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School Liaison Office (SLO)
ACS Bldg 7790, 2nd floor
Mississippi Str 22
Hainerberg Housing
Wiesbaden Germany 65189
049-611-143-548-9305
314-548-9305
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.
USAG Wiesbaden Schools
Welcome to US Army Garrison Wiesbaden, Germany! USAG Wiesbaden hosts four installation Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools - Aukamm Elementary School, Wiesbaden Elementary, Wiesbaden Middle School, and Wiesbaden High School. Alternate school options include Homeschooling, private International schools, and public German schools. USAG has about 2,250 school-age students. Over 2000 attend the base DoDEA schools, about 150 are homeschool students, and the rest attend private International or public German schools in the area.
On-base DoDEA Schools:
Elementary school assignment is determined by place of residence. To register your children for school you will need: passport/birth certificate, current shot record, sponsor's ID card, previous school records and travel orders listing family members.
Registration is online, DoDEA-worldwide; any DoDEA school anywhere in the world from anywhere in the world. Go to the DoDEA Student Information System (DSIS): https://dodeasis.myfollett.com/aspen/logon.do. Contact the School Registrar if assistance is needed.
Stabilization for Soldiers with High School Seniors and Juniors
The intent of MILPER #24-299 is to provide stability to Soldiers during a dependent’s junior and senior year of high school by scheduling Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves at times that avoid disruption. It is applicable to Regular Army Personnel and Officers of the U.S. Army National Guard and Reserve to include Army Medical Department (AMEDD). Special branch Officers (SLD, JAG and Chaplain) will be managed by their proponent. Army personnel assigned to non-Army agencies or units must comply with all directives and regulations that apply to their command before submitting a request.
The procedure is a Soldier-initiated. Soldiers submit Personnel Action Report (PAR) no earlier than March of the Freshman year to no later than September of the Sophomore year. Human Resources Command (HRC) will, to the maximum extent possible, approve stabilization requests and not place Soldiers on assignment with report dates prior to the stabilization termination date. Th high school aged child must be in direct care and custody of the sponsoring Soldier. The Soldier must be assigned to the installation for which they are seeking high school stabilization.
For more information visit Human Resources Command at https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/10934.
DoDEA Student Transportation Office (STO)
USAG Wiesbaden runs 60 school buses every school day. For info on registration, routes, and more contact the STO.
Wiesbaden Middle School Bldg. 7920
DSN 545-2038 International +49 09641 70545-2038
DSN 337-2251 Commercial 0611-705-2251
Homeschooling in Wiesbaden
Homeschooling is popular with military families. US military-affiliated families stationed in Europe may homeschool. USAG Wiesbaden has a large, active homeschool community. Families can homeschool on their own but it is beneficial to connect with other homeschool families for support, info, resources, ideas, best practices, interaction, and more. USAG Wiesbaden has three base orgs/groups.
DoDEA Homeschool Program
DoDEA schools provide eligible homeschool students utilization of auxiliary services as well as attend classes. Access to the school library/media center, standardized testing, sports teams, band, clubs, and extracurricular opportunities.
Review the program info and contact the school.
Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA)
The Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) is a great resource for military homeschool families. It provides legal information and support as well as a buffet of helpful information, services, tools, trainings, videos, and additional support such as transcript services. Resources on getting started in homeschooling, standards, selecting curriculum, record keeping, testing and assessment, and more.
For assistance and support with education and transition needs contact the Garrison School Liaison Officer. The SLO helps connect students and families to their installation, school, community, and future. Core support services include:
Go to the SLO school support page and click on menu items for specific info, resources, links, and contacts.
https://wiesbaden.armymwr.com/programs/school-liaison-office
USAG Wiesbaden Installation School Liaison OfficerChild & Youth Services, Family and MWRBldg 7790 Office #33
DSN 314-548-9305Commercial 011-49-611-143-548-9305International +49 0611-143-548-9305
usarmy.wiesbaden.id-europe.list.slo@army.mil
Off Post School Options
Alternate school options include off-post private International schools and public German schools.
Private International Schools
Some families attend private International schools in the area. These schools have an enrollment of students and families from multiple countries and cultures but the instruction and communication is in English. Private schools do provide high quality education and the tuition can also be high. There are a variety of International schools in the area to consider.
Here are some school links:
Public German Schools
It is a great opportunity to immerse your student/family in another culture. The German school system is different – the school calendar, the standards, of course the language, etc. The transition is more challenging the older the child. And when it comes to language, not only instruction in class but think about general communication, social, discipline, emergencies, etc. It’s best if there is at least one parent that speaks German.
Wiesbaden American Kids in German Schools
A good group and resource for insights, advice, guidance, and more from parents.
Area German Schools
Introduction to German Schools
Primary Education
Between ages 3 - 5 the vast majority of German children attend voluntary kindergarten school where they are guaranteed places. Following this they move on to complete 4 grades of compulsory primary education "Grundschule" through to age 10. At the end of this period their performance is evaluated per a combination of academic records, teacher feedback and parent / teacher discussions. They are then placed in 1 of 3 tracks heading for 3 different kinds of secondary schools that affect their future education options.
Secondary Education
Secondary education proceeds according to the tracks in which individual students are placed (approximately one third each). These options are as follows:
Hauptschule – often called short-course secondary school takes between 5 - 6 years to complete. The emphasis is on preparation for a vocation, although geography, German, history, maths and one foreign language are also taught. On completion students either become apprentices, or enroll at vocational school through to age 18.
Realschule – sometimes also called intermediate school completes grades 5 - 10. This education is aimed at those targetting middle-level positions in government or business. In addition to subjects taught at Hauptschule, bookkeeping, computer skills, word processing, shorthand and a second foreign language are perscribed.
Gymnasium – similar to high school or grammar school in English, takes students all the way from grade 5 - 13. Graduation confers the opportunity to apply to study on at university. Some pupils prefer to register for Gesamtschule school instead. Here homework assignments are classroom based and there is a more flexible choice of courses studied.