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Bilingual Kita, English-speaking kindergarten, international preschool: the labels sound alike but mean very different things. How the 50/50 bilingual model and English immersion compare, and how TIMS combines English immersion with real German roots.

At TIMS in Oberursel, our own chef cooks fresh on site every day, sometimes with vegetables the children have grown and harvested in the school garden.

Families, teachers and children gathered in the TIMS garden to celebrate the end of the school year with a relaxed community picnic.

Founded in 1973 by Father Joseph Beck, TIMS has grown from a small international classroom in Oberursel into the school it is today — this is our story, decade by decade.

Just minutes from Frankfurt, Oberursel offers international families the rare combination of city convenience, green surroundings, and a welcoming community feel. Discover why so many expat families are choosing to settle in the Taunus—and why TIMS is at the heart of it all.

Frequent relocations can make kindergarten choices feel overwhelming. Learn what internationally minded families should look for to give their child stability, confidence, and continuity across moves.

Discover how TIMS creates a nurturing and diverse learning environment that feels like a home away from home for every child.

Discover how Taunus International Montessori School integrates the Montessori philosophy and methods to nurture children's development.

Discover how TIMS offers diverse Montessori materials that nurture creativity and critical thinking, fostering lifelong success.

Discover how Montessori education supports Third Culture Kids through diverse, inclusive, and mixed-age learning environments that reflect their dynamic lifestyles.