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AVH - Alexander von Humboldt - German International School - Montreal

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AvH is a multilingual–German, French and English—private, co-educational school serving students from preschool to grade 12.

Our challenging program adheres to both German and Quebec curricular requirements. Our principal areas of academic focus are languages, math and sciences. Students gain fluency in three languages and achieve mastery of biology, chemistry and physics.

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Pre-School
PrK - KG

The foundation for a lifelong love of learning.

Elementary School
1 - 4

We focus on the personal development of each child.

High School
5 - 12

Our students acquire mastery of over twelve academic subjects.

300 students

300 students

300 students

12:1 teacher ratio

300 students

25+ Nationalities

300 students

60% of students are non-German speaking

300 students

15+ extracurricular activities offered per semester

300 students

Belongs to a worldwide network of 140 German schools abroad

Germany has the biggest economy in the European Union and the fourth largest worldwide. It is home to numerous international corporations and at the forefront of technological innovation. German is the most widely spoken mother-tongue language in Europe.

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The German International Abitur is the highest diploma awarded to secondary school students in Germany and at German schools abroad.

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Upcoming Events

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Christmas Bazaar 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.


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3-8 p.m. Parent teacher interviews, used book sale


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6:15 p.m. Lantern parade


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9-10 a.m. Christmas celebration MK/KG/ES


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6:30 Christmas celebration grades 1-4


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Christmas celebration high school 8th period


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Written Abitur exams (Geography, Politics)


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Written Abitur exams (Sciences)


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Written Abitur exams (English, French)


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Written Abitur exams (Math)


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Written Abitur exams (German)


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Start of summer break


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Distribution of report cards - early dismissal 11:45 a.m.


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7 p.m. Graduation grade 11


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Reading competition


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AvH Sportfest


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Abitur celebration


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Grade 8 Germany trip until April 30


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6:30 p.m. AvH theatre


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7:30 p.m. AvH theatre


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3 - 8 p.m. Parent teacher interviews


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7-9 p.m. AvH market place


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7:30 p.m. Parent council meeting March 2


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Winter sports day


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Ski trip grades 5 and 6 until Feb 28


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Talent show


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Distribution of report cards - end of 1st term


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7:30 p.m. Parent council meeting


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Victoria Day May 18 - school closed


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7 p.m. Parent teacher meeting grade 1


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PED Day May 19 - school closed


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PED Day February 14 - school closed


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Open House 9a.m. - 12 p.m.


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Used school clothes sale in front parking lot, 8-8:30 a.m.


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Staff outing early dismissal 2 and 2:10 p.m. No Supervision!


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Open House 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.


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Grade 12 class trip to Stratford until Oct 4


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Oktoberfest 5 p.m.


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Christmas break from Dec 20, 2019 to Jan 3, 2020


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7:30 p.m. Parent teacher meetings for grades 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 12


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7:30 p.m. Parent teacher meetings for preschool


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First parent council meeting at 7 p.m.


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AvH BBQ 4-7 p.m.


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Student assembly


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DSD II written exam


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Special student assembly on Remembrance Day


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7:30 p.m. Parent teacher meetings for grades 1, 5, 6, 9, 10 and Kindergarten


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2-3:30 p.m. School uniform orders pick-up


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Beginning of extracurricular program


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Grade 3 class trip until Sep 27


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Grade 4 class trip until Sep 27


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Grade 7 rafting trip until Sep 20


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School pictures


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Annual assembly of the school association, 7:30 p.m.


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PED Day - school closed


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Junior Debate Tournament @ AvH


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Our Kids School Fair/Montreal Families Fair


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2:45-3:45 p.m. Used book sale


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Sportfest gr. 1-11


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AvH Marketplace 7-9 p.m.


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Victoria Day


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AvH Cinéclub - Les as de la jungle 4:15-5:45 p.m.


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Info session Grade 10 Senior High School 7:30 p.m.


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Info session Grade 1 at 7:30 p.m.


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Info session Kindergarten at 7:30 p.m.


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Info session Preschool 7:30 p.m.


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Journée de la Francophonie


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Early dismissal 19 dec


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Oct 21


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Thanksgiving 2019


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School News

AvH Sportfest

Jun 11, 2019

AvH Sportfest

Debate Team June

Jun 07, 2019

Debate Team June

Alvin Powell

Jun 06, 2019

Alvin Powell

Quebec Lieutenant Governor’s Youth Medal

May 28, 2019

Quebec Lieutenant Governor’s Youth Medal

“Mon enfant est le meilleur ambassadeur de l'école. Il aime son école et est content et fier d'y aller.”

- AvH Parent

“All teachers, no matter what subjects, have always shown passion and devotion about their respective fields, which is often what adds an inspiring flavor to the way they teach.”

- AvH Parent

“Unlike other private schools, the atmosphere is progressive, child-centered, and open.”

- AvH Parent

“My children are always happy to go to school, teachers are both friendly and open as well as professional. The school is a safe and welcoming environment with many resources that enable individual learning.”

- AvH Parent

“Was ich an der AvH schätze ist, dass an diesem Ort selbständiges Denken vermittelt wird und Kinder zu ganzheitlichen Personen erwachsen.”

- AvH Parent

“Ich bin hier – at my my school – I’m so happy”

- pré-maternelle

“AvH has played an integral role in sparking my intellectual curiosity. For that alone, I owe the school, my teachers, and my schoolmates a debt of gratitude.”

- Maher Bitar | Class of 2001