Compare International Schools in Friedrichshafen, Germany

SIS Swiss International School Friedrichshafen

Instructs in German, English

Ages 3 - null years

Fees €1,320 - 2,652

Pupils 284

Type Co-educational

Located in the northwest of Friedrichshafen near Lake Constance, SIS Friedrichshafen is a day school offering a German curriculum alongside the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The school educates children from Kindergarten through Secondary School, with a pathway to the German Abitur or the IB Diploma. Language acquisition begins early and is guided by specialists in a natural environment, supporting lifelong competence and intercultural communication. The school's educational concept emphasizes continuity from Kindergarten to college, fostering a coherent, globally minded learning journey. With around 284 students from more than 30 nationalities, the community reflects an international perspective while maintaining a strong German foundation. Facilities include classrooms and specialist rooms with infrastructure, a dedicated gymnasium for physical education, and access by public transport. The program also offers lunch, supervision, after school care, plus a range of clubs and activities, including Duke of Edinburgh's Award, through Student Life and SIS connections for students.

Location

The school is located in the north-west of Friedrichshafen; Fallenbrunnen 1, 88045 Friedrichshafen, Germany; it is easily accessible by public transport.

Stages

Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School

Type

Private Day School

Pupil Nationality Mix

30+ nationalities represented; 284 enrolled students.

School day structure

Lunch, homework supervision, before and after school care, flexible drop-off and pick-up times, and after-school clubs.

Application fees

- One‑time entrance fee for Primary (Grades 1–4): EUR 70.
- One‑time entrance fee for Secondary (Grades 5–12): EUR 140.
- The one‑time entrance fee is due when the school contract is signed and is non‑refundable.

Tuition fees — structure and how they are billed

- Tuition for Primary and Secondary is income‑based: fees are set according to the family's annual net income and applied as a monthly rate. Two registration options are offered: the SIS Profile (bilingual education with full‑day supervision) and the Basic Programme (teaching hours only). All monthly fee rates are expressed as monthly averages and are billed across the year as specified below.

SIS Profile (bilingual education with full‑day supervision, 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) — monthly / per term (semester) / per year

- Family income more than EUR 19,000: EUR 208 per month — EUR 1,248 per semester (6 months) — EUR 2,496 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 20,000: EUR 221 per month — EUR 1,326 per semester — EUR 2,652 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 21,000: EUR 233 per month — EUR 1,398 per semester — EUR 2,796 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 22,000: EUR 246 per month — EUR 1,476 per semester — EUR 2,952 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 23,000: EUR 259 per month — EUR 1,554 per semester — EUR 3,108 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 24,000: EUR 272 per month — EUR 1,632 per semester — EUR 3,264 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 25,000: EUR 284 per month — EUR 1,704 per semester — EUR 3,408 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 26,000: EUR 296 per month — EUR 1,776 per semester — EUR 3,552 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 27,000: EUR 309 per month — EUR 1,854 per semester — EUR 3,708 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 28,000: EUR 322 per month — EUR 1,932 per semester — EUR 3,864 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 29,000: EUR 335 per month — EUR 2,010 per semester — EUR 4,020 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 30,000: EUR 347 per month — EUR 2,082 per semester — EUR 4,164 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 31,000: EUR 360 per month — EUR 2,160 per semester — EUR 4,320 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 32,000: EUR 372 per month — EUR 2,232 per semester — EUR 4,464 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 33,000: EUR 386 per month — EUR 2,316 per semester — EUR 4,632 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 34,000: EUR 394 per month — EUR 2,364 per semester — EUR 4,728 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 35,000: EUR 410 per month — EUR 2,460 per semester — EUR 4,920 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 36,000: EUR 423 per month — EUR 2,538 per semester — EUR 5,076 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 37,200: EUR 435 per month — EUR 2,610 per semester — EUR 5,220 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 38,400: EUR 454 per month — EUR 2,724 per semester — EUR 5,448 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 55,000: EUR 682 per month — EUR 4,092 per semester — EUR 8,184 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 70,000: EUR 796 per month — EUR 4,776 per semester — EUR 9,552 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 85,000: EUR 923 per month — EUR 5,538 per semester — EUR 11,076 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 100,000: EUR 1,012 per month — EUR 6,072 per semester — EUR 12,144 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 115,000: EUR 1,138 per month — EUR 6,828 per semester — EUR 13,656 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 130,000: EUR 1,239 per month — EUR 7,434 per semester — EUR 14,868 per year.

