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Located in the city of Meerbusch, west of Düsseldorf, Bears & Books is a private, fully-licensed kindergarten and preschool for children from the ages of three to six years. Bears & Books aims to provide a broad curriculum emphasizing pre-reading and writing skills, arts and crafts, dance and movement and, of course, English language acquisition. The school day starts at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 2:00 p.m. Bears & Books is a member of the Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI).
Moerser Str. 127, Meerbusch
Tel: 02132-75 68 59
Fax: 02132-91 39 32
www.bearsandbooks.de
Cologne Bumblebees is a private, parent-initiated kindergarten for children from the ages of two to six years. The full-day school emphasizes language acquisition though immersion, with one child care-taker speaking English and another always speaking German. Bumblebees is open from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., with future plans to remain open until 6:00 p.m. Located in Cologne's city center, the day care center offers a garden for outdoor activities. During the day, children receive various meals, the ingredients of which are all organic. Bumblebees is recognized by the German Department of Youth and Family Services.
Antoniterstraße 14-16, Köln.
Tel: 0221-579 287 64
Email: bumblebees@gmx.de
www.cologne-bumblebees.de
Initiated by parents, this bilingual, non-profit day care center for children between the ages of one and 10 years offers a non-traditional type of schooling. An environmentally aware creative concept which encourages a toy-reduced, situation-oriented environment for children is the cornerstone of the organization. Located near the Rhine River in a suburb of Leverkusen, the school offers a comprehensive education program that includes all subjects yet simultaneously seeks to nurture nature consciousness in childen.
Hitdorfer Str. 169, Leverkusen-Hitdorf
Tel: 02173-94 25 64
www.rheinpiraten-kita.de
This non-profit parent-initiative was launched in 2003 and offers day care for children between the ages of 4 months and 10 years. Located in the Düsseldorf Pempelfort, die Zaunkönige offers bilingual education in which each group also has a native speaker who works directly with the children. The cost per month for this day care is about 150 euros, in addition to the normal Kindergarten fees required by the city of Düsseldorf (which range between 0 and 400 euros, depending on income) This day care center is open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 pm.
Bagelstraße 131/133, Düsseldorf
Tel. 0211-586 88 13
www.diezaunkoenige.de
Kindergarten Everest is a bilingual school for children from the ages of four months to six years. Opened in 2006, the school is part of a network of 170 private Catholic schools worldwide focusing on personal, individual attention in a values-based learning environment. The school offers half-day (until 12:30 p.m.) and full-day programs (until 5:30 p.m.). An extended supervisory period is available for working parents, beginning at 7:00 a.m. and lasting past closing until 6:30 p.m. Tuition ranges from 380 euros to 1,450 euros per month, depending on the age of the child and the number of days per week spent at the school. Parents whose child is under three years of age will pay more
Niederrheinstraße 19, Düsseldorf
Tel: 0211-454 46 03
Fax: 0211-454 46 04
www.everest-duesseldorf.de
I have three gils at the age of 10 years, 7 years and 5 years. Looking for a person who can teach my children in English but more playing and talking than the typical teaching. Do you know anybody who is interested in teaching for one or two hours a week? We are living in Stockum.
I'm looking for a good affordable bilingual school (english) for my 4 years old son. We are moving from Singapore to Dusseldorf next June
Hi Sandrine,
The range of choices has never been greater for bilingual schools in the Rhein Ruhr region. I would start contacting the kindergartens on the list as soon as possible, since some have waiting lists.
David
I am a 22 year old Australian woman living in the Düsseldorf / Ratingen area. I have experience teaching English to children and providing English day care which i did whilst i was living in Japan. I am great with children though i have limited German language skills as i moved here only three weeks ago. I am eager to continue working with children and teaching English. If anyone is interested in private tutoring, daycare or babysitting please contact me.
chloemajor@hotmail.com
01747 969976
Thanks and Kind Regards
Chloe Major
Hi All, I am planning on moving to Leverkusen in a few months' time to be closer to my brother and his family. My son was born in the UK and only speaks English, but as we are planning on staying in Germany for the foreseeable future I have started equiries regarding schols in the area. Has anyone had similar experience or is able to offer any advice? Any help appreciated.
Sylvia
Hi, I have just moved from the US to Dusseldorf with my 6 month old baby. I am looking for a day care/ nursery like Montessori or similar in the area of Oberkassel. Can you please provide me with some guidance? Does anyone have information also on baby sitters, preferably english speakers?
