Most popular international schools in Germany

St. George's Munich is an independent British international school in the heart of Munich dedicated to preparing students for higher education around the world. The school teaches a hybrid of the British National Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate across ages 2 to 18, offering Early Years through to the Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP), with IGCSE preparation for ages 14 to 16. The campus features purpose-built facilities for Early Years through Secondary, including modern science laboratories, art studios, a library with e-books, and a performing arts theatre. Extensive outdoor spaces, a rooftop basketball pitch, climbing wall, and dedicated sports pitches support a broad physical education programme. A wide range of clubs covers sport, arts, science and service, while Service Learning and the Duke of Edinburgh Award foster leadership and global citizenship. The school joined St. George's Group in 2013 and emphasizes curiosity, courage, confidence and community in its values-driven approach. Its small class sizes and personalised support help students thrive academically while developing resilience, empathy and independent thinking for success in diverse educational systems.

Munich International School (MIS) is an independent day IB World School for ages 4–18 on a 55-acre campus near Starnberg. MIS offers the IB continuum—PYP, MYP and the Diploma Programme (DP)—with DP the senior pathway. IB authorization dates from 1980. In DP results, the Class of 2023 achieved 100% DP passes; the Class of 2025 saw 95% graduate with a Diploma, averaging 35 points and 106 diplomas awarded. Facilities support interdisciplinary, project-based learning. The Learning NeXus (opened August 2024) is a central hub with a flexible floor plan, the NeXus Library, Language Center and Makers' Lab. The Senior School houses a Performing Arts Center; the Junior School includes an auditorium and a gym. Outdoor education and sustainability are central, with extensive sports spaces and wilderness trails. The Tanzania Project and Duke of Edinburgh Award illustrate service and leadership. After-school activities include Speech & Debate, Pop-Up Art and Dungeons & Dragons.

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.

Located in the picturesque town of Kandern, Germany, Black Forest Academy serves middle and high school students in grades 5-12. The school follows an American curriculum offering a U.S. High School Diploma alongside numerous Advanced Placement (AP) courses. BFA integrates a biblical worldview into its instruction and features strong visual arts, music, and athletic programs. Students participate in unique educational experiences, utilizing close access to historical locations across Germany, Italy, France, and Switzerland as an extension of the classroom. As a Christian boarding and day school, BFA stands out for its family-style integrated boarding program across six dormitories in the local community, allowing siblings to live in the same house. The campus includes dedicated facilities like the Janz Building, which provides art studios, music suites, a library, and an auditorium, ensuring students have specific resources for their academic and co-curricular development.

ISR International School on the Rhine is a private English-speaking international school for students aged 3 to 18, located in the Düsseldorf–Neuss–Meerbusch region and affiliated with the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. The school offers an international college-preparatory curriculum that combines the IB Diploma Programme and Cambridge IGCSE, with a German Curriculum component. English and German are core languages, and from Grade 6 a third language option (French, Spanish, Japanese or Chinese) is available. In Grades 9–10 students pursue IGCSE courses; Grades 11–12 favor the two-year IB Diploma Programme. To graduate, students earn 26 credits (Grades 9–12) to obtain the ISR High School Diploma, with the Cambridge Pathway guiding upper-school preparation. The Neuss campus comprises about 150,000 square metres, a state-of-the-art building, a three-court sports hall, extensive outdoor facilities, and a High Tech Campus with digital tools, VR, and 3D printers. The school was founded in 2003 and is tuition-funded entirely.

Berlin International School (BIS) is a private, non-profit, non-denominational day school on Campus Lentzeallee in southwest Berlin. It serves around 996 students from over 70 nations, from kindergarten through the IB Diploma Programme, covering ages 3 to 18. BIS operates an IB World School curriculum with the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). In Grades 6–10, students follow a bilingual Middle Years Programme aligned with the Berlin Rahmenlehrplan and BIS's interpretation. Cambridge IGCSE is offered as part of the academic program. The school emphasizes inquiry-based learning and global perspectives, and promotes multilingualism with English and German language development, supported by a multilingual library and integrated Educational Technology. BIS is part of Stiftung Private-Kant-Schulen gGmbH and is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools and MSA-CESS. Facilities include a library, technology resources, health and wellbeing staff, after-school care (ASA), and a broad range of sports, arts, and extracurricular activities. Students prepare for post-secondary education worldwide through the IB Diploma pathway.

