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Teach at John F. Kennedy School

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About John F. Kennedy School

John F. Kennedy School is a bilingual, bicultural, tuition-free public school based in Berlin, Germany. The school offers an integrated elementary and high school program and enrolls more than 1,700 students from a variety of different countries.

JFKS has a modern campus with 135 classrooms, nine science labs, three computer labs, two libraries, two gymnasiums and a fine arts center across its six buildings. Situated in Zehlendorf in Southwestern Berlin, the school is conveniently close to bus routes, the S-Bahn, parks and a district shopping area.

Upholding high academic standards of both the German and US education systems, JFKS gives students an opportunity to learn through different modes and strategies. Promoting learning as a continuous lifetime process, the balanced curriculum supports student growth in all areas, including fine arts, humanities, languages, sciences, mathematics and sports.

In guiding students to understand themselves and the world around them, JFKS fosters independent inquiry, critical thinking, open-mindedness and service to others. The school’s curriculum and learning strategies encourage the development of responsible, democratic citizens.

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Germany at a glance

Country information

Capital:
Berlin
Language:
German
Population:
82 million
Currency:
Euro
Government:
Constitutional republic
Size:
357,021 square kilometers

Country quick facts

Germany is the home of both the printing press and the automobile.

Germany is Europe’s largest economy.

The tradition of Christmas trees originated in Germany.

The country has previously been known as the Holy Roman Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia.

October 3rd is Unity Day in Germany.