Hi all, me and my family are planning to move back to Duesseldorf in august. We are looking for an english-speaking nanny for our at that time one year old daughter. She or he should be loving, caring, responsible, english should be the first language and have a clean driving record. This would be a full-time or 3/4 position. We are flexibel with the hours and everything else. We will be in Duesseldorf in the end of may. If you are interested or know somebody who is, it would be great hearing from you. Please contact me under: leila.elam@ymail.com
Cheers Leila
Hi,
My name is Bonnie, i am an active 46 year old married female american native and i am living in Duisburg/Germany since October 2009. I am a native english speaker with basic german skills and have experience in babysitting and childcare. I am able to cook, clean and participate in activities with the children.
I have extensive experience in taking care of children and i have also worked through the 'State of California Department of Social Services" as an elderly caretaker. My temporary job in a home for handicapped people will be ending this month so i will be available soon.
If you would like to contact me for further information then don't hesitate to email me. BonnieHitz@arcor.de
I look forward to hearing from you.
Bonnie
My name is Regina Pellegrino and I am a 44 year old American who moved to Frankfurt 2 months ago. My German is extremely limited (as my husband is a German Citizen and speaks it fluently.) I will be starting a basic "American Story Time" that will last approximately 45 minutes and will include Dancing, Music, and Books in English. Additionally, I am available to teach/tutor basic English.
Please do not hesitate to contact me for more information. reginapellegrino@aol.com
Hi,
I am a 20 year old English girl living in New Zealand. I'm wanting to move over to Germany around December/January and was wondering if anyone knows of any jobs going? I speak a little German as I have completed a course at the Goethe institut and my work background is Travel, childcare and at the moment I am a dental assistant.
Please do not hesitate to e-mail me :)
Thanks
ever_london@hotmail.com
Hi Bonnie,
I was just wondering whether you might be interested in joining English Club Duisburg.
The next meeting will take place at Café Museum (www.cafe-museum-du.de, Kant Park, corner of Friedrich-Wilhelm-Str. and Tonhallenstr.) on Wednesday, November 17 at 8 pm.
So long,
Petra
Hi,
Looking for an english teacher in Frankfurt am Main for a young child. tel:016093423467
Hi,
I have recently come to Duisburg, Germany and am a trained in teaching English as a foreign language and my German is limited, which enhances my teaching skills in English. I am looking to teach any age in schools or at home. Or if anyone who has come from other countries such as England or America and need babysitters, then we can come to some sort of the arrangment. I can cook, clean and am fantastic with children as I run my own company in England and host many drama workshops to increase their confidence.
If you would like to view my CV or would like to get in touch regarding job opportunities for me please email me on hema@brokensilencecreations.com
Many thanks and looking forward to hearing from you.
Hello, I’m currently a Behavioral Therapist working in an elementary school in the United States. This summer I will be moving to Germany with the hopes of teaching English to children. Unfortunately, I do not speak German, however I’m more than willing to learn.
Hi Peter,
Where do you plan to live in Germany? Many international schools hire teachers and support staff -- and German language skills are not a requirement.
David
Hello my name is Cristina. I was born in Manila and grew up in NYC, USA. I speak English, Tagalog, a little Spanish and a little German. I have been living in Duesseldorf for about 1 1/2 year. I have been working as a "bilingual kinderfrau" in Flingern KITA (from ages 9 months to 3 years old) for 1 1/2 year and I do some baysitting once in a while. Unfortunately the place I am working for will be closing this coming August 2010. I would like to know if someone can recommend a BiLengual Kindergarten in Duesseldorf. Looking forward to hearing from anyone.
Cristina
email: csantelices@gmx.de
Hello all
I am a native english speaker with experience in teaching and would love to tutor anyone that needs it! Please shoot me an email for more information.
contact mcampbell061988@gmail.com
Diane, Did you find somewhere in Oberkassel for a baby? (We now find ourselves in the same situation having moved to Oberkassel from the UK with a babyfor whom we will need day care for 2 / 3 days per week once she is one year old) Thanks Tracey
Hello everyone,
I am a 27 year old Psychologist born in Buenos Aires and recently moved to Duisburg. I am bilingually educated and speak both English and Spanish on a native level. I have professional experience in early childhood stimulation and preschool education. I am looking for employment opportunities in kindergardens and preschools as well as private tutoring, daycare and babysitting in the area around Duisburg and Dusseldorf.
If you are interested or would like to ask for more information don´t hesitate to contact me.
E-Mail: fatimr@hotmail.com
Phone: 0203 - 7184362
Thanks and kind regards
Fátima
Hello there, We plan to stay at Kiel for One year starting Sept 2012. I was wondering if there are any English Kindergarten in Kiel for my child of 4 years. If yes, then whats the monthly fees (my income will be 1000 Euro per month as scholarship for PhD studies) for the Kindergarten.
Also, is it mandatory to put him in Kindergarten with his age 4-5 years.
Many thanks for your guidance.
With regards,
Netra