Cecilien-Gymnasium

Our Bilingual Option
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English is the Language of the World

In terms of its pervasiveness and prominence as a means of communication, English is undoubtedly the most important language in the world. This is true for tourists and scholars alike.
The importance of English is further strengthened by ever-increasing international economic cooperation. English is essential in scholarly, technological, and political occupational fields.
A course of study without a solid knowledge of English is almost impossible today.
Outside of scholarly pursuits- in the various educational paths and numerous career fields in which our graduates will later be involved- a deepened knowledge of English is indispensable.

The Strengths of “Bilingual”

Engagement with English language and culture takes place during English lessons. Our bilingual classes offer even richer opportunities for intercultural learning. This means an education that encourages more worldliness and tolerance.

The number of German universities with bilingual degree programmes is constantly increasing. But a growing number of students today seek a course of study or education in foreign countries. Therefore, we prepare our upper level students intensively for these possibilities. The graduates of the bilingual programme also obtain a certificate in English on which their English language education is certified.
CAMBRIDGE language tests (FLYERS; PET; FCE; and CAE) are also held for students in the beginning, middle, and upper levels at our school.
We offer courses in Business English to upper-level students. Students receive a certificate from the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry upon course completion.
CertiLingua: The European Commission would like to establish an internationally recognized certificate which documents the above-average multi-lingual, bilingual, and international competence of students in public schools. The goal is to increase international recognition for the educational achievements of public school students. This award of excellence is currently being developed by Northrhein-Westphalia, in cooperation with other federal German states and institutions of European partner lands. The first pilot schools are being tested in the school year 2007/2008. We are one of 22 pilot schools in NRW to award this certificate.
Our exchange program with partner schools takes place both within the state, through cooperation with the International School of Düsseldorf (Homestay Weekend, “Soziales Staubengelprojekt”- a project creating awareness for the needs of children in 3rd World countries), as well as Europe-wide, with partner schools in Reading (GB-Bluecoat School and Kendrik Girls’ School: stay with families and professional internship, students´exchange visit) and Stockholm (Tibble-Gymnasium in Täby: students´exchange visit). Furthermore, we are always initiating worldwide email and pen-pal projects with schools in the USA, Canada, and Australia.
We also offer first-hand experiences of other countries through foreign language teaching assistants from various Anglo-Saxon countries.
Interested students can also exercise their theatrical creativity while practicing their English skills in our English drama group.
The bilingual quality of our school is further reflected in our new self-learning centre. We are also in the process of extending our bilingual library with English textbooks and literature.

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