Accadis International School Bad Homburg vs Frankfurt International School

	A Accadis International School Bad Homburg Frankfurt, Germany	F Frankfurt International School Frankfurt, Germany
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Fees / year	Fees / year €10,500 - 16,230	Fees / year €11,590 - 31,365
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 600	Pupils —
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Instruction language	Instruction language German, English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2004	Opened 1961
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location accadis International School Bad Homburg is located at SÜDCAMPUS Bad Homburg in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, near Frankfurt am Main. The Welcome Center and Secondary School are at Am Weidenring 2; the Elementary School and Preschool are at Am Weidenring 52-54. Bad Homburg vor der Höhe is part of the Rhein-Main region with good transport connections to Frankfurt and beyond.	Location Frankfurt International School operates on two campuses in Oberursel and Wiesbaden. The Oberursel Campus serves ages 3 through Grade 12 and is located about 23 kilometers from Frankfurt city center. The Wiesbaden Campus serves ages 3 through Grade 8 and is located about 40 kilometers from central Frankfurt. Both campuses follow the International Baccalaureate (IB) program framework and share common standards.
Stages	Stages Preschool (bilingual), Primary Class (bilingual), Elementary School (bilingual), Secondary School (bilingual), with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme available for Grades 11–12.	Stages Oberursel Campus provides Preschool (First Steps) to Grade 12, with Primary School (First Steps–Grade 1), Elementary School (Grades 2–5), and Upper School (Middle School 6–8 and High School 9–12). Wiesbaden Campus provides Preschool to Grade 8.
School type	School type Non-profit educational institution (gGmbH) operating as accadis International School Bad Homburg at SÜDCAMPUS Bad Homburg.	School type Two IB World School campuses: Oberursel (Preschool - Grade 12) and Wiesbaden (Preschool - Grade 8). Both campuses offer the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Upper School offers the IB Diploma.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 53 nationalities represented; 50% international students; 50% German students.	Pupil nationality mix 60 nationalities represented; approximately 1,800 students from age 3 to Grade 12.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support We support students according to their potential and needs, with day-to-day differentiation in regular classes, learning support teachers or assistants for specific learning needs, language support in German and English in the Elementary School, remedial courses in Spanish in the Secondary School, and targeted attention for gifted and talented students in collaboration with parents.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Germany	Country affiliation Germany
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Day structure varies by campus and grade level. Oberursel Primary arrival at 8:20, classes begin at 8:40, and dismissal at 14:50 (First Steps half-day 12:00). Oberursel Elementary arrival 8:05–8:25, classes begin 8:30, dismissal 15:05, bus departure 15:17. Oberursel Upper School arrival 8:15–8:20, classes begin 8:32, dismissal 15:10, bus departure 15:17. Wiesbaden Campus arrival 8:15–8:30, classes begin 8:35, dismissal 15:10 (First Steps half-day 12:00), bus departure 15:20.
Bus service details	Bus service details Public Stadtbus access to campus: Stadtbus lines 1 and 11 stop Atzelnest/SÜDCAMPUS; from Bad Homburg station, take Stadtbus 1 or 11; from Frankfurt, take U2 to Ober-Eschbach and walk to Am Grünen Weg.	Bus service details FIS has the largest private school bus system in Germany, with over 50 bus routes on the Oberursel and Wiesbaden campuses. Buses serve 90 localities in the Frankfurt area with 240 bus stops for student pick-up and drop-off.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration fees - Registration / admission fee (non-recurring): - Primary Class (Eingangsstufe): EUR 2,000. - Grade 1–4: EUR 2,000. - Grade 5–10: EUR 3,000. - Grade 11–12 (IB DP): EUR 3,000. - The admission fee may be reduced for children who have attended the school in a prior stage; the total admission fee is capped per family. Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term breakdown) Note on term amounts: tuition invoices are issued in three equal instalments; the per-term figures below divide the annual tuition by three to match the school's payment schedule. - Bilingual Preschool (aBP) — full-day program I (Mon–Fri 09:00–15:15): - Annual tuition: EUR 3,600. - Per term (one-third): EUR 1,200. - Security fee (interest-free deposit): EUR 1,000. - Bilingual Preschool (aBP) — full-day program II (Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00): - Annual tuition: EUR 4,800. - Per term (one-third): EUR 1,600. - Primary Class (Eingangsstufe): - Registration / admission fee (one-off): EUR 2,000. - Annual tuition: EUR 9,480. - Per term (one-third): EUR 3,160. - Security fee (interest-free deposit): EUR 