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


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PED Day


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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 25


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Oct 24


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Oct 23


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Oct 22


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Oct 21


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Thanksgiving 2019


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Labour Day 2019


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Summer 23


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Summer 22


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summer 16


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Summer 12


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Summer 9


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Summer 2


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Summer 1


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First day of school kindergarten & grade 1, 10:30 am. - 2 p.m.


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First day of school Mini-K 8:30 - 10 a.m.


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First day of school pre-school 10:30 a.m.- 12 p.m.


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First day of school grades 2-12


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Grade 11 Cuba trip until May 10


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Parent council meeting at 7 p.m.


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Talent show grades 1-12


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Start of extracurricular program


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Parent council meeting 7 p.m. POSTPONED TO MARCH 4, 7 p.m.


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Parent teacher interviews


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Student assembly Remembrance Day


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Annual assembly of the school association


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Photo Retake Day


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Open House October 4, 2019


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Terry Fox Run


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7:30 pm parent meetings Grades 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 12 and preschool


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Ski trip Grade 5 & 6 until March 1


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Winter Break


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Ped Day school closed


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Written DIA exams Grade 12 (History/Politics)


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Written DIA exams Grade 12 (Sciences)


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Written DIA exams Grade 12 (English/French)


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Preschool Open House 9 – 12


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AvH Theater 6pm


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AvH Theater 7:30pm


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3 to 8 pm parent teacher interviews * used book sale


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Written DIA exams Grade12 (Math)


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Grade 10 exams/Sek 1 (Math)


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Grade 10 exams/Sek 1 (English)


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Grade 10 exams/Sek 1 (German)


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student assembly #6 for grades 5 to 12


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Winter Sports Day


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Christmas Break until Jan. 4


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11.45 Early Dismissal


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7 pm Christmas Celebration Grades 1 to 4


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Written DIA Exam Grade 12 (German)


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End of first term & report cards


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9 – 10 am Christmas Celebration preschool & Kindergarten


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student assembly #4 for grades 5 to 12


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Written German Language Certificate Exams (DSD II) for Grade 11 students


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AvH Weihnachtsbasar


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Used book sale


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3 to 8 pm parent teachers interviews


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6 pm Lantern Parade


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student assembly #5 for grades 5 to 12


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student assembly #3 for grades 5 to 12


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Oral German Language Certificate Exams (DSD II) for Grade 11 students until January 18


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Fall Break until Oct. 26


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9 – 16 Uhr Open House


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Summer break begins


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Thanksgiving


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Ped Day school closed


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11:45 am Early Dismissal


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Report Cards


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German National Holiday regular school day


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student assembly for all students


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student assembly #2 for grades 5 to 12


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Project Days until June 20


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Start of the extracurricular activities (AGs)


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Field trip Grade 3 to Cap St. Jacques until Sept. 28


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7 p.m. Graduation Grade 11


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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