Basic Programme (less hours; lessons only) — monthly / per term (semester) / per year

- Family income more than EUR 19,000: EUR 105 per month — EUR 630 per semester — EUR 1,260 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 20,000: EUR 110 per month — EUR 660 per semester — EUR 1,320 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 21,000: EUR 115 per month — EUR 690 per semester — EUR 1,380 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 22,000: EUR 120 per month — EUR 720 per semester — EUR 1,440 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 23,000: EUR 125 per month — EUR 750 per semester — EUR 1,500 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 24,000: EUR 130 per month — EUR 780 per semester — EUR 1,560 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 25,000: EUR 135 per month — EUR 810 per semester — EUR 1,620 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 26,000: EUR 140 per month — EUR 840 per semester — EUR 1,680 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 27,000: EUR 145 per month — EUR 870 per semester — EUR 1,740 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 28,000: EUR 150 per month — EUR 900 per semester — EUR 1,800 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 29,000: EUR 155 per month — EUR 930 per semester — EUR 1,860 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 30,000: EUR 160 per month — EUR 960 per semester — EUR 1,920 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 31,000: EUR 165 per month — EUR 990 per semester — EUR 1,980 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 32,000: EUR 170 per month — EUR 1,020 per semester — EUR 2,040 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 33,000: EUR 175 per month — EUR 1,050 per semester — EUR 2,100 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 34,000: EUR 180 per month — EUR 1,080 per semester — EUR 2,160 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 35,000: EUR 185 per month — EUR 1,110 per semester — EUR 2,220 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 36,000: EUR 190 per month — EUR 1,140 per semester — EUR 2,280 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 37,200: EUR 195 per month — EUR 1,170 per semester — EUR 2,340 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 38,400: EUR 200 per month — EUR 1,200 per semester — EUR 2,400 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 55,000: EUR 367 per month — EUR 2,202 per semester — EUR 4,404 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 70,000: EUR 480 per month — EUR 2,880 per semester — EUR 5,760 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 85,000: EUR 607 per month — EUR 3,642 per semester — EUR 7,284 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 100,000: EUR 695 per month — EUR 4,170 per semester — EUR 8,340 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 115,000: EUR 796 per month — EUR 4,776 per semester — EUR 9,552 per year.
- Family income more than EUR 130,000: EUR 923 per month — EUR 5,538 per semester — EUR 11,076 per year.

Additional fees and optional services (Primary / Secondary)

- One‑time entrance fee (already listed): Primary EUR 70; Secondary EUR 140.
- After School Care (5:00–6:00 p.m., optional): EUR 32 monthly (based on one weekday).
- Hot lunch (optional): Primary EUR 104 per month; Secondary EUR 108 per month.
- Textbooks: included in the school fees.
- Class trips, excursions and IB Diploma assessment/exam fees (Grade 12): not covered by the school fees and charged separately.
- Sibling discount for Primary/Secondary: 5% reduction on tuition for the second or third child enrolled (does not apply to the one‑time entrance fee or additional service charges).

Preschool (Kindergarten / Reception) — School Year 2026/27

- Preschool supervision fees depend on hours of care, number of children in the household and primary place of residence; these monthly rates are charged for 11 months per year. Examples for families whose primary place of residence is Friedrichshafen (monthly, charged 11 months/year):
- 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.: EUR 325 per month.
- 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.: EUR 365 per month.
- 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.: EUR 370 per month.
- Preschool monthly fees for families living outside Friedrichshafen are higher and differ depending on local subsidy arrangements (example bands shown in the published preschool price list). Lunch for preschool: EUR 84 per month. Preschool fees are to be paid for 11 months per year.
- Preschool sibling reductions and subsidy rules vary by place of residence as set out in the preschool price list.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- All Primary/Secondary monthly fees are presented as monthly average rates based on calculations for 12 months per year and also as 6‑month semesters; payments are due 12 months per year (including holidays). Payment of tuition is required one semester in advance. For Preschool the monthly supervision fees are charged for 11 months per year and payment is also handled on a semester basis.
- Monthly payment arrangements are available but carry a surcharge of 3% on each payment. Paying the full school year in advance qualifies for a 2% discount.
- Administrative changes to invoicing (changes of payment mode or invoice items) incur an administration fee of EUR 50 per invoice line.

