Voices from the VBS

I have truly enjoyed my time in the bilingual system of BRG 19. It is a system where different cultures and nationalities meet and new experiences are shared. Only in hindsight is it possible to really appreciate the opportunity to grow up with people that have lived all over the world. These experiences are the true treasure trove of the bilingual system and an invaluable aspect.

- Kieran, 8B

The greatest privilege of being in the bilingual system ist the dual teaching team. Not only does each student get more support, we also have more stability in our lessons. If one teacher falls sick we will always have the other.

- Victoria, 8B

The VBS system is incredibly beneficial towards teaching students from around the world and with numerous backgrounds. I enjoy working within the system as it broadens the perspective of not just my views and thoughts, but also the classroom as a whole. There is always something unique and different from every lesson as there is on most occasions someone who can speak from a first hand perspective on a topic or theme. I believe this is invaluable and truly special within the parameters of education.

- Mr. Gill, teacher

What I enjoy most about the bilingual class is that students from many different cultures come together to support, learn from, and play with one another. No matter what our mother tongue is, we study both English and German at an equally high level- a valuable skill for our future careers.

- Amelie, 5B

Not only do I love the bilingual system because I was able to learn everything in both German and English, but also because learning in English allowed me to feel more connected to my English speaking roots.

- Isabella, 8B

For me, the best part of the bilingual system is the variety in the lessons. We often switch between languages, which keeps things interesting and makes sure that we can express ourselves confidently in both English and German. It’s amazing how quickly we improve without even noticing, just by practicing every day, talking to our classmates.

- Elía, 5B