3,000. - Grade 1–4: - Registration / admission fee (one-off): EUR 2,000. - Annual tuition: EUR 10,560. - Per term (one-third): EUR 3,520. - Security fee (interest-free deposit): EUR 3,000. - Grade 5–10: - Registration / admission fee (one-off): EUR 3,000. - Annual tuition: EUR 12,960. - Per term (one-third): EUR 4,320. - Security fee (interest-free deposit): EUR 3,000. - Grade 11–12 (International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme): - Registration / admission fee (one-off): EUR 3,000. - Annual tuition (IB DP): EUR 19,800. - Per term (one-third): EUR 6,600. - Security fee (interest-free deposit): EUR 3,000. - Estimated cost for teaching and learning resources (includes a school-specified laptop): EUR 1,200–1,500 (dependent on subject choice). - External IB examination and registration fees are invoiced separately at the rates published by the International Baccalaureate Organization. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard payment schedule for supervision fees and school tuition: three instalments by direct debit—one third by 1 August, one third by 1 December, and one third by 1 April. Enrollment during the school year follows invoice-specific payment dates. A 2% discount applies if the tuition is paid in full; this 2% discount does not apply to reduced income/asset-based fees. Security fee / deposit - A security fee is required in the form of an interest-free deposit (Sicherungsgebühr). The security fee amounts are shown above per year group. The deposit is credited against prior stage deposits where applicable and is not payable from the third child onwards. Boarding fees - The published fee schedules and school material detail day programmes, class hours and tuition; the school does not publish any boarding fees. No boarding fee line items appear in the school's published tuition schedules. Other costs and recurring extras - Catering (hot lunches): annual fee ranges from EUR 714 to EUR 1,643 depending on the child's age. This is charged in addition to tuition. - School uniform: approximate annual cost EUR 200 (worn from Primary Class onwards). - Teaching and learning materials, textbooks, IB exam fees, project fees, excursions and class trips are not included in the tuition and are billed separately where applicable. For Grade 11–12 the purchase of a school-specified laptop is included in the cost estimate noted above. - After-school activity and selected programme fees (examples such as music or clubs) are charged separately and are shown in the school's activity/shop pages. Discounts and reduced tuition options - Sibling discount: where two children from one family are enrolled in Elementary or Secondary, a sibling discount of 5% is applied to tuition; for more than two children the discount increases by 5 percentage points per additional child. The admission fee per family has a maximum cap. - Income- and asset-based tuition: families may apply for tuition calculated on income and assets. The published staggered reductions are: - Family income up to EUR 60,000: 50% reduction of tuition. - Family income up to EUR 80,000: 35% reduction of tuition. - Family income up to EUR 100,000: 15% reduction of tuition. Refund information - The fee schedules describe the security fee as an interest-free deposit (Sicherungsgebühr) and show how deposits are credited between school stages and across siblings. The published fee documents do not contain an explicit, detailed refund policy for tuition or the security deposit (for example, precise conditions and timing for return of the deposit or refund examples for mid-year withdrawals are not stated in the published fee schedules). Fee payment options - The school requires tuition and supervision fees to be paid by direct debit (Einzugsermächtigung) according to the stated instalment dates. Additional charges (IB exam fees, excursions, materials) are invoiced separately and are payable when invoiced. Specific alternative payment methods (credit card, standalone bank transfer details) are not specified in the published tuition schedules; the school's shop/payment pages show transactional options for activities. Brief note on missing details found while checking the published fee material - The published fee documents provide the fee amounts, instalment dates, deposit amounts and the items explicitly excluded from tuition. The documents do not publish a formal, item-by-item refund procedure (timing and method for returning the security deposit on leaving, examples of pro‑rata refunds for mid-year withdrawals, or a comprehensive list of accepted payment methods beyond the direct-debit requirement). Where a precise refund clause or a full list of accepted alternative payment channels is required, that information is not present in the publicly posted fee schedules.	