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FIS was established in 1961 as a private, non-profit association. It was founded by six expatriate families to provide English-language education in the Frankfurt area. Shortly after opening, FIS became a founding International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. The school operates on two campuses, Oberursel and Wiesbaden. English is the principal language of instruction, and the Upper School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Community – students, parents, colleagues and alumni – is at the heart of Frankfurt International School. The school actively involves all members of the community and maintains a family-oriented mission. Beyond classroom learning, FIS offers after-school sport programs, involvement in performing arts, extended language studies, student and family trips beyond Germany. There are about 1,800 students from 60 nationalities on two campuses, supported by more than 300 faculty and staff, with an alumni network of over 3,000 connections.
Parent involvement directly impacts learning and helps the school fulfill its mission of being a family-oriented international school. Parent involvement is encouraged on both the Oberursel and Wiesbaden campuses and is well supported through volunteer opportunities, the REAL Activities Program, and other social events. Join a parent group such as the Parent Teacher Group (PTG) on each campus, the Athletic Booster Club, or Supporters of the Performing Arts. Volunteer opportunities include PTG, Board of Trustees, Bookstore/Library Volunteers, Room Parents and Junior Warrior Coaches. The Campus Shop is staffed by parent volunteers.
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.
