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English is the principal language of instruction, with English Language Acquisition support for learners new to English. German is taught, and a German/English bilingual program begins in Grade 3 on the Oberursel campus to provide more intensive German language learning. French and Spanish are offered as foreign languages. On the Wiesbaden campus, broader language offerings include second language studies in German and Spanish, third language studies in German, Spanish, French, Russian, Korean and Chinese depending on interest, and the Identity Language Program adds languages such as Italian, Swedish, Mandarin, Dutch, Danish, Japanese and Portuguese.
A German/English bilingual program is available on the Oberursel campus beginning in Grade 3 to provide students with a more intensive German language learning experience.
German-English bilingual program on the Oberursel campus begins in Grade 3, providing immersion in German language learning.
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.