Fee details Application & enrollment fees - New Student Registration Fee: EUR 1,500. This registration fee is not refundable and is not transferable to future school years. - Down Payment for new students: EUR 2,000. The down payment is credited toward tuition, is required within 10 days of the acceptance letter to guarantee placement, and is non-refundable after that period. Together the registration fee plus the down payment total EUR 3,500 at initial acceptance. - Re‑enrollment (returning student) Fee: EUR 350; this fee secures a returning student's placement and is not refundable. Annual tuition fees (by year group) - First Steps (age 3 before 1 September), half‑day program: EUR 11,590. - First Steps, Pre‑Primary (full program): EUR 22,570. - Primary: EUR 24,760. - Grades 1–4: EUR 25,260. - Grade 5: EUR 25,500. - Grades 6–8: EUR 29,110. - Grades 9–10: EUR 30,105. - Grades 11–12: EUR 30,690. Payment installments (standard personal payment plan example) - Standard two‑installment option (Alternative 1): 55% of tuition and transportation fees are due by 1 July; the remaining 45% is payable in January (a surcharge of EUR 100 per child applies to the January payment). Example splits (55% / 45%) for each annual tuition above are shown below as the amount due at each installment: - First Steps (half‑day) — Annual EUR 11,590: EUR 6,374.50 due 1 July; EUR 5,215.50 due in January. - First Steps, Pre‑Primary — Annual EUR 22,570: EUR 12,413.50 / EUR 10,156.50. - Primary — Annual EUR 24,760: EUR 13,618.00 / EUR 11,142.00. - Grades 1–4 — Annual EUR 25,260: EUR 13,893.00 / EUR 11,367.00. - Grade 5 — Annual EUR 25,500: EUR 14,025.00 / EUR 11,475.00. - Grades 6–8 — Annual EUR 29,110: EUR 16,010.50 / EUR 13,099.50. - Grades 9–10 — Annual EUR 30,105: EUR 16,557.75 / EUR 13,547.25. - Grades 11–12 — Annual EUR 30,690: EUR 16,879.50 / EUR 13,810.50. - Alternative monthly payment schedule (Alternative 2): a monthly plan is available with a 3.0% surcharge on the outstanding balance; all fees must be paid latest on 1 June of the relevant school year when this option is used. - Note: For students who start in August, all tuition and fees are normally required to be paid in advance. For students who start during the school year, invoices set the due dates and payment is expected within the communicated invoice terms. Late accounts are charged interest/late fees as specified in the school's payment terms. Capital Assessment Fee (new students) - Annual Capital Assessment Fee payable in Year 1 and Year 2 for new students (Pre‑Primary and up): EUR 6,450 per year. This fee is assigned to a capital fund and is not refundable (departing students who have attended 65 days or less in the year pay only half the capital fee in that year). Transportation (bus) fees - Bus fees are charged by distance zone and include 7% VAT. Example Oberursel campus zone prices (annual): - Zone A: EUR 2,165.00. - Zone B: EUR 2,440.00. - Zone C: EUR 2,565.00. - Zone D: EUR 2,705.00. - Zone E: EUR 2,860.00. - Zone F: EUR 3,125.00. - Zone G: EUR 3,220.00. - Zone H: EUR 3,350.00. - Wiesbaden campus zones have separate annual rates (Zone A EUR 2,595 up to Zone G EUR 3,600 as listed). A 25% reduction is offered for the third child onward when applied for by the specified deadline. Flexible single‑ride tickets (where available) may be purchased at EUR 10 per ride. Language, learning support and other program fees - First Language (FL) and Identity Language (IL) course fees (annual): Elementary: EUR 1,260; Grades 6–10: EUR 1,715; Grades 11–12: EUR 2,450. - Additional costs that may be invoiced during the year include external examination/IB fees, grade‑level trip fees (note: many grade‑level trips for Grades 5–11 are included in tuition as part of the program), specialist therapy or additional learning support beyond normal provision, yearbook, lost/damaged library/text books, school meals/snacks, after‑school care, tutoring, and required student devices (students in Grade 5 and above are required to have a personal laptop). These items are billed separately as applicable. Refunds, proration and leave of absence - Tuition and transportation fees are prorated for late entry or early departure based on the official acceptance or leaving date. The school's proration schedule lists the refundable percentage for students who leave early and the payable percentage for students who enroll late across defined periods of the school year. Example proration (departure refunds): July–Aug 15 = 90% refundable; Aug 15–Sep = 65% refundable; Oct–Dec = 35% refundable; Jan = 25% refundable; Feb–Mar = 0%; Apr–Jun = 0%. For late entrants the payable percentages vary by period (100% at the start of the year, decreasing later). A leave of absence may be reserved by paying 50% of the respective tuition fee for the absence period to guarantee re‑admission. Registration and down payment and the capital assessment fee are explicitly not refundable under the described conditions. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable: the school operates as a day school (no boarding fee applies). Uniform, campus shop and incidental purchases - There is no formal uniform fee listed; a campus shop and bookstores on campus sell school spirit wear (hoodies, T‑shirts, bags, hats) and school supplies; these purchases are optional and billed at the point of sale. Refunds & non‑refundable items recap - Non‑refundable items include the New Student Registration Fee, the Down Payment (after the 10‑day acceptance window), and the Capital Assessment Fee (with the limited exception for very short attendance as described). Refundable tuition amounts depend on the proration schedule tied to official leaving dates. Payment methods and billing terms - The school accepts Euro bank transfers to its specified IBAN/SWIFT accounts for payments; detailed bank account identifiers (IBANs and SWIFT/BIC codes) are provided with invoices. A late payment charge is applied to past‑due accounts (the published late payment percentage applies after the due date). Two alternative payment schedules are offered for private payers: (1) the 55%/45% split with the 45% payment in January (EUR 100 surcharge per child) and (2) a monthly plan with a 3.0% surcharge on the outstanding balance; all fees must be paid by the final internal deadline under the chosen plan. The school's business/accounting office telephone number is published for billing arrangements. Other fee programs - A Tuition Reduction Program (means‑tested reduction) and specific Partnership/Diplomatic Mission fee schedules exist for eligible families; those programs and any partnership pricing are applied under separate published terms. Additional employer‑paid or reimbursed arrangements are treated according to tax rules described by the school.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Grades 1–4: Bilingual learning based on the Hessian framework and the Cambridge International Curriculum. Grades 5–10: Pastoral care and an academically challenging international curriculum. Grades 11–12: International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, a university entrance qualification. The Diploma is recognised in Germany and worldwide.	Curriculum details Frankfurt International School is an IB World School serving students from First Steps (age 3) through Grade 12. The Primary and Elementary School follow the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) with Units of Inquiry. The Middle School (Grades 6–8) bridges PYP to the Diploma Programme, building the skills for the IB Diploma Programme (DP) in the upper years. The High School delivers the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP), a two-year curriculum that leads to external examinations in May. The school operates on two campuses, Oberursel and Wiesbaden, delivering a consistent IB framework across the campuses. The programme emphasizes inquiry-based learning and a global-focused education.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Oberursel campus average student-teacher ratio is 8:1. The Wiesbaden campus ratio is 7:1. The Elementary School at the Oberursel campus has a 9:1 student-teacher ratio.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results Results of student performance are published each year. The IB Diploma Programme culminates in external examinations taken in May.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression The IB Diploma Programme prepares students for entry to universities worldwide. The Diploma is recognised as a university entrance qualification in Germany and worldwide.	Higher education progression Upper School students receive college counseling to pursue higher education. Graduates gain admission to universities worldwide with counselor support. Graduates enroll at universities across Europe, North America, and beyond.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
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English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Admission Preschool: You complete the questionnaire to register your child on our waiting list. This begins the admissions process for the Bilingual Preschool. Our Admissions Team is happy to answer questions; call +49 6172 984141 or use the contact form. Families are welcome to visit on Open Days. 2. Admission Elementary School: We inform you about our concept and answer individual questions. Your child spends a Trial Day in class or meets our teachers for an interview. Depending on the availability of places and the feedback from the teachers, school management decides on the offer of a place. For enquiries from abroad, the admission process usually takes place online. 3. Admission Secondary School: We inform you about our concept and answer your individual questions. You provide your child's school reports from the last two school years. Once we have checked the school reports, we invite interested students to a Trial Day and interview as well as to entrance tests (in Mathematics as well as German and English, according to existing language capabilities). Depending on the availability of places, the results of the entrance tests and interview as well as feedback on the trial day, school management decides on the offer of a place. For enquiries from abroad, the admission process usually takes place online. 4. Admission IB Diploma Programme: We inform you about our concept and answer individual questions. You provide your child's school reports from the last two school years. Once we have checked the school reports, we invite interested students to a taster day and interview as well as to entrance tests (in Mathematics, English, as well as German, depending on existing language capabilities). Depending on the availability of places, the results of the entrance tests and interview as well as feedback on the taster day, school management decides on the offer of a place. For enquiries from abroad, the admission process usually takes place online.	