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Internationale Gemeinschaftsschule Erfurt (School International Erfurt)

Instructs in German, English

Type Co-educational

Internationale Gemeinschaftsschule Erfurt is located at Am Rabenhügel 10 in Erfurt, Germany, and follows a German curriculum with an international dimension. In the primary years (Year 1-4) classes can be taught in German or English, within an all-day concept that blends lessons, projects, a shared lunch, and leisure activities. From Year 1 to Year 12 the school provides a seamless educational community, culminating in Abitur preparation for university entrance. Upper secondary profiles include Social Science and a Laboratory Future science pathway, emphasizing interdisciplinary, project-based learning. From Year 7 onward pupils choose two compulsory electives, such as Spanish, Media and Technology, Presentation and Design, or Economy-Europe-Environment. Media education begins in Grade 5 and from Grade 7 students use their own iPad for learning. Facilities include a large outdoor area with a sports field, hammock space, table tennis, and climbing frames, with an after-school program integrated into the school day. Career guidance.

Location

International Community School, Erfurt campus, is located at Am Rabenhügel 10, 99099 Erfurt. It comprises a Primary level (Year 1 to Year 4) with German- or English-speaking classes and a Secondary level that comprises Year 1 to 12. It provides fundamental, extended or in-depth general education and includes the programmes for the lower secondary leaving certificate (qualifizierter Hauptschulabschluss), the intermediate secondary leaving certificate (Realschulabschluss) and the general higher education entrance qualification (allgemeine Hochschulreife).

Stages

Primary level: Year 1 to Year 4 with German- or English-speaking classes. Secondary level: Grades 1 to 12, offering fundamental, extended or advanced general education and the educational programmes for the lower secondary leaving certificate (qualifizierter Hauptschulabschluss), the intermediate secondary leaving certificate (Realschulabschluss) and the general higher education entrance qualification (allgemeine Hochschulreife).

Additional learning support

Comprehensive support includes intensive counselling and support from qualified teachers, career and study guidance, and a counselling department.

School day structure

All-day care is provided; school and after-school care form a single unit. The afternoon programme includes activities such as soccer, basketball, guitar, crafts, pottery and other clubs.

Application fees
- No separate application or registration fee is specified in the school's published fee regulations.

Tuition structure and amounts (by year group / term)
- Tuition is charged on an income-based sliding scale; each family's contribution is determined from an income assessment and the school's Schulgeldtabelle. Monthly amounts therefore vary by assessed household income rather than by a single fixed flat rate per year group. Tuition is collected in 12 equal monthly instalments; there is no separate per-term billing schedule published.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is billed as 12 monthly instalments for each 12-month period beginning with the month of admission. Begun months are treated as full months. Payments are collected by SEPA direct debit on the 29th of the preceding month. If direct debit is not used, the monthly payment must be received by the first day of the month by bank transfer to the school account. The school's business account details are provided for bank transfers. A fee of €4.50 is charged for each renewed direct-debit attempt that fails. Vacation or absence does not reduce the tuition obligation.

Materials and digital-device charges (annual, by year group)
- Years 1–4: Arbeitsmaterialien (school materials) €70 due 1 August; digital fee €50 due 1 September.
- Years 5–12: Arbeitsmaterialien €108 due 1 August; digital fee €70 due 1 September.

Boarding fees
- Boarding (an overnight/internat service) is not part of the school's offering; the school combines daytime schooling and after‑school care (Hort) rather than a residential boarding programme. Therefore no boarding fees apply.

Other charges and recurring extras
- Meals (Essengeld) and locker charges are billed under a separate contract and are not included in the monthly tuition instalment.
- Books and workbooks are invoiced separately. Costs for excursions, class trips, school clothing, class funds and similar items are charged in addition to tuition. A nominal materials fee may be charged by individual after‑school activities as required.

Refunds and reductions
- Absences, school holidays and illness do not entitle families to a reduction in tuition. One‑time fees charged in connection with the school year are not refunded in case of an early, mid‑year withdrawal. Decisions about exemptions or reductions are made by the school leadership and management and may be granted in individual cases.

Payment methods and practical payment details
- The school uses SEPA direct debit as the standard collection method (collected on the 29th of the preceding month). When direct debit is declined or not authorised, payment must be made by bank transfer to the school business account (IBAN and BIC are supplied in the school's fee regulation). No credit‑card payment method is listed in the published fee regulation.

Notes on discounts and special arrangements
- Sibling reductions and individual exemptions or reductions may be granted at the school's discretion; such requests are decided by school leadership/management and must be applied for in writing. The assessed income for fee calculation is generally taken from the most recent tax documentation as specified in the school's fee rules.

Curriculum

From Year 1 to Year 4, students can be taught in German- or English-speaking classes. The primary level uses a bilingual approach within an all-day concept, including a rhythmized daily routine and learning development reports. The secondary level spans Grades 1 to 12 and provides fundamental, extended or in-depth general education, with preparation for university entrance (Abitur). Upper secondary study includes profiles such as Social Science and a Science profile (Laboratory Future), with a pathway to the Abitur and access to career and study guidance. From Year 7 onward, pupils choose two compulsory elective subjects, including Spanish, Media and technology, Presentation and design, and Economy-Europe-Environment. Media education begins in Grade 5, and from Grade 7 students use their own iPad to learn alongside traditional materials.

Higher Education Progression

The Abitur is prepared in the upper secondary school, with courses and support to achieve university entrance. Comprehensive counselling provides career and study guidance to help pupils plan their higher education and professional pathways.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Intensive counselling and support from qualified teachers; career and study guidance; counselling department.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

From Year 1 to Year 4, classes can be taught in German or English; bilingualism is 97%.

