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Germany, Dresden
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Admission is open throughout the year and applications are accepted based on the suitability of the program for the prospective student and the availability of places. To apply, complete guardian-signed application forms; Health Information Sheet; Photo Release Form; IT Online permissions (Grade 3+); IT Student Technology Policy (K5, Grade 1+); Managebac (Grade 6+); Seesaw (preschool, Grades 1-5); Language survey (Grade 1+); report cards from the last two years (Grade 2-10); certificates and other references. The admissions process includes an introductory conversation and a visit to the school, followed by an interview and placement assessments. For Preschool to Grade 5, placement is assessed during the process; for Grades 6-12, the child will be tested in English and Maths (and in German if applicable; an extended English test may be required). The final decision is shared after the assessments, and enrollment is confirmed with a school contract. Financial aid is available.
Financial aid is available and is granted if the verified income of the parents does not allow for the payment of the regular tuition fees.
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.
