Host Nation education is a unique feature of our DoDEA K-6 school program and is designed to provide DoDEA elementary school students with a cross-cultural program to inculate in students an appreciation and understanding of the culture of the country in which they are located.

In addition, the host language is an essential part of the curriculum.  Students acquire second language skills in play and work situations where meaningful contextual communication is necessary and desired.  Students also acquire a deeper understanding of cross cultural diversity and a greater understanding of cross cultural diversity and a greater understanding of social environment of the host nation.

The focus of the Host Nation program is to offer all students the opportunity to learn different aspects of the German culture, including: language, history, traditions, geography, and nature.

Generally, each student has an opportunity to go on two Host Nation field trips during the school year.

The Advanced German students performed the play "Frau Holle" by the Brothers Grimm to the physically and mentally disabled children of the Rurtal Schule in Oberbruch. The students also helped make their own costumes and props. While at the Rurtal Schule, the GKES students got to join in a "sing-and-dance-along" with the German children. Afterwards, they were invited to have a BIG breakfast with one of the German classes. All children had a wonderful morning together and are looking forward to more exchanges between the two schools. The students atGKES are doing great things for themselves and community.