Mental Wellbeing

Artistic Relaxation Techniques Club offers pupils a space to calm down and reduce stress through creative activities; painting, drawing and other forms of artistic expression are used to teach relaxation techniques that help cope with everyday life and find inner balance.

Community

The International Community School Erfurt operates as a combined school and after‑school care program with an all‑day concept. In the primary level, classes can be taught in German or English, and students follow a rhythmized daily routine with lessons, projects, a shared lunch, and leisure activities. The after‑school care center has a large outdoor area with a sports field, hammock area, table tennis, climbing frames and more. The afternoon offers numerous working groups and clubs, including Soccer, Basketball, Learn to play the guitar, Team games, Girl soccer, First aid, Crafting, Pottery, Kung Fu, Relaxation & Massage, Harry Potter Bookclub, Ukulele, Self‑defense and self‑assertion, Chess, Creative Club, and Artistic Relaxation Technique Club; there is also an annual Girls Soccer Day.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

The school has a Förderverein (parents' association) with statutes and a membership application. Elternarbeitsstunden Erfurt provides opportunities for parents to contribute, including work assignments, Open Day participation, accompanying classes on excursions, creating teaching materials in coordination with teachers, parent workshops, material donations, and accompanying the office of the Elternsprecher/Jahrgangssprecher. The Jahresplan (annual plan) lists parent‑focused events such as Elternvertretersitzung (parent representatives meeting) and Elterncafé (parent café), as well as the Forum Berufsstart (Career Start Forum). The plan also includes events such as Litauen – Schüleraustausch (Lithuanian student exchange), Schulfußball Liga (School football league) 1st match day, Spendenlauf (fundraising run), Weltkindertag (World Children's Day), and Career Day. Parental involvement is encouraged through these structures and activities.

Facilities Overview

The International Community School in Erfurt operates from Year 1 to Year 12 in a single school community with an all‑day concept. Primary classes (Year 1–Year 4) can be taught in German or English‑speaking classes, and classrooms are equipped with a wide range of learning materials. The all‑day program integrates lessons, projects, a shared lunch break and leisure activities. After‑school care forms a single unit with the school, and the after‑school area includes a large outdoor space with a sports field, a hammock area, table tennis tables, climbing frames and more. The upper secondary program provides fundamental, extended or in‑depth general education and prepares pupils for university entrance.

Sports Facilities

An outdoor sports field is part of the after‑school area. The after‑school program offers sport‑focused activities including soccer, basketball and girls' soccer, along with team games and other physical activities. The program also features additional active clubs and sessions that support fitness, teamwork and skill development.

Academic Facilities

From Year 1 to Year 4, classes can be taught in German or English, and classrooms are equipped with a wide range of learning materials. Media education starts from Grade 5, and pupils use their own iPad from Grade 7. The school provides comprehensive support with intensive counselling and career guidance to prepare pupils for higher education. Upper secondary education offers profiles and programmes focused on Abitur preparation, including Social Science and Laboratory Future science profiles that emphasize interdisciplinary and project‑based learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities

Extracurricular places of learning include projects and competitions across sport, natural sciences, social sciences and economics, plus activities such as Soccer, Basketball, Girl soccer, Team games, Learn to play the guitar, First aid, Crafting, Pottery, Kung Fu, Relaxation & Massage, Harry Potter Bookclub, Ukulele, Self‑defense and self‑assertion, Chess, Creative Club and Artistic Relaxation Techniques. The FORST project is highlighted as an exceptional learning experience. Media education from Grade 5 onward and iPad use from Grade 7 are part of the school's extracurricular framework.

Academic & Intellectual

From Year 1 to Year 4, children can be taught in German or English-speaking classes. The school combines primary and secondary education, comprising grades 1 to 12, offering fundamental, extended or in-depth general education. The upper secondary program prepares students for university entrance (Abitur). Comprehensive support includes intensive counselling and guidance from qualified teachers, and a dedicated counselling department.

Arts & Creative

Learn to play the guitar and Ukulele are offered as after-school courses. Crafting and pottery, along with a Creative Club, provide opportunities for hands-on artistic work, with an emphasis on sustainability in some sessions. The Artistic Relaxation Techniques Club uses painting, drawing and other creative activities to teach relaxation, while the Harry Potter Bookclub and a Chess club foster literary and strategic creativity.

Cultural & Language

From Year 7 onwards, pupils choose two subjects from a range including Spanish, Media and Technology, Presentation and Design, and Economy-Europe-Environment. From Grade 5, media education begins; from Grade 7, pupils use their own iPad for learning alongside books. English is a core subject accompanying the profile in upper secondary.

Social & Hobbies

Soccer, basketball and other team sports are offered as after-school activities, emphasizing teamwork, fair play and personal development. Guitar and Ukulele courses are available; additional clubs include Team games, First aid, Crafting, Pottery, Kung Fu, Relaxation & Massage, and a Harry Potter Bookclub. Creative Club, Chess, and the Artistic Relaxation Techniques Club provide outlets for creativity and social engagement.

Community & Service

Content is memorised when it is experienced or combined with active experiences. Pupils take part in projects and competitions in sport, natural sciences, social sciences and economics. Our FORST project is considered an exceptional learning experience.

Leadership & Professional

Intensive counselling and support from qualified teachers includes career and study guidance provided by the counselling department. Upper secondary profiles emphasize economics, politics and history, with English as a core subject; a Bundestag election simulation demonstrates student leadership and civic engagement.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

All-day care is integrated with the school day, providing a seamless after-school program. The outdoor area features a sports field, hammock area, table tennis tables and climbing frames for active recreation. The programme focuses on learning, playing, researching and exploring to support personal fulfilment and development.

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