Title: Middle School
Author: RegioHelden
Published: 7. May 2026

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![Eine Lehrerin hilft einem Schüler in einem belebten Klassenzimmer mit Aufgaben.](
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# Our Middle School

**Practical learning – opening up new opportunities**

The secondary school at the Lietz boarding school village in Haubinda is part of
a unique school community in the heart of Thuringia. As **a boarding secondary school,**
we combine academic excellence with hands-on learning and individualized support.
Our students benefit from small **classes with a maximum of 20 students**, personalized
guidance from teachers and social educators, and a learning environment that emphasizes
nature, craftsmanship, and community.

[Kontakt aufnehmen ](https://www.internatsdorf.de/kontakt-ansprechpersonen/#formular)

## Haubinda Middle School – More Than Just Classes

The Realschule program is an integral part of the Lietz Boarding School. Here**,
knowledge**, **responsibility**, and **personal development** are all equally encouraged.
Thanks to close ties with the Hauptschule and Gymnasium, students have the flexibility
to choose their educational path—always tailored to their individual development.

**Benefits at a glance:**

State-recognized diplomas (Mittlere Reife, Qualified Secondary School Diploma)

Statewide standardized tests with a high success rate

A wide range of options after 10th grade

[Kontakt aufnehmen ](https://www.internatsdorf.de/kontakt-ansprechpersonen/#formular)

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### Learning with the mind, heart, and hands

At Haubinda, secondary school means experiencing **learning with all your senses**.
Theory and practice are intertwined—from classroom instruction to projects in workshops,
nature, and agriculture.

Our own farm with a flock of sheep, horses, chickens, and a vegetable garden

Craft projects in wood and metal workshops

STEM focus with modern science and technology labs

This collaboration not only enhances professional expertise, but also fosters creativity,
team spirit, and a sense of responsibility.

![A group of young people is working intently together at a table.](https://www.
internatsdorf.de/wp-content/uploads/sites/11088/2025/08/realschule-content.jpg)

### A supportive community

What makes our boarding middle school in Thuringia special is that learning doesn’t
stop after the last class. Students grow up in a** vibrant village community** where
they take on responsibilities and actively practice democracy.

A school government with an election for student body president and a student court

Over 50 clubs—ranging from sports and music to technology projects

Boarding School Families – A Sense of Security and Support in Everyday Life

Day students are also part of this community and get to experience the special atmosphere
of the boarding school village.

[Learn more about life in the village ](https://www.internatsdorf.de/en/life-in-the-village/)

### Paths after middle school

A secondary school diploma from Haubinda opens up numerous opportunities for the
future:

Transition to the Technical High School in the boarding school village

Visit to the vocational high school with a focus on business

Transition to the upper school at Schloss Bieberstein

This means that students can complete their entire school career—**from their first
day to graduation**—within the Lietz school community.

[Discover educational paths ](https://www.internatsdorf.de/en/educational-pathways/)

![Red roses covered in hoarfrost in front of a historic half-timbered house on a
clear morning](https://www.internatsdorf.de/wp-content/uploads/sites/11088/2025/
08/realschule-content-4.jpg)

### Your next step

Come visit us in Haubinda and see our middle school for yourself. We’d be happy 
to provide personalized guidance and invite your child to **stay** **with us for**
a **trial period**. Together, we’ll find the best path forward.

[More information about trial living ](https://www.internatsdorf.de/en/trial-stay/)