St. George's School Düsseldorf Rhein-Ruhr provides an educational pathway starting with the Early Years Foundation Stage, transitioning into the British curriculum, and culminating with the Cambridge IGCSE and IB Diploma Programme. Located in Duisburg with ample green outdoor areas, the campus incorporates traditional classrooms alongside flexible makerspaces, modern science laboratories, and a dedicated performing arts theatre. Pupils benefit from specific instructional methods, including a flipped classroom model that moves lecture material online to prioritize interactive problem-solving during class hours. A distinctive feature of the school community is the St. George's Dragons, the official sports club, which unites pupils, families, and staff in competitive and recreational athletics, spanning local to international tournaments. The school also integrates the Duke of Edinburgh award and Model United Nations into its co-curricular offerings, encouraging active leadership and civic participation among the student body.

École Voltaire Berlin is a private French establishment within the AEFE network, with two Berlin campuses serving children ages 3 to 12. It offers the French national curriculum with a bilingual Franco‑German program. In Maternelle, instruction is shared equally between French and German (13 hours per week per language), with curricula adapted to Berlin. In Élementaire, about 55% of lessons are in French and 45% in German, with German used in several subjects and English introduced from CE2 (two hours per week). Since October 2024 the school is recognised as an Ersatzschule under private sponsorship by the Verein zur Förderung der französischen Bildung in Berlin e.V., whose managing sponsor is Ms. Deppe‑Prugnaud. The two campuses host a cantine served by Leckerlogisch, and Friday Garderie. The school emphasises outdoor learning, arts, and language development, with after-school activities via Cours et Jardins and Wednesday activities with Berlin Music School, including Capsule productions.

Freie Schule Anne-Sophie Berlin is a private all-day school in Berlin-Zehlendorf offering Cambridge-based curricula in Primary and Secondary. The school serves ages 5 to 18 and provides continuous bilingual education in German and English from the entrance class onward. The school is organized as an entrance class, a primary school (1st–6th), and a secondary school (7th–12th). It is a state-approved alternative school in Berlin-Zehlendorf. Instruction is bilingual, with German and English taught from early years. The curriculum combines Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary programmes, extending to Gymnasium and Abitur pathways within a bilingual framework. The learning environment emphasizes self-organized, goal-oriented learning, media literacy, and the responsible and creative use of digital tools. Excellent IT equipment supports digital learning, and digital tools are used across subjects. The mission centers on appreciation, mindfulness, willingness to learn, and confidence. The school fosters a community and supports students in preparing for university studies worldwide.

International School of Hamburg (ISH) is a private, independent, non-profit international school in Hamburg, Germany, serving around 730 students from over 55 nationalities. The school offers a continuous international curriculum from Early Years to Grade 12. The Early Years follow the IEYC; the Junior School uses the IPC with cross-curricular units in Science, History, Geography, Art, Technology and International Understanding, supported by specialist teachers in Music, German, Physical Education, Library Skills and ICT. The Secondary School follows the IB framework: MYP for Grades 6–10 and DP and IBCP for Grades 11–12, with French or Spanish starting in Grade 6. The 41,000-square-metre campus includes a 19,000-square-metre building, a Performing Arts Centre with a 400-seat auditorium, a well-resourced library, campus-wide ICT, and science laboratories. ISH emphasizes pastoral care, EAL and Mother Tongue support, and sustainability, including Eco-School accreditation achieved in 2025 and biodiversity projects. ISH also emphasizes pastoral care and language support.

BBIS Berlin Brandenburg International School is a day and boarding international school serving students aged 3 to 18. The school offers the International Baccalaureate continuum: Primary Years Programme in Early Education and Grades 1–5; Middle Years Programme in Grades 6–10; Diploma Programme in Grades 11–12, with an additional BBIS High School Diploma as an alternative path. All teaching is in English, with German language exposure in the Primary years and language acquisition in other years. The campus sits on 360,000 square metres of forested grounds in Kleinmachnow, just southwest of Berlin, and features five buildings, science labs, design/technology spaces, libraries, and dedicated study spaces. The school provides sport facilities, a GISST competition program, a robust arts offering including music, drama, and visual arts, and a technology focus with robotics, 3D printing, and a 24/7 digital library. ACE centre offers targeted support for Grades 11–12, complementing the IB with study workshops.

