Accadis International School Bad Homburg vs The European School - RheinMain

	A Accadis International School Bad Homburg Frankfurt, Germany	T The European School - RheinMain Frankfurt, Germany
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €10,500 - 16,230	Fees / year €11,703 - 25,487
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 4 - 19 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 (MYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 600	Pupils 1,500
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 24
Instruction language	Instruction language German, English	Instruction language German, English, Spanish
Opened	Opened 2004	Opened 2012
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 Bad Vilbel, Germany (Theodor-Heuss-Straße 65, 61118 Bad Vilbel)
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 Pre-Primary, Primary, Secondary
School type	School type Non-profit educational institution (gGmbH) operating as accadis International School Bad Homburg at SÜDCAMPUS Bad Homburg.	School type Private European School within the European Schools system
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 53 nationalities represented; 50% international students; 50% German students.	Pupil nationality mix Approximately 1,800 students from 70 nations; school community includes pupils from many nationalities; two language sections (German and English).
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 Educational support is provided at three levels (general, moderate, intensive) and includes study skills classes, extra lessons in core subjects (L1, L2, Math) for catch-up, dedicated individual support for diagnosed learning difficulties, and programs for gifted students.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Germany	Country affiliation Germany
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Pre-Primary school hours: Mon–Wed 8:15–15:00; Thu–Fri 8:15–13:00; childminding from 7:00 until school starts and after-school hours until 18:00. Afternoon childminding is an additional paid service; Primary and Secondary offer after-school activities as an optional paid service.
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 —
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 fees - No non‑refundable application or upfront registration fee is published in the school's admissions and fee information materials. Tuition fees by year group (monthly / per term information) - The school bills a "monthly parental contribution (in Euros)" for Primary and Secondary pupils; a detailed month‑by‑month tuition table is maintained by the school as the formal fee schedule. Exact monthly amounts for each year group (Primary P1–P5, Secondary S1–S7) and the IB track are shown in the school's parental contribution table. Pre‑Primary (Kindergarten) fees and state reduction - Pre‑Primary parental contributions are reduced automatically by state funding of EUR 149.16 per month; families resident outside the State of Hesse receive only the sibling discount. Sibling discounts and fee reductions - Sibling discounts (based on household income thresholds) apply as follows: - 2nd child: 25% discount where household income is up to EUR 180,000. - 3rd child: 50% discount where household income is up to EUR 230,000. - 4th child: 50% discount where household income is up to EUR 280,000. - The sibling discount requires an application; the school relies on parental self‑assessment (no routine income verification for sibling discount). A separate tuition reduction (means tested) process exists and may require submission of income documents (e.g., tax assessment) for consideration; reductions are granted for one school year and reviewed annually. After‑school childminding / extracurricular care costs - External childminding (afternoon care) fees are income‑graded. Examples from the published schedule: - Kindergarten (4–6 year olds): EUR 450 (annual income band €40,000) up to EUR 900 (annual income €80,000 and more). - Classes 1–4: between EUR 300 and EUR 800 depending on income band. - Classes 5–10: between EUR 300 and EUR 800 depending on income band. - Classes 11–12: between EUR 400 and EUR 1,100 depending on income band. - These amounts are shown as standard rates tied to household annual income bands. IB (International Baccalaureate) fees - The school operates an IB track (MYP and DP) and lists separate fees for the IB programme within its fee structure; the IB provision is operated as a day programme (no boarding). Exact IB monthly parental contribution amounts are included in the school's fee table. Boarding fees - The school operates as a day school; no boarding provision is offered (boarding status: DAY). There are therefore no boarding fees. Other costs and compulsory items (uniforms, books, materials, examinations) - Parents are responsible for purchasing routine books, stationery and materials listed on class material lists. Certain books and materials are ordered centrally by the school and invoiced to parents (example: some book orders are invoiced in September). Expect periodic invoices for school‑ordered books and specific classroom materials. - Examination or exam‑related fees (for example, fees associated with end‑of‑programme examinations) are handled separately and appear as part of invoicing or administrative charges when applicable; specific amounts are set per exam and school year. Refunds and withdrawal / fee‑reduction mechanics - The school offers means‑tested tuition reductions and, in exceptional hardship cases, full tuition exemption (stipend) normally limited to one child per family; these concessions are granted for a single school year and reviewed annually. The school's policy requires cooperation and documentary proof where reductions are applied for. No separate, general published refund schedule for term‑time withdrawal of tuition is published in the school's publicly available admissions and fee materials. Billing schedule and payment terms - Published materials refer to the parental contribution as a monthly charge (i.e., a monthly parental contribution schedule). Specific billing dates, invoice frequency (monthly/termly/annual), payment deadlines and formal payment