Boarding / residential provision

- The school operates as a day school; boarding is not part of the school's offer.

Other costs (uniforms, incidental charges)

- The published price lists do not list a compulsory uniform fee. Additional incidental costs such as private instrument lessons, out‑of‑school activities, specific excursions, or required equipment may be charged separately. Textbooks are included in the stated school fees; class trips/exam fees are charged in addition.

Refund information

- The one‑time entrance fee is explicitly non‑refundable. There is no separate general refund schedule published in the fee documents; billing and any conditions for refunds are governed by the school contract and related agreements.

Fee payment options

- Parents are asked to specify a preferred mode of payment; specific payment methods (bank transfer, direct debit, card, etc.) are handled and confirmed through the school's invoicing and contract arrangements. The publicly published price lists do not specify an exhaustive list of accepted payment instruments.

Notes on discounts and adjustments

- For Primary/Secondary: families receive a 5% sibling discount on tuition for the second or third child (does not apply to the one‑time entrance fee or to charges for additional services). For Preschool: sibling reductions and the local municipal subsidy rules apply depending on the child's primary place of residence. The school may apply a maximum rate if required income documentation is not provided in time.

Boarding Arrangements

The school operates as a day school. Lunch, homework supervision, before- and after-school care, and flexible drop-off and pick-up times are offered as part of the day program.

Food Options

Lunch is provided on site. The day program also offers homework supervision, before- and after-school care, flexible drop-off and pick-up times, and after-school clubs.

Governance and Ownership

The school is a state-recognised private school (Ersatzschule); teaching follows the relevant state curricula and the school is entitled to issue official reports and hold in-house examinations. It is part of the SIS Swiss International School group, a large international network of bilingual schools.

Facilities Overview

The school building is located in the north-west of Friedrichshafen and is easily accessible by public transport. The classrooms and special-purpose rooms are equipped with contemporary infrastructure and advanced teaching technology. Physical education is held in the school's own gymnasium.

Sports Facilities

The school has its own gymnasium for physical education.

Academic Facilities

The classrooms and special-purpose rooms are equipped with contemporary infrastructure and advanced teaching technology. The school building is located in the north-west of Friedrichshafen and is easily accessible by public transport.

Extra Curricular Facilities

Lunch, homework supervision, before- and after-school care, flexible drop-off and pick-up times, and a variety of activities and after-school clubs are offered.

Academic & Intellectual

Clubs offer a range of extracurricular activities and clubs, allowing students to develop skills that complement their school work or provide a change from the regular academic programme. They can be booked for one semester. The costs of these clubs are not included in the school fees. Contact the school office for more detailed information.

Arts & Creative

Clubs offer a range of extracurricular activities and can be booked for one semester. Before- and after-school care offers leisure activities such as reading and painting, and children can join after-school clubs. After-school clubs are available for students to join. The costs of these clubs are not included in the school fees.

Cultural & Language

SIS Friedrichshafen participates in activities that involve all SIS schools around the globe and regularly hosts signature school events. This international dimension supports intercultural exchange and shared experiences across the SIS network. The school emphasizes an open, welcoming space to support learning and collaboration.

Social & Hobbies

Clubs offer many different activities for students of all ages, allowing personal interests to be explored beyond the core curriculum. They complement the regular academic programme and can be booked for one semester. Before- and after-school care provides time for leisure activities and social interaction.

Community & Service

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award builds skills through service, activity and adventure. It is listed in Stories from SIS Friedrichshafen. The program is connected with SIS Friedrichshafen's Student Life and broader activities at the school.

Leadership & Professional

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award builds skills through service, activity and adventure. It is listed in Stories from SIS Friedrichshafen. The program appears as part of SIS Friedrichshafen's Student Life and its broader approach to student development.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Before-school care runs from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., and after-school care runs from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., available to all students. Starting at 7:30 a.m., children can arrive and get ready for the school day. Lunch is available Monday to Friday and can be booked for an additional fee; students may also bring food. During lunch breaks, there is time for play and SIS staff supervise.

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