International School Westpfalz (ISW) is a private, coeducational English-language day school in Landstuhl, Germany, serving ages 4 to 18. It offers Cambridge Pathways from Primary through A Levels, and is a Cambridge International Examinations center integrated with SBW Haus des Lernens. The curriculum runs from Early Years (4–5) to Cambridge Primary (5–12), Lower Secondary (12–14), IGCSE (14–16) and Cambridge Advanced (AS & A Levels, 16–18). Instruction is in English with daily German classes and strong support for non‑English speakers. The campus is housed in a renovated 1852 nunnery; facilities include a new chemistry laboratory, interactive whiteboards, iPads and laptops, and meals prepared on site. The school emphasizes small classes, differentiated teaching, and a Personal Development Programme for 12–18-year‑olds, with coaching and Learning-to-Learn approaches. The Duke of Edinburgh Award, weekly careers sessions, and early and after-school provision complement academics and student wellbeing. ISW welcomes families and develops confident, internationally minded learners.

Located in Dresden, Dresden International School (DIS) is a non-profit gGmbH IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate from Preschool to Grade 12 in English. The Preschool Campus sits in a villa on Goetheallee 18 in Dresden-Blasewitz, while Kindergarten through Grade 12 study at the School Campus in Dresden's center. The IB program spans PYP (Grades 1–5), MYP (Grades 6–10) and DP (Grades 11–12); English is the common language, with German as an additional language in the PYP and with three languages in the MYP (English, German and Spanish). In 2025 the Diploma cohort included 29 graduates, with an average of 33 points, a 100% pass rate and 67% bilingual diplomas. Facilities include two libraries, computer and science labs, a technology workroom and a cafeteria, plus a sports hall and outdoor play areas. The school offers 49 after-school activities and promotes World Citizens Made in Dresden through student exchange and collaboration.

Heidelberg International School (HIS) is an IB World School in Germany offering the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme on a campus. The school serves students from age 4 to 18, with English as the language of instruction, German lessons at all levels, and Spanish offered in grades 6–10. The school day runs 08:15–15:10, with DP extending to 16:00; lunch is provided by a caterer. Class sizes are around 23, with 250–300 students on campus. The IB curriculum guides learning from inquiry‑based PYP through MYP with Language Acquisition in English, German and Spanish, to the Diploma Programme, including Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity and Service. The school promotes service and community involvement through projects, supported by MaiaLearning for university guidance. In 2025, DP results showed a high of 44, an average of 34 and 100% pass; graduates pursue universities in Europe, the USA, Canada and the UK.

Leibniz Gymnasium Dortmund International School is a German Gymnasium offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the upper secondary level and has been an IB World School since 2009. English begins in Grade 5, with a second foreign language (French or Latin) in Grade 7; from Grade 9, additional languages such as Chinese and Spanish are available, with English continuing as a core language. The curriculum includes bilingual teaching in selected subjects and uses Green Line G9 textbooks in the upper years. The school emphasizes intercultural competence, international exchanges, Model United Nations and multilingual, project‑based learning, including immersion and language projects. The campus comprises two buildings (an older block and a Neubau) organized on a Raumplan across basement, ground and first floors. Renovated in 2009, facilities include an after‑school care room and a cafeteria with a kiosk, supported by the Elternpflegschaft and Förderverein. Sports offerings include football, handball, basketball, badminton and windsurfing, with a Basketball AG. The natural sciences are strong—Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Informatics, Robotics and bilingual/MINT modules. Extracurriculars include AGs in music, theatre and art, a Chess AG, a Big Band and an active Model United Nations, with exchanges to China, Ireland, France, India and the Netherlands, language trips to Paris and Málaga, and Zaragoza exchanges, plus Berufsorientierung and broad student life.

