sobe5 iFOCUS™ SCHOOL

The 3-Minute Focus System for Schools

For calmer classrooms and better concentration in learning

Short daily focus sessions help the class focus their attention and begin lessons calm and ready to learn.

Zero student data. Zero COPPA burden.

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sobe5 – Student Focus Training
Less chaos. More clarity. Just 3 minutes a day.
A structured start to the lesson brings calm to the classroom and stability to the entire school day.
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What exactly is an iFOCUS Session?

Not just listening. Mental training.

A sobe5 iFOCUS Session is a short, guided mental strengthening exercise. Calm narration, conscious breathing, deliberate pauses and selected mental prompts shift your attention — away from what is happening around you and toward your own perception.

CALM NARRATION

A deliberate pace gives thoughts time.

BREATHING

Conscious breaths accompany arriving, focusing and letting go.

PAUSES

Silence creates space for your own thoughts, perception and inner images.

MENTAL PROMPTS

Selected prompts steer your focus toward a topic, a perspective or an inner attitude.

“sobe5 iFOCUS doesn't just show us how we can act. It gives us the time to train the mindset that shapes our actions.”

One method. Different areas of life. One goal: to guide your own attention with intention.

Hände halten ein Smartphone mit der iFOCUS App, die ein Sonnenuntergangsbild und einen Mediaplayer anzeigt.
Eine Gruppe von 12 Personen lächelt und zeigt Daumen hoch, während eine Frau ein Schild mit der Aufschrift "sobe5 iFOCUS" hält.
Viele Kinder sitzen mit geschlossenen Augen in Reihen und meditieren, während ein Erwachsener davor sitzt.
“Without mental focus, there is no concentrated learning. sobe5 iFOCUS creates the foundation for it – every day.”
Mario Hartmann
What is sobe5 iFOCUS?

sobe5 iFOCUS™ is a well-founded program for inner calm and concentration in everyday school life.

FOCUS

Improving concentration


Students learn to direct their attention more purposefully and minimize distractions, leading to improved learning outcomes.
Inner calm
Inner balance
The program helps children and young people develop inner calm and reduce stress, with positive effects on their well-being and learning.
Stability
Emotional resilience
By strengthening their emotional stability, students are better able to handle challenges and develop their social skills.

Measurable Results:

What Research Says About Mental Training in Schools

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Sources: peer-reviewed studies — see references in each panel

How does implementation work in the school?

sobe5 iFOCUS can be easily integrated into the school day without creating additional workload for teachers.
Guided focus sessions
Short audio and video sessions that teachers can easily play through an app.
No extra effort
The content is designed so it can be used without additional preparation or special professional requirements.
Flexible integration
The short sessions can be flexibly integrated into the schedule, for example at the start of the day or during the final class.
COPPA Statement: sobe5 iFOCUS is a one-way content delivery system. Students passively listen – no student accounts, no logins, no clicks, no inputs, no tracking of any kind. No student personal information is collected. Therefore, the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) does not apply to our service.
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Who is sobe5 iFOCUS designed for?

  • Preventive support for all children and young people
  • Age-appropriate and clearly structured
  • Supports a positive learning environment
For all students
Age-appropriate content
Easy integration
Worldview-neutral
No performance pressure
Voices from practice
What do people say about sobe5 iFOCUS?
“My son attended classes with Mr. Hartmann for several years. It is impressive how he guides the exercises – and how much it has helped my child. Thank you!”
T. Wolters
School Principal/Germany
“sobe5 iFOCUS? Since we started using it, our classrooms have become noticeably calmer. Students are more focused, and the learning environment has clearly improved.”
A. Schmidt
Teacher/Germany
“It’s remarkable how children respond to this training. They sit quietly, become aware of themselves, and simply think it’s wonderful. Many even ask for longer focus sessions.”
H. Timmermann
Teacher/Denmark
“The short audio sessions are perfect for starting the day. They help children settle and enter the lesson with focus. At the end of the day, another session helps them transition calmly into their free time. Truly wonderful!”
L. Jensen
Teacher/Germany
Benefits in the school day
sobe5 iFOCUS creates a better learning environment for everyone.
Calmer classrooms
Greater readiness to learn
Motivated and receptive students
Fewer disruptions, more learning time
Stronger sense of community
Improved social behavior and empathy

Is sobe5 iFOCUS the right system for your school?

The following three short videos give you a clear overview.
Why focus is important
How sobe5 iFOCUS works
Which schools sobe5 iFOCUS is suitable for
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Our plans.

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For smaller schools and everyday use in the school day
Starter plan (3 months)
$990
approx. $1.32 per student per month*
Most popular for small schools
Annual Plan (12 months)
$2,990
approx. $1 per student per month*
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For mid-sized schools with a clear structure and growing system complexit
Starter plan (3 months)
$1,550
approx. $1 per student per month*
Most popular for mid‒sized schools
Annual Plan (12 months)
$4,490
approx. $0.75 per student per month*
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For larger schools with greater coordination needs and more complex transitions
Starter plan (3 months)
$2,350
approx. $0.78 per student per month*
Most popular for larger schools
Annual Plan (12 months)
$5,990
approx. $0.5 per student per month*
*Per-student cost calculations are illustrative examples. The actual cost per student depends on the total number of students at each school.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Answers to the most important questions
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sobe5 iFOCUS: Supporting self-regulation and focus for students in Europe and America.
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