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The people and principles behind Die Schulalternative

Die Schulalternative combines educational responsibility with a dependable organisational foundation. Lina Kühn and Steffen Kühn jointly shape a bilingual online learning environment for students aged 10 to 18.

Personal leadershipGerman and EnglishStudents aged 10 to 18AI and independent thought

Lina Kühn – Head of Education

Lina Kühn is responsible for the educational direction and development of the personally guided bilingual learning programme. Its priorities are understandable foundations, personal feedback and the confidence to ask original questions.

German and English have equal value. Both languages are used for communication, research, subject learning and access to different perspectives.

Steffen Kühn – Commercial Director

Steffen Kühn is responsible for the commercial and organisational foundation of Die Schulalternative. A reliable framework allows teachers and students to focus on their shared learning process.

This includes a clear weekly rhythm, dedicated contacts and an online school model accessible to families in Germany and around the world.

What Die Schulalternative stands for

Die Schulalternative is designed for students aged 10 to 18. Its learning stages broadly correspond to German Gymnasium grades 5 to 12. Twelve live lessons per week, small groups and dedicated subject teachers combine orientation with room for independent learning paths.

Artificial intelligence is neither ignored nor used as a shortcut to finished answers. Students learn to use AI purposefully, verify claims, compare sources and justify decisions of their own.

  • German and English as equal languages of education
  • personally guided live classes
  • independent thinking and source criticism
  • responsible use of artificial intelligence

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

01Who leads Die Schulalternative?

Lina Kühn is Head of Education. Steffen Kühn is Commercial Director.

02Which ages is the online school designed for?

The programme is designed for students aged 10 to 18, with learning stages broadly corresponding to German Gymnasium grades 5 to 12.

03What roles do German, English and AI play?

German and English are equal languages of education and communication. AI is used as a tool whose output students question, verify and integrate into well-founded decisions of their own.

10–18years of age

5–12grade levels, broadly comparable to Gymnasium

Lina KühnHead of Education

Steffen KühnCommercial Director

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