terms are presented to parents through the school's official fee schedule and invoices. Some school‑ordered materials are invoiced in September. Fee payment options - Standard practice uses invoicing to parents; the school's account and billing contacts (including the bursar) are provided for families to arrange payment. The public admissions and fee materials do not publish a detailed, itemised list of accepted payment methods (e.g., specific card processors or IBAN/BIC strings) in the publicly posted fee summaries. For account‑level or invoice‑level payment options and bank details, the school provides direct billing information on invoices and through its accounts office. Summary of what was obtained and what remains to be confirmed - Confirmed and included above: Pre‑Primary state deduction (EUR 149.16/month), sibling discount bands and percentages, income‑based after‑school childminding fee bands, that the IB is offered and the school is a day school, that some school‑ordered books are invoiced in September, and the existence of means‑tested tuition reductions. - Not all line‑by‑line tuition amounts (the detailed monthly parental contribution figures per individual year group / class and per term billing totals) were extractable from the publicly posted admissions and brochure materials available at the time of checking; the school's formal fee table is the definitive schedule for exact monthly/term amounts and payment dates. For clarity and for use in an external database, consult the school's official fee schedule or the invoicing documents provided by the school's accounts office to obtain the complete per‑class monthly and per‑term numeric values.
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Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership —
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 The European School RheinMain offers the European Schools curriculum leading to the European Baccalaureate. The school also offers an International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum on the same site. The ESRM IB Curriculum commenced in September 2021 with MYP 1-5 and expanded to the Diploma Programme (DP) with the DP commencing in September 2024. The IB curriculum conducts all subjects—except the second language—in English.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Total students: 1,684; Teaching staff: 156; approximate student-to-teacher ratio: about 10.8:1. Classes are around 24 students on average.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
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 Guidance and counselling for higher education is provided by dedicated staff. Career/Guidance Counsellors assist with university applications in English and German.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented The school offers dedicated support for students who are gifted or exceptionally talented.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
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Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
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. Eligibility and initial interview: All students promoted at a state or comparable Gymnasium in a member state can enroll with no further admission conditions. An interview with the student and the parents is part of the enrollment process. If the student does not meet these conditions or comes from a non-European country, they are invited to an interview and a decision is made about admission or whether further assessment is needed. 2. Non‑selective admission and intent: The European School RheinMain follows a non‑selective principle and aims to integrate all students quickly and thoroughly into the European School system, with the goal of enabling every student to pursue the European Baccalaureate. 3. Application forms and language tracks: English-language application forms exist for Pre-Primary, Primary School, Secondary School, and an IB Curriculum track; German-language forms exist for Registration (Kindergarten), Registration Primary School, and Registration Secondary School. 4. Fees and financial information: Pre-Primary fees are €149.16 per month and automatically reduced by state funding; families outside Hessen receive only the sibling reduction. 5. Making it official: The bursar can be contacted for fee reductions (Mr. 6. Enrollment materials: Applications for the IB track and for standard tracks are available as English and German forms, with separate links for Pre-Primary, Primary, Secondary, and IB Curriculum. 7. Ongoing financial support and discounts: A tuition‑fee reduction can be granted based on need, with specific conditions and annual reviews; a full tuition exemption (scholarship) may be granted for a maximum of one child per family to broaden distribution; the entire household income and assets are considered as the basis for reductions. 8. Sibling and income thresholds: Sibling discounts apply—2nd child up to €180,000 annual income with 25% reduction; 3rd child up to €230,000 with 50% reduction; 4th child up to €280,000 with 50% reduction. 9. Other notes: The school relies on an application and confidentiality for reductions, and reductions are generally reviewed annually.
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 Scholarships take the form of tuition reductions. Full tuition exemption (scholarship) can generally be granted for a maximum of one child per family to ensure broader distribution of this highest level of reduction. Reductions are not guaranteed and depend on need; an application is required and income/assets must be disclosed, with the entire household considered. A tuition‑fee reduction can be granted if no other financial support is available and there is financial hardship; reductions are reviewed annually and apply for one school year at a time. The school is non‑profit, and proofs are kept confidential. Sibling discounts are also available: a 2nd child discount of 25% up to €180,000 annual income; a 3rd child discount of 50% up to €230,000; a 4th child discount of 50% up to €280,000.
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 —
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