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Germany, Dresden
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PE uniforms are mandatory for all students at both the School and Preschool campuses. The kit includes DIS navy blue PE T-shirts, black or grey sport pants or shorts with elastic waists, non-marking athletic shoes, and the DIS PE jacket; students must change at the end of PE class, and owning multiple shirts is encouraged.
The school provides two daily food breaks: a morning snack and lunch. Students may bring snacks and lunch to the School Campus; lunch is served at 13:00 for secondary students with on-site catering by Gourmetta offering three dishes plus a fresh salad or dessert, and lunch costs between EUR 3.95 and EUR 4.86 per meal; off-campus lunch privileges are allowed for Grades 11 and 12.
DIS Dresden International School gGmbH is a private, non-profit company. The Trägerverein Internationale Schule Dresden e.V. is the sole shareholder and holds the physical assets; the Association acts as the Board of Trustees, elected by the Association. The Board is responsible for strategic planning, financial oversight, and appointing and evaluating the Directors; the school is recognised by Saxony and Dresden as Ersatzschule for grades 1-4 and Ergänzungsschule for grades 5-12.
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.
