 3 and 11 years of age in Ramstein, Germany. Our children benefit from a carefully tailored curriculum that is engaging, enjoyable and meaningful. They make excellent progress and benefit from the purposeful, friendly atmosphere within our school. Pupils are encouraged to develop lively and enquiring minds, a sense of self-esteem and the self-discipline that comes from working in an orderly school environment. We are an open, friendly school who work in close partnership with our parents. We look forward to welcoming you and working together to achieve the best for all of our children.
Grades: PreK-6
Ages: 3yrs – 11yrs
Schulstrasse 4
66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach
Phone: +49 (0)6371-427-17
www.stdavids.school
International Educational Options
International School Westpfalz GmbH(updated April 2025) International School Westpfalz (ISW) is a coeducational, full-day international school for children aged 4–18 years. At ISW we pride ourselves on combining the world-renowned, internationally recognized Cambridge Programs with elements from the esteemed Swiss education group, SBW Haus des Lernens whereby curriculum follows passion. With around 210 students from over 30 nations, ISW offers our International community a caring, family orientated atmosphere that ensures exceptional educational pathways for all Learning Partners through seamless transitions from Early Years through to A Levels. We are a school community that believes passionately in providing a safe, inspiring and enriching environment that enables everyone to flourish. ISW is renowned for placing learning and identity at the heart of what we stand for, ensuring all members of our community embrace their potential and passion through differentiated teaching and learning pathways and programs.
Campus Landstuhl
Grades: preK-12
Starting age: 4
Nikolaus-von-Weis Str. 10 66849 Landstuhl
Phone: +49 (0)6371 / 980-930
Email: info@is-westpfalz.de www.is-westpfalz.de
International School of Neustadt an der Weinstrasse GmbH (updated June 2023)
Grades: PreK-12 Starting age: 4
Haardter Str. 1 67433 Neustadt a. d. Weinstraße
Phone: +49 (0)6321 / 890-0960
Email: info@is-neustadt.de www.is-neustadt.de
Homeschooling in the KMC is actually quite simple; there are no registration or reporting requirements. You are free to use whatever curriculum, testing schedule, etc. that you feel will benefit your child the most. It is highly recommended though that you use an accredited curriculum. Using an accredited program provides for a well-rounded curriculum and will aid in a smoother transition back to a traditional setting (or to college) should your child go that route down the road. We also recommend checking the home schooling requirements of the state you are leaving, your home of record state, or the state you will be going to, to give you a basic framework to build off of. Their requirements can typically be found on the state’s Department of Education website. It is also advisable to contact the school district office of the school your children are leaving.
The DoDEA schools here allow homeschooling families access to some of their services. The DoDEA-AI-1375-01 is the DoDEA directive describing the auxiliary services provided to homeschooled students. There are no requirements stating that you must use DoDEA auxiliary services. If you choose to use those services once you arrive here though, you will need to speak directly to the school that your home is zoned for. The staff will be able to give you specific information on the services their specific school is able to provide. For more information. The Alternative Educational Options pamphlet also provides information on Homeschool Support Groups.
Kaiserslautern Military Community School Liaison Offices Alternative Educational Options SY 2025-2026
The Kaiserslautern Military Community School Liaison Offices are dedicated to assist community partners in providing military families the best possible education for all students. School Liaisons serve as community facilitators; connecting schools, families and community services to address issues impacting the education of military children.
School Liaisons believe that education is a parental choice; we neither encourage, nor discourage, DoD sponsors from pursuing alternative education services or programs.
Homeschooling in Germany-Please note that for German citizens, homeschooling is illegal and is not common or recognized. We say this only for you to have cultural awareness while out and about in the community.
“In 2008, the Ministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft, Weiterbildung und Kultur advised that it was the position of the State of Rheinland-Pfalz that the mandatory schooling provisions in German Law (that essentially prohibits home schooling) does not apply to US personnel stationed in Germany who are covered by the NATO Status of Forces Agreement. In 2014, we re-confirmed with the Ministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft, Weiterbildung und Kultur that this was their official position. However, the 86 Airlift Wing takes no position on the application of the mandatory German schooling law to US personnel and recommends that anyone wishing to home school their child(ren) consider discussing the matter with a private German attorney.”
Home School Resources
DoDEA Home School Support
DoDEA schools will provide and offer home schooled DoD dependents classes and/or special education services, Library usage, JROTC, testing and extracurricular programs, consistent with existing regulations and policy. Dependents of sponsors electing to take a single class or more must complete a registration form and comply with registry procedures and requirements. For further information contact your local DoD Education Activity School office. (DoDEA Administrative Instruction 1375.01)
United Homeschoolers of Germany (updated June 2023)
"UHSG is a volunteer run inclusive support group for homeschooling families in the Kaiserslautern/Ramstein area. Our members are comprised of homeschooling families covered under the SOFA and living temporarily in Germany. We encourage diversity and welcome all regardless of race, religion, or homeschool style. Together, we provide a network of support where homeschooling families can share ideas, organize field trips or enrichment classes, connect with local organizations, provide information about living in Germany, and help families new to homeschooling. Because of the unique and often transient nature of this community, UHSG strives to offer a welcoming and safe place for parents as well as children."
Email: unitedhomeschoolersofgermany@gmail.com
Home School Legal Defense Association (updated June 2023)
“Home School Legal Defense Association is a nonprofit advocacy organization established to defend and advance the constitutional right of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their children and to protect family freedoms. We provide homeschooling-related legal advice and representation to our over 80,000 member families, promote homeschool-friendly legislation at the state and federal levels, and offer information and resources to encourage and support all homeschoolers.”
The Army & Air Force Exchange Service School Meal Program (AAFES)
The Exchange School Meal Program provides wholesome, nutritious meals to eligible students. They follow the same USDA guidelines as schools throughout the United States and provide Free and Reduced-Price Meals for students who qualify under Federal Guidelines.
The Exchange provides school lunches to K-12 students on Army and Air Force Installations in 7 countries overseas.
https://www.aafes.com/about-exchange/school-lunch-program/