International School Augsburg

Gersthofen, Bavaria, Germany. The school is located at Wernher-von-Braun-Straße 1a, 86368 Gersthofen. It is in the Augsburg metropolitan area and is accessible by local trains and buses, including a shuttle from Augsburg Train Station and additional regional bus routes.

Ages 3 to 5: Early Learning; Ages 6 to 11: Primary School; Ages 12 to 14: Middle School; Ages 15 to 18: High School.

The school is an English-speaking private day school.

Learning Support includes language support for English, German, and the mother tongue. English is the primary language of instruction with targeted support in lower and upper school, including preparation for IGCSE and IB Diploma programs.

Germany.

Arrival 8:15 AM – 8:30 AM; Departure 3:30 PM – 3:45 PM. The school offers a shuttle from Augsburg Train Station at 8:05 AM and multiple bus routes; public transport options are available.

School Bus Service includes a shuttle from Augsburg Train Station at 8:05 AM and separate regional routes; bus service is an add-on expense.

ISA provides an IB-based education. ISA has been an IB World School since 2008, starting with the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and adding the Diploma Programme (DP) the following year. In High School, Grades 9-10 follow the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) programme under Cambridge International Examinations. Grades 11-12 pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP). The IB framework emphasizes Approaches to Learning (ATLs) and the IB Learner Profile. ISA is an English-speaking private day school.

ISA IB Diploma results have historically exceeded the world average. ISA IB Diploma results show ISA average scores versus World Average for graduates: 2015 34 vs 29.8; 2016 33 vs 29.6; 2017 33 vs 30.0; 2018 34 vs 32.0; 2019 32 vs 28.5; 2020 35 vs 31.3; 2021 36 vs 33.0; 2022 33 vs 30.9; 2023 32 vs 30.2; 2024 32 vs 30.3. ISA graduates have gone on to study at top universities in Germany and around the world, including University College London, University of Edinburgh, Erasmus University Rotterdam, LMU Munich, University of Vienna, Concordia University Montreal, and Oxford University.

ISA graduates have gone on to study at top universities in Germany and around the world, including University College London, University of Edinburgh, Erasmus University Rotterdam, LMU Munich, University of Vienna, Concordia University Montreal, and Oxford University.

The school fosters a globally minded community with a focus on academic, social, and emotional growth through inquiry-based learning and leadership opportunities. The ISA environment emphasizes collaboration, respect, and global citizenship, supported by a governance structure and stakeholder involvement.

The Learning Support programme provides language support (including EAL and mother-tongue maintenance), academic guidance, and social-emotional pastoral care to help students access the curriculum and progress, with targeted supports across lower and upper school.

English is the primary language of instruction; intensive EAL support is available for students who are learning English, including small-group instructional support and family language classes for adults.

A Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) program is integrated across grade levels to support resilience, empathy, and well-being, with pastoral care and counsellors available to assist students.

The school operates under a governance framework with a supervisory board and established safeguarding and child-protection practices as part of its policies and daily operations.

1. School Tour: ISA invites prospective families to visit the campus. An in-person visit is available, and a virtual tour can be arranged if an on-site visit is not possible. During the tour, families learn about the international curriculum, the IB Diploma Programme, and the expectations ISA holds for its students. The tour helps families understand if ISA is the right fit for their child.

2. Application Submission: Apply online through OpenApply. The application requires detailed information about the student, educational history, school reports, parent information, and medical records. A non-refundable application fee of 150€ is due upon submission.

3. Assessment Day: If ISA determines that the student is a good fit, the child is invited to an assessment day to experience a typical ISA day and to participate in grade-level assessments in English and mathematics. Feedback from ISA teachers is provided after the assessment day, and a decision is typically made within two weeks.

4. Enrollment: If accepted, the school application must be signed. Once signed, an acceptance letter confirming enrollment at ISA will be issued.

School Fee Reduction Program (SRP): The SRP provides eligible families with a reduction in annual tuition fees and the one-time School Investment Fee. Eligibility is based on the family's financial situation, including income and assets; the SRP is available to all students, but families receiving additional financial support from relatives, employers, or government agencies may not qualify. What's Covered? The SRP reduces annual tuition fees and the one-time School Investment Fee. It does not cover the application fee, registration fee, or other costs such as examination fees, extracurricular activities, transportation, or other incidental expenses. Application Process: Steps to Apply: 1. Complete the Self-Disclosure Form; 2. Submit Required Documentation; 3. Review and Decision; 4. Notification. 1. Complete the Self-Disclosure Form: This form requires detailed information about your family's income, assets, and other financial obligations. 2. Submit Required Documentation: Provide supporting documents such as tax returns, pay stubs, and bank statements; translations may be required if not in German or English. 3. Review and Decision: The finance office reviews submissions; decisions are based on the budget available and demonstrated financial need. 4. Notification: Families are notified of the outcome; if approved, the reduction amount will be communicated and the revised fee structure will be applied. Deadline: The deadline for submitting self-disclosure forms and documents is three months before the next school fee payment is due. Confidentiality: All financial information is treated with the utmost confidentiality in accordance with GDPR.