In many reports it has been pointed out that one of the reasons for the success of the European Schools (apart from the fact that the teaching program of the European Schools provides for a high number of hours of foreign language teaching and second language teaching begins at an early age) is that the system relies on mother tongue-speaking teachers, not only in foreign language teaching in the narrower sense, but also in integrated learning of content and language (e.g. in history and geography). Excerpt from the European Parliament study: "ANALYSIS OF ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL CAREER FROM GRADUATES OF THE EUROPEAN SCHOOLS"

The European Baccalaureate is a general university entrance qualification recognized by all EU countries and awarded to graduates of the European Schools.

The secondary school course is validated by the European Baccalaureate examinations at the end of the 12th  class (S7). The certificate awarded is fully recognized in all the countries of the European Union, as well as in  others. Those awarded the certificate have the same rights and benefits as other holders of school-leaving certificates in their countries, including the same right as nationals with equivalent qualifications to seek admission to any university or institution of higher education in the European Union. The European Baccalaureate is centrally organized for all European Schools under the responsibility of the Board of Governors of the European Schools.

The Examining Board, which oversees the examinations in all language sections, is chaired by a university professor and is composed of examiners from each country of the Union. They are appointed annually by the Board of Governors and must meet the requirements laid down in their home countries for appointment to examining boards of the same level. The Baccalaureate examination assesses performance in the subjects taught in year 11 and 12 (S6 and S7), and to qualify for admission to the Baccalaureate students must have completed at least the last two classes of the Secondary School at a  European school.

Beyond the outstanding academic education the European School RheinMain focuses on other elements that are of primordial importance as far as a stimulating school life is concerned. Here they are in some key points:

• individual approach towards and active interest in every student;

• strong focus on pastoral care by a dedicated team of pedagogical advisors and councilors;

• open and green school environment with inviting and super-modern buildings and facilities;

• wide ranging offer in extracurricular activities and clubs ranging from sports, music, languages, science and cultural activities;

• school teams such as: Golf, Football, Tennis and last but surely not least Cricket;

• a very active and dedicated Parents’ Association offering a wide range of activities for the school community.

The BAC - in a nutshell

The European Baccalaureate and its demands: there are 5 written and three oral exams.

Written examinations:
L1
L2
Math 3/5
Option  1
Option 2

Preparation of the oral examinations:
L1
Oral  1
Oral 2

The Grade Point Average (GPA) is based on the performance in S7 only. The weighting of the marks is as follows: 50% of the mark is made up of course work and written assessments throughout the year and 50% comes from the written and oral exams.