Admissions 1. Applications should be submitted soon after January 1, prior to the beginning of a new school year. An earlier application, together with a strong educational background, increases the chances of accommodating your family's needs. Some applicants may wait a year or longer to gain admission. Review General Student Application Information to understand the priority system and waiting lists, and how admission decisions are timed. 2. To apply for admission, complete the online application. When completing the online admission process, upload the following documents: copy of student passport or birth certificate; completed FIS Student Medical Record with immunization history; school transcripts for the past two years (in English); one passport-sized photograph of the student; Student Recommendation Form for Grade 1–12; standardized testing results if available; psycho-educational report if applicable. 3. Age requirements guide eligibility: First Steps must be three years old before 1 September; Pre-Primary must be four before 1 September; Primary must be five before 1 September; Grade 1 must have turned six before 1 September. English Language Acquisition (ELA) support is available for non-native speakers; the school accepts beginning English speakers through Grade 8, and Grade 9 requires an intermediate level with an ELA placement test to assess suitability. 4. Learning support is limited; learning support eligibility is assessed through an early application with a recent psycho-educational evaluation and related documents, and any medical/testing needs should be noted on the application. German passport holders may need an Ausnahmegenehmigung (special permit) to enroll, with related information and forms available for download or request from the admissions office. 5. Decision timing and the waiting process: a decision cannot be made until all required records and documents are submitted. Most applicants receive admission decisions in April through June, and the school will not have final vacancy numbers until near the end of the current school year. Completed applications received during the school year generally receive a decision within one week. 6. Transfers and partnerships: current FIS/FISW students can transfer between campuses, which may occur at the end of the school year and require submission before 1 April for consideration for the following school year. The Corporate Partnership Program exists with designated spaces for families from partner organizations, and inquiries can be directed to the Head of School. 7. Contact and next steps: the Admissions Office provides ongoing guidance through Alec Aspinwall (Director of Admissions and Advancement) and Patricia Dange (Admissions Assistant).
Scholarships	Scholarships The school is a non-profit organisation funded through tuition and contributions. A sibling discount is available; enquiry is advised. There is an income and asset-based tuition reduction option for ES + SeS (Primary up to Grade 10) with reductions: up to 60,000 EUR = 50%, up to 80,000 EUR = 35%, up to 100,000 EUR = 15% (as of June 2024). Catering and school uniform are listed as additional costs; tuition fees are detailed in the brochure.	Scholarships The Tuition Reduction Program (TRP) offers partial or full tuition reductions to ensure international and social diversity and to make FIS accessible to students who would otherwise be unable to attend due to limited family income. Applications must be reviewed before the school year begins; they require detailed financial information and a copy of the parents' tax return. Eligibility includes meeting admission criteria, having a demonstrated need for an international education, and at least one parent employed in the Frankfurt Rhine‑Main area; a maximum of two students per family may receive a reduction; reductions are granted for one year and are reviewed annually. Levels of support are based on the family's gross annual income. The TRP selection is conducted by a committee, and decisions are communicated within a defined timetable (applications must be received by 1 May for the current year; decisions are made by mid‑June). Separate TRP applications are required for each student; confidentiality is maintained. Need-based scholarships through the TRP are designed to enable students to remain at FIS and to admit new students who could not otherwise afford the education.
Waitlist	Waitlist The school uses a waiting list for Bilingual Preschool. Register your child by completing the questionnaire to join the waiting list. Depending on availability, an individual appointment is arranged. If everything fits, a place for your child is offered. Open Days are available for visits.	Waitlist A waiting list is used due to high demand. A student's position on the waiting list can change if higher-priority applications are received, and there is no guarantee of a space opening during the school year. Applicants can express interest to be considered for the following school year if acceptance in the current year is not offered.
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