Create Schools gGmbH operates an international bilingual school in Bavaria, located in Tutzing (Ziegeleistrasse 12, 82327). The school offers a multilingual path from first grade through Cambridge A-Levels, with Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels available on site. Instruction is bilingual in English and German from the outset, and information and communication technology is integrated from Year 1. Classes are small, typically 12–14 students, and the school day runs 10:00–16:00 for Foundation (Grades 1–4) and High School (Grades 5–10). The curriculum blends Cambridge International AS/A Levels with Bavarian curricula, preparing students for IGCSE exams and onward university study. Create Schools is a Cambridge Examination Centre and hosts a Math Academy Library. A Buddy Program pairs older and younger students to support learning. The school emphasizes Learning-by-Doing, empathy, and a willingness to take risks, and operates as a non-profit gGmbH with Dr. Gina Deininger as Director, serving ages 6–18.

UWC Robert Bosch College is a two‑year, English‑taught IB Diploma Programme boarding school in Freiburg, Germany. Opened in 2014 as a project of UWC Germany and the Robert Bosch Stiftung, it sits on the Kartäuser grounds, with a 19‑hectare forest and a monastery garden shaping its learning approach. The curriculum follows the IB DP for students aged 16 to 18, requiring six subjects (three HL, three SL), the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and at least 150 hours of Creativity, Activity and Service. Instruction is English, with diploma options in English, Spanish or French; language and literature studies run across multiple languages, and Mathematics and Natural Sciences include a sustainability focus and Liveable Cities Project Week. The campus features the Weickart Library, 12 resident cubes, and extracurriculars including outdoor education, project weeks and a CAS program. The school emphasizes experiential learning, service partnerships, and community life within the UWC movement.

International Bilingual Montessori School (ibms) in Frankfurt am Main was founded in 1996 as the city's first bilingual Montessori school. It serves Nido (18–36 months), Children's House (3–5) and Primary School (6–10) on a campus occupying 6,250 m² with 2,450 m² of outdoor space and a 1906 Art Deco villa. The school follows the Montessori method with mixed-age classrooms and a prepared environment, offering Montessori materials across mathematics, language, cosmic education and culture. The Primary curriculum runs from Entry Level through Primary Level (Grades 2–4) with two teachers per class and German–English bilingual immersion; Entry Level has no homework and Primary 2–4 complete most work during school hours. The Hessen curriculum provides academic grounding, while independence, critical thinking and responsibility are cultivated through daily planning, reflection and respectful community life. Off-campus learning occurs at Sinntal country house with immersive projects and outdoor activities. Extracurriculars include sports, arts workshops, trips, camps and community service.

Located in Heidelberg as part of Heidelberger Privatschulcentrum (HPC) within the F+U Group, HPC International School serves students aged 6 to 18 with the full International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, DP). Instruction is primarily in English, with a bilingual concept that includes a German Language and Literature course enabling native German speakers to pursue the bilingual IB Diploma; German as a foreign language is offered, along with Spanish and Chinese at differentiated levels. The campus at Slevogtstraße 3-5, 69126 Heidelberg, has classrooms, laboratories, a library and a film studio to support inquiry-based, hands-on learning. The school welcomes students from more than 20 nations and is led by Dr. Elke Heinicke. Signature features include CLIL-based teaching across subjects, Deeper Learning in the elementary program, and real-world opportunities through internships, student-run companies and Zukunftscoaches. The school offers an exchange program and after-school activities that enrich learning beyond regular classes.

Berlin British School is an international school for students aged 3 to 18, spread across three campuses in Berlin. The curriculum combines the Berliner Bildungsprogramm with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme in Early Years and Primary, offering bilingual English/German pathways or monolingual English instruction. The program is aligned to the Berliner Rahmenlehrplan and holds Ersatzschule and Ergänzungsschule status. Primary provides both bilingual and monolingual streams, while Secondary offers a monolingual English stream and a bilingual English/German stream. In Grade 10, bilingual students take MSA and IGCSE, while monolingual students take IGCSE; from Grade 11 to 12, students pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Berlin British School operates on three sites: Early Years in Grunewald, Primary near the Olympic Stadium in Charlottenburg, and Secondary in Grunewald. Facilities include libraries, music rooms, two gymnasia, and large playgrounds; the GISST sports programme supports competitive sport for Grades 6–12, with after-school training and fixtures.