HPC Primary School in Heidelberg

The language immersion method is a successful and internationally recognized form of language learning: this means that teachers speak exclusively in the target language from the very beginning, supplementing the spoken language with body language and visuals. Similar to how children acquire their native language, they learn another language in this way.

At HPC Bilingual Elementary School, the subjects of mathematics, German and ethics are taught in German in all classes; the subjects of English, music, science, ethics and movement, games and sports are usually taught in English.

In the process, lesson content and competency profiles are networked by grade level teams in all subjects. This means that vocabulary is developed simultaneously in both languages, as well as cross-curricular and regular work in projects.

In this sense, bilingualism is the focus of our pedagogical school concept.

The elementary school years are the first important step in your child's education. It is all the nicer if he or she can continue this formative time in a constant schoolcommunity with the same values.

A variety of schools are united under the umbrella of HPC: after the bilingual elementary school, students can attend our Realschule with a bilingual track, our bilingual Gymnasium or the HPC International School with the path to the International Baccalaureate. A later transfer to our vocational high school is also possible.

With the completion of the HPC elementary school, your child is well prepared for a successful further school career. Depending on personal aptitude, inclination and talent, all doors are open to children at HPC schools - as well as access to all public and private schools.

Our teachers and educational advisors are always available as competent contact persons. 

The heart of our school is our teachers and all the professionals who accompany, support, encourage and motivate our students every day, giving them security and creating a feel-good environment.

A positive, friendly atmosphere in the classroom, complemented by a resource-oriented error culture and flat hierarchies are particularly important to us. We want to accompany students to the best possible development of their potential and use all our expertise and experience to achieve this. The teachers are supported by other employees from pedagogical, psychological or educational professional fields.

Teachers are supported by a multi-professional team, which also helps to organize afternoon activities. In this way, children meet the same people again and again in the course of the school day and feel secure.

At HPC, the children are guided and accompanied by dedicated teachers. Our Bilingual Elementary School is state-approved and supported by the state of Baden-Württemberg. All teachers are fully qualified and hold the 2nd state examination for the teaching profession or a comparable recognized international master's degree. from 2016.

When selecting our teachers, we pay attention to both professional competence and that the chemistry is right. Our team shares common values, works towards the same goals and supports each other in everyday school life.

Our students sense this. They experience that teachers and all staff members take time for them and accompany them individually if necessary. This makes a significant contribution to the children's sense of well-being.

A positive, friendly atmosphere in the classroom, complemented by a resource-oriented error culture and flat hierarchies are particularly important to us. We want to accompany students to the best possible development of their potential and use all our expertise and experience to achieve this. The teachers are supported by other employees from pedagogical, psychological or educational professional fields.

Teachers are supported by a multi-professional team, which also helps to organize afternoon activities. In this way, children meet the same people again and again in the course of the school day and feel secure.

Full meals provide children with all the nutrients they need for good growth and optimal development.

In addition, we serve fruit from the EU School Fruit Program during breaks and at lunch. The children at our school are happy to take advantage of this offer.

We are pleased if we could convince you and your child of our Bilingual Primary School.

[Dr. Katrin Biebighäuser, Head of the HPC Primary School]