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Frankfurt International School (FIS) is a two-campus, English-language international school for ages 3 to 18, with Oberursel (Preschool–Grade 12) and Wiesbaden (Preschool–Grade 8) campuses in Germany. The school delivers the International Baccalaureate framework across the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP), and also offers the IB Career-related Programme (IBCP) alongside an American Curriculum pathway. English is the principal language of instruction, with a German–English bilingual program available on the Oberursel campus from Grade 3. The Oberursel campus houses the Primary, Elementary and Upper School, and features the Stroth Center for Learning and Athletics, an Arts, Science and Technology wing opened in 2007, and an Auditorium opened in 2011. FIS was established in 1961 by six expatriate families and now serves about 1,800 students. The Primary Library holds over 12,000 titles and the Elementary Library over 16,000. Extracurriculars include the REAL Activities program, music ensembles, and service and sustainability clubs.
Metropolitan School Frankfurt is an international school for ages 3 to 18 in Germany. The curriculum combines the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) in Early Years and Primary School with the Cambridge IGCSE (Grades 6–10) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) for Grades 11–12, alongside an American Curriculum option. The Diploma Programme is built on six subject groups with a DP Core (Creativity, Activity, Service; Theory of Knowledge; Extended Essay). The DP is recognised for university entrance and provides transparency for German university admission requirements. In 2023 graduates averaged 37 points (out of 45), with a high of 41. Campus spans over 8,000 m2 of teaching space, including two libraries, science labs, arts spaces, and music rooms; it hosts the largest sports hall in Frankfurt, plus a rooftop sport field and a 700-seat theatre planned in 2024/25. Founded in 2007, MSF emphasizes a family-style community and wellbeing.
European School RheinMain is a private European School near Frankfurt, Germany, serving students aged 4 to 18. It operates within the European Schools system and offers curricula on one campus: the European Schools curriculum leading to the European Baccalaureate and the International Baccalaureate programme. The IB pathway began with the Middle Years Programme in 2021 and added the Diploma Programme in 2024, with most subjects taught in English (the second language is taught within the curriculum). The campus opened in 2012–2014 and features a four-court sports hall, a basketball/football field, and Primary and Secondary libraries with 24/7 access to an electronic library via Sora app. Sustainability is central through initiatives such as a Tiny Forest project that will plant over 500 trees. The school welcomes students regardless of parental employer. Extracurriculars cover sport, music, languages, science and culture, with teams including Golf, Football, Tennis and Cricket, and the Parents' Association.
Located in Oberursel, SIS Swiss International School Frankfurt is a state-approved Ersatzschule and private day school serving ages 5 to 11, with continuity from Reception to Abitur or IB Diploma. The school is part of the SIS network and delivers a bilingual English–German curriculum. Reception is full-day (7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.) with English- and German-speaking teachers alternating. Primary follows the Hessian core curriculum and is supplemented by SIS bilingual reading and writing; maths and social studies are taught in both languages, with two teachers per class rotating. The Secondary School (7–10) is bilingual and follows a state curriculum, culminating in Mittlerer Schulabschluss, with benchmarking tests in mathematics, German and English; Years 11–13 offer Abitur and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, including a possible double diploma path. The campus emphasizes technology-enabled learning, a full-day concept, extensive after-school care, and a strong sense of international community through cross‑grade projects and SIS exchanges globally.
accadis International School Bad Homburg is a non-profit gGmbH operating at SÜDCAMPUS Bad Homburg in Germany, serving ages 2 to 18. The school offers curricula including German Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, the British Curriculum and EYFS for early years. In Grades 1–4 students study bilingually using the Hessian framework and Cambridge International Curriculum; Grades 5–10 follow a challenging international program with strong pastoral care; Grades 11–12 prepare for the IB Diploma, a university entrance qualification recognised in Germany and worldwide. The campus includes four of the six SÜDCAMPUS buildings; Secondary School moved to ONEaccadis building in 2023, with plans to expand the Sports Center. Facilities feature digital smartboards, science labs, art and music rooms, three libraries and a large cafeteria. Distinctive elements include a dual Bachelor's/Master's pathway with accadis Hochschule and a co-curricular program including Duke of Edinburgh, IT and robotics, theatre, choirs and sport.
ISF International School Frankfurt Rhein‑Main is a private day school serving students from age 3 to 18 on a single campus near Frankfurt. The curriculum blends a bespoke SABIS framework with IGCSE, the IB Diploma Programme, Cambridge IGCSE, Advanced Placement, and a German curriculum equivalent to the state of Hesse. English-medium instruction is complemented by German language study and an additional third language starting in Grade 6, with a broad array of languages available. The campus features dedicated science laboratories, art and music rooms, Interactive Whiteboards in core classrooms, a semi-Olympic swimming pool, an all-season running track, and multiple sporting facilities including tennis courts and a large sports hall. Student life is active through the SABIS Student Life Organization, offering 350–400 activities weekly across arts, sports, service, and leadership. The school emphasizes service learning, cross-cultural programs, and a structured pathway to university destinations worldwide, including ISF and international partner universities.
Strothoff International School is an IB World School located on a single campus in Dreieich, near Frankfurt, Germany. It offers the IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) integrated with the Hessian state curriculum (BEP). From Kindergarten through Year 12, instruction is in English and German; the early years are bilingual (60% English, 40% German). The Primary Years Programme is used in the early years, with a bilingual environment, and the MYP runs for Grades 6–10 in English with language instruction in German, Spanish or French. The Diploma Programme begins in MYP4/MYP5 and offers IBDP, HSDP, or Abi-IBDP. The campus houses Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary on one site and holds NEASC and CIS accreditation. Extra-curriculars are robust: sport clubs, arts and music, MUN, and service activities including CAS and Duke of Edinburgh. The school emphasizes project-based and cross-curricular learning with a warm international community. Facilities include a library and extensive STEM support.
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